Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
The Richfield
195 5th AveBest coffee in the neighborhood - 1/2 block from our place
1 of 2 very popular Burmese restaurants in our immediate neighborhood
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Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California St1 of 2 very popular Burmese restaurants in our immediate neighborhood
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StVery famous Burmese restaurant on Clement.
Chapeau!
126 Clement StOur favorite restaurant in the neighborhood!
Kabuto Restaurant
5121 Geary BlvdOur favorite sushi spot in the city
Upscale restaurant in Presidio Heights (7 block walk). We like to sit at the bar and get the amazing burger and a cocktail
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Spruce
3640 Sacramento StUpscale restaurant in Presidio Heights (7 block walk). We like to sit at the bar and get the amazing burger and a cocktail
Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement StLocal pizza joint
Russian Bakery - great soups, sandwiches and breakfast pastries
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Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StRussian Bakery - great soups, sandwiches and breakfast pastries
Great happy hour deals on food / drinks during the week. Very tasty turkish food
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Kitchen Istanbul
349 Clement StGreat happy hour deals on food / drinks during the week. Very tasty turkish food
Cafe Bunn Mi
417 Clement StOur favorite spot for Vietnamese sandwiches
New, upscale wine bar on Clement - very unique collection of wines
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High Treason
443 Clement StNew, upscale wine bar on Clement - very unique collection of wines
My Tofu House
4627 Geary BlvdOur favorite local Korean restaurant
Xiao Long Bao
625 Clement StThis is our go-to, take-out dim sum spot (5 minute walk from the apartment)
Voted the Best Croissants in the U.S.! 5 minute walk from the apartment. Get there before opening as the line will be LOOOONG!
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Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdVoted the Best Croissants in the U.S.! 5 minute walk from the apartment. Get there before opening as the line will be LOOOONG!
Our favorite local sushi spot. The service and sushi chef are the best! 1.5 blocks from the apartment
Tanuki Restaurant
4419 California StOur favorite local sushi spot. The service and sushi chef are the best! 1.5 blocks from the apartment
Fantastic thin-crust, but note that it can be challenging to get a table
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Pizzetta 211
211 23rd AveFantastic thin-crust, but note that it can be challenging to get a table
One of our favorite local restaurants. Very fresh, local California cuisine
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Pearl 6101
6101 California StOne of our favorite local restaurants. Very fresh, local California cuisine
Our favorite Vietnamese place in the neighborhood. We love the Lotus Root Salad, Vegetable Curry, Imperial Rolls and the Pho!
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Le Soleil
133 Clement StOur favorite Vietnamese place in the neighborhood. We love the Lotus Root Salad, Vegetable Curry, Imperial Rolls and the Pho!
Toy Boat Dessert Cafe
401 Clement StOur local ice cream spot and bakery
Local neighborhood shop - great to pick up freshly made pastas and sauces for a quick / cheap dinner. They just opened a casual dining area as well.
Pasta Supply Co
Local neighborhood shop - great to pick up freshly made pastas and sauces for a quick / cheap dinner. They just opened a casual dining area as well.
Palmetto Superfoods
Tasty, healthy, quick and filling breakfast before a day of urban exploring
Everything Else
Presidio of San Francisco
Hiking trails
Relatively easy hike - you can walk to to trail head (down Lake Street) or take the #1 California bus
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailRelatively easy hike - you can walk to to trail head (down Lake Street) or take the #1 California bus
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StFamous local bookstore
Our local park (adjacent to the Presidio) - beautiful lake, tennis courts, playground and large grassy area great for picnicing.
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Mountain Lake Park
98 Funston AveOur local park (adjacent to the Presidio) - beautiful lake, tennis courts, playground and large grassy area great for picnicing.
Playa Baker
Great spot to spend a warm day in SF
World-class art museum. 20 minute walk or you can take the #44 bus from 6th and California.
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Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrWorld-class art museum. 20 minute walk or you can take the #44 bus from 6th and California.
Beautiful, relaxing spot in the middle of Golden Gate Park. 20-25 minute walk from our place or easy ride on the #44 bus.
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Jardín Botánico de San Francisco
1199 9th AveBeautiful, relaxing spot in the middle of Golden Gate Park. 20-25 minute walk from our place or easy ride on the #44 bus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite local beer joint - 30+ beers on tap plus good pub grub
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Richmond Republic Draught House
642 Clement StOur favorite local beer joint - 30+ beers on tap plus good pub grub
The Plough and the Stars
116 Clement StGreat Guinness pour
Lost Marbles Brewery
Very cool/funky local place with great beer selection and pub food
Shopping
Cal-Mart
3585 California StNeighborhood grocery store in laurel village shopping area
Beautiful + challenging 18-hole golf course and driving range - only 3 blocks from our flat!
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Presidio Golf Course
300 Finley RdBeautiful + challenging 18-hole golf course and driving range - only 3 blocks from our flat!
Hiking Trails
Local Trails
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailManageable hike with spectacular views
So much to do here! Museums (De Young, California Academy of Sciences) Botanical Garden, Ferris Wheel, Golf Course, beautiful meadows for picnics and great car-free roadways for bike riding. 5 blocks from our apartment.
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Parque Golden Gate
So much to do here! Museums (De Young, California Academy of Sciences) Botanical Garden, Ferris Wheel, Golf Course, beautiful meadows for picnics and great car-free roadways for bike riding. 5 blocks from our apartment.
Food scene
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Really fun Thai BBQ - go with a small group and try everything!
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Muni bus routes
The #1 California bus is one block from our home and can take you eastward through Presidio Heights, Pacific Heights, Nob Hill and the Financial District / Embarcadero and westward through the Richmond District to Seacliff / Lands End. The #44 bus is 1.5 blocks from our home and can take you southward to Golden Gate Park in 5-10 minutes (or you can walk in 20 minutes)
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Clement Street Farmers Market (Sunday)
Don’t miss the delightful food and produce stands on Clement Street between Arguello and 4th Avenues (5 min walk from the apartment). Every Sunday from 9am - 2pm.
Cómo moverse
Slow Lake Street
Cars are limited on Lake Street (0.5 blocks north of the flat) so Lake is the most peaceful means to explore the neighborhood by foot or bike.