Sightseeing
Lafayette Park
Washington StreetGreat for a walk or even a picnic after a stop at Whole Foods.
Arts & Culture
A totally unique 'sound art theater' made and arranged by a local composer. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audium_(theater)
17 locals recommend
Audium
1616 Bush StA totally unique 'sound art theater' made and arranged by a local composer. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audium_(theater)
AMC Van Ness 14
1000 Van Ness AveBeautiful movie theater, and great selection of films.
One of our best music venues - definitely check the calendar in-town.
56 locals recommend
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell StOne of our best music venues - definitely check the calendar in-town.
Food Scene
The legendary Red Door Cafe! Make it through the lines for amazing food, and a mini-performance from the hilarious staff.
15 locals recommend
Red Door Cafe
1608 Bush StThe legendary Red Door Cafe! Make it through the lines for amazing food, and a mini-performance from the hilarious staff.
One of our _top_ restaurants in SF, when you want to treat yourself.
12 locals recommend
Baker & Banker
1701 Octavia StreetOne of our _top_ restaurants in SF, when you want to treat yourself.
Macha Cafe
1355 Sutter StThe Macha Latte! Ridiculous drinks, and great food.
Down the block - homemade noodles/udon - great sushi - no-brainer for late-night eats.
8 locals recommend
Kaka Udon Kitchen
1535 Franklin StreetDown the block - homemade noodles/udon - great sushi - no-brainer for late-night eats.
Chocolates that are mini art works, and wonderful gelato/sorbets, two blocks away. A great local treat.
Dolce Amore
1477 Van Ness AveChocolates that are mini art works, and wonderful gelato/sorbets, two blocks away. A great local treat.
Gorgeous cafe in the middle of busy Fillmore Street and shopping district - occasional live music nights!
94 locals recommend
Jane on Fillmore
2123 Fillmore StGorgeous cafe in the middle of busy Fillmore Street and shopping district - occasional live music nights!
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StGreat food!
Cafe Zitouna
1201 Sutter StGreat spot for a quick bite to eat.
De Afghanan Kabob House
321 Geary StNear perfect reviews on Yelp & well-priced!
It's an SF institution - that many say is the best seafood restaurant in the city!
144 locals recommend
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StIt's an SF institution - that many say is the best seafood restaurant in the city!
Wayo Sushi Restaurant
1407 Van Ness AveSmall sushi joint with one chef - amazing place.
Spinnerie
1401 Polk StNew place just down the road - great option for a quick bite. :)
Sweet tiny, gem of a restaurant! Comfort Vietnamese food.
29 locals recommend
Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant
1574 California StSweet tiny, gem of a restaurant! Comfort Vietnamese food.
Amazing Peruvian cuisine - really, the whole street of Fillmore is a must-visit!
30 locals recommend
Fresca Fillmore
2114 Fillmore StAmazing Peruvian cuisine - really, the whole street of Fillmore is a must-visit!
Essentials
One of our best grocery stores, just around the corner. Great selection of fresh, organic foods and produce.
903 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StOne of our best grocery stores, just around the corner. Great selection of fresh, organic foods and produce.
The go-to grocery store for household staples - organic foods at great prices.
395 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StThe go-to grocery store for household staples - organic foods at great prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pour House
A sweet, unassuming wine bar for locals.
Hi-Lo Club
1423 Polk StLove the atmosphere, love the drinks. You can't go wrong.
Sweet gastropub with a fine menu & beers - and the kitchen stays open late.
18 locals recommend
UPCIDER
1160 Polk StSweet gastropub with a fine menu & beers - and the kitchen stays open late.
Everything Else
A few guests have gone in for massages in-town. This place has perfect reviews, and usually a discount on Yelp. If you have time to wind down, this is a great place.
Hannah Sowd Skin Care
1801 Bush StA few guests have gone in for massages in-town. This place has perfect reviews, and usually a discount on Yelp. If you have time to wind down, this is a great place.
Stunning local venue. It can host big dress-up parties, and low-key live music nights. Worth it to check the calendar for your stay!
11 locals recommend
The Regency Ballroom
1300 Van Ness AveStunning local venue. It can host big dress-up parties, and low-key live music nights. Worth it to check the calendar for your stay!
Song Tea & Ceramics
2120 Sutter StGorgeous, new tea shop. http://www.songtea.com/
Jane on Larkin
925 Larkin StOne of the highest-rated cafes in the area :)
Sunday Morning Celebrations are _legendary_ in SF. This is where Maya Angelou wanted a public service after her death - which speaks volumes. :) Non-denominational, not really religious, in fact.
19 locals recommend
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
330 Ellis StSunday Morning Celebrations are _legendary_ in SF. This is where Maya Angelou wanted a public service after her death - which speaks volumes. :) Non-denominational, not really religious, in fact.