Guidebook for San Francisco
Parks & Nature
Oldest Japanese tea garden in U.S. in Golden Gate Park.
Summer (3/1 through 10/31): 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Winter (11/1 through 2/28): 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
Admission
Mon, Wed, Fri: FREE before 10AM entry.
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Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrOldest Japanese tea garden in U.S. in Golden Gate Park.
Summer (3/1 through 10/31): 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Winter (11/1 through 2/28): 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
Admission
Mon, Wed, Fri: FREE before 10AM entry.
Lands End Look Out point museum. History of Lands End here with views of the Pacific Ocean. Cafe and shop also here to enjoy and pick up gifts to bring back home. Start of hiking trial with views of Golden Gate Bridge including my profile photo. Sutro Baths right below, and Surto Park across the street on Geary. Both are worth exploring. Recommend good walking or hiking shoes as takes a bit to reach to Sea Cliff area. Homes with million dollar views literally.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailLands End Look Out point museum. History of Lands End here with views of the Pacific Ocean. Cafe and shop also here to enjoy and pick up gifts to bring back home. Start of hiking trial with views of Golden Gate Bridge including my profile photo. Sutro Baths right below, and Surto Park across the street on Geary. Both are worth exploring. Recommend good walking or hiking shoes as takes a bit to reach to Sea Cliff area. Homes with million dollar views literally.
50 plus blocks long starting from the Panhandle to Ocean Beach, what used to be sand dunes is a local favorite and tourist spot with nature.
My favorite stroll walk starts from the Chain of Lake pond on 36th and Fulton, refreshing nature walk passing the waterfalls, Rose Garden to the back of the De Young museum, with Japanese Tea Garden right next door. Walk pass music band stand with classical style water fountains from the Pacific Exposition to the Academy of Science. From there, a short walk pass the Arboretum, will take you to the Sunset District, another local place for great food and shops.
Free nature walking tours at Stow Lake start April 11.
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Golden Gate Park
50 plus blocks long starting from the Panhandle to Ocean Beach, what used to be sand dunes is a local favorite and tourist spot with nature.
My favorite stroll walk starts from the Chain of Lake pond on 36th and Fulton, refreshing nature walk passing the waterfalls, Rose Garden to the back of the De Young museum, with Japanese Tea Garden right next door. Walk pass music band stand with classical style water fountains from the Pacific Exposition to the Academy of Science. From there, a short walk pass the Arboretum, will take you to the Sunset District, another local place for great food and shops.
Free nature walking tours at Stow Lake start April 11.
Not far from SF, Muir Woods National Park with ancient redwood trees. Scavenger hunt list for kids and get sworn in by the park rangers is a high light for kids visiting:)
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Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods RdNot far from SF, Muir Woods National Park with ancient redwood trees. Scavenger hunt list for kids and get sworn in by the park rangers is a high light for kids visiting:)
Sunshine and fresh ocean sea breeze! Kate, surf, run. Lots of sand to build sand castles and hear the sound of the Pacific Ocean waves. Strong tide under currents!
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Ocean Beach
La Playa StSunshine and fresh ocean sea breeze! Kate, surf, run. Lots of sand to build sand castles and hear the sound of the Pacific Ocean waves. Strong tide under currents!
Above the New Transit Center in financial district, modern buildings view from Salesforce Park with native plants display as well as Local Andy town coffee shop or Starbucks to enjoy the park in the sky.
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Salesforce Park
425 Mission StAbove the New Transit Center in financial district, modern buildings view from Salesforce Park with native plants display as well as Local Andy town coffee shop or Starbucks to enjoy the park in the sky.
Free to San Francisco residents, Feb marks the start of the magnolia walking tours: magnolias. Camellias and rhododendrons are in full bloom.
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San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveFree to San Francisco residents, Feb marks the start of the magnolia walking tours: magnolias. Camellias and rhododendrons are in full bloom.
Established in 1776, Presidio is one of the oldest military base on the West Coast. No longer a military base but a natural park with lots of trials, The Disney Museum:104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, and Lucas Film for Star Wars fan:1110 Gorgas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
Several places to eat in the Presidio:
Presidio Cafe, airy&nice -300 Finley Road in San Francisco, California (94129), at the legendary Presidio Golf Course
Sessions, known for beer, drinks, and modern gastropub, great after a hike with friends and family.
Presidio Social Club - Modern take on old school American classic foods with a bakery, snacks to go, pantry and freezer stockers, other artisanal products, and regional beers and wine.
Arguello Restaurant, miss the Taco Tuesdays and will open in Spring 2022!
Starbucks at Letterman Digital Arts Center is really one of the nicest hangout place for coffee/teas surrounded by 17-acre landscaped meadow, see the iconic dome of the Palace of Fine Arts peeking through the trees and shrubs. This Starbucks is a short walk to the Marina District.
Presidio Bowl and Grill - Bowling and eatery for great fun with family and friends. :)
Rx Cafe - More local than tourist, great fresh latin food located in the old pharmacy dispensary of the previous Letterman Hospital.
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Presidio of San Francisco
Established in 1776, Presidio is one of the oldest military base on the West Coast. No longer a military base but a natural park with lots of trials, The Disney Museum:104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, and Lucas Film for Star Wars fan:1110 Gorgas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
Several places to eat in the Presidio:
Presidio Cafe, airy&nice -300 Finley Road in San Francisco, California (94129), at the legendary Presidio Golf Course
Sessions, known for beer, drinks, and modern gastropub, great after a hike with friends and family.
Presidio Social Club - Modern take on old school American classic foods with a bakery, snacks to go, pantry and freezer stockers, other artisanal products, and regional beers and wine.
Arguello Restaurant, miss the Taco Tuesdays and will open in Spring 2022!
Starbucks at Letterman Digital Arts Center is really one of the nicest hangout place for coffee/teas surrounded by 17-acre landscaped meadow, see the iconic dome of the Palace of Fine Arts peeking through the trees and shrubs. This Starbucks is a short walk to the Marina District.
Presidio Bowl and Grill - Bowling and eatery for great fun with family and friends. :)
Rx Cafe - More local than tourist, great fresh latin food located in the old pharmacy dispensary of the previous Letterman Hospital.
From the Presidio, one can drive or walk to Crissy Field, an estuary in 1919. Nowadays known for Golden Gate Bridge views and walking trails as well as a tidal pool.
Warming Hut - great place to grab coffee/teas/snacks/light meals
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Crissy Field
From the Presidio, one can drive or walk to Crissy Field, an estuary in 1919. Nowadays known for Golden Gate Bridge views and walking trails as well as a tidal pool.
Warming Hut - great place to grab coffee/teas/snacks/light meals
On the Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse(1855) guided ships thru the Golden Gate Bridge. Due to the fog, many ships wrecked on the rocks and beaches around San Francisco way back. Fort Point is another spot overlooking underwater graveyard of ships. Beautiful view.
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Point Bonita Lighthouse
On the Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse(1855) guided ships thru the Golden Gate Bridge. Due to the fog, many ships wrecked on the rocks and beaches around San Francisco way back. Fort Point is another spot overlooking underwater graveyard of ships. Beautiful view.
Adolph Sutro's house and grounds overlooked the Pacific Ocean, along with Sutro baths, a concert hall, museum, a skating rink, and the Cliff House(closed now and rest in ruins) A beautiful park and ocean views.
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Sutro Heights Park
846 Point Lobos AveAdolph Sutro's house and grounds overlooked the Pacific Ocean, along with Sutro baths, a concert hall, museum, a skating rink, and the Cliff House(closed now and rest in ruins) A beautiful park and ocean views.
Once build by Adolph Sutro, SF mayor from 1894-1896, the indoor swimming pools and baths provided for the locals to swim and enjoy the Pacific Ocean and Lands End.
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Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveOnce build by Adolph Sutro, SF mayor from 1894-1896, the indoor swimming pools and baths provided for the locals to swim and enjoy the Pacific Ocean and Lands End.
Ellis Island of the West where immigrants land to enter U.S. from Asian countries. Remodeled and a nice day to visit a historic place.
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Angel Island State Park
Ellis Island of the West where immigrants land to enter U.S. from Asian countries. Remodeled and a nice day to visit a historic place.
Not far but a stroll to see the ancient animals in Golden gate Park.
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Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrNot far but a stroll to see the ancient animals in Golden gate Park.
Local known Beach between Lands End and Bakers Beach, with a direct view of Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands, where long time ago Chinese Fishermen anchor their junks in the cove and camped on the beach.
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China Beach
Local known Beach between Lands End and Bakers Beach, with a direct view of Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands, where long time ago Chinese Fishermen anchor their junks in the cove and camped on the beach.
Sightseeing
Without going to Japan, cultural food/entertainment/books all provided here. http://sfjapantown.org/
Some local favorites: http://www.benkyodocompany.com
Korea town is also located here.
Browsing thru all the Japanese shops are a great way to peek into Japanese culture. Great shops bargains can be found at Daiso for gifts to bring back home.
Restaurant favorites:
Mifuni - Special combo meals of Udon/rice dishes.
Suzu Noodle House - Local favorite for ramen that is really quite yummy especially the Miso ramen but all are quite good.
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Japan Town
Without going to Japan, cultural food/entertainment/books all provided here. http://sfjapantown.org/
Some local favorites: http://www.benkyodocompany.com
Korea town is also located here.
Browsing thru all the Japanese shops are a great way to peek into Japanese culture. Great shops bargains can be found at Daiso for gifts to bring back home.
Restaurant favorites:
Mifuni - Special combo meals of Udon/rice dishes.
Suzu Noodle House - Local favorite for ramen that is really quite yummy especially the Miso ramen but all are quite good.
Largest Chinatown outside of Asia and has history dating back to the 1800's. Cultural intake of food,history,and local community is constantly changing with new influx of immigrants,locals helping. Fortune cookie factory, Temples, exotic food markets, Cable car museum, eat your way with some of the best Chinese food around. Begonia Cafe, Ma’s clay pot specials, Lai Hong Dim Sum Restaurants on Powell between Broadways & Vallejo street, a local favorite.
New Chinatown hangouts can be found in Inner Richmond and Mid Sunset districts for local residents.
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Chinatown
Largest Chinatown outside of Asia and has history dating back to the 1800's. Cultural intake of food,history,and local community is constantly changing with new influx of immigrants,locals helping. Fortune cookie factory, Temples, exotic food markets, Cable car museum, eat your way with some of the best Chinese food around. Begonia Cafe, Ma’s clay pot specials, Lai Hong Dim Sum Restaurants on Powell between Broadways & Vallejo street, a local favorite.
New Chinatown hangouts can be found in Inner Richmond and Mid Sunset districts for local residents.
The beloved icon bridge San Francisco is known for. A sunny or even foggy day walk on the bridge is a must have for photo shots to bring back home with! The gift shop is a great place to pick up gifts to bring back home. : )
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeThe beloved icon bridge San Francisco is known for. A sunny or even foggy day walk on the bridge is a must have for photo shots to bring back home with! The gift shop is a great place to pick up gifts to bring back home. : )
Working Museum that still functions driving the cable cars in the city,, free to locals and tourists alike to how the cable car works and the history behind them.
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Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason StreetWorking Museum that still functions driving the cable cars in the city,, free to locals and tourists alike to how the cable car works and the history behind them.
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetOne of the curviest streets on SF and major tourist attraction.
Hub of Businesses and corporations in San Francisco and includes start-ups that is a bit more established. Locals take the express buses to work here.
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Financial District
Hub of Businesses and corporations in San Francisco and includes start-ups that is a bit more established. Locals take the express buses to work here.
Coit Tower provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Other views include those of crooked, winding Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Twin Peaks, Pier 39, and the Financial District.
The top of Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower can also be reached via the Filbert Street stairs, passing along private gardens, quaint cottages, and magnificent views. On the other side of the tower are the Greenwich Steps, which let out on Montgomery Street.
The murals in Coit Tower, entitled the Public Works Art Project, was the first of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs that hired artists
You can see live parrots along the walk up. :)
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Coit Tower
Coit Tower provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Other views include those of crooked, winding Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Twin Peaks, Pier 39, and the Financial District.
The top of Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower can also be reached via the Filbert Street stairs, passing along private gardens, quaint cottages, and magnificent views. On the other side of the tower are the Greenwich Steps, which let out on Montgomery Street.
The murals in Coit Tower, entitled the Public Works Art Project, was the first of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs that hired artists
You can see live parrots along the walk up. :)
Food scene
Farmer's market Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the biggest on Saturdays. Renovated and fill with favorites ACME, Hog Island, Boulettes Larder, Slanted Door,Miette, Catch the Ferry to Sausalito.
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Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoFarmer's market Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the biggest on Saturdays. Renovated and fill with favorites ACME, Hog Island, Boulettes Larder, Slanted Door,Miette, Catch the Ferry to Sausalito.
Local friendly bakery with outdoor parklet, nice vibe and their food is quite awesome. Serve breakfast and coffee early for work commute. Garden patio seating in back to relax.
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Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StLocal friendly bakery with outdoor parklet, nice vibe and their food is quite awesome. Serve breakfast and coffee early for work commute. Garden patio seating in back to relax.
Pacific Cafe
7000 Geary BlvdLocal and tourist favorite for meals that include sides.
Local owners for excellent brunches, lunch, and dinners. Try their Japanese breakfast, and homemade waffle dish, homemade fried chicken is delish! Price fix dinners for indoor or outdoor dining recommend wine pairings(extra).
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Cassava
401 Balboa StLocal owners for excellent brunches, lunch, and dinners. Try their Japanese breakfast, and homemade waffle dish, homemade fried chicken is delish! Price fix dinners for indoor or outdoor dining recommend wine pairings(extra).
Local favorite Korean restaurant with a nightly Korean tourist bus dinner crowd(Before Pandemic). Lots of favorites to choose from menu.
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Han Il Kwan
1802 Balboa StLocal favorite Korean restaurant with a nightly Korean tourist bus dinner crowd(Before Pandemic). Lots of favorites to choose from menu.
Local Shanghai style restaurant with lots of favorite dishes to choose from.
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Shanghai House Restaurant
3641 Balboa StLocal Shanghai style restaurant with lots of favorite dishes to choose from.
Local favorite Russian bakery & cafe since 1953 with lots of favorites to choose from: piroshki deep fried or baked, homemade soups, appetizer& salads, sandwiches, entrees, Russian boiled dumplings, Siberian style pies, and desserts.
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Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StLocal favorite Russian bakery & cafe since 1953 with lots of favorites to choose from: piroshki deep fried or baked, homemade soups, appetizer& salads, sandwiches, entrees, Russian boiled dumplings, Siberian style pies, and desserts.
Local favorite to pick up cakes for birthdays, special occasions, and tons of to go single slices besides baked pastries. Family favorites are Swedish princess cake, mango mousse cake, opera cake but all to one's taste preference. Fresh and delicious.
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Schubert's Bakery
521 Clement StLocal favorite to pick up cakes for birthdays, special occasions, and tons of to go single slices besides baked pastries. Family favorites are Swedish princess cake, mango mousse cake, opera cake but all to one's taste preference. Fresh and delicious.
Special occasion dinner place that is booked in advance. One of the best meals for special occasion.
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Gary Danko
800 North Point StSpecial occasion dinner place that is booked in advance. One of the best meals for special occasion.
Close by on Balboa next to Balboa Movie Theatre, one of the best Asian fresh tea drinks are made here besides asian snack foods like salt and pepper chicken. Usually a crowd out the door on weeknights and weekends.
http://www.purplekow.com/
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Purple Kow
3620 Balboa StClose by on Balboa next to Balboa Movie Theatre, one of the best Asian fresh tea drinks are made here besides asian snack foods like salt and pepper chicken. Usually a crowd out the door on weeknights and weekends.
http://www.purplekow.com/
Local favorite hole in the wall with fusion menu items. Favorites are K.O. Ramen, lobster tempura, and lots of sushi selection to choose from.
Kaiju Eats Ramen & Izakaya
3409 Geary BoulevardLocal favorite hole in the wall with fusion menu items. Favorites are K.O. Ramen, lobster tempura, and lots of sushi selection to choose from.
Lots of ramen, sushi to choose from a local favorite. The soft-shell crab ramen and appetizers are delicious.
Kio Ramen
3528 Balboa StreetLots of ramen, sushi to choose from a local favorite. The soft-shell crab ramen and appetizers are delicious.
Yummy affordable Japanese restaurant with dinner and combo bento boxes, udon, donburi, appetizer, and Lotts of sushi rolls, special rolls, and sashimi. Favorites are many as too many to choose from. :)
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Kitaro
5723 Geary BlvdYummy affordable Japanese restaurant with dinner and combo bento boxes, udon, donburi, appetizer, and Lotts of sushi rolls, special rolls, and sashimi. Favorites are many as too many to choose from. :)
Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, lunch, hot pot, feast, and dinner that is a local favorite in very nice restaurant environment. Owned by the same owners as Koi Palace, normal weekend table wait times are shown on a tv screen monitor. Lots of specials but save room for desserts like Goji Berry, Osmanthus Coconut Jelly Cake, Mango Tapioca budding, Tofu Soft Budding, etc. :)
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Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary BlvdHong Kong Style Dim Sum, lunch, hot pot, feast, and dinner that is a local favorite in very nice restaurant environment. Owned by the same owners as Koi Palace, normal weekend table wait times are shown on a tv screen monitor. Lots of specials but save room for desserts like Goji Berry, Osmanthus Coconut Jelly Cake, Mango Tapioca budding, Tofu Soft Budding, etc. :)
Burmese or Thai? Both are great here close to Legion of Honor bottom of the hill and across from Lincoln Park Golf. Moo Hin Nga ( catfish soup), Tea leaf Salad, Angry Prawn, different curries, entrees, Pad Thai, etc. All local favorites.
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Pagan Restaurant
3199 Clement StBurmese or Thai? Both are great here close to Legion of Honor bottom of the hill and across from Lincoln Park Golf. Moo Hin Nga ( catfish soup), Tea leaf Salad, Angry Prawn, different curries, entrees, Pad Thai, etc. All local favorites.
Fresh or frozen to take home, the dumplings are handmade and delic. Potstickers, Noodles, buns, and appetizer from northern part of China.
Dumpling Alley
2512 Clement StFresh or frozen to take home, the dumplings are handmade and delic. Potstickers, Noodles, buns, and appetizer from northern part of China.
Local favorite takeout with lines on the weekends. The shrimp dumpling is made with thin skin, one of my favorite. Other dim sums are good to excellent as treated by ZAGAT.
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Good Luck Dim Sum
736 Clement StLocal favorite takeout with lines on the weekends. The shrimp dumpling is made with thin skin, one of my favorite. Other dim sums are good to excellent as treated by ZAGAT.
Near by and have family style banquet dinner specials besides entrees. A local family gathering favorite for eating o lake out.
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Empero Taste
4052 Balboa StNear by and have family style banquet dinner specials besides entrees. A local family gathering favorite for eating o lake out.
Vietnamese restaurant for Pho, vermicelli, rice and soup entrees besides appetizers. All yummy food and a local favorite.
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Kim Sơn Restaurant
3614 Balboa StVietnamese restaurant for Pho, vermicelli, rice and soup entrees besides appetizers. All yummy food and a local favorite.
Opened by the son of Kim Son restaurant owners, the son ad aunties prepare wonderful takeout Vietnamese sandwiches, snacks, and desserts that is affordable and a local favorite.
Mr. Banh Mi
3605 Balboa StOpened by the son of Kim Son restaurant owners, the son ad aunties prepare wonderful takeout Vietnamese sandwiches, snacks, and desserts that is affordable and a local favorite.
Nearby Hakka restaurant the serve economical family style set menu for to go and lunch only. Lots of entree dishes to choose from.
Hakka Restaurant
4401 Cabrillo StNearby Hakka restaurant the serve economical family style set menu for to go and lunch only. Lots of entree dishes to choose from.
Crab galore and a local favorite for crab cooked with different spices. Garlic noodles are yummy.
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PPQ Dungeness Island - San Francisco
2332 Clement StCrab galore and a local favorite for crab cooked with different spices. Garlic noodles are yummy.
Award winning chef Li Jun Han of Z&Y restaurant open this second restaurant in Inner Richmond district. Mandarin style dim sum, and Szechuan regional specialties.
Chef Li Jun Han has served two Chinese presidents and was previous Executive Chef for the Consulate General of China in SF. Have lunch specials besides entrees.
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Chili House SF
726 Clement StAward winning chef Li Jun Han of Z&Y restaurant open this second restaurant in Inner Richmond district. Mandarin style dim sum, and Szechuan regional specialties.
Chef Li Jun Han has served two Chinese presidents and was previous Executive Chef for the Consulate General of China in SF. Have lunch specials besides entrees.
New place on Balboa strip with lots of Chinese entrees to choose from close to Purple Kow. Fresh, yummy, and great portion size.
Little Wok Cafe
3608 Balboa StreetNew place on Balboa strip with lots of Chinese entrees to choose from close to Purple Kow. Fresh, yummy, and great portion size.
Economical family style Chinese set menus that is made fresh and delicious. Not the best decor but still a local favorite for the food and value.
D & A Cafe
407 Clement StreetEconomical family style Chinese set menus that is made fresh and delicious. Not the best decor but still a local favorite for the food and value.
French pastries with lines out the door. A local favorite for chocolate almond croissants, ham&cheese croissant, butter cookies, savory scones, etc.
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Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdFrench pastries with lines out the door. A local favorite for chocolate almond croissants, ham&cheese croissant, butter cookies, savory scones, etc.
Right where Chinatown ends at Grant Ave. and start of North Beach, Betty Lou's is Italian at its best, especially seafood. Try the wok crab, all the devious pasta entrees, and other entrees. No desserts served but after a full Italian meal, a stroll to the near by gelato(Lush Gelato&Alimento) and bakery cafes(Stella Bakery&Cafe, Victoria Bakery) in North Beach is a nice day/night in Chinatown and Italian North Beach districts. :)
Betty Lou's Seafood & Grill
318 Columbus AveRight where Chinatown ends at Grant Ave. and start of North Beach, Betty Lou's is Italian at its best, especially seafood. Try the wok crab, all the devious pasta entrees, and other entrees. No desserts served but after a full Italian meal, a stroll to the near by gelato(Lush Gelato&Alimento) and bakery cafes(Stella Bakery&Cafe, Victoria Bakery) in North Beach is a nice day/night in Chinatown and Italian North Beach districts. :)
Scenic view of Bay Bridge outdoor with a wonderful modern indoor environment to dine on. The food is fabulous and worth a festive time with friends and family. Service is excellent for the few times I have been there with friends and family.
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Waterbar Restaurant
399 The EmbarcaderoScenic view of Bay Bridge outdoor with a wonderful modern indoor environment to dine on. The food is fabulous and worth a festive time with friends and family. Service is excellent for the few times I have been there with friends and family.
Great to go dim sum to order in line from the counter or via online table inside to pick and pay by credit card. Whichever works but still have to wait for the servers to package and go to you.
Dim Sum Bistro
675 BroadwayGreat to go dim sum to order in line from the counter or via online table inside to pick and pay by credit card. Whichever works but still have to wait for the servers to package and go to you.
Located on a side street in Chinatown, one of the oldest dim sum place that serves delicious dim sum. Check out the chicken feet in black bean sauce, Shanghai soup dumplings, and other delicious small plates. :)
Hang Ah Dim Sum Tea House
Located on a side street in Chinatown, one of the oldest dim sum place that serves delicious dim sum. Check out the chicken feet in black bean sauce, Shanghai soup dumplings, and other delicious small plates. :)
Open wide relaxing place to have family and friends for lunch and dinner. Freshest seafood and other Peruvian entrees. Weekly specials and happy hours, and quite a nice selection of cocktail drinks to try.
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La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
PIER 1 1/2 2Open wide relaxing place to have family and friends for lunch and dinner. Freshest seafood and other Peruvian entrees. Weekly specials and happy hours, and quite a nice selection of cocktail drinks to try.
Waterfront Restaurant
7 The EmbarcaderoGreat views and seafood worth checking out.
Local favorite for sandwiches with lines usually out the door.
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Lou's Cafe
5017 Geary BlvdLocal favorite for sandwiches with lines usually out the door.
Local favorite for Burmese food and tourist as well. Catfish chowder, different curries, tea leaf salad, and many entrees all worth a try on your taste preference.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StLocal favorite for Burmese food and tourist as well. Catfish chowder, different curries, tea leaf salad, and many entrees all worth a try on your taste preference.
Joe's Ice Cream
5420 Geary BlvdLocal ice cream shop with selection to choose from.
Yummy fresh made local ice cream anchored in Pacific Heights’ hip strip of gourmet restaurants and trendy boutiques. Some of my favorite are the seasonal selections, and chocolate ganache, coffee with cream and sugar, strawberry and cream. There are some unique flavors like MVP: In honor of Madam Vice President. This delicious combination of Malted salted Vanilla ice cream laced with chewy pecan Pralines is served in a custom pint container with illustrations by a local female artist.
When a brownie meets a cookie, “brookie”, milk chocolate brownies and gooey chocolate chip cookies into sweet cream base, along with a hint of vanilla.
Earl Grey with Milk Chocolate Chips, Matcha, salted Carmel, classic vanilla, and cookie dough with pretzels and chocolate chips are other great flavors all made fresh daily.
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Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StYummy fresh made local ice cream anchored in Pacific Heights’ hip strip of gourmet restaurants and trendy boutiques. Some of my favorite are the seasonal selections, and chocolate ganache, coffee with cream and sugar, strawberry and cream. There are some unique flavors like MVP: In honor of Madam Vice President. This delicious combination of Malted salted Vanilla ice cream laced with chewy pecan Pralines is served in a custom pint container with illustrations by a local female artist.
When a brownie meets a cookie, “brookie”, milk chocolate brownies and gooey chocolate chip cookies into sweet cream base, along with a hint of vanilla.
Earl Grey with Milk Chocolate Chips, Matcha, salted Carmel, classic vanilla, and cookie dough with pretzels and chocolate chips are other great flavors all made fresh daily.
Lots of fresh baked asian pastries, cookies, and cakes to pick and choose on tray to purchase at counter.
Harvest Wheat Field Bakery
431 Clement StLots of fresh baked asian pastries, cookies, and cakes to pick and choose on tray to purchase at counter.
Boulevard
1 Mission StA restaurant for occasions that serves great French food.
Great Hawaiian fusion food that is a local favorite. Save room for tropical desserts with a flare.
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Liholiho Yacht Club
871 Sutter StreetGreat Hawaiian fusion food that is a local favorite. Save room for tropical desserts with a flare.
Local family favorite for Hong Kong style food. The streamed noodles are freshly made and very popular along with many entrees to choose from.
Tasty
5530 Geary BlvdLocal family favorite for Hong Kong style food. The streamed noodles are freshly made and very popular along with many entrees to choose from.
Taiwanese style tea and food snacks that is a favorite among the locals. Popular is the mango sago drink, taro tea, and others to choose from. The snacks are tasty and worth trying. Located around many shops for food shopping.
E Tea
5344 Geary BoulevardTaiwanese style tea and food snacks that is a favorite among the locals. Popular is the mango sago drink, taro tea, and others to choose from. The snacks are tasty and worth trying. Located around many shops for food shopping.
Acclaimed Michelin-starred chef, Mourad Lahlou re-imagination of Moroccan cuisine that is a favorite among the locals.
Basteeya, a moroccan savory pastry filled with chicken confit, spiced almonds, and caramelized onions is a favorite to try with many other wonderful entrees. The drinks and desserts are awesome like Yuzu custard.
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Aziza
5800 Geary BoulevardAcclaimed Michelin-starred chef, Mourad Lahlou re-imagination of Moroccan cuisine that is a favorite among the locals.
Basteeya, a moroccan savory pastry filled with chicken confit, spiced almonds, and caramelized onions is a favorite to try with many other wonderful entrees. The drinks and desserts are awesome like Yuzu custard.
Great local Italian restaurant with a Italian sandwich/wine/goods shop next door, SALUMERIA DI BELLA. $5 happy hour Thursday - Sunday.
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Bella Trattoria
3854 Geary BlvdGreat local Italian restaurant with a Italian sandwich/wine/goods shop next door, SALUMERIA DI BELLA. $5 happy hour Thursday - Sunday.
A longtime local Burmese restaurant that serves wonderful entrees like catfish soup, beef rangoon, lychee coconut seabags, tea leaf salad, so many to choose from.
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Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StA longtime local Burmese restaurant that serves wonderful entrees like catfish soup, beef rangoon, lychee coconut seabags, tea leaf salad, so many to choose from.
Cozy inspired Mediterranean cooking with drinks that serves delicious pastas, entrees, and desserts. Only open for dinner.
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Pearl 6101
6101 California StCozy inspired Mediterranean cooking with drinks that serves delicious pastas, entrees, and desserts. Only open for dinner.
Located in Inner Sunset district, specializes in Chinese Muslim cuisine, is a great place to feast on lamb — stir-fried with cumin, braised, stuffed inside of dumplings, or boiled in a claypot.
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Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant
3132 Vicente StLocated in Inner Sunset district, specializes in Chinese Muslim cuisine, is a great place to feast on lamb — stir-fried with cumin, braised, stuffed inside of dumplings, or boiled in a claypot.
Open only for lunch, 100-year-old seafood gem still churns out some of the best oysters, crab Louie, chowder, and crusty sourdough bread in town.
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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StOpen only for lunch, 100-year-old seafood gem still churns out some of the best oysters, crab Louie, chowder, and crusty sourdough bread in town.
Having eaten at Quince, warmer and more casual. The woodfire oven and grill face out onto the open dining room, with communal wooden tables laden with spit-roasted pork, rabbit, and quail, fresh pasta, and market vegetables.
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Cotogna
490 Pacific AveHaving eaten at Quince, warmer and more casual. The woodfire oven and grill face out onto the open dining room, with communal wooden tables laden with spit-roasted pork, rabbit, and quail, fresh pasta, and market vegetables.
In Chinatown, more hip fusion up of Chinese food that is fresh and delicious.
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Mister Jiu's
28 Waverly PlIn Chinatown, more hip fusion up of Chinese food that is fresh and delicious.
Local girl make delicious asian fusion chocolates that are delicious. Some favorites are:Gold buddy, Sesame tile, Passionfruit, tea series, and many more chocolate delights.
Located now in Chinatown Grant Ave, now also serve afternoon tea service. Reservations recommend!
https://www.jadechocolates.com
Jade Chocolates Teahouse & Cafe
607 Grant AvenueLocal girl make delicious asian fusion chocolates that are delicious. Some favorites are:Gold buddy, Sesame tile, Passionfruit, tea series, and many more chocolate delights.
Located now in Chinatown Grant Ave, now also serve afternoon tea service. Reservations recommend!
https://www.jadechocolates.com
Known for the Fried chivken and house made dumplings, everything is delicious here and a local favorite dining in or takeout place.
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San Tung
1031 Irving StKnown for the Fried chivken and house made dumplings, everything is delicious here and a local favorite dining in or takeout place.
If you like Taiwan tea drinks, another favorite tea drink shop with many varieties to choose from. Located on a food and shopping strip. where tons of great snack cafes are, while you wait for drinks to be made, can order local favorite Vietnamese sandwiches, special snacks, noodles, and dessert next door@Que Huang Vietnamese Deli. tons of other restaurants places to choose from including a favorite takeout dim sum place next block over. Another great local shopping strip located in the sunset. Marnee Thai is a local favorite-Try the angel wings! Delic. :)
iTea
1460 Moraga RdIf you like Taiwan tea drinks, another favorite tea drink shop with many varieties to choose from. Located on a food and shopping strip. where tons of great snack cafes are, while you wait for drinks to be made, can order local favorite Vietnamese sandwiches, special snacks, noodles, and dessert next door@Que Huang Vietnamese Deli. tons of other restaurants places to choose from including a favorite takeout dim sum place next block over. Another great local shopping strip located in the sunset. Marnee Thai is a local favorite-Try the angel wings! Delic. :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Home brewery with a great vibe and open floor plan dining with views of Golden Gate Park. Located on the same ground floor level of the Golden Gate Park Museum in front, local bands play here on certain nights. The murals on the wall in entrance depict San Francisco in a by gone area.
Word of caution: Do not park where you can't see your car at night in the parking lot in front as there are car break-ins. Happened to our family car dining here at night!
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Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyHome brewery with a great vibe and open floor plan dining with views of Golden Gate Park. Located on the same ground floor level of the Golden Gate Park Museum in front, local bands play here on certain nights. The murals on the wall in entrance depict San Francisco in a by gone area.
Word of caution: Do not park where you can't see your car at night in the parking lot in front as there are car break-ins. Happened to our family car dining here at night!
Local shopping mall for food and other goods with free parking lot in back of stores. Star Bucks is open quite late and a nice wine shop besides CalMart for grocery.
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Laurel Village
3445 California StLocal shopping mall for food and other goods with free parking lot in back of stores. Star Bucks is open quite late and a nice wine shop besides CalMart for grocery.
Hockey Haven
3625 Balboa StLocal hangout for drinks and pool at night.
Entertainment & Activities
Favorite with adults and kids. Nightlife on Thursdays night is an inexpensive entrance to music/enteraintment/planetarium/aquarium.http://www.calacademy.org/
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrFavorite with adults and kids. Nightlife on Thursdays night is an inexpensive entrance to music/enteraintment/planetarium/aquarium.http://www.calacademy.org/
View from the 360 degrees Harmon Tower (9th Level) is free while the exhibits are worth seeing if you like art. Friday nights for nice entertainment and music.
http://deyoung.famsf.org/
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de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrView from the 360 degrees Harmon Tower (9th Level) is free while the exhibits are worth seeing if you like art. Friday nights for nice entertainment and music.
http://deyoung.famsf.org/
For those golf or learning, entrance to the clubhouse is located 7 blocks away on 47th Ave between JFK Drive and Fulton. Nine-hole public course with the chirping of birds, warmth of the sun, and beauty of the greens plus weather provides perfect atmosphere to enjoy a few rounds of Golf. Green Fees and Hours of Operation can be found on goldengatepark.com
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Golden Gate Golf Course
970 47th AveFor those golf or learning, entrance to the clubhouse is located 7 blocks away on 47th Ave between JFK Drive and Fulton. Nine-hole public course with the chirping of birds, warmth of the sun, and beauty of the greens plus weather provides perfect atmosphere to enjoy a few rounds of Golf. Green Fees and Hours of Operation can be found on goldengatepark.com
Established in 1914, possibly the most beautiful views can be seen from the 17th hole. Unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge! 18 hole golf course with plenty of slopes. Tee times and hours of operation on lincolnparkgc.com
Legion of Honor museum is right next door up the hill where the location, and views make it a wedding pic spot for many local residents.
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Lincoln Park Golf Course
300 34th AveEstablished in 1914, possibly the most beautiful views can be seen from the 17th hole. Unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge! 18 hole golf course with plenty of slopes. Tee times and hours of operation on lincolnparkgc.com
Legion of Honor museum is right next door up the hill where the location, and views make it a wedding pic spot for many local residents.
Great place to take kids as tons of activities for them.
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Children's Creativity Museum
221 4th StGreat place to take kids as tons of activities for them.
Exploratorium
Green StreetKids can spend hours here going thru all the fun exhibits:)
Historic Local ballet company for those ballet fans. Top notch to watch from classical and modern .
Ballet fan and love the local performances during the ballet season. Same Building War Memorial for San Francisco Opera in the Fall season.
https://www.sfballet.org/
https://www.sfopera.org/
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San Francisco Opera
301 Van Ness AveHistoric Local ballet company for those ballet fans. Top notch to watch from classical and modern .
Ballet fan and love the local performances during the ballet season. Same Building War Memorial for San Francisco Opera in the Fall season.
https://www.sfballet.org/
https://www.sfopera.org/
Modern all glass building for music lovers of all modes.
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Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness AveModern all glass building for music lovers of all modes.
Historical pier on maritime activities. During Summer to late Fall, National Park offers sailing on historic 1800s schooner , Alma, around the SF Bay for the afternoon from Noonish to 4pm. Learn the historical perspective and help with the sail masts. A wonderful way to learn and highlights of the kids and adults alike.
Due to pandemic - check first if Alma is available to make reservation.
https://www.nps.gov/safr/index.htm
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Hyde Street Pier
2905 Hyde StHistorical pier on maritime activities. During Summer to late Fall, National Park offers sailing on historic 1800s schooner , Alma, around the SF Bay for the afternoon from Noonish to 4pm. Learn the historical perspective and help with the sail masts. A wonderful way to learn and highlights of the kids and adults alike.
Due to pandemic - check first if Alma is available to make reservation.
https://www.nps.gov/safr/index.htm
From the 1800s for those who like plants and a favorite wedding site.
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Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrFrom the 1800s for those who like plants and a favorite wedding site.
Tourist attraction to the famous rock prison. Book only thru the official national park website.
https://www.alcatrazcruises.com/
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Alcatraz Island
Tourist attraction to the famous rock prison. Book only thru the official national park website.
https://www.alcatrazcruises.com/
One of the most scenic museums location in the city with special exhibits. A local favorite and free on first Tuesdays of month.
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Legion of Honor
100 34th AveOne of the most scenic museums location in the city with special exhibits. A local favorite and free on first Tuesdays of month.
Renovated 2014 playground where kids and adults can spend hours playing with the play structures or tennis or pickle ball, basketball, ping pong, and Clubhouse has free movie nights.
Cabrillo Playground
853 38th AveRenovated 2014 playground where kids and adults can spend hours playing with the play structures or tennis or pickle ball, basketball, ping pong, and Clubhouse has free movie nights.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a great place to visit modern art exhibits and sometimes they have free day open to all visitors thruout the year. Worth checking out.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StreetSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a great place to visit modern art exhibits and sometimes they have free day open to all visitors thruout the year. Worth checking out.
Learn a bit of Lands End history next to Lands End parking lot and start of the Lands End Trail. A great place to grab some tourist gifts to bring back home. Inside, there is a cafe to grab coffee, snacks, and Cliff House(Now closed) calm chowder.
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Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
680 Point Lobos AveLearn a bit of Lands End history next to Lands End parking lot and start of the Lands End Trail. A great place to grab some tourist gifts to bring back home. Inside, there is a cafe to grab coffee, snacks, and Cliff House(Now closed) calm chowder.
Local favorite at one end of the Great Highway to see the animals.
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San Francisco Zoo
Upper Great HighwayLocal favorite at one end of the Great Highway to see the animals.
Napa Valley
A nice drive to the wine country from SF day trip. :)
A nice trip to Sonoma for usually free wine tastings unlike Napa. :)
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Sonoma County
A nice trip to Sonoma for usually free wine tastings unlike Napa. :)
Safari West
3115 Porter Creek RdA day trip to see the Safari animals. :)
A nice day trip to Sausalito by car or ferry from the ferry building. :)
Link to great eats and great wood oven pizza at Venice Pizzeria and Lappert's Hawaiian ice cream flavors!
https://marinmagazine.com/food-drink/where-to-eat/where-to-eat-sausalito/
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Sausalito
A nice day trip to Sausalito by car or ferry from the ferry building. :)
Link to great eats and great wood oven pizza at Venice Pizzeria and Lappert's Hawaiian ice cream flavors!
https://marinmagazine.com/food-drink/where-to-eat/where-to-eat-sausalito/
Vital Tea Leaf
1044 Grant AveTea tasting for those interested with tea master. :)
Thursday light is open for adults over 21 to visit the museum with food and live music. Great way to enjoy the evening with family and friends.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrThursday light is open for adults over 21 to visit the museum with food and live music. Great way to enjoy the evening with family and friends.
Relax and unwind walking the Lands End Labyrinth looking at the Ocean View.
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Lands End Labyrinth
Lands End TrailRelax and unwind walking the Lands End Labyrinth looking at the Ocean View.
Go boat riding on Stow Lake during the day. At night, sometimes music is played in the Stow Lake Boat House as an Airbnb Experience venue worth checking out if available to book online.
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Stow Lake
Go boat riding on Stow Lake during the day. At night, sometimes music is played in the Stow Lake Boat House as an Airbnb Experience venue worth checking out if available to book online.
Landmark cookie factory prepares homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with free tours available for those who wants to see how fortune cookies are made and packaged to purchase and shipped.
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross AlleyLandmark cookie factory prepares homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with free tours available for those who wants to see how fortune cookies are made and packaged to purchase and shipped.
Shopping
New location in Richmond that brings back food favorite memories of travels in Spain. Loved the imported fresh olives!
The Spanish Table
130 Clement StNew location in Richmond that brings back food favorite memories of travels in Spain. Loved the imported fresh olives!
SF Downtown indoor mall shopping with food malls in basement as well as top floor local restaurant that is a local favorite for drinks, lunch, and dinner.
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StSF Downtown indoor mall shopping with food malls in basement as well as top floor local restaurant that is a local favorite for drinks, lunch, and dinner.
Local SF favorite See's candies has been a staple chocolate treat for locals and tourists. Pick and choose your own selection of chocolates, nuts and chews or buy pre boxed for your self or as gifts from SF.
See's Candies
754 Clement StLocal SF favorite See's candies has been a staple chocolate treat for locals and tourists. Pick and choose your own selection of chocolates, nuts and chews or buy pre boxed for your self or as gifts from SF.
Where the locals shop to heart’s content. Apple, Macys, Target, Sports Basement, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, MacDonalds, Uniqlo,etc. Also movie theatre and Spa on top floors. 18th bus nearby to Stonestown, but can also drive as free parking at the mall.
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Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveWhere the locals shop to heart’s content. Apple, Macys, Target, Sports Basement, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, MacDonalds, Uniqlo,etc. Also movie theatre and Spa on top floors. 18th bus nearby to Stonestown, but can also drive as free parking at the mall.
Essentials
Safeway open 24 hours.
Store Phone: 415-387-4664
Pharmacy Phone: 415-387-0481
Pharmacy Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-7:30PM
Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM
Sun 10:00AM-4:00PM
All over neighborhood locations
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Safeway Pharmacy
850 La Playa StSafeway open 24 hours.
Store Phone: 415-387-4664
Pharmacy Phone: 415-387-0481
Pharmacy Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-7:30PM
Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM
Sun 10:00AM-4:00PM
All over neighborhood locations
Local Walgreens to pick up amenities left back home, food items like drinks, bottle water, and gifts like San Francisco Ghirardelli chocolates.
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Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StLocal Walgreens to pick up amenities left back home, food items like drinks, bottle water, and gifts like San Francisco Ghirardelli chocolates.
Pick up beer,cheese,milk,wine,and other produce goods on the fly from friendly local store owner 3 blocks up.
Balboa Produce
3635 Balboa StPick up beer,cheese,milk,wine,and other produce goods on the fly from friendly local store owner 3 blocks up.
If in downtown, shop where the locals and now tourists for diverse healthy food items. Also Trader Joe on Masonic where locals shop.
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Trader Joe's
3 Masonic AveIf in downtown, shop where the locals and now tourists for diverse healthy food items. Also Trader Joe on Masonic where locals shop.