Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Somewhat hidden alley with some of the best murals in San Francisco.
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Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleySomewhat hidden alley with some of the best murals in San Francisco.
The iconic symbol of gay San Francisco. You should see it while you're here.
Gilbert Baker Memorial Rainbow Flag
400 Castro StThe iconic symbol of gay San Francisco. You should see it while you're here.
The Exploratorium is a science museum for all ages. Call ahead and make a reservation at the Tactile Dome if you're adventurous. Then take a walk in the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts gardens.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetThe Exploratorium is a science museum for all ages. Call ahead and make a reservation at the Tactile Dome if you're adventurous. Then take a walk in the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts gardens.
Precita Eyes gives mural tours of the Mission. A nice way to see more of the city.
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Precita Eyes Muralists
2981 24th StPrecita Eyes gives mural tours of the Mission. A nice way to see more of the city.
Food Scene
The best pizza around (and I'm from Chicago). They don't deliver, but it's nearby and fast to pick up.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StThe best pizza around (and I'm from Chicago). They don't deliver, but it's nearby and fast to pick up.
My favorite local tacqueria - and so close to the very dense 16th and Mission area.
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Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StMy favorite local tacqueria - and so close to the very dense 16th and Mission area.
Ever had Burmese food before? You should. This restaurant usually has a 60 - 90 minute wait, and doesn't accept reservations. Go put your name on the list, and then explore the area!
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StEver had Burmese food before? You should. This restaurant usually has a 60 - 90 minute wait, and doesn't accept reservations. Go put your name on the list, and then explore the area!
A great place to sit and read while you're waiting to get into Burma Superstar. Some of the strongest coffee I've had in SF, with several other inventive drinks and a colorful atmosphere.
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It's A Grind Coffee House
1800 Polk StA great place to sit and read while you're waiting to get into Burma Superstar. Some of the strongest coffee I've had in SF, with several other inventive drinks and a colorful atmosphere.
One of the two or three trendiest coffee shops in the city. You're lucky to be so close to it. Has a warehouse/ workshop feel to it, with fancy artisan coffee.
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Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StOne of the two or three trendiest coffee shops in the city. You're lucky to be so close to it. Has a warehouse/ workshop feel to it, with fancy artisan coffee.
Another great tacqueria. You're in the Mission - you should eat some tacos while you're here.
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Taqueria Los Coyotes
3036 16th StAnother great tacqueria. You're in the Mission - you should eat some tacos while you're here.
A relaxing way to spend an afternoon. A wide selection of fancy teas, with small meal pairings to go with them, if you're interested.
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Samovar Tea Lounge
498 Sanchez StreetA relaxing way to spend an afternoon. A wide selection of fancy teas, with small meal pairings to go with them, if you're interested.
Another artisan, warehouse space for coffee. Classically San Francisco.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StAnother artisan, warehouse space for coffee. Classically San Francisco.
Great Sunday brunch. In general, a breath-taking space with trendy food.
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StGreat Sunday brunch. In general, a breath-taking space with trendy food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local dive bar with pinball machines, a large beer selection, and a nice outdoor seating area.
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Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StFun local dive bar with pinball machines, a large beer selection, and a nice outdoor seating area.
An old-timey speakeasy with thick atmosphere. They serve incredible bourbon drinks. Call ahead to make a reservation for a night of dinner, mystery and intrigue (rotating bookshelves and the like).
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Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StAn old-timey speakeasy with thick atmosphere. They serve incredible bourbon drinks. Call ahead to make a reservation for a night of dinner, mystery and intrigue (rotating bookshelves and the like).
If you like whiskey, you should definitely get a drink here. They have hundreds of choices on their extensive menu, a good selection of Japanese food, and great cocktails.
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Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StIf you like whiskey, you should definitely get a drink here. They have hundreds of choices on their extensive menu, a good selection of Japanese food, and great cocktails.
A bar in the basement of a beautiful hotel. There's an elaborate tiki set-up with a pool in the middle and tropical drinks. A great way to spice up an evening.
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StA bar in the basement of a beautiful hotel. There's an elaborate tiki set-up with a pool in the middle and tropical drinks. A great way to spice up an evening.
Shopping
My favorite independent bookstore in the city. Idiosyncratic and full of nuance.
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Green Apple Books
506 Clement StMy favorite independent bookstore in the city. Idiosyncratic and full of nuance.
A huge, classic, super independent music store. Lots of records, rare CDs, movies, and old concert posters.
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Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StA huge, classic, super independent music store. Lots of records, rare CDs, movies, and old concert posters.
The oldest bookstore in SF - a cultural landmark, deep in the heart of Russian Hill.
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City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveThe oldest bookstore in SF - a cultural landmark, deep in the heart of Russian Hill.
A family-owned flower shop. Their prices are very reasonable and their arrangements are stunning. Make someone's day; buy them flowers from a very local shop.
California Poppy Flower Shop
2915 16th StA family-owned flower shop. Their prices are very reasonable and their arrangements are stunning. Make someone's day; buy them flowers from a very local shop.
Arts & Culture
A cultural landmark - built in 1910 and often named one of the most beautiful theaters in America. Worth finding a movie or a sing-a-long to go to here.
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StA cultural landmark - built in 1910 and often named one of the most beautiful theaters in America. Worth finding a movie or a sing-a-long to go to here.
Essentials
The most organic, vegan-friendly, progressive cooperative grocery store you'll ever visit. Their fresh spices are superb.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StThe most organic, vegan-friendly, progressive cooperative grocery store you'll ever visit. Their fresh spices are superb.
Everything Else
This is a nice place to spend a sunny afternoon, with great tennis courts. Be sure to climb up the hill to Church and 20th to see the panoramic view of San Francisco there.
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Helen Diller Playground
This is a nice place to spend a sunny afternoon, with great tennis courts. Be sure to climb up the hill to Church and 20th to see the panoramic view of San Francisco there.
Not worth making a trip by itself, but if you're in the area, you should stop by. This tiny, dense, and creaky store sells a crazy variety of fish (nurse sharks are my favorite example).
6th Avenue Aquarium
425 Clement StNot worth making a trip by itself, but if you're in the area, you should stop by. This tiny, dense, and creaky store sells a crazy variety of fish (nurse sharks are my favorite example).
Just across from the de Young museum in Golden Gate park. Worth making the trip out here if you're a science enthusiast (check out their Nightlife event if you're here on a Thursday!).
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Academia de Ciencias de California
55 Music Concourse DrJust across from the de Young museum in Golden Gate park. Worth making the trip out here if you're a science enthusiast (check out their Nightlife event if you're here on a Thursday!).