Explore SF

Golden Gate Park

A welcome escape from the cityscape. Home to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, de Young Art Museum, and a Japanese Tea Garden. Bikes, disc golf, picnics.

Liholiho Yacht Club

Alex's fave. Fresh fusion. Reservations get booked fast so snag one early!

Vesuvio Cafe

Iconic beatnik bar where reputedly Jack Kerouac and his contemporaries wrote. Sneak upstairs for the best booths.

Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

Vesuvio's much edgier sister. A surprising amount of taxidermy. Enjoy a game of chess with locals and ask the barmen for a block of cheese.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Grab a slice at the Slicehouse and consume at Washington Square Park nearby. 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani! Get the Picante slice.

Legion of Honor

Vicky's personal favorite SF museum, sits above the clouds and specializes in sculpture. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and a peaceful drive along the Presidio's eucalyptus trees.

Arsicault Bakery

Buttery hot croissants and worth the trek. Order the chocolate one. If you see a long line down the street, look no further and don't fret, it moves fast.

Mensho Tokyo SF

Minimalist and authentic Japanese ramen.

Empress by Boon

Cantonese, opulent.

Comstock Saloon

In my opinion, best cocktails in San Francisco, tied (sometimes) with True Laurel. A dash of New Orleans with occasional live jazz.

Penny Roma

Flour & Water's sister restaurant. Chef's tasting menu makes it worth it.

Tartine Bakery

*The* Tartine. Pastry enthusiasts love this one.

City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

Historical bookstore, go upstairs for the Poet's Room and downstairs for childrens' books. As adorable, cozy, and bookish like Carey Mulligan in "An Education".

Crissy Field

Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and tech bros jogging in Lululemon.

Dogpatch Boulders

Beautiful bouldering gym - the largest in the US!

Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

Counterspot takeout for incredible Japanese curry.

Lai Hong Lounge

Dim sum worth the wait.

Bar Iris

Delicious cocktails with an asian fusion twist, and a side of sashimi bites.

The Mill

Fancy toast and very strong coffee. Airy modern space. Beware of the jitters.

Cafe Réveille

Favorite espresso spot.

Saint Frank Coffee

Cable Car End

Cable car rides take you up and down steep hills! You can hop on at the start of the ride (Ghiaradelli Square, Taylor Street, Powell Street to name a few) but few tourists know you can catch them at certain stops within neighborhoods as well.