Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Haight-Ashbury
Funky spot where Dead Heads roam and all are welcome
AMAZING 360 degree views of SF. Only about 1.5 mile hike from our place (though it's all uphill on the way there, so be prepared!). This is a MUST SEE in SF.
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Twin Peaks
AMAZING 360 degree views of SF. Only about 1.5 mile hike from our place (though it's all uphill on the way there, so be prepared!). This is a MUST SEE in SF.
Less than a block from our place. Great for hiking, running, walking, laying in the sun, people watching, and becoming one with nature. There are also a number of museums and attractions in the park.
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Parque Golden Gate
Less than a block from our place. Great for hiking, running, walking, laying in the sun, people watching, and becoming one with nature. There are also a number of museums and attractions in the park.
A nice little walk from our place (less than a mile - but uphill almost the entire way). I find it's best to do this walk if you're heading from our place to the Castro.
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Parque Buena Vista
A nice little walk from our place (less than a mile - but uphill almost the entire way). I find it's best to do this walk if you're heading from our place to the Castro.
Go on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon for the "full experience." The views of downtown are fantastic, but the real drawl is the cast of characters selling whatever you need to help you enjoy the day!
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Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetGo on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon for the "full experience." The views of downtown are fantastic, but the real drawl is the cast of characters selling whatever you need to help you enjoy the day!
Relive your childhood at the Seward Street Slides, a hidden thrill tucked away in the residential area of Noe Valley and inspired by the design of a 14-year-old over 30 years ago!
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Seward Mini Park
70 Corwin StRelive your childhood at the Seward Street Slides, a hidden thrill tucked away in the residential area of Noe Valley and inspired by the design of a 14-year-old over 30 years ago!
Take in the stunning views of the city while you listen to the sounds of the waves rolling in across San Francisco Bay, all thanks to a clever arrangement of stone and pipes that form the Wave Organ.
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O Órgão das Ondas
83 Marina Green DrTake in the stunning views of the city while you listen to the sounds of the waves rolling in across San Francisco Bay, all thanks to a clever arrangement of stone and pipes that form the Wave Organ.
Food Scene
Fun, family friendly neighborhood with lots of restaurants and nice views of the Haight.
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Cole Valley
Fun, family friendly neighborhood with lots of restaurants and nice views of the Haight.
Standy for fantastic Caribbean food, just around the corner.
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Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StStandy for fantastic Caribbean food, just around the corner.
Happy Donuts
3801 24th StTHE BEST DOUGHNUTS IN THE WORLD.
Grab whatever you might need just around the corner from our place.
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Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StGrab whatever you might need just around the corner from our place.
A great noodle house - Soy Garlic Edamame and Garlic Noodles with Ginger Chicken are two of my favorites! Local Tip: entrees are HUGE so consider sharing with a friend for a wallet-friendly meal.
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Citrus Club
1790 Haight StA great noodle house - Soy Garlic Edamame and Garlic Noodles with Ginger Chicken are two of my favorites! Local Tip: entrees are HUGE so consider sharing with a friend for a wallet-friendly meal.
Great for breakfast sandwiches or a quick bite before starting a day of sightseeing.
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Cafe Cole
609 Cole StGreat for breakfast sandwiches or a quick bite before starting a day of sightseeing.
Great for Brunch! Service can be a little "relaxed," but worth it if you can snag a table in the back garden area.
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Sparrow Bar and Kitchen
1640 Haight StGreat for Brunch! Service can be a little "relaxed," but worth it if you can snag a table in the back garden area.
Great sit down spot with casual counter service and a decent beer on tap selection. They serve breakfast any time of day (score!) and have amazing crepes!
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Crepes On Cole
100 Carl StGreat sit down spot with casual counter service and a decent beer on tap selection. They serve breakfast any time of day (score!) and have amazing crepes!
Some of the best sushi I've ever had (and I worked at Nobu and Morimoto)! Seriously. Sit a the sushi bar and order to your hearts content. You won't regret it.
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Kamekyo
943 Cole StSome of the best sushi I've ever had (and I worked at Nobu and Morimoto)! Seriously. Sit a the sushi bar and order to your hearts content. You won't regret it.
GREAT burgers with the added benefit of being directly in front of the N-Judah stop which is close by to our place!
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BurgerMeister
86 Carl StGREAT burgers with the added benefit of being directly in front of the N-Judah stop which is close by to our place!
A 10 minute Uber from our place, but SO WORTH IT! This is the best pizza in SF - and practically the ONLY pizza on the west coast worth eating.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StA 10 minute Uber from our place, but SO WORTH IT! This is the best pizza in SF - and practically the ONLY pizza on the west coast worth eating.
Great, low-key burger joint with beers, shakes, fries, and homemade pickles (think Shake Shack of the West Coast). Stop here to line the stomach before a night out in the Castro. :)
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Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StGreat, low-key burger joint with beers, shakes, fries, and homemade pickles (think Shake Shack of the West Coast). Stop here to line the stomach before a night out in the Castro. :)
GREAT weekend brunch spot with "Millionaire's Bacon" and endless mimosas (which you can drink while you wait for your table). Pro-tip: grab brunch here before heading to Dolores Park for the day!
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Kitchen Story
3499 16th StGREAT weekend brunch spot with "Millionaire's Bacon" and endless mimosas (which you can drink while you wait for your table). Pro-tip: grab brunch here before heading to Dolores Park for the day!
Smitten makes ice cream fresh to order by using liquid nitrogen to rapidly freeze together a few ingredients on the spot!
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Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StSmitten makes ice cream fresh to order by using liquid nitrogen to rapidly freeze together a few ingredients on the spot!
EXCELLENT spot to start your day in wine country. It may look like a small diner-style cafe, but one bite into their Veggie Hash or classic BLT will prove otherwise!
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Café Sarafornia
1413 Lincoln AveEXCELLENT spot to start your day in wine country. It may look like a small diner-style cafe, but one bite into their Veggie Hash or classic BLT will prove otherwise!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place with TONS of beers. The burgers are not to shabby, either!
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Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StGreat place with TONS of beers. The burgers are not to shabby, either!
Trax
1437 Haight StLow-key gay bar that welcomes everyone.
Sister winery of fab cab maker "Silver Oak," Twomey is an unpretentious winery that mirrors that character of Silver Oak but not the price.
TWOMEY Napa Valley
1183 Dunaweal LnSister winery of fab cab maker "Silver Oak," Twomey is an unpretentious winery that mirrors that character of Silver Oak but not the price.
Grab a bottle of your favorite red or white and sit on their back lawn and watch the sun set over the mountains that line their vineyards. One of my personal favorites!
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HALL St. Helena
401 Saint Helena HighwayGrab a bottle of your favorite red or white and sit on their back lawn and watch the sun set over the mountains that line their vineyards. One of my personal favorites!
Shopping
Standard pharmacy for all your essential needs (toothpaste, personal care, etc.). Just a 5 minute walk, but up a fairly steep hill. They sell Clipper cards for Muni/Bart, too!
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Walgreens
4645 Mission StStandard pharmacy for all your essential needs (toothpaste, personal care, etc.). Just a 5 minute walk, but up a fairly steep hill. They sell Clipper cards for Muni/Bart, too!
A neighborhood staple for any of your hardware needs. You never know when you might need a screwdriver on vacation!
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Cole Hardware
956 Cole StA neighborhood staple for any of your hardware needs. You never know when you might need a screwdriver on vacation!
A MUST for anyone with a sweet tooth. Try the Coconut Milk Chocolate Almond (Vegan) in a homemade waffle cone (it's made with a cornmeal batter) - it will change your life.
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The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole StA MUST for anyone with a sweet tooth. Try the Coconut Milk Chocolate Almond (Vegan) in a homemade waffle cone (it's made with a cornmeal batter) - it will change your life.
Everything Else
Decent gym with all the necessary equipment for weightlifting. They offer reasonably priced days passes. If you're going to do cardio, though, I'd recommend skipping the gym for running in the park!
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Cole Valley Fitness
957 Cole StDecent gym with all the necessary equipment for weightlifting. They offer reasonably priced days passes. If you're going to do cardio, though, I'd recommend skipping the gym for running in the park!