Listing things to do and places to eat in SF is a bit like counting stars, but here are some ideas of where to start.
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Union Square
San Francisco, CA
The area surrounding this one-block plaza between San Francisco's theater and financial districts is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, art galleries and beauty salons in the United States.
Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest in North America. Feast on dim sum at the tea houses, egg tarts at Golden Gate Bakery, or explore the fish markets, produce stands, shops and temples.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, (415) 357-4000
One of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States featuring works by artists from around the world.
San Francisco Fleet Week
San Francisco, CA
There are plenty of places around the Bay to watch the airshow, but we recommend Pier 39 for the combo of fresh seafood, crab, chowder, sourdough and other nautical themed eats.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
San Francisco, CA, (415) 291-3276
On Saturday mornings the iconic Ferry Building welcomes over 100 vendors, guest chefs and farmers to join sweeping views of The Bay.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA, (415) 921-5858
If you haven't walked the bridge, prepare to feel small. Also prepare to wear a wind breaker, winter coat, a rain coat or sunscreen.
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA, (415) 831-2700
The deYoung. California Academy of Sciences. Conservatory of Flowers. Japanese Tea Garden. Bison Paddock. Murphy Windmill. Stow Lake.
It's not just a park. It's everything.
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 345-8100
A soulful mixture of Southern, Creole and French cuisines presented in a down-home style and atmosphere. Go early for breakfast or dinner.
Tacorea
809 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, (415) 484-8911
This small spot atop Union Square dishes out Korean-Mexican food such as a California burrito with spicy pork, bulgogi, or kanye asada.
Wise Sons Jewish Deli
736 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, (415) 655-7887
Sandwiches piled high with classic deli meats served for lunch or takeout from the lobby of the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
Del Popolo
855 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, (415) 589-7940
A rustic-chic stage for a chorus line of Neapolitan-style pizzas and New American small bites between sips of beer and wine.
Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 775-1028
Compact, woodsy Japanese bar & restaurant with a long list of sushi & draft beer options.
Mikkeller Bar SF
34 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 984-0279
A famed Danish brewer's outpost in the US overflows with 40 beers on tap to pair with sausages, mussels and fries.
Mensho Tokyo SF
672 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tokyo’s standout ramen brand brings a variety of combos to this modern US hole in the wall.