Helen’s guidebook
Food scene
The best pizza in San Francisco! Pro Tip: You can join the waitlist online to reduce your wait time by using Yelp. I recommend adding yourself to the waitlist about 30 minutes before you'd like to dine, and an 60 minutes ahead of time on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StThe best pizza in San Francisco! Pro Tip: You can join the waitlist online to reduce your wait time by using Yelp. I recommend adding yourself to the waitlist about 30 minutes before you'd like to dine, and an 60 minutes ahead of time on Friday and Saturday nights.
Great brunch! There is typically a ~60 minute wait on weekend days, however if you are staying during the week, it will only be about 30 minutes. You're a true San Franciscan if you wait in line for brunch for over an hour!
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StGreat brunch! There is typically a ~60 minute wait on weekend days, however if you are staying during the week, it will only be about 30 minutes. You're a true San Franciscan if you wait in line for brunch for over an hour!
A classic for brunch or dinner - and no need to wait! Park Tavern accepts reservations in advance and also does pretty well at accepting walk-ins as well. A little bit pricier, but worth it for the tasty food and lack of wait.
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Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StA classic for brunch or dinner - and no need to wait! Park Tavern accepts reservations in advance and also does pretty well at accepting walk-ins as well. A little bit pricier, but worth it for the tasty food and lack of wait.
A very trendy restaurant with great Japanese food (sushi + non-sushi are both excellent here). The lounge downstairs is a bit more laid-back, while the upstairs is more formal dining. A bit pricier, but delicious and a great spot for a date night.
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Roka Akor
801 Montgomery StA very trendy restaurant with great Japanese food (sushi + non-sushi are both excellent here). The lounge downstairs is a bit more laid-back, while the upstairs is more formal dining. A bit pricier, but delicious and a great spot for a date night.
One of the best gems in the neighborhood. Affordable and consistently excellent food. I recommend making a reservation about a week in advance.
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The House
1230 Grant AveOne of the best gems in the neighborhood. Affordable and consistently excellent food. I recommend making a reservation about a week in advance.
Liguria Bakery
1700 Stockton StFamous for their foccacia bread
Coqueta
Pier 5 The EmbarcaderoVery delicious tapas restaurant, located right on the water
Bodega North Beach
700 Columbus AveA great wine bar near your home
The Ferry Building Farmer's Market happens every Saturday and is a great place to pick up fresh produce or a full meal. It's grown quite a bit over the years, and is a favorite from tourists and locals alike.
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Feira livre Ferry Plaza
1 Ferry PlazaThe Ferry Building Farmer's Market happens every Saturday and is a great place to pick up fresh produce or a full meal. It's grown quite a bit over the years, and is a favorite from tourists and locals alike.
Sightseeing
An amazing place to visit and just steps away from your home. I recommend going up for sunset to see a truly magical view.
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Torre Coit
An amazing place to visit and just steps away from your home. I recommend going up for sunset to see a truly magical view.
A great place for children of all ages, and children at heart. A hands-on museum full of science and exploration. Located a short ride from your home.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetA great place for children of all ages, and children at heart. A hands-on museum full of science and exploration. Located a short ride from your home.
The most crooked st in the World! I recommend walking down it if you are able - the traffic can get a bit backed up if you go in a vehicle.
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Lombard Street
Lombard StreetThe most crooked st in the World! I recommend walking down it if you are able - the traffic can get a bit backed up if you go in a vehicle.
Fort Funston
Fort Funston RoadDog-friendly!
Great view of the Golden gate bridge and less crowded than walking across the top
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Fort Point
201 Marine DrGreat view of the Golden gate bridge and less crowded than walking across the top
Free tours and you can buy your own custom fortune cookies - a great souvenir!
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross AlleyFree tours and you can buy your own custom fortune cookies - a great souvenir!
A fun mini-golf (putt putt) in the middle of the Mission District. They also serve beer and wine.
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Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveA fun mini-golf (putt putt) in the middle of the Mission District. They also serve beer and wine.
A magical penny arcade that is fun for the whole family
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Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfA magical penny arcade that is fun for the whole family