Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
This no-frills taqueria stuffs its burritos with veggies, famed salsa & other fat-free ingredients.
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Papalote Mexican Grill
3409 24th StThis no-frills taqueria stuffs its burritos with veggies, famed salsa & other fat-free ingredients.
Cozy, family-run shop offering deli sandwiches & Mediterranean salads plus organic coffee & pantry staples. Ask for Peter!
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Jump Start Deli and Grocery
1192 Guerrero StreetCozy, family-run shop offering deli sandwiches & Mediterranean salads plus organic coffee & pantry staples. Ask for Peter!
Worker-owned Mission treasure known for thin-crust pizza & from-the-oven sweet treats. Best sourdough and scones in the city.
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Arizmendi Bakery
1272 Valencia StreetWorker-owned Mission treasure known for thin-crust pizza & from-the-oven sweet treats. Best sourdough and scones in the city.
Roasted crab & garlic noodles are the main draws at this destination Vietnamese restaurant.
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Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StreetRoasted crab & garlic noodles are the main draws at this destination Vietnamese restaurant.
This no-frills taqueria serves Mexican eats, including famed Mission-style burritos, considered the best in the country. We prefer the tacos dorados. Expect a line out the door.
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StThis no-frills taqueria serves Mexican eats, including famed Mission-style burritos, considered the best in the country. We prefer the tacos dorados. Expect a line out the door.
European cafe with breakfast pastries, lunchtime sandwiches & Italian fare, plus wine & beer.
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Fiore Caffe
3599 24th StEuropean cafe with breakfast pastries, lunchtime sandwiches & Italian fare, plus wine & beer.
Upscale Irish pub grub, TVs tuned to sports & sidewalk seats highlight this lively hangout. Right around the corner.
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The Liberties Bar & Grill
998 Guerrero StreetUpscale Irish pub grub, TVs tuned to sports & sidewalk seats highlight this lively hangout. Right around the corner.
Homemade organic ice cream in flavors such as salted caramel can draw lines to this shop & bakery.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StreetHomemade organic ice cream in flavors such as salted caramel can draw lines to this shop & bakery.
Traditional Jewish deli offerings like pastrami & corned beef made in-house with local ingredients.
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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StreetTraditional Jewish deli offerings like pastrami & corned beef made in-house with local ingredients.
Lively counter for frozen yogurt & frozen custard made with local, organic Strauss yogurt and innovative toppings.
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Easy Breezy
4028 24th StreetLively counter for frozen yogurt & frozen custard made with local, organic Strauss yogurt and innovative toppings.
Low-key spot featuring fresh sushi rolls, tempura & teriyaki, plus some modern Japanese dishes.
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Hamano Sushi
1332 Castro StreetLow-key spot featuring fresh sushi rolls, tempura & teriyaki, plus some modern Japanese dishes.
Family-owned ice cream shop scoops classic & creative flavors made in small batches on the premises.
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Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueFamily-owned ice cream shop scoops classic & creative flavors made in small batches on the premises.
Small-batch chocolatier and cafe offering handmade candy bars & brownies, cocoa beans & educational classes. Try the European style drinking chocolate.
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Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StSmall-batch chocolatier and cafe offering handmade candy bars & brownies, cocoa beans & educational classes. Try the European style drinking chocolate.
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
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Philz Coffee
4298 24th StreetLaid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Pizzeria chain serving creative deep-dish & thin-crust pies in a stylish, contemporary setting.
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Patxi's Pizza
4042 24th StreetPizzeria chain serving creative deep-dish & thin-crust pies in a stylish, contemporary setting.
Wild Pepper
3601 26th StreetStandard Chinese-American food. Our favorite for delivery.
This relaxed eatery specializes in Chinese dumplings & buns, but offers a full menu of entrees. The best soup dumplings in the city. Don't miss the egg puffs for dessert.
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Shanghai Dumpling King
Monterey BoulevardThis relaxed eatery specializes in Chinese dumplings & buns, but offers a full menu of entrees. The best soup dumplings in the city. Don't miss the egg puffs for dessert.
Various kinds of cheesesteaks & more, plus housemade sauces like barbecue & cheddar-beer. Casual, quick & tasty.
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Phat Philly
3388 24th StreetVarious kinds of cheesesteaks & more, plus housemade sauces like barbecue & cheddar-beer. Casual, quick & tasty.
Knickknacks decorate the colorful walls of this venue known for inventive Mexican small plates. Very unique and delicious.
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LolĂł
974 Valencia StKnickknacks decorate the colorful walls of this venue known for inventive Mexican small plates. Very unique and delicious.
Various tandoori dishes & a popular Indian lunch buffet served in a colorful, mural-filled space. Our favorite for Indian delivery.
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Clay Oven
1689 Church StVarious tandoori dishes & a popular Indian lunch buffet served in a colorful, mural-filled space. Our favorite for Indian delivery.
Low-key Thai restaurant with colorfully presented curries, rice & noodle dishes, satays & more.
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Regent Thai
1700 Church StreetLow-key Thai restaurant with colorfully presented curries, rice & noodle dishes, satays & more.
Hearty helpings of barbecue done different ways, from Memphis-style brisket to Texas-style ribs.
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Baby Blues BBQ
3149 Mission StreetHearty helpings of barbecue done different ways, from Memphis-style brisket to Texas-style ribs.
Tiny, upscale sushi bar. No reservations. Expect a line.
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Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StreetTiny, upscale sushi bar. No reservations. Expect a line.
Small, simply outfitted neighborhood stop for pho, rice plates, noodles & other Vietnamese classics. Favorite dish: garlic noodles with crispy five-spice chicken.
Laksa
1005 Guerrero StSmall, simply outfitted neighborhood stop for pho, rice plates, noodles & other Vietnamese classics. Favorite dish: garlic noodles with crispy five-spice chicken.
Tacos, small plates & tequila drinks are on offer at this popular local chainâs Mission outpost. Don't miss the churros & Mexican chocolate sauce.
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Tacolicious
741 Valencia StreetTacos, small plates & tequila drinks are on offer at this popular local chainâs Mission outpost. Don't miss the churros & Mexican chocolate sauce.
Charming and stylish neighborhood destination for contemporary Portuguese shared plates & wine.
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Uma Casa
1550 Church StCharming and stylish neighborhood destination for contemporary Portuguese shared plates & wine.
Casual American bistro serving housemade pastas & a slim menu of mains in chic, around the corner.
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Barzotto
1270 Valencia StreetCasual American bistro serving housemade pastas & a slim menu of mains in chic, around the corner.
Some of the Catalan-style tapas served at this vibrant spot use herbs plucked from its garden patio.
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Contigo
1320 Castro StreetSome of the Catalan-style tapas served at this vibrant spot use herbs plucked from its garden patio.
Modern Argentinean spot serving steaks, small plates, cocktails & wine in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Lolinda
2518 Mission StModern Argentinean spot serving steaks, small plates, cocktails & wine in a vibrant atmosphere.
Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StCrowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
BBQ spot run by a butcher, with smoked meats, sides & burgers, to stay on the patio or to-go. Don't miss the fried pork rinds.
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4505 Burgers & BBQ
705 Divisadero StreetBBQ spot run by a butcher, with smoked meats, sides & burgers, to stay on the patio or to-go. Don't miss the fried pork rinds.
Mexican comfort food like tacos & burritos served until late-night for the post-bar crowd.
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TaquerĂa El Farolito
2779 Mission StMexican comfort food like tacos & burritos served until late-night for the post-bar crowd.
This informal, family-run restaurant serves classic Salvadoran fare, including a variety of pupusas.
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La Santaneca De La Mission
2815 Mission StreetThis informal, family-run restaurant serves classic Salvadoran fare, including a variety of pupusas.
Noe Valley Bakery
4073 24th StreetPetite bakeshop whips up classic treats & desserts.
Family-owned bakery & cafe mini-chain serving up French-style pastries, plus breakfast & lunch fare.
La PanotiQ Bakery Cafe Noe Valley
4018 24th StFamily-owned bakery & cafe mini-chain serving up French-style pastries, plus breakfast & lunch fare.
Bustling restaurant serving breakfast dishes, such as corned beef, pancakes & omelets, in cozy digs.
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Aha Fresh
4007 24th StreetBustling restaurant serving breakfast dishes, such as corned beef, pancakes & omelets, in cozy digs.
Year-round Saturday morning market boasts farm-fresh fare, handmade goods & street eats from local vendors.
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Noe Valley Farmers Market
3861 24th StreetYear-round Saturday morning market boasts farm-fresh fare, handmade goods & street eats from local vendors.
Neighborhood farmer's market boasts farm-fresh fare, artisanal goods & street eats every Thursday afternoon.
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Mission Community Market
84 Bartlett StNeighborhood farmer's market boasts farm-fresh fare, artisanal goods & street eats every Thursday afternoon.
Artisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
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Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StreetArtisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping.
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Beretta
1199 Valencia StreetHandcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping.
Hip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StreetHip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
Traditional Ethiopian dishes served family-style with injera bread & eaten without utensils.
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Cafe Ethiopia
Valencia StreetTraditional Ethiopian dishes served family-style with injera bread & eaten without utensils.
Happy Donuts
3801 24th StreetInformal spot for donuts, sandwiches, croissants, bagels & coffee; open 24 hours a day.
Relaxed, modern New American restaurant for an inventive take on seafood & vegetable dishes.
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AL's Place
1499 Valencia StRelaxed, modern New American restaurant for an inventive take on seafood & vegetable dishes.
Spacious waterfront restaurant serving seafood pulled straight off the boat.
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Scoma's Restaurant
1965 Al Scoma WaySpacious waterfront restaurant serving seafood pulled straight off the boat.
Basic quarters for dining on Sichuan & Northern Chinese dishes packed with plenty of spice. Best peking duck in the city.
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Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StreetBasic quarters for dining on Sichuan & Northern Chinese dishes packed with plenty of spice. Best peking duck in the city.
Known to have lines out the door, this long-standing spot serves Chinese chow in cozy quarters.
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House of Nanking
919 Kearny StreetKnown to have lines out the door, this long-standing spot serves Chinese chow in cozy quarters.
Lively North Beach spot with nautical decor offering big portions of Italian-style seafood & pasta in North Beach. Famous for San Francisco's signature seafood soup, cioppino.
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Sotto Mare
552 Green StreetLively North Beach spot with nautical decor offering big portions of Italian-style seafood & pasta in North Beach. Famous for San Francisco's signature seafood soup, cioppino.
Casual neighborhood joint with a wide-reaching menu of Indian classics dished up in basic quarters.
Deccan Spice
1142 Valencia StCasual neighborhood joint with a wide-reaching menu of Indian classics dished up in basic quarters.
Unpretentious outpost of a local chain of coffee shops serving espresso drinks & breakfast sweets.
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Martha & Brothers Coffee Company
3868 24th StreetUnpretentious outpost of a local chain of coffee shops serving espresso drinks & breakfast sweets.
Creative flavors with offbeat names are the signature of this ice cream stand. The folks at Humphry Slocombe's are the inventors of Secret Breakfast, the ice cream flavor that incorporates vanilla, corn-flake cookies, and Jim Beam Bourbon.
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Humphry Slocombe
2790a Harrison StreetCreative flavors with offbeat names are the signature of this ice cream stand. The folks at Humphry Slocombe's are the inventors of Secret Breakfast, the ice cream flavor that incorporates vanilla, corn-flake cookies, and Jim Beam Bourbon.
Order your heart out at this two-floor Outer Richmond institution where a dazzling variety of dim sum is served all day, joined by wonderful Hakka-style (North China) fare at dinner.
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Ton Kiang
5821 Geary BoulevardOrder your heart out at this two-floor Outer Richmond institution where a dazzling variety of dim sum is served all day, joined by wonderful Hakka-style (North China) fare at dinner.
Time-tested Russian bakery turning out traditional pastries, meat pies, entrees & treats since 1953.
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Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StreetTime-tested Russian bakery turning out traditional pastries, meat pies, entrees & treats since 1953.
No-frills counter nook in a fish market is a bustling landmark for raw-bar fare & casual seafood.
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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StNo-frills counter nook in a fish market is a bustling landmark for raw-bar fare & casual seafood.
Pastry-whiz William Werner serves egg-filled muffins, bonbons, coffee & more.
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Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StreetPastry-whiz William Werner serves egg-filled muffins, bonbons, coffee & more.
Organic ingredients provide the makings for breakfast pastries, hot pressed sandwiches & coffee. Expect lines down the block.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StreetOrganic ingredients provide the makings for breakfast pastries, hot pressed sandwiches & coffee. Expect lines down the block.
Airy venue serves up hefty portions of surf ânâ turf in a festive setting with expansive bay views across the Golden Gate Bridge in picturesque Sausalito.
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Salito's Crab House & Prime Rib
1200 BridgewayAiry venue serves up hefty portions of surf ânâ turf in a festive setting with expansive bay views across the Golden Gate Bridge in picturesque Sausalito.
Neighborhood Italian spot dishing out classic Roman fare & handmade pasta in a cozy space. Ask for Steffano and tell them Noah sent you!
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Lupa Trattoria
4109 24th StreetNeighborhood Italian spot dishing out classic Roman fare & handmade pasta in a cozy space. Ask for Steffano and tell them Noah sent you!
Neighborhood spot serving "healthy, seasonal heartfelt comfort cuisine." Great service and atmosphere. Many tasty vegetarian options.
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Firefly
4288 24th StreetNeighborhood spot serving "healthy, seasonal heartfelt comfort cuisine." Great service and atmosphere. Many tasty vegetarian options.
Neighborhood nook offering a selection of house-baked bagels plus breakfast & lunch options.
Noe Bagel
3933 24th StreetNeighborhood nook offering a selection of house-baked bagels plus breakfast & lunch options.
Homey eatery for comfort food, including rotisserie chicken, made with locally sourced ingredients. Right around the corner from us.
Hoffmann's Grill & Rotisserie
1000 Guerrero StHomey eatery for comfort food, including rotisserie chicken, made with locally sourced ingredients. Right around the corner from us.
Best upscale restaurant within our two block radius. Known for their inventive, responsibly sourced Californian fare & extensive wines in a casual space.
Aster
1001 Guerrero StBest upscale restaurant within our two block radius. Known for their inventive, responsibly sourced Californian fare & extensive wines in a casual space.
Mission mainstay serving waffles, fries & crĂȘpes with dipping sauces alongside Belgian brews.
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Frjtz
3412 Valencia StreetMission mainstay serving waffles, fries & crĂȘpes with dipping sauces alongside Belgian brews.
Neighborhood trattoria offering homey Northern Italian dishes & a broad wine list in a casual space.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3611 18th StreetNeighborhood trattoria offering homey Northern Italian dishes & a broad wine list in a casual space.
Chez Marius
4063 24th StCozy, neighborhood eatery with an outdoor patio serving upscale French cuisine & wine.
Everything Else
Local yoga studio featuring the top yoga teachers in the area and from across the globe.
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Yoga Tree Valencia
1234 Valencia StreetLocal yoga studio featuring the top yoga teachers in the area and from across the globe.
Mani-pedi
1035 Guerrero StBest nail salon in the neighborhood.
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StreetEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products.
Celebrated neighborhood market garners raves for its locally sourced grocery items & housemade fare.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StreetCelebrated neighborhood market garners raves for its locally sourced grocery items & housemade fare.
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
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Safeway
3350 Mission StreetLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Shopping
9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market Street9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.
Sightseeing
Bustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
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Union Square
Bustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StreetShops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf.
Getting Around
Rideshare with Lyft. Lyft is your friend with a car, whenever you need one. Download the app and get a ride from a friendly driver within minutes.
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Lyft HQ
185 Berry StreetRideshare with Lyft. Lyft is your friend with a car, whenever you need one. Download the app and get a ride from a friendly driver within minutes.
Parks & Nature
Dolores Park offers several features including many tennis courts, a basketball court, a multi-purpose court, a soccer field, a children's playground, and a dog play area. The southern half of the park is also notable for its views of the Mission district, downtown, the San Francisco Bay and the East Bay. The Muni Metro J-Church streetcar line runs through the park along its western border.
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Mission Dolores Park
Dolores StreetDolores Park offers several features including many tennis courts, a basketball court, a multi-purpose court, a soccer field, a children's playground, and a dog play area. The southern half of the park is also notable for its views of the Mission district, downtown, the San Francisco Bay and the East Bay. The Muni Metro J-Church streetcar line runs through the park along its western border.
Golden Gate Park is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds. Configured as a rectangle, it's similar in shape but 20 percent larger than Central Park in New York, to which it's often compared. It's over three miles (4.8 km) long east to west, and about half a mile (0.8 km) north to south. With 13 million visitors annually, Golden Gate is the fifth most-visited city park in the United States.
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Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds. Configured as a rectangle, it's similar in shape but 20 percent larger than Central Park in New York, to which it's often compared. It's over three miles (4.8 km) long east to west, and about half a mile (0.8 km) north to south. With 13 million visitors annually, Golden Gate is the fifth most-visited city park in the United States.
Crissy Field, a former U.S. Army airfield, is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Historically part of the Presidio of San Francisco, Crissy Field closed as an airfield after 1974. The National Park Service took control of the area in 1994, and in 2001 the Crissy Field Center opened to the public. While most buildings have been preserved as they were in the 1920s, some have been transformed into offices, retail space, and residences.
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Crissy Field
Crissy Field, a former U.S. Army airfield, is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Historically part of the Presidio of San Francisco, Crissy Field closed as an airfield after 1974. The National Park Service took control of the area in 1994, and in 2001 the Crissy Field Center opened to the public. While most buildings have been preserved as they were in the 1920s, some have been transformed into offices, retail space, and residences.
This modest neighborhood green space offers a small trail network & wildlife viewing opportunities. Beautiful views.
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Billy Goat Hill
2442 Castro StreetThis modest neighborhood green space offers a small trail network & wildlife viewing opportunities. Beautiful views.