Sharon’s guidebook

Sharon

Ble med i 2010

Sharon’s guidebook

My favorite Neigborhood Pick Up Places during Pandemic-- all within ten minutes walk..

The Italian Homemade Company

716 Columbus Avenue San Francisco 94133 415-712-8874 North Beach The Original Home Made Company started right here in North Beach, SF. Their pasta dishes are no-nonsense. Reasonably priced and not from cans. Menu: https://italianhomemade.com/menu.pdf Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-italian-homemade-company-san-francisco-8?utm_campaign=search_listing&utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=yahoo

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The Italian Homemade Company

716 Columbus Ave

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Original Joe's

Address: 601 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone: (415) 775-4877 North Beach Old School Italian Dishes and a local favorite. The oldest of all the “Joe’s” restaurants, Original Joe’s is the innovator of the now nationally known “Joe’s Concept”—exhibition kitchen, notable leather booths, smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian-American menu. Yelp Review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/original-joes-san-francisco-3 Here's the menu: https://originaljoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/NB_RestaurantTakeOut.pdf?x88682

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Original Joe's

601 Union St

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Molinari Delicatessen

373 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94133 North Beach Phone: 415-421-2337 Menu: https://molinaridelisf.com/41085 Take a 7 minute walk and experience the deli in person! Pull a number as soon as you walk in to save a spot for service!!! Since 1896, this place has been supplying the best of the Italian kitchen to San Francisco. The tiny storefront is a charming delicatessen in North Beach always jammed with tourists as well as locals in search of something from the 'Old Country'. The shelves are filled with authentic Italian comestibles such as olive oil, mozzarella made in the style of Campania and enough sardines to feed a small army. The deli counter staff is filled with a garrulous group of guys that create huge sandwiches made-to-order. We love their raviolis and buy a few boxes with their sauces to make at home. Make sure to check out one of their most popular, the Renzo Special, this behemoth made with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto can easily feed two. One other tip: Don't forget to take a number!

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Molinari Delicatessen

373 Columbus Ave

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Betty Lou's Seafood & Grill

318 Columbus on corner of Grant (5 blocks away) North Beach http://www.bettyloussf.com/ Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/betty-lous-seafood-and-grill-san-francisco?utm_campaign=search_listing&utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=yahoo Love their cippino, pasta, entrees, fish, and salads. Tell Betty " David Seto" sent you for special love. Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill has quite a history in San Francisco, with partners who have worked together at other restaurants in the area over the past 30 years and are well known and liked in North Beach. Hector Chaparro, the executive chef, hails from Temascalcingo, Mexico.

Betty Lou's Seafood & Grill

318 Columbus Ave

Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Slice House

Tony's of Tony's Pizza also has a " Slice House" next door to his restaurant. Slice House is quite popular for pizza lovers. 13-time world champion pizza maker, he sells pizza by the slices or pies. Tell Leo or Russell when you call in for the order that Sharon Seto sent you! You can also order from Tony's restaurant menu ** should you desire other items besides pizzas. They have crazy lines. Tip: CALL YOUR ORDER IN BEFORE PICK UP! Website: tonyscoalfired.com Address: 1556 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone: (415) 835-9888 4 blocks walk North Beach Tony’s Pizza Napoletana Restaurant 1570 Stockton St San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 835-9888

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Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Slice House

1556 Stockton St

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Golden Boy Pizza

Craving for thick bready pizza crust-- cheap? This is the place. It's hip to be square. Their pizzas are not the usual triangular shape. Very very popular place. Tip: DO Call in before your pick up! http://goldenboypizza.com/ Menu: 542 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone: 982-9738 North Beach 5 minute walk Yelp Review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-boy-pizza-san-francisco

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Golden Boy Pizza

542 Green St

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Ma's Dimsum & Cafe

Cheap Chinese Food but yummy! Dim Sum: Get the "Gai Loong"; Chicken Bao; Sesame Ball ClayPot Dishes: Chicken, Chinese Sausage and Mushroom or Spare Ribs -- all served with rice. Delish! Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mas-dimsum-and-cafe-san-francisco?start=40 Tripadvisor Reviews: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60713-d3652324-Reviews-Ma_s_Dimsum_Cafe-San_Francisco_California.html (415) 788-3532 1315 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Take a 7-8 minute stroll and get there before 11 am before they sell out! Tell them the "Setos" sent you!

Ma's Dimsum & Cafe

1315 Powell Street

Yemeni’s Restaurant

Good Cantonese plates with generous size portions! Step up to the deli counter ( just like the Jewish delis). Order up the Cantonese BBQ meats hanging -- all are absolutely fabulous. Buy the whole roasted duck, a pound or two BBQ Pork, another pound or two of Roasted Succulent Pig, or anything that calls your tummy. Get a box of steamed rice and you are done for dinner. You can also order from the menu! They have great specials: $22.99 for three dishes or ala carte! Menus: http://www.yeesrestaurant.com/media/4524/1.jpg?width=1080&height=1080 http://www.yeesrestaurant.com/media/4525/2.jpg?width=1080&height=1080 1131 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 576-1818 Website: http://www.yeesrestaurant.com/ Chinatown 8 minute walk

Yemeni’s Restaurant

1098 Sutter St

Z & Y Restaurant

A ten-minute walk... but it's worth it! This restaurant pre-covid had two-hour waits. But the way to go these days are take out. Tell the owner, Michelle, Sharon and David Seto sent you and you may get something extra! Get the Peking Duck ( signature dish), Mo Po Tofu, Cumin Lamb, Dried Fried Beans, Spicy Fish in Chili Oil and Explosive Chicken! 655 Jackson St San Francisco, CA 94133 b/t Cooper Aly & Beckett St Chinatown https://www.yelp.com/biz/z-and-y-restaurant-san-francisco-3?osq=Restaurant

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Z & Y Restaurant

655 Jackson St

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Bund Shanghai Restaurant

Great Northern Chinese Food! Try: Xiao Long Bao Pan Fried Pork Buns Spicy Wontons Rice Cake with Pork and Spinach Salt and Pepper Chilean Sea Bass Shrimp with Soft Tofu Menu: https://www.yelp.com/menu/bund-shanghai-san-francisco 640 Jackson St San Francisco, CA 94133 b/t Cooper Aly & Wentworth Pl Chinatown Phone: 415-982-0618 Website: http://bundshanghaisf.com/ Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/bund-shanghai-san-francisco?utm_campaign=search_listing&utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=yahoo

Bund Shanghai Restaurant

640 Jackson St

Good Mong Kok Bakery

A ten minute walk to Dim Sum heaven. This is the best take out dim sum in Chinatown. It's fresh and piping hot with reasonable prices. Since dim sum restaurants are closed, it is better to do the take out places for dim sum during pandemic. Favorites: Har Gow ( Shrimp Dumplings #19); Siu Mai ( Pork Dumplings #20), Gai Bao ( Chicken Bun #30), Gook Cha Siu Bao ( Baked BBQ Pork Buns #9), No Mai Gai ( Lotus Wrapped Rice with Pork and Shitake Mushroom #40), Har Cheung / Gnao Yooi Cheung (Shrimp or Beef Rice Crepe #40) , Chiu Chao dumpling #40 , Fun Gor ( Pork with chives dumpling not on menu) , No Mai Bow ( Sticky Rice Balls with pork not on menu). Tip: Order their wonton and bring back to the unit. Boil water and put wontons in, when they float you are done -- just like ravioli). 15 Minute Wonton Soup Recipe: 2 quarts chicken broth ( Swanson s) (1.9 liters) 8 slices ginger 2 red chilies (sliced) ¼ cup fish sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (thinly sliced) salt and pepper 1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons oil Fresh Egg noodles-- optional ( separate, dunk in boiling water 30 -60 secs, rinse with cold water, drain) fresh cilantro and/ or sliced green onion for garnish 1. Put first five ingredients in pot to make soup. Bring to boil then simmer very low heat for 20 minutes with lid on. 2. Marinade Chicken pieces for 10 minutes with soy sauce, salt and pepper. With a skillet, pan fry with oil until golden brown. On a cutting board, slice chicken 1/2 inch thick to place on top of bowl 3. If using noodles, boil pot of water . Separate fresh noodles by hand so they don't stick together; place into boiling water for 30 - 60 seconds; take out to rinse with cold water and drain. Set aside. 4. In the meantime, boil pot of water for wonton. When broth and chicken is almost ready... place wonton into boiling water. Won Ton will float when they are done-- 1- 2 minutes. Take out and drain. Assemble bowls: Place noodles on bottom, Won Ton, Chicken and pour broth over. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. MENU ITEMS please click for phone orders, by numbers: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/good-mong-kok-bakery-san-francisco?select=nMgTR72yqMoShbxabMDiTQ https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/good-mong-kok-bakery-san-francisco?select=olG79_KZ7rJrkGmA0LB4aQ Address: 1039 Stockton St Phone: (415) 397-2688

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Good Mong Kok Bakery

1039 Stockton St

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Kam PO Kitchen

Great Deli and Menu items! Can't go wrong here at this local favorite! At the front of the house, you will see hanging savories and steam tables. Get the whole soy sauce chicken; BBQ pork , Roasted Succulent Pig, and Whole Roast Duck! Make rice at home and you have a great meal! The menu items are all awesome: Wonton and Noodle Soups with Roast Duck or Char Siu ( BBQ Pork); Beef with Balck Bean Sauce Chow Fun; Chicken Jeen Mein; Curry Chicken over Ho Fun; Shrimp Jeen Mein! Kam Po Kitchen knows how to prepare tasty, gluten-free and low-fat meals. GREAT TAKE OUT PLACE! Order by phone or go in person. Four Square: https://foursquare.com/v/kam-po-kitchen/4ad8eb0bf964a520f71521e3 Yelp Reviews:https://www.yelp.com/biz/kam-po-kitchen-san-francisco?utm_campaign=search_listing&utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=yahoo Address: 801 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone: (415) 982-3516 Chinatown

Kam PO Kitchen

801 Broadway

New Thai Elephant

Craving for Thai? Lucky in SF there are so many choices! New Thai Elephant has great Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Pad See Yew, Roast Duck Fried Rice and Papaya Salad. It is a ten-minute walk from the unit towards the Wharf and close to Trader Joes and Safeway. newthaielephant.com Phone number (415) 818-8999 393 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133 North Beach/ Fisherman's Wharf area Yelp Review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-thai-elephant-san-francisco-3

New Thai Elephant

393 Bay Street

Mo's Grill

Yummy Burgers, Fries, and Entrees to go! mosgourmethamburgers.com Phone number (415) 788-3779 1322 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 North Beach (3-minute walk) https://www.yelp.com/biz/mos-grill-san-francisco

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Mo's Grill

1322 Grant Ave

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Don Pistos

Just a few minutes down the street you will find..... On Yelp : "Sf's best Mexican street food & Margaritas by the Quart. All-day Continuous Service every day. . "Beyond Bubbles" Brunch Special $25 for the bottle of sparkling wine + fresh-squeezed juice on Sat. & Sun. from 11 am-3 pm. Takeout, Delivery for Food and Alcohol via Caviar/ Doors" Tell Pete, the owner, David and Sharon Seto sent you! Our favorites: Sweet Corn Cup, Carnitas anything, ShrimpTacos, Pork Chops, Ribs, and Mary's Chicken. 510 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 395-0939 donpistos.com ttps://www.yelp.com/biz/don-pistos-san-francisco-2?osq=Tacos+Near+Me

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Don Pistos

510 Union St

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Sumac Istanbul Street Food

Sumac delivers! Of course for a short 18 minute stroll, you can order in person or by phone for pick up! Organic Chicken Wrap, Tzatziki 1096 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Russian Hill (415) 307-6141 sumacsf.com Menu: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sumac-san-francisco-4?select=mfoHaV7h7b7m7pYwuMX_DA From the owners: Sumac is a Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant located in San Francisco's Russian Hill, serving modern street food made for delivery and takeout. Our menu is inspired by the famous city Istanbul's favorite street flavors with the added twist of sunny California's healthy food culture. Our wraps, bowls, and salads are created not only to satisfy your hunger but to let you have an unforgettable flavor experience. We offer different options for all kinds of foodies, including keto, gluten-free, and vegan dieters. At Sumac, we pick the best ingredients and cook with our hearts. Yelp Review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/sumac-san-francisco-4?osq=Takeout

Sumac Istanbul Street Food

1096 Union Street

Family Cafe

This is a great local gem by the owner of Aikko's! Tell Jessica, the manager, we sent you! Serving the Bay Area with homemade, organic Japanese cafe/comfort food along with premium Japanese tea lattes, Mr. Espresso coffee drinks, specialty desserts, as well as offering an array of quality pantry items for sale. Place order online or walk-up orders maintain social distancing measures. Their sidewalk garden seating is available. Thank you for supporting local small business! Address: 362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone: (415) 872-9449

Family Cafe

362 Columbus Avenue

Hillstone

Hillstone is one of our "go-to" restaurants. They offer curbside pick ups during pandemic via online ordering! Secret Path: Out of Edith, you make a left on Grant Ave. Walk for 2 1/2 to 3 blocks and on the right you will see a "platform" with stairs going down to the waterfront. Go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs, walk pass the grass and keep going straight. You will see Hillstone. It is less than a 10 minute walk. 800 Montgomery St, between Francisco St & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111-1013 (North Waterfront/Embarcadero) +1 415-392-9280

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Hillstone

1800 Montgomery St

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In-N-Out Burger

This fast food burger joint is a favorite for both locals and tourists. You just try at least once while in California! There is a secret menu not listed for general public: 1. Protein-style burger This In-N-Out secret menu all-star makes burgers accessible for all, even the carbo-conscious. Wrapped in giant pieces of leafy lettuce instead of a bun, protein style burgers are still quintessentially In-N-Out (read: covered 2. 4X4 On the opposite end of the health spectrum, there's In-N-Out's meatiest item—the 4×4. You can order any number of patty/cheese combos (i.e. 2×2, 3×4), but In-N-Out caps it at the 4×4. Rumor has it they had to after someone super ambitious tried to order a 100×100. 3. Flying Dutchman In traditional mythology, The Flying Dutchman is a ghost ship that can never make it to port, doomed to sail the ocean forever. In urban mythology, it's simpler: two slices of cheese between two burger patties. Apparently, In-N-Out's version got its name from Dutch founder Harry Snyder, who loved snacking on the odd-looking 2×2. 4. Animal Fries These fries are In-N-Out's worst kept secret. Technically they haven't made their way onto the menu yet, but this mess of french fries, signature sauce, American cheese, and caramelized onions is an In-N-Out staple. 5. Animal Burger Big animal fry fan? Take it up a notch and order an animal burger. For this one, In-N-Out will flip your patty into the bun and then slab all the goodness of animal fries (minus the fries) on top: signature sauce, American cheese, and caramelized onions. You're welcome! 6. Roadkill Fries The only debatable item in the "animal" trifecta, roadkill fries are rumored to be sold at some In-N-Outs but aren't universally recognized by the chain's cooks. Basically, they're animal fries with hamburger crumbled on top. At the Marina Del Rey location, the cook gave us the ingredients and we put it together ourselves. 7. Neopoliran Shake Put a twist in your milkshake (literally) by ordering the Neapolitan. Instead of traditional chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry, the Neapolitan swirls all three, making it In-N-Out's sweetest secret hack.

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In-N-Out Burger

333 Jefferson St

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NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERMARKETS & GROCERY STORES

All the venues in this section is within walking distance of 10-15 minutes with the exception of Whole Foods.

Trader Joe's

401 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133 · (415) 351-1013 Nice place to obtain products from all over the globe! A wide selection of groceries including wines, produce, fruits, meats, can goods, flowers, baked goods....

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Trader Joe's

401 Bay St

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Safeway

Safeway Supermarkets delivers but you can also walk it! The Safeway in North Point is less than ten minutes walk. Our utmost favorite Safeway is located in the Marina district which is a 10-minute drive. Check out the ads for items on sale! NORTHPOINT SAFEWAY local.safeway.com/safeway/ca/s… 350 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 781-4374 MARINA SAFEWAY Address: 15 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone: (415) 563-4946

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Safeway

15 Marina Blvd

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Union Street Produce Co

Neighborhood small grocery store for small items and basics... 901 Union Street 94133 Russian Hill https://www.yelp.com/biz/union-street-produce-company-san-francisco?osq=groceries

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Union Street Produce Co

801 Union St

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Neighborhood small grocery store for small items and basics... 901 Union Street 94133 Russian Hill https://www.yelp.com/biz/union-street-produce-company-san-francisco?osq=groceries

Chinatown

For fresh cheap good quality fish, pork, chicken, produce, noodles, etc... simply walk a few blocks down to Stockton Street and you will be in Chinatown. Explore and discover!

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Chinatown

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For fresh cheap good quality fish, pork, chicken, produce, noodles, etc... simply walk a few blocks down to Stockton Street and you will be in Chinatown. Explore and discover!

The Nature Stop

Just a few blocks down the street, you will find this neighborhood organic grocery store. Being that products are basically organic, it is quite higher than a regular store... but if one needs organic, this is a great place to stop.

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The Nature Stop

1336 Grant Ave

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Whole Foods Market

1765 California St, San Francisco · 1.1 mi · (415) 674-0500 Great selection of groceries and a fabulous bakery! Whole Foods is not in within walking distance. Car needed.

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Whole Foods Market

3950 24th St

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1765 California St, San Francisco · 1.1 mi · (415) 674-0500 Great selection of groceries and a fabulous bakery! Whole Foods is not in within walking distance. Car needed.

Napoli Market

This small grocery store is one block down the hill, located on Greenwich and Stockton for fast basics. There is another small grocery store one and half blocks down the hill on Lombard and Stockton Street too.

Napoli Market

1756 Stockton St

SHOPPING

Cole Hardware

Need something in a hardware store? This neighborhood, family-owned place is only a 5-minute walk on Vallejo between Stockton and Columbus Avenue.

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Cole Hardware

956 Cole St

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Need something in a hardware store? This neighborhood, family-owned place is only a 5-minute walk on Vallejo between Stockton and Columbus Avenue.

Westfield San Francisco Centre

Westfield Mall has over 96 department stores, a supermarket and food stalls. It's nice to check out the place especially during cold or rainy days since it is an indoor venue. Anchor stores include Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. There is also a theater complex but closed during the pandemic. Food Emporium is huge: https://www.westfield.com/sanfrancisco/restaurants/Specialty-Food You can take 30 , 45, and 41 public transport or Uber. However, there is plenty of parking and its reasonably priced. Free three hours parking with $150 minimum purchases. https://www.westfield.com/sanfrancisco

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Westfield San Francisco Centre

865 Market St

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MAC

The department store which is famous for sponsoring NYC's Thanksgiving Parade. A ten minute drive, you can also Uber or take the 30, 45, 41 bus.

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MAC

170 O'Farrell St

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The department store which is famous for sponsoring NYC's Thanksgiving Parade. A ten minute drive, you can also Uber or take the 30, 45, 41 bus.

Tiffany & Co.

Flagship store located in San Francisco is a fun spot to stroll in and look around. There is sterling jewelry to fine jewelry and kinck knacks in between. Lovely place in Union Square 10 Minute Drive; Walkable; Uber; or Public Bus 30, 45, 41 350 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Downtown (415) 781 7000

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Tiffany & Co.

1119 S Main St

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Stonestown Galleria

Covered Shopping Mall offers a nice variety of stores. There is also a food court. Whether you're a city-dwelling resident or you're just passing through, time spent in San Francisco calls for a visit to time spent in San Francisco calls for a visit to Stonestown Galleria. This premier shopping center boasts more than 100 specialty stores filled with your new favorite things. From fashion-forward customers to true outdoorsmen, there's something for everyone here. Website: stonestowngalleria.com Address: 3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132 Phone: (415) 564-8848

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Stonestown Galleria

3251 20th Ave

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Napa Premium Outlets

If you have a car and visit Napa, there is a great outlet shopping mall. Napa Premium Outlets is located in California's premier wine-producing region, the beautiful Napa Valley. Napa Premium Outlets offer 50 stores ot the most internationally recognizable designer fashion and brand name outlets, such as Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, to name a few. All featuring savings of 25%-65% on stylish, current season merchandise every day. Take highway 29 to the First Street exit in the City of Napa. We look forward to you shopping Napa Premium Outlets!less Website: premiumoutlets.com Address: 629 Factory Stores Dr, Napa, CA 94558 Phone: (707) 226-9876 Tip: Sign up FREE for the VIP Premium Member and obtain more discounts!

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Napa Premium Outlets

629 Factory Stores Dr

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Union Square

Downtown Union Square is surrounded by a cache of stores. Take a few hours to stroll around. Bus: 30, 45, 41 Car: 10 minute Drive Uber

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Union Square

333 Post St

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Downtown Union Square is surrounded by a cache of stores. Take a few hours to stroll around. Bus: 30, 45, 41 Car: 10 minute Drive Uber

Costco Wholesale

At Costco, virtually everything is available in vast quantities under one roof. This warehouse-style wholesale store is a great place for buying in bulk. Under one roof you'll find everything from household appliances, toiletries, furniture, clothing, sports goods, and much more. Besides this, there is a deli, fresh produce, bakery, and butchers section here as well. Costco also has a variety of services on offer including a Photo Center, Pharmacy, Ophthalmologist, Tire service, and Hearing aids. If you get exhausted from all that shopping, which you probably will, you can head to the food court for refreshments. For details on membership and special offers, visit the website. Website: m.costco.com Address: 450 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: (415) 626-4388

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Costco Wholesale

450 10th St

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Nijiya Market

Best place to do your Japanese grocery shopping! Great packaged sushi and sashimi to take home and eat for a meal. 1737 Post St Ste 333, San Francisco · (415) 563-1901

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Nijiya Market

1737 Post St

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Best place to do your Japanese grocery shopping! Great packaged sushi and sashimi to take home and eat for a meal. 1737 Post St Ste 333, San Francisco · (415) 563-1901

Costco Business Center

900 Dubuque Ave

Neighborhood Walks

Before You Go.... 1. Grab a water bottle and a pair of comfortable sneakers. Even though there may be suggestions for public transport and shortcuts, but there’s quite a bit of walking involved in these self-guided walks. 2. Don’t forget your jacket. It may look sunny when you leave your hotel, but the weather in San Francisco is notoriously deceiving. Even though it looks warm, it can be cold. 3. Remember to stay alert, be aware of your surroundings and stay safe. Don't pull out your phone in the middle of the street, or while taking the public transit... not a great idea. CAR: After parking, put away "stuff" in your car into trunks or cover your belongings if you drove to your destination.

Marina District

One of San Francisco’s prettiest neighborhoods, the Marina District enjoys a prime perch on San Francisco Bay with pastel-colored, low-rise architecture, stylish shops, and upscale restaurants. Surrounded on three sides by either green space or water, the area draws active locals who enjoy walking, running, and biking with bay views. The Basics The Marina is included on most San Francisco sightseeing tours, as it sits on the northern edge of the city between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. Bike, bus, and Segway tours pass along Marina Boulevard to show visitors the views of Alcatraz Island and the bridge. Other nearby attractions include the Palace of Fine Arts and Fort Mason. Things to Know Before You Go Chestnut Street is the main commercial strip, with trendy bars, eateries, and shops concentrated between Divisadero and Fillmore streets. There is metered and free street parking available, but pay attention to posted signs about prohibited parking during street cleaning or other times. Bring a jacket or other warm layers; when the fog rolls in from the Pacific, it gets chilly fast. How to Get There The 22 bus runs along Fillmore Street and will take you straight into the Marina. Lombard Street marks the southern edge of the neighborhood. When to Get There On sunny weekends, do as the locals do: Take a walk along the water followed by lunch on Chestnut Street, or enjoy the nightlife scene and mingle with the neighborhood’s generally young crowd. The early morning hours and sunset offer great light for photographs of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. July and August are usually foggy, while September and October are the sunniest months. Golden Gate National Recreation Area Most of the Marina’s green spaces are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is under the umbrella of the National Park Service and includes the Presidio, Fort Mason, and Crissy Field. Don’t miss the chance to discover the natural beauty, historical landmarks, and cultural attractions of these coastal sites. Marina Safeway is located here to for your grocery-food shopping.

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Marina District

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Chinatown

Once the largest Chinatown in America, now is second largest after NYC. Dive deep into one of San Francisco’s most historic neighborhoods on my Chinatown walking tour. Start at the Chinatown's " Dragon Gate" : This 1970 addition to the Chinatown entrance marks the transition into Chinatown from Union Square. A pair of Chinese guardian lions is traditionally believed to provide protection. Called Shi in Chinese or "Foo Dogs" in the West, they're a common sight in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government office, and temples. Note that the female is on the right-- ladies are always "right". The Dragon Gate is a south-facing gate at the intersection of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, marking a southern entrance. Built in 1969 as a gift from the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the style of a traditional Chinese pailou , it became one of the most photographed locations in SF Chinatown. Walking on Grant Avenue: Grant is especially touristy near the Chinatown gate. It's a good place for souvenir shopping, with several large shops offering t-shirts and other trinkets. Go in and explore! Further up the street, you'll also find modern Asian items that are both stylish and easy on the pocketbook. This part of Grant is a good place to stop and look up. This isn't a ploy to make you look silly: a couple of interesting things are above eye level. Look around and you'll see that the street signs are written in both English and Chinese and the ornate streetlights (put up in 1925) are supported by golden dragons. Stop at St. Mary's Church: Grant at California. The granite stones used in this historic church's foundations came from China and its bricks came "around the Horn" of South America with the gold seekers. It was the first church built as a cathedral in California and for many years was one of San Francisco's most prominent buildings. Inside is a small display of photographs from the 1906 earthquake and fire, showing both how badly it was damaged and how closely the new structure resembles its predecessor. Walking: When you cross the cable car tracks at California Avenue, listen. Not only will it help you avoid an approaching car, you'll also hear the cables that move the cars humming beneath the street. Stop at the Wok Shop: 718 Grant Avenue. This long-time Chinatown shop sells an extensive selection of cleavers, woks, and chopsticks, all of which make great (and useful) souvenirs. Stop at Eastern Bakery: 720 Grant Avenue. Opened in 1924, Eastern is the United States' oldest Chinese bakery. Mooncakes are their specialty, filled with a light melon or rich-tasting lotus-seed paste. The Coffee Crunch Cake is also their signature item. Walking: At Clay Street, turn right, then go left to enter one of San Francisco's original city parks. Stop at Portsmouth Square: One of three city parks set aside by San Francisco's first mayor, Portsmouth is Chinatown's social center, with residents using it as an extension of their homes, taking the kids there to play or meeting friends. You'll sometimes find men playing Chinese chess (also called elephant chess) and groups of women playing cards. Also in the park is the Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial and a marker commemorating the first public school in California. The only public restroom on the tour route is in the park, but be warned—cleanliness can be an issue. Walking: Cross the park to Washington Street and turn left. Stop at the Old Telephone Exchange: (743 Washington) This lovely building is now the East West Bank, but it started out as the Chinese Telephone Exchange. Callers often asked for people by name only, thinking it rude to refer to a person by using a number, so the operators working here had to know each subscriber by name. With many subscribers having the same name, they also had to know everyone's address and occupation. And - they had to speak not only English but also five Chinese dialects. Today's building was rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Walking: At Grant Avenue, turn right—or take a shortcut through Wentworth Place to Washington Street. Chinatown Restaurant Row: Between Grant and Kearny Street on Washington are some of the best-rated restaurants in Chinatown. Walking: After looking around or having a bite to eat, return to Grant Avenue. This route bypasses one of Chinatown's best-rated tea shops, Red Blossom at 831 Grant Ave, check it out. They may give you free tea tasting! Otherwise, turn right at Grant and continue. To Buy a Unique Souvenir: Talk to the folks outside the door at 924 Grant or enter through the nondescript lobby and you'll find a place to get one of Chinatown's most unusual souvenirs, a custom-made, carved stone stamp from Rainbow Sign and Art. Always Bargain!!!!! Along Grant, you will also see Golden Gate Bakery, which is quite popular with both locals and tourists for their delicious egg custard tarts, a Chinese treat! Be Prepared for Game Birds: In the block between Pacific and Broadway on the right side of the street is a small shop called Ming Kee Game Birds. They sell birds used in Chinese cuisine, including a blue-skinned chicken. FYI: Several years ago, a lot of controversy arose over Chinatown shops selling live poultry and shop owners are still sensitive to gawkers and photographers. Stop at the Chinatown Mural, known as the SF Jazz Mural. At the corner of Columbus Avenue and Broadway where Chinatown meets North Beach, you'll find a mural on the corner building. One side commemorates North Beach's Italian roots and several SF Mayors. The side facing Broadway is dedicated to San Francisco's Chinese heritage which are my four children and my parents. David and I commissioned the mural when we purchased the building long ago. It is now a historical landmark. Note the books above you, they are solar powered books that light up at night to look like birds flying. Now look at the ground and you will see words and phrases taken from the books above. The art is called, Language of the Birds". Walking: At Broadway, turn left. At Stockton, cross the street and turn left again, walking along Stockton. Stockton Markets and Alleyways Explore the Chinese Markets: The next few blocks of Stockton are packed with markets. Some sell the same kinds of vegetables and groceries you'd find at a neighborhood store anywhere, but others sell fresh fish, Asian specialty vegetables, and foods. For fun people-watching, look for older Chinese women shopping, arguing over asparagus, wrangling over radishes or shaking an eggplant to see if it's firm. Walking: At Jackson Street, turn left, then turn right into Ross Alley (which is halfway to Grant) Stop at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory: (56 Ross Alley) It's not what you might expect of a factory, but more like a Wallace and Gromit invention gone awry. Some people think the staff rude, and they'll give about 30 seconds to look around before insisting you buy something, but it's worth a look and something you're not likely to see anywhere else. Bring cash if you want to buy some fresh fortune cookies and expect to pay to take a photo, too. Stop at the Sam Bo Trading Company: (50 Ross Alley) This small shop sells Buddhist and Taoist religious items, Buddha statues, incense and paper goods burned in tribute to ancestors and the gods. A pack of handmade paper printed in gold purchased here makes an inexpensive, beautiful souvenir. Walking: At the end of Ross Alley, go right on Jackson and then left into Spofford. Explore Spofford Alley: There's not a lot to see in this short alley, but listen: it's home to numerous mahjong parlors and you can hear the tiles clicking as you pass, especially on weekends when you might also get a glimpse inside through an open door. Walking: At the end of Spofford, turn left and walk to Waverly Place. Turn around at Washington to walk the street's two-block length. Explore Waverly Place is often called the Street of the Painted Balconies, but it wasn't built for tourists and these days the paint is growing a bit faded. Walk along its two-block length and you'll find a dry cleaner, travel agency, employment agency two funeral businesses and two temples. Amy Tan fans may recall the name Waverly from "Joy Luck Club," and Dashiell Hammett's "Dead Yellow Women" is also set here. Stop at the Tien Hou Temple: (125 Waverly Place) The smell of temple incense is one of Chinatown's sensory treats, and you'll find plenty of it on the top floor at 125 Waverly Place, in a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Heaven. After you climb the long stairway, you'll find a tiny, incense-filled room hung with red and gold lanterns, several shrines and a statue of the goddess in the back. They don't mind respectful visitors (but don't allow photographs). Admission is free, but I recommend making a small donation, just to be polite. Family Benevolent Associations: You'll see the offices for several of these associations on Waverly Place, including the Eng and Wong families. They began as social clubs to serve social and personal needs of Chinese workers and provide political and social support systems to newcomers. These days, they are mostly gathering places, particularly for older Chinese who live in Chinatown. Bing-Tong Kong Freemasons: During the early twentieth century, Bing-Tong Kong was one of San Francisco's most powerful Tongs, groups often compared to modern gangs. In the 1930s, it started using the name "Chinese Free Masons," but whether they are formally associated with that organization is unclear. This building appears briefly in the 1982 film Chan Is Missing, directed by Wayne Wang. Stop at the Clarion Music Center (816 Sacramento Street) sells Chinese drums, cymbals, flutes, Tibetan singing bowls and many unusual instruments and is well worth a stop if you like that kind of thing. They are closed on Sundays. If You're Done for the Day: Turn left at Sacramento Street and right onto Grant. Walk 3 blocks and you'll be back where you started. To Go to Union Square: Turn right on Bush, left on Stockton and you'll be there in 3 blocks To See the Ferry Building, Waterfront, Bay Bridge: Turn left on Grant to California and catch the cable car (the one going downhill) To Check Out Nob Hill: Turn left on Grant to California and get on the cable car (the one going uphill) To Go to Fisherman's Wharf: Turn right on Sacramento and walk 2 blocks to catch the Powell-Mason or Powell-Hyde cable car To Explore North Beach: Turn right at Sacramento Street and then right onto Stockton. It's about 6 blocks to the edge of North Beach from there

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Pacific Heights

Pacific Heights is an upscale neighborhood with mansions and beautiful homes. The residents are a mix of Old Money and current tech magnates — people like Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman — though all the homes are equally impressive. SF City Guides offers free walking tours of the area, which also includes the Spreckels Mansion, a 27-room French Baroque chateau built with sugar magnate money that occupies an entire city block. There are two parks where you can rest after walking this neighborhood filled with impressive homes that line the surrounding streets. Lafayette and Alta Plaza, which are within walking distance of each other. Lafayette is a beautifully designed and landscaped park. It is visually very pleasing. The trees, plants, grounds, pathways, and benches are integrated as a whole. The north side has a wonderful view of the bay, and Washington Street is lined with the most beautiful and graceful residential apartment buildings in the city. You will also find mansions of different architectural styles like the famed Beaux-Art white" Spreckels mansion" now owned by romance novelist Danielle Steel. There are tennis courts and a children's playground. But the whole place comes alive the best on a warm and sunny weekend. Families, friends, neighbors, and visitors enjoy the sun and each other's company. HOMES IN THE MOVIES: Whether you're a TV and film buff or have a penchant for pop culture, Pacific Heights happens to be home to some of San Francisco's most famous on-screen locals. 1) Grove High School, which Anne Hathaway's character Mia attends in the 2001 film "The Princess Diaries," is a residential mansion at 2601 Lyon Street. 2) The "Mrs. Doubtfire" house is at 2640 Steiner Street at Broadway ( The trees outside have tributes to Robin Williams, quite moving.) 3) The towering Victorian from '90s TV show "Party of Five" is at 2311 Broadway. 4) Pac Heights is even the site of the Tanner's "Full House" home, tucked away on the neighborhood's southwest side at 1709 Broderick Street. Surprisingly, the 1990 thriller "Pacific Heights" — named for the neighborhood — was actually filmed in San Francisco's Potrero Hill. OTHER NOTALBE HOMES: 1) Claire Lillienthal- Haas Mansion. This Queen Anne style home, now a museum, was the house where the merchant family of Levis blue jeans (Haas) and canned goods (Lilienthal) lived. Address: 2007 Franklin Street at Washington Street Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 2) Spreckels Mansion 2080 Washington Street It's definitely well worth seeing if you're visiting San Francisco. It was once owned by sugar magnate Spreckels from Hawaii but is currently owned by Danielle Steel, the romance novelist. The best view is from Lafayette Park. Here's a story: ALMA SPREKLES STATUE SPRINKLED SUGAR ON UNION SQUARE BEFORE SHE MOVED TO THE SPRECKLES MANSION If you visit San Francisco you are not likely to miss Union Square. The location is at the center of one of the world’s most glamourous shopping areas. But when I bring visitors to the square I like to supplement their experience with the story of the lady who posed for the figure at the apex of the Dewey Monument at the square’s center.... Posing at the apex of Union Square’s Dewey Monument is Alma Emma Charlotte Corday le Normand de Bretteville—later to become Alma Spreckels, of the sugar baron Spreckels. Alma started life poor, living with her family among the sand dunes in San Francisco’s then undeveloped Sunset District, clinging to her family’s aristocratic name and pretensions to high-falutin’ blood. By 1895, the 14-year-old Alma had left school to work in her family’s laundry, picking up dirty clothes from the homes of the city’s elite, an experience that whetted her appetite for the good life. Among Alma’s assets were a striking beauty and a statuesque six foot frame. Her physical attributes, she came to understand, were moneymakers. She began posing as an artist’s model, her voluptuous and mostly nude figure coming to adorn the back bar of many a Barbary Coast saloon. Alma reached the pinnacle (literally and figuratively) of her modeling career when she was hired by sculptor Robert Aitkin to model for the Union Square monument he was creating to honor Admiral George Dewey, the hero of the Spanish American War. In recent years, the Square has been redesigned, but “Big Alma,” as she came to be known, is still there, her right arm holding the laurel wreath of peace, her left arm raised pointing a trident toward heaven. About the time she did this modeling, Alma met and was courted by Adolph Spreckels, 22 years her senior. Adolph was the son of Claus Spreckels who, when he bested the king of Hawaii in a poker game, acquired thousands of acres on Maui that launched his career as the sugar and shipping czar of the west coast. Adolph was a quiet man of philanthropic inclination, whose career hit a pronounced glitch in 1884 when he shot--but did not quite kill-- Michael H. de Young, co-founder of the San Francisco Chronicle who had accused him of defrauding stockholders. The jury, sympathetic to Spreckels temporary insanity plea, acquitted the sugar heir. Adolph put off marriage to Alma for 5 years until 1908, perhaps because he was carrying around a case of syphilis that, fortunately for Alma, remained in a latent state during the years of their marriage. In 1913, Adolph built a “great white wedding cake of Washington Street” for his bride, indulging Alma’s every whim. The site itself was chosen so that the Spreckels would be able to overlook, not only the bay, but the Pan Pacific Exposition of 1915 underway in the Marina District. An admirable precursor of the preservationist mentality that lives today in San Francisco, Alma had structures on the property moved in order to escape demolition and installed on the brick–paved block of Octavia the landscaped islands that are still there today. In keeping with the emerging automobile culture, the property included a vast garage featuring a turntable so that no Rolls- Royce driver would ever need to back in or out. More recently the property has been the residence of Danielle Steele, the romance novelist who resided there with her large brood of children who--one would expect-- had room enough to spread out in the 55 original rooms on the property, plus a few that Steele added. SHOPPING IN PACIFIC HEIGHTS Get ready to spend (or do some killer window-browsing) in Pacific Heights, a neighborhood known for its high-end designer shops and independent boutiques. Fillmore Street is Pac Heights' main shopping hub, a stretch of storefronts devoted to big names like Prada, Ralph Lauren and Marc by Marc Jacobs. There's also prime shopping along Sacramento Street, stretching into Presidio Heights with a more family-oriented (though still high-end) selection. Fashionable consignment shops are also the norm. WALK THE LYON STEPS Being a city of hills also makes San Francisco a city of staircases. The Lyon Street Steps (at Lyon and Broadway) are one of the local favorites: a 332-step stretch from top to bottom, covering about two city blocks and connecting Pac Heights with San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood and the Marina waterfront below. Views from the top are simply incredible. While many locals use the steps for their daily exercise, you may want to take it easy and enjoy the scenery as you go.

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Pacific Heights

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Telegraph Hill

Telegraph Hill is one of seven hills that makes up San Francisco. It is one of the most famous hills in the world, as well-known as Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, and a visual landmark to sailors entering the Bay since its European discovery by Capt. Juan Manuel de Ayala in the San Carlos on August 5, 1775. In September 1853, the first telegraph in California, which extended eight miles to Point Lobos, San Francisco, was set up on the hill and replaced the semaphore, therefore giving the hill the name of "Telegraph Hill." Currently, Telegraph Hill residents enjoy living in a very prestigious neighborhood with high rents and home sales due to its central location to various neighborhoods, good weather, and sweeping views. Telegraph Hill is famous for a major tourist attraction, Coit Tower, and is home to the Wild Parrots of SF. supporting a flock of feral parrots, primarily red-masked parakeets (Aratinga erythrogenys), descended from escaped or released pets. The flock was popularized by a book and subsequent documentary (2003), both titled The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. STORY OF LILLIE COIT Lillie was a San Francisco eccentric, dubbed the "mascot" fire-fighter with the Knickerbocker Engine Company No. 5. To show her love and devotion for the company, she wore a no. 5 pendants for years after she stopped chasing fires. Per Coit Tower Tours, Lillie smoked cigars, gambled in the men-only storefronts in the North Beach section of the city, and wore men's clothing as a way to gain entrance. In her youth, she was referred to as a tomboy. When she died in 1929, she left one-third of her estate to the City of San Francisco to "to add to the beauty of the city which I have always loved." The city used the inheritance to build Coit Tower on top of Telegraph Hill. Contrary to popular belief, the tower was not built to look like a fire hose nozzle. The structure was designed by architect Arthur Brown Jr. The tower is constructed of unpainted concrete and was completed in 1933. Brown was also the architect for San Francisco's City Hall. In addition to building Coit Tower, some of the Coit inheritance was also used to build a monument to firemen in Washington Square Park. Coit Tower opened on October 8, 1933, making it one of the city's most romantic skyline attractions. Self Tour and Exploration: This is the path I go for exercise and hope you enjoy it too! There’s plenty more climbing ahead of you so wear comfortable shoes and bring water. GOING TO COIT TOWER 1) Go out Edith and make a left on Grant. 2) Make a right turn on Lombard Street ...follow it until you see a staircase in front of you. Take in the waterfront views before you climb the staircase onto the path to Coit Tower. 3) On this path, you will see another set of stairs leading towards Coit Tower take it and follow up to the tower. There is plenty for you to see here, including stunning public gardens and the best (in our opinion, anyway) views of the Bay in the city. Be on the lookout for wild parrots. Believe it or not, Telegraph Hill is filled with them! Once you reach the top, you can pay a small fee to climb the Coit Tower, or simply relax and take in the beautiful views of the city. You have earned it! DESCENDING COIT TOWER to WATERFRONT by tackling the "secret" historical Filbert Steps! 1) After exploring the Coit Tower base, go towards the parking lot 2) Look for the "Filbert Street Steps" a hidden staircase going down to the Embarcadero . Once you find it, follow it down. There are interesting places to note: Many cottages date back to the 1900's and you can see that these homes are only accessible via Filbert Steps. 1360 Montgomery Street- the most famous apartment building on Telegraph Hill: It was here that Humphrey Bogart hid out with Lauren Bacall in the 1947 film ‘Dark Passage’ Napier Lane: It's a cute WOOD PLANKED lane that extends past the stairs about a half a block. Along each side, you will see additional plants, flowers, and several quaint cottages. You are welcome to walk down this lane, but the only way out is to return to the Filbert Street Steps. Around Napier Lane on the Filbert Steps, you will see a plaque for the Grace Merchant Gardens. Who was Grace Merchant? Grace Marchant Gardens. Grace Marchant, a former Hollywood stuntwoman, RKO wardrobe mistress, and dockworker, was responsible for transforming this area of Telegraph Hill from informal garbage dump to stunning garden. In 1949, at age 63, she moved to Telegraph Hill, which was at the time covered in trash. With permission form the city, she burned the trash and began planting the stairway gardens you see today. Today the lush greenery and gardens are paid for an maintained by the residents who live along the steps. QUARRY- As you go towards the base of the Filbert Steps note the "rock" which served as a quarry for our sea wall. FROM THE BASE of the FILBERT STEPS You can now walk the Embarcadero/ Waterfront! Explore more and enjoy. You can walk up to Coit Tower full circle by going UP the Greenwich Staircase back to the unit. This will give you plenty of exercise and you will feel like a local! :)

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Telegraph Hill

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Mission District

Go on a BURITTO or TACO CRAWL in the Mission! San Francisco may be famous (or infamous) for our giant burritos, but the taco situation is not one to be overlooked. And there’s no better way to explore the buzzing, colorful Mission neighborhood, which, despite rapid gentrification and changing demographics, still maintains its soul. Some favorites include the perfect, flavorful pollo asado at the El Gallo Giro taco truck, the lengua at La Oaxaquena, fish tacos at Lolo, carnitas at Nopalito’s new Dolores Park-adjacent window, and dripping birria tacos from Tacos El Patron. Oh, and anything on a fresh, handmade tortilla from La Palma Mexicatessen. TACO JOINTS: Lolo 974 Valenica Street SF 415-643-5656 www.lolosf.com La Oaxaquena oaxaquena.yolasite.com 2128 Mission St, San Francisco (415) 621-5446 La Palma Mexicatessen www.lapalmasf.com 2884 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 · (415) 647-1500 Nopalito 306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94117 · (415) 437-0303 BURRITO JOINTS How to order: La Taqueria (2889 Mission St), El Farolito 2779 Mission St) Taqueria Cancun (2288 Mission Street) , and El Metate (406 Bryant St) are open for take outs! Please check their websites during pandemic as there are constant changes in operations for the restaurant industry in SF.

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Mission District

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Japan Town

Eat Japanese Sushi, Ramen, Mochi and Much More! While Chinatown is amazing in its own right, there’s something special about Japan Town that makes it essential for any visit to San Francisco. Feel as though you’ve been transported to Tokyo while you slurp noodles at one of the many fantastic ramen restaurants and shop for Asian-inspired trinkets at Daiso One of only three remaining Japantowns in the United States, this San Francisco neighborhood is filled with culinary gems. Many locals have yet to uncover the hidden restaurants, ethnic markets, and mom-and-pop food businesses that make this district so special. Tastes in Japan Town may include sweet potato lattes from YakiniQ Café; onigiri (rice balls); takoyaki (Japanese street food) from Yama-Chan; sweet and savory mochi from one of Japantown’s first businesses, Benkyodo Confections; Sophie's Crepe's; and authentic Masala dosa with chutney from DOSA on Fillmore. Address: 1610 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 922-6776 If you are in town April, prepare to be wowed at the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival https://sfcherryblossom.org/

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Japan Town

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Fiskernes havn

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Fiskernes havn

2801 Leavenworth St

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Embarcadero

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Embarcadero

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OUR FAVORITE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS and THINGS TO DO

Golden Gate Park

Discover Golden Gate Park! Don't miss it during your visit! The rumors are true. Golden Gate Park is as fantastic as they say. Explore this iconic park’s 1,017 acres, from bucolic lakes and meadows to vibrant activity destinations. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 55 Music Concourse Drive Life-changing moments. World-changing science. The California Academy of Sciences is an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and a powerful voice for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability across the globe. https://www.calacademy.org/ CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS 100 John F. Kennedy Drive A Victorian confection of wood and glass, the Conservatory of Flowers, which opened in 1879, is the oldest building in Golden Gate Park and one of San Francisco’s most beloved landmarks. It houses some 1,700 species of aquatic and tropical plants, many of them rare, including a 100-year-old giant Imperial Philodendron, a world-renowned collection of orchids, giant water lilies, and carnivorous plants. Special exhibits have included such popular favorites as the Butterfly Zone and the miniature garden railroad. https://conservatoryofflowers.org/ DE YOUNG MUSEUM 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive The de Young, San Francisco’s oldest museum, is housed in a strikingly modern copper-sheathed building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. The museum building, which opened to the public in 2005, provides San Francisco with a landmark that integrates the museum’s superb art collections, architectural innovation, and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination. https://deyoung.famsf.org/ JAPANESE TEA GARDEN located at 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive in Golden Gate Park is the oldest in the United States, created for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition as the fair’s Japanese Village exhibit. The garden’s lush, harmonious landscaping pays homage to the traditional Japanese art of the garden. Paths wind through its three and one-half acres of carefully chosen and manicured plants, including graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees that put on a spectacular flowering display in March and April. This is where fortune cookies were invented, not in Japan! Website https://www.japaneseteagardensf.com/ SAN FRANCISCO BOTANICAL GARDEN 1199 Ninth Avenue at Strybing Arboretum grows and conserves plants from around the world — more than 8,000 varieties in 55 acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces. Stroll through a grove of coast redwoods and a Mediterranean garden, explore cloud forests from meso-America and southeast Asia, and wander gardens of flora from Chile, Australia, Japan, California, and more. The garden’s special collections include rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias, and succulents. https://www.sfbg.org/ WINDMILLS at the west end of the park . On the far western edge of Golden Gate Park stand two wooden windmills that were built to pump groundwater for irrigating the park’s lawns and gardens, helping to transform the dunes that once covered the area. The North, or Dutch, Windmill was built in 1902, followed by the South, or Murphy, Windmill, completed in 1907. Motorized pumps were first installed in the Dutch Windmill in 1913 to augment the power system, and the Murphy Windmill was electrified soon after. It’s commonly believed that the windmills were taken out of service around 1935. Cosmetic repairs to the Dutch Windmill were completed in 1980, and a renovation of the Murphy Windmill and adjacent Millwright’s Cottage was completed in 2012. ANGLERS LODGE 1232 John F. Kennedy Drive Tucked away in the park’s western end, just across from the Bison Paddock, are three serene pools and a rustic mountain-style lodge, home to the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club. Generations of San Franciscans have learned to fly-fish here, and people come from around the world to participate in tournaments and other events. The pools are open to anyone who would like to practice their casting technique, free of charge, and members are often happy to provide tips. https://www.ggacc.org/ BEACH CHALET VISITOR Center 1000 Great Highway BISON PADDOCK 1237 John F. Kennedy Drive Visitors to Golden Gate Park are often astounded to stumble upon a herd of American bison browsing in a meadow in the park’s western end, but these huge, shaggy Great Plains denizens have been a beloved institution since 1892. Before San Francisco opened its first zoo in the 1930s, a menagerie of creatures was kept in Golden Gate Park, including elk, deer, bear, sheep, and bison. The herd’s first home was in the park’s eastern end, but in 1899 they were moved to the meadow where you see them today, just west of Spreckels Lake along John F. Kennedy Drive. The small herd that remains is cared for by the San Francisco Zoo, while Rec and Park's gardeners maintain the enclosure. This 1925 Spanish Revival-style building at the park’s western end, designed by renowned architect Willis Polk, originally housed a lounge and bathing facilities for Ocean Beach swimmers on the ground floor and a restaurant upstairs. The ground floor’s striking WPA frescoes, mosaics, and wood carvings were added in 1936-37 in a project funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Today, the ground floor houses the Golden Gate Park Visitor Center and the Park Chalet restaurant; upstairs is the Beach Chalet restaurant, with sweeping views of the Pacific.

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Golden Gate Park

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Lands End Trail

Lands End Trail explores the historic Sutro Baths and offers brilliant view of the Pacific. A must see for any visitor to San Francisco and one of my favorite weekend hikes. Also check out the houses in the Sea Cliff district and Bakers Beach! Tip: Go on weekdays, weekends are crowded.

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Lands End Trail

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Fergebygningen

Not only is the Ferry Building worth going for foodies to eat in its venues, you can go to explore the farmers market on Saturdays! We like purchasing ferry tickets ( very reasonably priced) to go over for walks or bike riding in Marin! It's a great way to spend a day! Bring a picnic basket for more fun or purchase your food as you go-- progressive dining! How to buy ferry tickets First Click here for info: https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/fares-and-tickets Purchase tickets onboard the ferry at time of departure or in person at one of the following ticket offices: Bay Crossings store in the San Francisco Ferry Building. Blue & Gold Fleet’s Pier 41 Ticket Booth in San Francisco. More info- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/ Note: Passengers who wish to purchase tickets onboard may be held before entrance onto the ferry until a crew member is available to board and process transactions. But this never happened to us.

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Fergebygningen

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Food scene and Fine Dining

Here are some of our favorite haunts and places to chow!

Fergebygningen

Attention all foodies: this delectable attraction needs to be at the top of your San Francisco to-do list. The Ferry Building Marketplace is a public food market that features a variety of food stalls that act as small restaurants, snack stops and grocery stores. Here you can find everything from staples, such as seafood, burgers, Mexican food and plenty of coffee, to a Japanese delicatessen, empanada stand, nut shop and a cheese and dairy bar. Many travelers who stopped by the Ferry Building Marketplace visited multiple times during their San Francisco trip. Visitors were impressed with the amount, variety and overall quality of eats available on-site. Though there are formal restaurants available, some visitors say the best strategy is to pick up a to-go meal and enjoy it along the scenic waterfront. And if you're not one for lines, don't come on the weekends. For a different perspective of the marketplace, view it from the water on a narrated boat tour. The marketplace is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m with slightly different hours on the weekends. Restaurants and stores, however, maintain varied hours. The farmers market welcomes shoppers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. It is a 15 minute walk from the unit!

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Fergebygningen

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Harris'

An iconic SF institution, they have great meats from their cattle ranch in Southern California. Delivery & Take Out , but please check before by calling as the pandemic constantly changes operations. 2100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 Menu: harrisrestaurant.com Reservations: harrisrestaurant.com, opentable.com Order: ubereats.com, toasttab.com, doordash.com Phone: (415) 673-1888 An iconic SF institution, they have great meats from their cattle ranch in Southern California.

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Harris'

2100 Van Ness Ave

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Alexander's Steakhouse

Fine Dining for that special occasion--take outs available during pandemic. Here is the website to order for curbside pick ups! https://www.alexanderssteakhouse.com/alexanders-steakhouse-san-francisco-covid/ Address: 448 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107 Hours: Opens 3PM Updated by business 3 weeks ago Menu: alexanderssteakhouse.com Reservations: opentable.com Order: trycaviar.com, postmates.com, exploretock.com, doordash.com, seamless.com, grubhub.com, ubereats.com Phone: (415) 495-1111

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Alexander's Steakhouse

448 Brannan St

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Spruce

Love this place! During pandemic takeouts are available for curbside pick up. Here is the menu to order by phone: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef4415eaf1461266c00a316/t/5fe38f19c12b661e51e782ab/1608748825870/Spruce_Takeout_Fall_SiPV2.pdf Spruce restaurant in San Francisco has become one of the must-visit spots for a luxury dining experience. A good addition to the already buzzing dining scene of the city, it's a charming place for a business lunch or dinner date. The interiors are very modern and cozy, with nice big chairs and navy-colored walls adorned by fancy paintings. The food can be best described as New American, and is prepared with the freshest ingredients. Spruce also makes a good venue for business conferences, private parties, and functions, that can be held in the multiple private dining rooms of the restaurant. Address: 3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118 Phone: (415) 931-5100

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Spruce

3640 Sacramento St

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Kokkari Estiatorio

Great Greek Food each and every time! We love this yummy venue! Kokkari Estiatorio introduces Greek essence to the Embarcadero waterfront. The success of the Levi's Plaza favorite can be attributed to its elegant ambiance and top-quality food that patrons admit is flawless. It is christened after the fishing harbor in Samos Island and illustrates welcoming hospitality signature to the village. Traditional Aegean specialties and rustic Hellenic fare is presented with a modern take and includes the likes of moussaka, kolokithokeftethes, soutzoukakia and spanakotiropita. Multiple dining areas feature warm fireplaces, hand-made furnishings and ethnic accents to create the nostalgically charming Mediterranean vibe it aims for. Website: kokkari.com Address: 200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 981-0983 Hours: Closed Now. Open: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Hours may change under current circumstances.

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Kokkari Estiatorio

200 Jackson St

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Quince

This restaurant is fabulous and within walking distance to the unit! 470 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 415.775.8500 https://www.quincerestaurant.com/ One of San Francisco's culinary heavy hitters, Quince exudes style and warmth. Ornamental Venetian chandeliers adorn elegant rooms and give the place a royal touch. This restaurant is the perfect place to expect prompt and efficient service, if you can manage to get a reservation! The cuisine served at Quince could be described as rustic Italian with a California flair. Menus are prix fixe only. Temporarily closed during pandemic lockdown. Website: quincerestaurant.com Address: 470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone: (415) 775-8500

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Quince

470 Pacific Ave

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O' by Claude Le Tohic

Claude Le Tohic is a French chef and restaurateur who earned a three Michelin star rating in ... Square, which includes ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique, ONE65 Bistro & Grill, Elements at ONE65 (a bar and lounge) and O' by Claude Le Tohic. YES! There is curbside pickup during Lockdown and delivery too! Click on this for menu to order: https://www.gloriafood.com/ordering/restaurant/menu?restaurant_uid=900df41e-265b-40ab-97fd-b9a19bda6519 165 O'Farrell St San Francisco, CA 94102 b/t Stockton St & Powell St Union Square Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/o-by-claude-le-tohic-san-francisco-3?osq=fine+dining

O' by Claude Le Tohic

165 O'Farrell Street

Off the Grid: Salesforce Transit Center

OFF THE GRID-- FOOD TRUCK STOPS are a fun & cheap way to eat and explore different types of foods! Location 1: Salesforce Tower 415 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 11 am - 2 pm Weekdays. Off the Grid’s mobile food creators are at Salesforce Tower has you covered with daily mobile food offerings from the likes of Little Green Cyclo, Curry Up Now, El Sur, Momolicious and many more at Salesforce . Location 2: 177 Maiden Lane, San Francisco Elevate your lunch routine with Lunch on the Lane — a mobile food affair rolling in three days a week in San Francisco’s charming Maiden Lane. Happening Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 2 pm, Lunch on the Lane features a rotating selection of mobile food curated by Off the Grid. Whether it’s a quick stopover for grab-and-go grub, or a lazy lunchtime rendezvous. Lunch on the Lane is your gateway to diverse and delicious curbside noshes set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s premier shopping district. Located between Stockton St / Union Square and Grant St., and is easily accessible by any of these busses: 30, 41, and 45 or.... about a 20 minute walk!

Off the Grid: Salesforce Transit Center

Natoma Street

Zuni Café

If you were to have one meal in San Francisco—EVER—Zuni would be a strong candidate for capturing the city’s food scene at it’s best. And, in this informal poll of essential San Francisco dishes, nearly every one who responded, food writers and food lovers alike, cited The Chicken. The Chicken, of course, is Zuni’s incomparable roast chicken for two, boasting a whole bird cooked to snappy-crisp-skinned, juicy perfection in the restaurant’s wood-fired oven, served atop a current-studded bread salad plump with drippings and brightened with a bitter-fresh scattering of greens and vinaigrette. The Chicken marries simplicity with skill, comfort, and familiarity with an almost revelatory combination of flavor and texture. It’s magnificent. It also takes an hour to prepare, giving you ample time to sample a selection of West Coast oysters, house-cured anchovies, the actually perfect Caesar salad, the shoestring fries... we could go on. Everything at Zuni is wonderful; it’s the best of California cuisine with none of the cliches. There is no bad seat in the house (when seats in the house become a possibility again), but our favorite thing to do is snagging a table in the bar area, tucked in the restaurant’s iconic, triangular corner window. Other favorite: Zuni Burger!!! How to order: Zuni is open for limited outdoor dining and takeout. Website: zunicafe.com Address: 1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 552-2522 658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

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Zuni Café

1658 Market St

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Swan Oyster Depot

Pre pandemic, waiting in line for a seat at the counter at this pocket-sized seafood shop on Polk Street is basically a required right of passage in San Francisco. It’s also a rare breed of restaurant that is a constant draw for locals and tourists alike. Whatever gets you there, the wait is always worth it. Start with a dozen oysters; move on to the crab back, best sopped up with the ever-present wedges of sourdough bread; consider a Louie salad if you’re feeling classic. The one thing you can’t miss is the Sicilian sashimi, an assortment of thin-sliced raw salmon, scallops, and tuna, drizzled with olive oil and finished with salt and capers. It’s perfect, especially washed down with a cold Anchor Steam. How to order: Swan Oyster Depot is open for outdoor dining, and for takeout and delivery. Call 415-673-1101 to order.

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Swan Oyster Depot

1517 Polk St

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Tu Lan

Julia Child approved! The food here is outstanding—from the fried fish in ginger sauce to the shatter-crisp fried imperial rolls, bursting with well-spiced pork. Overorder and turn your leftovers into fried rice the next day. How to order: Tu Lan is open for takeout and delivery. Click for your phone in order: https://postmates.com/merchant/tu-lan-restaurant-san-francisco

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Tu Lan

8 6th St

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Mission District

EATS! For a local food experience, check out the Mission District. The Mission District is known for its large Mexican community, so what better way to spend a day than sampling all that their cuisine has to offer. The Mission burrito is a legend unto itself, a hand-held meal created to test the biggest of appetites. The form is deceptive simple—flour tortilla, loaded with rice, beans, meat of choice, salsas, guac, and sour cream if you make it super, wrapped tightly and encased in a sheath of foil—but there is art in every step, from the light griddle of the tortilla, rendering it warm and pliant, to the texture and seasoning of the meat, to the flavor of the beans, to the tenderness of the rice, to the quality of the salsas. Standouts include La Taqueria (order it dorado for an extra crisp-up on the griddle post-roll), El Farolito, Taqueria Cancun, and El Metate. (We get a second one to throw in the fridge when you get home for tomorrow’s leftover). How to order: La Taqueria (2889 Mission St), El Farolito 2779 Mission St) Taqueria Cancun (2288 Mission Street) , and El Metate (406 Bryant St) are open for takeout. Visit their websites for more information. NIGHTLIFE Experience the buzzing nightlife! As one of the centers of San Francisco nightlife, the Mission is perhaps best explored after dark, in one of the many local watering holes. For upscale cocktails, head to Dalva or ABV on 16th, and don’t miss Trick Dog on 20th. Loló and Beretta are both restaurant bars that mix a mean drink. For dive bars, head away from Valencia towards Mission – Doc’s Clock, The Homestead, and Knockout (which hosts DJ dance parties and The Simpsons trivia) are all safe bets. For beer, The Sycamore or Shotwell’s are best. BROWSE THE BOOKSTORES! In spite of the rise of Amazon, independent neighborhood bookstores remain proudly and staunchly popular in San Francisco. For a wide selection of used books, there’s Dog Eared Books – where you could find yourself spending some time. If sci-fi or fantasy is your thing, the selection at Borderlands Books (20th and Valencia) is unparalleled. After perusing the shelves, pop down for a coffee in the store’s café to flick through your finds.

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Mission District

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Golden Lotus

The owner was a former butcher. The Pho beef are not only cut from beef rounds but they have Wagyu beef— ask for it! Fried rolls, spring rolls, crepe, pork chops with broken rice , and vermicelli with grilled pork , chicken and basil over rice are all awesome! Don’t forget the Vietnamese coffee hot or cold — yummy! Tell “bossy” the owner tact the Setos sent you! In sketchy “Little Saigon” neighborhood so be alert. Cheap/ Reasonable prices! 631 Larkin Street 4153451355

Golden Lotus

631 Larkin Street

Saigon Sandwich

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Saigon Sandwich

560 Larkin St

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Sightseeing

Alcatraz-øya

While riding a cable car and getting a snap of the Golden Gate is a must when visiting San Francisco, both visitors and travel experts tend to argue the same for Alcatraz. This is because Alcatraz is rich with history. Sitting on a small, rocky island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz is most known as being a former federal prison that housed some of society's biggest offenders, the most famous of which was Prohibition-era mob boss Al Capone. Before that, it was a military prison that housed prisoners from the Spanish-American War and Civil War, as well as the site of the West Coast's first operating lighthouse. The prison closed down both times due to high operating costs and was handed over to the National Park Service in 1972 after the island experienced a short occupation from Native American activists. Today, the attraction sees about one million visitors per year. Recent visitors said Alcatraz is truly a can't-miss attraction. Travelers enjoyed being able to get up close to cells and said the audio tour (complimentary with ferry tickets) voiced by inmates and prison guards made the visit that much more fun and informative. What's more, travelers say the view of the bay from The Rock (the nickname given to Alcatraz) is breathtaking. Entrance to Alcatraz is free; however, you will need to purchase a ferry ticket to get to the island. Tickets start at $39.90 for adults , but most travelers say the price offers great value. Tickets include a scenic boat trip to the island and the audio guide. Night tours, which cost $47.30, include onboard narration and a guided site tour. Tours depart starting at 8:45 a.m. and return throughout the day until 6:30 p.m. (or until 9:25 p.m. for the Night Tour). Due to the popularity of the attraction, the park service strongly suggests booking tickets in advance to avoid waiting in long lines. You can book up to 90 days in advance for your trip via Alcatraz Cruises. Several of the city's top guided tours also include stops at Alcatraz. And though some of San Francisco's best boat tours don't actually stop on the island, many sail around it, offering a unique perspective and insight.

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Alcatraz-øya

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Golden Gate Bridge

You cannot visit SF without going on the Golden Gate Bridge! We love walking or biking over for exercise than catch a ferry back to SF's waterfront, then walk back to the unit. Or... drive by car! Walks or Biking on the Golden Gate Bridge Option 1: The Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge to a Bridge Tower Option 2: The Walk or Bike Ride Across the Golden Gate Bridge to Mid-Span Option 3: The Complete Walk or Bike Rid across the Golden Gate Bridge Option 4: Continue to Sausalito and explore this charming city and have a meal there! Catch the Ferry back! Cheap and convenient! Plus the views from the boat is breathtaking!

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Golden Gate Bridge

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Muir Woods National Monument

Enter the Redwood Forest! Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape. This is a beautiful park which makes one appreciate nature!

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Muir Woods National Monument

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Twin Peaks

San Francisco's best-known natural landmarks: two towering “twin” peaks that rise above the city, providing spectacular views that stretch across the bay and as far south as the Santa Clara Valley. Twin Peaks has a reputation for intense weather so layer up for your visit! Twin Peaks in San Francisco are North Peak (Eureka Peak) and South Peak (Noe Peak) — sit only 660 feet apart and rise to an elevation of 922 feet, second only in height to Mount Davidson. Located in the geographical center of San Francisco, Twin Peaks is often split by sun and coastal fog. The eastern slopes are usually sunny, while the western slopes experience lots of coastal fog and very strong winds. Unlike other San Francisco vista points, there are no trees or tall shrubs atop Twin Peaks, so this scenic viewpoint offers a true 360 degree view. Hiking: Twin Peaks is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near San Francisco, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, road biking, and scenic driving and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Here's a youtube video of the hike experience: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=twin+peaks+hiking+trail+san+francisco#id=5&vid=8d4aaefffcd7389f1d7d32edde59370e&action=click

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Twin Peaks

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Lombard Street

Lombard Street San Francisco The World's Crookedest Street? Well, almost... Lombard Street in San Francisco is often called the most crooked street in the world. Actually, it's the second crookedest, but San Francisco has the number one street as well! The "crookedest street in the world" is actually Vermont Street, in the Potrero Hill neighborhood on the other side of town

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Lombard Street

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San Francisco Cable Car Museum

CABLE CARS- could take hours to wait if you are at the beginning of a line. DO NOT DO THAT--instead, wait at one of the cable car stops, and you will skip the lines without any wait! If you want to know how a cable car works, the Cable Car Museum is the place to learn. The world's first cable car rests here and with it a concise explanation of how those little cable cars make their way up those famous San Francisco hills. In an underground viewing area, you can look at the system's enormous cable wheels, which pull 11 miles (18 kilometers) of cable at 9.5 miles (15 kilometers) per hour. Closely examine the steel cables, gears, and pulleys that bring this city's most famous transportation to life. Don't miss the gift shop, where you can purchase your very own length of used cable!less Website: cablecarmuseum.org Address: 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 474-1887

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San Francisco Cable Car Museum

1201 Mason St

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Pier 39

Pier 39 is a famous tourist destination! There are a variety of shops and restaurants. Check the website for updates and happenings: https://www.pier39.com/ SEA LIONS-- You can probably hear them bark from the unit and wake you in the morning! But you can actually see them at Pier 39. If too crowded try heading towards the bay for a look at the sea lions! These whiskered, vocal marine mammals provide endless entertainment for kids and adults alike. Watch them laze around on the docs and flop into the water and, if you’re lucky, you might see two males duking it out over a female.

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Pier 39

The Embarcadero

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Golden Gate Park

Park the car and explore Golden Gate Park! A San Francisco gem for both locals and tourists alike... this park has over 1,000 acres to discover-- from bucolic lakes and meadows to delightful activity destinations, Golden Gate Park has something for everyone. Highlights and main attractions of the park includes: California Academy of Sciences Music Concourse de Young Museum Conservatory of Flowers Japanese Tea Garden Some of our favorite natural beauties to make a stop for pictures: Stow Lake (rent a paddle boat for more fun) and Strawberry Hill. Gardens are also a popular part of Golden Gate Park: The Botanical and Japanese Garden are a wow! The Rose, Shakespeare, Rhododendron, and Dahlia gardens are also nice. Check out sights at the majestic Redwood Grove, rustic Pioneer Log Cabin, Spreckels Temple of Music (the Band Shell) in the Music Concourse arena. There is a paid underground garage parking at the Music Concourse Garage located between de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences. Free parking is also available on adjacent streets, but tends to fill up quickly during the weekends, so go early before 9:30 am for parking. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 55 Music Concourse Drive Life-changing moments. World-changing science. The California Academy of Sciences is an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and a powerful voice for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability across the globe. https://www.calacademy.org/ CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS 100 John F. Kennedy Drive A Victorian confection of wood and glass, the Conservatory of Flowers, which opened in 1879, is the oldest building in Golden Gate Park and one of San Francisco’s most beloved landmarks. It houses some 1,700 species of aquatic and tropical plants, many of them rare, including a 100-year-old giant Imperial Philodendron, a world-renowned collection of orchids, giant water lilies, and carnivorous plants. Special exhibits have included such popular favorites as the Butterfly Zone and the miniature garden railroad. https://conservatoryofflowers.org/ DE YOUNG MUSEUM 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive The de Young, San Francisco’s oldest museum, is housed in a strikingly modern copper-sheathed building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. The museum building, which opened to the public in 2005, provides San Francisco with a landmark that integrates the museum’s superb art collections, architectural innovation, and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination. https://deyoung.famsf.org/ JAPANESE TEA GARDEN located at 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive in Golden Gate Park is the oldest in the United States, created for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition as the fair’s Japanese Village exhibit. The garden’s lush, harmonious landscaping pays homage to the traditional Japanese art of the garden. Paths wind through its three and one-half acres of carefully chosen and manicured plants, including graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees that put on a spectacular flowering display in March and April. This is where fortune cookies were invented, not in Japan! Website https://www.japaneseteagardensf.com/ SAN FRANCISCO BOTANICAL GARDEN 1199 Ninth Avenue at Strybing Arboretum grows and conserves plants from around the world — more than 8,000 varieties in 55 acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces. Stroll through a grove of coast redwoods and a Mediterranean garden, explore cloud forests from meso-America and southeast Asia, and wander gardens of flora from Chile, Australia, Japan, California, and more. The garden’s special collections include rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias, and succulents. https://www.sfbg.org/ WINDMILLS at the west end of the park . On the far western edge of Golden Gate Park stand two wooden windmills that were built to pump groundwater for irrigating the park’s lawns and gardens, helping to transform the dunes that once covered the area. The North, or Dutch, Windmill was built in 1902, followed by the South, or Murphy, Windmill, completed in 1907. Motorized pumps were first installed in the Dutch Windmill in 1913 to augment the power system, and the Murphy Windmill was electrified soon after. It’s commonly believed that the windmills were taken out of service around 1935. Cosmetic repairs to the Dutch Windmill were completed in 1980, and a renovation of the Murphy Windmill and adjacent Millwright’s Cottage was completed in 2012. ANGLERS LODGE 1232 John F. Kennedy Drive Tucked away in the park’s western end, just across from the Bison Paddock, are three serene pools and a rustic mountain-style lodge, home to the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club. Generations of San Franciscans have learned to fly-fish here, and people come from around the world to participate in tournaments and other events. The pools are open to anyone who would like to practice their casting technique, free of charge, and members are often happy to provide tips. https://www.ggacc.org/ BEACH CHALET VISITOR Center 1000 Great Highway BISON PADDOCK 1237 John F. Kennedy Drive Visitors to Golden Gate Park are often astounded to stumble upon a herd of American bison browsing in a meadow in the park’s western end, but these huge, shaggy Great Plains denizens have been a beloved institution since 1892. Before San Francisco opened its first zoo in the 1930s, a menagerie of creatures was kept in Golden Gate Park, including elk, deer, bear, sheep, and bison. The herd’s first home was in the park’s eastern end, but in 1899 they were moved to the meadow where you see them today, just west of Spreckels Lake along John F. Kennedy Drive. The small herd that remains is cared for by the San Francisco Zoo, while Rec and Park's gardeners maintain the enclosure. This 1925 Spanish Revival-style building at the park’s western end, designed by renowned architect Willis Polk, originally housed a lounge and bathing facilities for Ocean Beach swimmers on the ground floor and a restaurant upstairs. The ground floor’s striking WPA frescoes, mosaics, and wood carvings were added in 1936-37 in a project funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Today, the ground floor houses the Golden Gate Park Visitor Center and the Park Chalet restaurant; upstairs is the Beach Chalet restaurant, with sweeping views of the Pacific. Discover Golden Gate Park! Don't miss it during your visit! The rumors are true. Golden Gate Park is as fantastic as they say. Explore this iconic park’s 1,017 acres, from bucolic lakes and meadows to vibrant activity destinations. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 55 Music Concourse Drive Life-changing moments. World-changing science. The California Academy of Sciences is an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and a powerful voice for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability across the globe. https://www.calacademy.org/ CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS 100 John F. Kennedy Drive A Victorian confection of wood and glass, the Conservatory of Flowers, which opened in 1879, is the oldest building in Golden Gate Park and one of San Francisco’s most beloved landmarks. It houses some 1,700 species of aquatic and tropical plants, many of them rare, including a 100-year-old giant Imperial Philodendron, a world-renowned collection of orchids, giant water lilies, and carnivorous plants. Special exhibits have included such popular favorites as the Butterfly Zone and the miniature garden railroad. https://conservatoryofflowers.org/ DE YOUNG MUSEUM 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive The de Young, San Francisco’s oldest museum, is housed in a strikingly modern copper-sheathed building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. The museum building, which opened to the public in 2005, provides San Francisco with a landmark that integrates the museum’s superb art collections, architectural innovation, and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination. https://deyoung.famsf.org/ JAPANESE TEA GARDEN located at 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive in Golden Gate Park is the oldest in the United States, created for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition as the fair’s Japanese Village exhibit. The garden’s lush, harmonious landscaping pays homage to the traditional Japanese art of the garden. Paths wind through its three and one-half acres of carefully chosen and manicured plants, including graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees that put on a spectacular flowering display in March and April. This is where fortune cookies were invented, not in Japan! Website https://www.japaneseteagardensf.com/ SAN FRANCISCO BOTANICAL GARDEN 1199 Ninth Avenue at Strybing Arboretum grows and conserves plants from around the world — more than 8,000 varieties in 55 acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces. Stroll through a grove of coast redwoods and a Mediterranean garden, explore cloud forests from meso-America and southeast Asia, and wander gardens of flora from Chile, Australia, Japan, California, and more. The garden’s special collections include rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias, and succulents. https://www.sfbg.org/ WINDMILLS at the west end of the park . On the far western edge of Golden Gate Park stand two wooden windmills that were built to pump groundwater for irrigating the park’s lawns and gardens, helping to transform the dunes that once covered the area. The North, or Dutch, Windmill was built in 1902, followed by the South, or Murphy, Windmill, completed in 1907. Motorized pumps were first installed in the Dutch Windmill in 1913 to augment the power system, and the Murphy Windmill was electrified soon after. It’s commonly believed that the windmills were taken out of service around 1935. Cosmetic repairs to the Dutch Windmill were completed in 1980, and a renovation of the Murphy Windmill and adjacent Millwright’s Cottage was completed in 2012. ANGLERS LODGE 1232 John F. Kennedy Drive Tucked away in the park’s western end, just across from the Bison Paddock, are three serene pools and a rustic mountain-style lodge, home to the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club. Generations of San Franciscans have learned to fly-fish here, and people come from around the world to participate in tournaments and other events. The pools are open to anyone who would like to practice their casting technique, free of charge, and members are often happy to provide tips. https://www.ggacc.org/ BEACH CHALET VISITOR Center 1000 Great Highway BISON PADDOCK 1237 John F. Kennedy Drive Visitors to Golden Gate Park are often astounded to stumble upon a herd of American bison browsing in a meadow in the park’s western end, but these huge, shaggy Great Plains denizens have been a beloved institution since 1892. Before San Francisco opened its first zoo in the 1930s, a menagerie of creatures was kept in Golden Gate Park, including elk, deer, bear, sheep, and bison. The herd’s first home was in the park’s eastern end, but in 1899 they were moved to the meadow where you see them today, just west of Spreckels Lake along John F. Kennedy Drive. The small herd that remains is cared for by the San Francisco Zoo, while Rec and Park's gardeners maintain the enclosure. This 1925 Spanish Revival-style building at the park’s western end, designed by renowned architect Willis Polk, originally housed a lounge and bathing facilities for Ocean Beach swimmers on the ground floor and a restaurant upstairs. The ground floor’s striking WPA frescoes, mosaics, and wood carvings were added in 1936-37 in a project funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Today, the ground floor houses the Golden Gate Park Visitor Center and the Park Chalet restaurant; upstairs is the Beach Chalet restaurant, with sweeping views of the Pacific. GOLDEN GATE PARK HAS TEN LAKES! One of the reasons why GG Park is designated as one of the most popular places to visit in San Francisco. Throughout the year, there are plenty of sights to see and an array of activities taking place at the lakes, including model boat regattas, waterfalls, pedal boat rentals, and intriguing displays of wildlife. A prepared visitor is one that comes with a camera in hand – ready to take a snapshot of one of life’s many precious moments. From mesmerizing ripples in the water to native bird air antics, you never know what you’ll encounter at the lakes of Golden Gate Park. West Golden Gate Park Lakes In the western section of the park, there are six lakes: 1. Mallard Lake Viewed as one of the most pleasant lakes in the park, Mallard Lake offers a place for an entertaining family-friendly outing to unfold. The local ducks welcome guests who come bearing gifts…stale slices and crumbs of bread. A nearby picnic table provides a nice spot to have lunch. Many come to test out their binoculars at this lake, which is located along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. 2. Metson Lake Touted by some for having the most convenient parking during a lake visit, you can easily reach the front of Metson Lake by entering through Lincoln Way on 25th or 41st Avenues. Known for its pretty scenery, shady stream, and low traffic, the lake also offers an enjoyable visit from an abundance of local wildlife. 3. Spreckels Lake As one of the most scenic lakes in Golden Gate Park, Spreckels Lake is home to Monterey Cypress trees, a variety of wildlife, as well as the San Francisco Model Yacht Club, which holds frequent events, competitions, and activities. The lake is highly frequented by bikers, joggers, walkers, and exercisers. The lake is located on Spreckels Drive at 36th Avenue. 4-6. The Chain of Lakes The Chain of Lakes is named for the three small lakes in Golden Gate Park that are located within close proximity to one another – North Lake, Middle Lake, and South Lake: • North – Known as the largest of the three chain lakes, North Lake is a quiet irregularly shaped getaway with small islands creeping out of its shallow waters. • Middle – Delivering one of the most romantic settings in the park, Middle Lake most resembles the original marshes that once dominated this part of San Francisco. • South – Not many people frequent South Lake as they do the other bodies of water, which is characterized by grassy slopes and blossoming trees in the early springtime. Middle Golden Gate Park Lakes In the middle section of the park, there are three lakes: 7. Stow Lake With convenient parking and close proximity to interesting attractions in Golden Gate Park, Stow Lake is home to a historic boathouse and café within the park. Visitors may rent rowboats, pedal boats or motor boats on an hourly basis. You will find Stow Lake situated between John F. Kennedy Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (west of the Japanese Tea Gardens). 8. Lloyd Lake Offering the elegant Portals of the Past, which serves as the backdrop to many wedding ceremonies over the years, Lloyd Lake delivers a tranquil setting for visitors. It is located on John F. Kennedy Drive and 23rd Avenue. 9. Elk Glen Lake One of the most pleasant lakes in the park, Elk Glen Lake is found at the foot of the 25th Avenue entrance and Martin Luther King Drive. A pleasure for bird watchers, the lake is less frequented by crowds, even on weekends. Keep an eye out for the blossoming of the cherry and plum trees on the east side. East Golden Gate Park Lakes In the eastern section of the park, there is one lake: 10. Alvord Lake Found on 501 Stanyan Street, Alvord Lake is a small manmade body of water located close to Sharon Meadow, Kazar Drive, and the historic Alvord Bridge. Natural features of the lake include ferns, reeds, and the nearby pedestrian tunnel with cavern-like detail.

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Golden Gate Park

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Alamo Square

It's easily one of the most photographed spots in San Francisco: Alamo Square, the verdant hilltop park, looking out onto “Postcard Row,” seven "Painted Ladies" with the SF skyline in the distance. Located in what's traditionally known as Western Addition (but more recently separated into Nopa and the Fillmore District), this central gathering space stretches across four city blocks between Steiner Street, Fulton Street, Scott Street, and Hayes Street, providing drool-worthy views and plenty of picnicking space. Background San Francisco's 12.7 acre Alamo Square is one of the city's top tourist spots (right up there with SF Cable Cars and the Golden Gate Bridge), but long before its views became an Instagram-feed favorite the land where the park now stands was a thirst-quenching watering hole connecting the Presidio with Mission Dolores. In 1856, Mayor James Van Ness officially designed what was then known as Alamo Hill, and 12.7 miles of its surrounding land, as “Alamo Square,” a residential park known for its outstanding views—though ones that have changed drastically over its more than 160-year history. Today, Alamo Square is best known for its view of "Postcard Row," seven similarly constructed Victorian homes that sit across the street from the park's eastern side and provide perfect contrast with the city's downtown skyline, which rises tall behind it. These "Seven Sisters" or "Painted Ladies," as they're better known, were all built in the late 1800s and are some of San Francisco's (and the country's) most photographed residences. Author Alice Waters, who wrote "The Color Purple," once lived in one. Fans of the TV show Full House will recognize the Painted Ladies from the sitcom's opening credits, though the real Tanner house is at 1882 Gerard Street, just outside of Pacific Heights. Ever see the 1978 science-fiction horror film "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"? Alamo Square makes an appearance in this, too. What to Do and See Alamo Square lies along San Francisco's 49-Mile Drive, a scenic drive through the city that incorporates some of its top sights and attractions, including the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, and Nob Hill. San Francisco's Bay to Breakers heads straight past the park, where runners meet one of its most intense challenges—the legendary Hayes Street Hill. The park is one of the best spots in the city for taking in the mayhem of this more-than-century-old infamous foot race. Although you can easily savor beauty of the neighborhood's homes on your own, SF City Guides also hosts free walking tours highlighting the “Landmark Victorians of Alamo Square” several times monthly. Along with the Painted Ladies (they're private residences so you can only appreciate them from the outside), the tour includes background on the nearby William Westerfeld House, a storied Stick/Eastlake-style Victorian with a haunted past. Alamo Square received an overhaul a few years back, reopening in 2017 with a brand new irrigation system, new landscaping and trees, repaired pathways that wind through the park's undulating though well-manicured grasslands, and an ADA accessible, all-gender restroom located close to the park's children's play area. There's also an off-leash area for pooches, and a tennis court. Nearby Attractions Alamo Square is an easy walk to Hayes Valley, Lower Haight, and Nopa—home to "Divisadero Corridor," where you can grab a cup of Four Barrel Coffee and some delicious thick bread toast at The Mill, savor deep dish, cornmeal crust pizzas at Little Star, or opt for scoops of salted caramel and honey lavender ice cream from Bi-Rite Creamery. If happy hour oysters are more your thing, Bar Crudo dishes out $1.50 oysters on the half shell daily from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The stretch is also home to boutique shops like Rare Device and The Perish Trust, a bevy of additional gourmet restaurants, some top-notch bars, and even The Independent, one of the city's best no-frills live music venues. Bottom line: you can easily make a day out of a visit to Alamo Square. If you're swinging by the park on Friday or Saturday, consider hitting up the Church of 8 Wheels after. This roller skating rink inside an abandoned church is incredible fun, and well worth the $10 ($5 more for skate rentals) admission.

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Alamo Square

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