Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason StAntique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
McElroy Octagon House
2645 Gough StHistorical Place
On a 27-degree angle, this famously crooked street features 8 hairpin turns & landscaped flowerbeds.
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Lombard Street
Lombard StreetOn a 27-degree angle, this famously crooked street features 8 hairpin turns & landscaped flowerbeds.
It comprises about six square city blocks. San Francisco's Japantown is the largest and oldest such enclave in the United States.
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Japan Town
It comprises about six square city blocks. San Francisco's Japantown is the largest and oldest such enclave in the United States.
Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
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San Francisco Maritime Museum / Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
Waterfront park featuring a small beach, a maritime museum & a paved path for biking & running.
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San Francisco Maritime Museum / Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
Waterfront park featuring a small beach, a maritime museum & a paved path for biking & running.
Bustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
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Union Square
333 Post StBustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetTourist Attraction
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
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Asiatiske kunstmuseum
200 Larkin StOver 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
Modern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
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AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StModern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
This historic Queen Anne Victorian home is open to the public as a museum with docent-led tours.
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Haas - Lilienthal House
2007 Franklin StThis historic Queen Anne Victorian home is open to the public as a museum with docent-led tours.
Entertainment & Activities
Puppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts. -
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Lafayette Park
Washington StreetPuppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts. -
Drinks & Nightlife
Acclaimed dry-aged steaks served in a posh, wood-paneled dining room, plus live jazz in the bar.
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Harris'
2100 Van Ness AveAcclaimed dry-aged steaks served in a posh, wood-paneled dining room, plus live jazz in the bar.
Old-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.
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House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveOld-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.
High-end Italian cuisine & wines served in a converted chapel with vaulted, wood-beam ceilings.
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Acquerello
1722 Polk StHigh-end Italian cuisine & wines served in a converted chapel with vaulted, wood-beam ceilings.
Sleek wood surfaces adorn this neighborhood spot with many TVs & a menu of pizzas & bar bites.
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The Brick Yard
1787 Union StSleek wood surfaces adorn this neighborhood spot with many TVs & a menu of pizzas & bar bites.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
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Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StBerkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
Known for its signature 2-tortilla tacos, this Mexican restaurant also has a vibrant bar scene.
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Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayKnown for its signature 2-tortilla tacos, this Mexican restaurant also has a vibrant bar scene.
Food Scene
Neighborhood cafe serving creative sandwiches, salads & light bites made with local ingredients.
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Crave
2164 Polk StreetNeighborhood cafe serving creative sandwiches, salads & light bites made with local ingredients.
Compact coffeehouse also offering tea by the pot, plus sandwiches, salads, wraps & free Wi-Fi.
Notes From Underground
2399 Van Ness AveCompact coffeehouse also offering tea by the pot, plus sandwiches, salads, wraps & free Wi-Fi.
A tiny, modern-looking standby for Northern Italian classics led by gnocci & other housemade pastas
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Ristorante Milano
1448 Pacific AveA tiny, modern-looking standby for Northern Italian classics led by gnocci & other housemade pastas
Lively Italian eatery serving farm-to-table Roman fare with an inventive twist in a candlelit space.
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Seven Hills
1896 Hyde StLively Italian eatery serving farm-to-table Roman fare with an inventive twist in a candlelit space.
Corner cafe with coffee & nibbles during the day turns into a candlelit wine bar at night.
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NOOK
1500 Hyde StCorner cafe with coffee & nibbles during the day turns into a candlelit wine bar at night.
Counter-service spot serving custom burgers made of sustainable ingredients, plus shakes & sides.
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Roam Artisan Burgers
1785 Union StCounter-service spot serving custom burgers made of sustainable ingredients, plus shakes & sides.
Slice of Switzerland offering fondue & other Swiss staples in a wood-paneled, lodgelike setting.
Matterhorn Restaurant and Bakery
2323 Van Ness AvenueSlice of Switzerland offering fondue & other Swiss staples in a wood-paneled, lodgelike setting.
Casual Chinese eatery serving up a standard array of soups & noodles plus dim sum.
Hunan Empire Restaurant
2001 Union StCasual Chinese eatery serving up a standard array of soups & noodles plus dim sum.
Italian-Mediterranean fare served in an airy room draws locals to this casual wine bar.
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Ottimista Restaurant & Bar
1838 Union StreetItalian-Mediterranean fare served in an airy room draws locals to this casual wine bar.
The menu at this neighborhood trattoria includes grilled fish & meats, thin-crust pizzas & pasta.
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Pane e Vino
1715 Union StThe menu at this neighborhood trattoria includes grilled fish & meats, thin-crust pizzas & pasta.
Cozy trattoria offering a range of pasta dishes & other traditional Italian fare.
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Jackson Fillmore Trattoria
2506 Fillmore StCozy trattoria offering a range of pasta dishes & other traditional Italian fare.
Middle Eastern-Mediterranean spot pairing meze platters & prime people-watching via sidewalk seats.
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La Mediterranee
2936 College AveMiddle Eastern-Mediterranean spot pairing meze platters & prime people-watching via sidewalk seats.
Candlelit lounge with a red lacquer bar serving global vintages plus cheese & charcuterie plates.
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Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StCandlelit lounge with a red lacquer bar serving global vintages plus cheese & charcuterie plates.
Smoked fish, matzo balls & pastrami make up the traditional Jewish-deli menu at this NYC-style shop.
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Miller's East Coast Delicatessen
1725 Polk StSmoked fish, matzo balls & pastrami make up the traditional Jewish-deli menu at this NYC-style shop.
Upscale Californian-European restaurant in a polished, bi-level space decked in white & slate.
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Lord Stanley
2065 Polk StUpscale Californian-European restaurant in a polished, bi-level space decked in white & slate.
Charming cafe for global dishes plus a focus on gourmet prepared meals for takeout & delivery.
Square Meals
2127 Polk StreetCharming cafe for global dishes plus a focus on gourmet prepared meals for takeout & delivery.
Airy, modern tavern with rock 'n' roll vibe for signature spicy shrimp, American menus & a full bar.
Killer Shrimp San Francisco
1516 BroadwayAiry, modern tavern with rock 'n' roll vibe for signature spicy shrimp, American menus & a full bar.
Traditional & creative raw fish plus grilled & fried Japanese dishes served in a casual space.
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Wasabi & Ginger
2299 Van Ness AveTraditional & creative raw fish plus grilled & fried Japanese dishes served in a casual space.
Shopping
Cafe & deli selling gourmet prepared food & Blue Bottle Coffee targeted to on-the-go clientele.
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Blue Fog Market
2567 Gough StCafe & deli selling gourmet prepared food & Blue Bottle Coffee targeted to on-the-go clientele.
Sweet & savory crêpes, sandwiches & house specials are served in a rustic setting.
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The Crepe House
1755 Polk StSweet & savory crêpes, sandwiches & house specials are served in a rustic setting.