Arts & Culture
Amazing museum of natural sciences. Definitely worth checking out.
http://www.calacademy.org/
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Academia de Ciências da Califórnia
55 Music Concourse DrAmazing museum of natural sciences. Definitely worth checking out.
http://www.calacademy.org/
Food Scene
Twilight Cafe
2600 McAllister StNice little middle-eastern cafe.
GS Riverside BBQ
3751 Geary BoulevardA decent place to get barbecue nearby.
Yum Yum Hunan
1828 Divisadero StMy favorite Chinese take-out place that delivers.
Great hidden gem of a place for sushi. Only open Thursday-Saturday.
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Okina Sushi
776 Arguello BlvdGreat hidden gem of a place for sushi. Only open Thursday-Saturday.
Clementine
126 Clement StreetMy favorite neighborhood French restaurant.
Muguboka Restaurant
401 Balboa StGood Korean food. They do take out.
The best deep dish style pizza anywhere, in my opinion (yes, better than Chicago). Unfortunately they don't deliver and it's cash only. Well worth a visit.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StThe best deep dish style pizza anywhere, in my opinion (yes, better than Chicago). Unfortunately they don't deliver and it's cash only. Well worth a visit.
Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement StBest local pizza place.
My favorite Burmese restaurant. Affordable and delicious.
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Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StMy favorite Burmese restaurant. Affordable and delicious.
This is my favorite restaurant in the city. It is more upscale than most of the places in this guidebook, but if you want to treat yourself to an awesome dining experience, it is the best value.
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Aziza
5800 Geary BoulevardThis is my favorite restaurant in the city. It is more upscale than most of the places in this guidebook, but if you want to treat yourself to an awesome dining experience, it is the best value.
Another really good local restaurant. For a more upscale yet neighborhood experience.
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Nopa
560 Divisadero StAnother really good local restaurant. For a more upscale yet neighborhood experience.
Nopalito
306 Broderick StGourmet Mexican food. Really good.
Zona Rosa
1797 Haight StBest local tacqueria.
Upstairs is a restaurant that overlooks the Ocean. Downstairs is cheaper and you can sit outside and try out their brews. Great for a nice day.
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Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyUpstairs is a restaurant that overlooks the Ocean. Downstairs is cheaper and you can sit outside and try out their brews. Great for a nice day.
Essentials
Great market has all you need for your stay, including organic and imported items. They also have a great deli. Pick up a couple of sandwiches and go have a picnic in the park a block away!
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Arguello Market
782 Arguello BlvdGreat market has all you need for your stay, including organic and imported items. They also have a great deli. Pick up a couple of sandwiches and go have a picnic in the park a block away!
Closest, decent sized market with lots of organic food.
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Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StClosest, decent sized market with lots of organic food.
Yes, it is over-priced, but it is a foodies heaven. If you're into food, you've got to check this out on a Saturday morning.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Yes, it is over-priced, but it is a foodies heaven. If you're into food, you've got to check this out on a Saturday morning.
Sightseeing
Rent a boat and take it out on the lake for a relaxing afternoon.
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Lago Stow
Rent a boat and take it out on the lake for a relaxing afternoon.
Shopping
Kent Cleaners
601 3rd AveGood local dry cleaner if you need someone to clean your clothes.
Entertainment & Activities
There are tennis courts, basketball hoops, a swimming pool and a playground here.
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Angelo J. Rossi Playground
600 Arguello BlvdThere are tennis courts, basketball hoops, a swimming pool and a playground here.