Things To Do

Lands End Trail

Favorite hiking trail in the city. Adjacent to Sutro Baths, which is also really cool.

Muir Woods National Monument

Best spot to see some California coastal redwoods, some of the tallest and oldest trees on earth

Legion of Honor

Julie’s favorite art museum

Oracle Park

Catch a baseball game at Oracle Park! GO GIANTS!

Ferry Building

The Ferry Building is one of our favorite places! It has two-fold celebrity status as a historical architectural landmark and a vibrant marketplace full of great food and little shops

Alcatraz Island

Take the ferry to Alcatraz Island to tour one of the most infamous prisons

Coit Tower

Spectacular views of the city. Can be reached by car (but only a few spots), bus, or foot. The hike up Telegraph Hill via the Filbert Street stairs is gorgeous, but be ready for a booty workout!

Conservatory of Flowers

Greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants, located in Golden Gate Park.

Japanese Tea Garden

Another popular spot in Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden is a small but beautiful garden. It’s the oldest public Japanese garden in the US.

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take stroll in this beautiful 55 acre garden within Golden Gate Park

California Academy of Sciences

Awesome science museum in Golden Gate Park - great for kids!

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Exploratorium

Children’s museum of science and technology

Baker Beach

Public beach in the northwest of the city, famous for its views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin county.

Crissy Fields + Crissy Field Beach

Popular stretch of shoreline with great Golden Gate Bridge and bay views. On a sunny day, it will be bustling with locals walking or jogging the trail, dogs frolicking on the fields, and families playing/picnicking on the beach.

Chinatown

Get lost in the oldest Chinatown in North America

Palace of Fine Arts

Gorgeous SF landmark in the Marina District, built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. It’s free to explore - but expect crowds because it’s a top Instagrammable spot in the city.

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Located in the Presidio, this museum is a fan favorite for Disney lovers of all ages.

Presidio Tunnel Tops

Huge new park in the that sits atop the Presidio Parkway (motorway). It’s got a playground, walking trails, and lawns for picnicking. This would pair well with a trip to the Disney Museum!

Hawk Hill

Great look out point on the other side of Golden Gate Bridge

The Painted Ladies at Alamo Square

Cue the Full House theme song and see the famous Painted Ladies in person.

Cable Car Turnaround Powell St.

See some spectacular views while riding a cable car!

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Our favorite pizza place, located in Little Italy (North Beach). The chef is the 13-time World Pizza Champion

Beit Rima

The BEST Arabic comfort food

Yank Sing (Spear St.)

Our favorite family-owned dim sum spot (it has a Michelin star!)

Lokma

Cute California-Turkish inspired restaurant in Outer Richmond

The Buena Vista

Expect a wait here, but for a good reason. This corner spot has been around since 1916 and is home to the famous boozy Irish coffee. The bartender’s will make 20+ at a time!

El Techo

Mission district spot for tacos and rooftop drinks

TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR

Best tiki-themed bar housed within the Fairmount Hotel

House of Prime Rib

Old-school, English-style restaurant with the best prime rib

EPIC Steak

One of our favorite steak places with romantic views of the Bay Bridge (especially at night)

Bun Mee

Yummy Vietnamese spot in the Pacific Heights shopping district

Coqueta

One of our favorite tapas restaurants

The Ice Cream Bar

Old fashioned soda fountain in Cole Valley with our favorite ice cream and floats

Hot Cookie

Famous Castro bakery with unique treats

Tartine Bakery

Julie’s favorite bakery in the Mission

Kitchen Story

Cute popular brunch spot in the Castro district

Fog City

Iconic SF Eatery, true diner experience

Tadich Grill

Seafood destination, oldest continuously running restaurant in California

Fog Harbor Fish House

Pier 39 eatery with fresh seafood

Scoma's Restaurant

Fisherman’s Wharf seafood eatery

Hillstone

The French Dip and grilled artichokes here are legendary

Gott's Roadside

We love getting burgers from here!

Bob's Donut & Pastry Shop

This is Josh's favorite donut spot in the city.

Devil's Teeth Baking Company

The biscuit breakfast sandwich is out of this world!

Mariposa Baking Company

For any gluten-free or gluten-intolerant folks, this bakery is amazing! Don't miss out on cinnamon buns

Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience

Chocolate, need we say more?

Boudin Bakery Cafe

Famed SF sourdough since 1849