We’re so excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Walk or bike the bridge! It takes about an hour to walk across and back. We know this is cliché, but it’s a must see.
Ferry Building
1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
There's so much to shop, eat, and see at the Ferry Building. Check out the website for a list of merchants. Don't forget Blue Bottle Coffee, it's a thing.
Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39
The Embarcadero, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
See the seals and eat some taffy on the boardwalk on Pier 39.
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 376-1704
This beautiful structure is 3 blocks from our house and a favorite spot to sit on the grass and watch the swans in the sun.
The Painted Ladies (The Full House houses)
Grove and Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94117, (415) 218-0259
This is the iconic row of historical victorian homes from the intro to Full House. Very important stuff. These sit at the edge of Alamo Square park and are in the foreground of the cityscape for a great photo opp.
Lombard Street
Hyde and Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
The most crooked street in existence! Aunt Nancy, Uncle Steve, Will, Baby Jessie, Dan, Andrew, and I drove down this street in our RV in 1999! Fun to walk down.
Dragon's Gate
Bush and Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108, (415) 701-2311
This is the entrance to China Town, a big part of San Francisco. Walk through for the photo op and enjoy the sights and smells.
Cable Car Museum (free)
1201 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, (415) 474-1887
End here after walking through China Town (free)
Brunch at Stacks
501 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 241-9011
All American comfort food place that has serious breakfast game. Get the millionaires bacon and you will magically turn into a millionaire.
Lunch at Blue Barn
2237 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, (415) 655-9438
A delish salad/sandwich spot for lunch on Polk street known for giant salads. Polk street is also a very walkable street to stroll afterwards.
Snack at Basik Cafe (Acai)
1958 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, (415) 655-3283
Best Acai bowls in the history of acai bowls. Be careful, people might think you're Basik for liking it.
Dinner at Flores
2030 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 796-2926
Elevated Mexican food, great vibes and margaritas.
Dinner at Greens
2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 771-6222
Beautiful vegetarian food and views of the marina and bridge.
Dinner at Delarosa
2175 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 673-7100
It's no NJ Italian food but it has good pizzas and meatballs. Sit outside in the sun if you can, and don't forget the Burrata.
Late Night Hunger at In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, (800) 786-1000
The Famous In & Out Burger! Late night (closes at 11pm) burger spot for when the food at our wedding wasn't good.