Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Cafe Reverie
848 Cole StReverie has a great patio in the back to hang out on nice days!
This is my favorite coffee shop in the area. Really good artisanal coffee that is more affordable than similar shops, friendly baristas, wifi, great little seating area in back. Right next door to Whole Foods, and across the street from the entrance to Golden Gate Park.
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Flywheel Coffee Roasters
672 Stanyan StThis is my favorite coffee shop in the area. Really good artisanal coffee that is more affordable than similar shops, friendly baristas, wifi, great little seating area in back. Right next door to Whole Foods, and across the street from the entrance to Golden Gate Park.
BurgerMeister
86 Carl StGood burgers a one minute walk away!
Very popular for brunch but they have good lunch and dinner menus as well. Be prepared to wait in line for brunch!
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Zazie
941 Cole StVery popular for brunch but they have good lunch and dinner menus as well. Be prepared to wait in line for brunch!
The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole StVery good homemade ice cream just around the corner!
Delicious Puerto Rican food! The restaurant is tiny, but I've never had an issue being seated.
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Parada 22
1805 Haight StDelicious Puerto Rican food! The restaurant is tiny, but I've never had an issue being seated.
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StCaribbean restaurant with a fun ambiance, and a tapas menu.
This restaurant is right on the corner, and has an extensive breakfast menu, as well as lunch.
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Crepes On Cole
100 Carl StThis restaurant is right on the corner, and has an extensive breakfast menu, as well as lunch.
Delicious home made ice cream across from Dolores Park in the Mission!
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StDelicious home made ice cream across from Dolores Park in the Mission!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StThis is the closest larger grocery store
This is a great neighborhood grocery store & deli. It is a little on the pricey side, but they're right around the corner. Open until 9pm.
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Luke's Local
960 Cole StThis is a great neighborhood grocery store & deli. It is a little on the pricey side, but they're right around the corner. Open until 9pm.
Walgreens
4645 Mission StDrug store, open until 10pm.
Laundromat
1663 Waller StI have never used this particular laundromat, but they are close!
Wash Club
2307 Folsom StreetDry cleaning and laundry. Always staffed while open.
Closest conventional grocery store. Hop on the N train inbound (across the street in front of Padrecito), and get off at Church & Market. (2 stops)
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Safeway
2020 Market StClosest conventional grocery store. Hop on the N train inbound (across the street in front of Padrecito), and get off at Church & Market. (2 stops)
Great little hardware that sells much more than hardware. They also sell transportation passes. Open 8am-8pm daily.
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Cole Hardware
956 Cole StGreat little hardware that sells much more than hardware. They also sell transportation passes. Open 8am-8pm daily.
Parks & Nature
You could easily spend all day in the park! You cab walk it or rent a bike. 2 museums, conservatory of flowers, botanical gardens, Japanese Tea Garden & more!
https://goldengatepark.com
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Parcul Golden Gate
You could easily spend all day in the park! You cab walk it or rent a bike. 2 museums, conservatory of flowers, botanical gardens, Japanese Tea Garden & more!
https://goldengatepark.com
Hike a trail with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge! A favorite for tourists and locals alike.
https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/landsend.htm
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailHike a trail with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge! A favorite for tourists and locals alike.
https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/landsend.htm
The Mt Sutro trail system is less than a 10 minute walk from the apartment. You will find yourself surrounded by eucalyptus trees, and feel far away from the city noise. There are different trails that interconnect. It is open to cyclists as well, so be aware while you're hiking, and give them the right of way.
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Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve
The Mt Sutro trail system is less than a 10 minute walk from the apartment. You will find yourself surrounded by eucalyptus trees, and feel far away from the city noise. There are different trails that interconnect. It is open to cyclists as well, so be aware while you're hiking, and give them the right of way.
Free if you get there before 10am Monday, Wednesday or Friday! A beautiful garden in Golden Gate Park! It is about a 30 minute walk from the apartment, or you can hop on the outbound N Judah train (on Carl St, in front of Burgermeister), and get off on 9th Ave & Irving. (6 stops).
http://www.japaneseteagardensf.com/visit.php
Hours
Open Daily, no holiday closures.
Summer (3/1 through 10/31): 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Winter (11/1 through 2/28): 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
Admission
Mon, Wed, Fri: FREE admission if entered by 10:00 am
Adult: $6.00 (Residents), $9.00 (Non-Residents)
Senior (65+) and Youth (12-17):
$4.00 (Residents), $6.00 (Non-Residents)
Child (5-11): $3.00 (Residents), $3.00 (Non-Residents) Child (4 and under): Free
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Grădina de ceai japoneză
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFree if you get there before 10am Monday, Wednesday or Friday! A beautiful garden in Golden Gate Park! It is about a 30 minute walk from the apartment, or you can hop on the outbound N Judah train (on Carl St, in front of Burgermeister), and get off on 9th Ave & Irving. (6 stops).
http://www.japaneseteagardensf.com/visit.php
Hours
Open Daily, no holiday closures.
Summer (3/1 through 10/31): 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Winter (11/1 through 2/28): 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
Admission
Mon, Wed, Fri: FREE admission if entered by 10:00 am
Adult: $6.00 (Residents), $9.00 (Non-Residents)
Senior (65+) and Youth (12-17):
$4.00 (Residents), $6.00 (Non-Residents)
Child (5-11): $3.00 (Residents), $3.00 (Non-Residents) Child (4 and under): Free
Such a special & peaceful treat! "The Conservatory is literally filled to the brim with flowers, foliage and plants from around the world, with a concentration on tropical plants. It’s a place where you will always be greeted with a warm smile, an unforgettable experience, and an opportunity to view a plant or flower that you may not see anywhere else. Come visit the Conservatory today and immerse yourself in our five distinct galleries, each focusing on highlighting a different ecosystem, ranging from a tropical rainforest to the cloud forests perched on top of mountains."
http://conservatoryofflowers.org
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Conservatorul de flori
100 John F Kennedy DrSuch a special & peaceful treat! "The Conservatory is literally filled to the brim with flowers, foliage and plants from around the world, with a concentration on tropical plants. It’s a place where you will always be greeted with a warm smile, an unforgettable experience, and an opportunity to view a plant or flower that you may not see anywhere else. Come visit the Conservatory today and immerse yourself in our five distinct galleries, each focusing on highlighting a different ecosystem, ranging from a tropical rainforest to the cloud forests perched on top of mountains."
http://conservatoryofflowers.org
A short walk (up a pretty big hill), will get you to a spot with a great view! Sometimes there is a swing rigged to one of the trees. Its a great spot to watch the sunset!
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Tank Hill
Twin Peaks BoulevardA short walk (up a pretty big hill), will get you to a spot with a great view! Sometimes there is a swing rigged to one of the trees. Its a great spot to watch the sunset!
A large portion of this park was just renovated. It's a great place to go on a warm day to people watch. There are great views at the top. Stop by Bi-Rite Creamery, grab some ice cream, and hang out! From there you can walk to the Mission neighborhood and explore.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetA large portion of this park was just renovated. It's a great place to go on a warm day to people watch. There are great views at the top. Stop by Bi-Rite Creamery, grab some ice cream, and hang out! From there you can walk to the Mission neighborhood and explore.
Take the Outbound N Judah train (across Cole St, in front of Burgermeister), all the way to the last stop, and you'll end up at Ocean Beach! Be sure to bundle up - beaches in San Francisco tend to be very cold, though we do have the rare hot day. (Even then, bring layers, as weather changes quickly!)
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Ocean Beach
La Playa StTake the Outbound N Judah train (across Cole St, in front of Burgermeister), all the way to the last stop, and you'll end up at Ocean Beach! Be sure to bundle up - beaches in San Francisco tend to be very cold, though we do have the rare hot day. (Even then, bring layers, as weather changes quickly!)
Baker Beach has a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge! Be sure to bundle up - beaches in San Francisco tend to be very cold, though we do have the rare hot day. (Even then, bring layers, as weather changes quickly!)
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Plaja Baker
Baker Beach has a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge! Be sure to bundle up - beaches in San Francisco tend to be very cold, though we do have the rare hot day. (Even then, bring layers, as weather changes quickly!)
Sightseeing
There are so many fun shops on Haight St, and it is less than a 10 minute walk away! You will find a lot of vintage clothing stores, and other unique shops. Be prepared to see some interesting people, and 'street kids'. They will typically have signs asking money, but don't feel obligated to give them any. You will also often see people playing music.
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Haight-Ashbury
There are so many fun shops on Haight St, and it is less than a 10 minute walk away! You will find a lot of vintage clothing stores, and other unique shops. Be prepared to see some interesting people, and 'street kids'. They will typically have signs asking money, but don't feel obligated to give them any. You will also often see people playing music.
You can't miss seeing the famous Golden Gate Bridge! You can rent a bike, bike across to Sausalito & take a ferry back to SF. Or you can walk or drive across. Always wear layers, as it can get chilly on the water! There are some really great views /areas to take photos from in Sausalito.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeYou can't miss seeing the famous Golden Gate Bridge! You can rent a bike, bike across to Sausalito & take a ferry back to SF. Or you can walk or drive across. Always wear layers, as it can get chilly on the water! There are some really great views /areas to take photos from in Sausalito.
The Ferry Building has a lot of restaurants and shops, as well as a lovely Farmer's Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It's a little on the pricey side, but it's a beautiful building right on the water, with amazing views of the Bay Bridge. Take the inbound N Judah (across the street in front of Padrecito), and take it to the Embarcadero stop (7 stops)
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Ferry Building station
The Ferry Building has a lot of restaurants and shops, as well as a lovely Farmer's Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It's a little on the pricey side, but it's a beautiful building right on the water, with amazing views of the Bay Bridge. Take the inbound N Judah (across the street in front of Padrecito), and take it to the Embarcadero stop (7 stops)
The most famous crooked street in SF! (There is a portion of Vermont street that is technically *more crooked). There are great views from some of this hills in the area.
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Strada Lombard
Lombard Street The most famous crooked street in SF! (There is a portion of Vermont street that is technically *more crooked). There are great views from some of this hills in the area.
Arts & Culture
The Legion of Honor has an amazing collection of art and sculptures.
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Legion of Honor station
The Legion of Honor has an amazing collection of art and sculptures.
SF MoMA just recently re-opened after a re-model. Spend the day in their amazing new building looking at some of the most iconic art in the world!
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Muzeul de Artă Modernă din San Francisco
151 3rd StSF MoMA just recently re-opened after a re-model. Spend the day in their amazing new building looking at some of the most iconic art in the world!
Muzeul de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrAcademy Of Sciences station
This museum entertwines art & science, and has a lot of hands-on and exploratory elements.
https://www.exploratorium.edu
Adults (18–64) $29.95
Seniors (65+),People with disabilities, Teachers,Students, Youth (13–17) $24.95
Youth (4–12) $19.95
Children (3 & under) FREE
Members (Join us!) FREE
EBT Cardholders (Learn more) FREE
CityPASS Booklet Save up to 42%
After Dark Tickets (Weekly Thursday Night Adult Hours)
Every Thursday 6:00–10:00 p.m., 18 + ONLY
Tickets $19.95
$17.95 online 10
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Exploratorium
Green StreetThis museum entertwines art & science, and has a lot of hands-on and exploratory elements.
https://www.exploratorium.edu
Adults (18–64) $29.95
Seniors (65+),People with disabilities, Teachers,Students, Youth (13–17) $24.95
Youth (4–12) $19.95
Children (3 & under) FREE
Members (Join us!) FREE
EBT Cardholders (Learn more) FREE
CityPASS Booklet Save up to 42%
After Dark Tickets (Weekly Thursday Night Adult Hours)
Every Thursday 6:00–10:00 p.m., 18 + ONLY
Tickets $19.95
$17.95 online 10
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place just on the corner! Go in for a dinner or drinks.
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Kezar Bar & Restaurant
900 Cole StGreat place just on the corner! Go in for a dinner or drinks.
Great little spot on Haight St. The drinks are a little on the pricey side, but they are very good.
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The Alembic
1725 Haight StGreat little spot on Haight St. The drinks are a little on the pricey side, but they are very good.
This is a great bar on Haight St. that has live music most nights of the week. Mostly jazz. Usually free, sometimes a small cover fee.
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Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StThis is a great bar on Haight St. that has live music most nights of the week. Mostly jazz. Usually free, sometimes a small cover fee.
This is the closest bar to the apartment. I think they have live music occasionally, and maybe they show sports. (As you can tell, I don't frequent this bar, but I know many neighbors who do.) :)
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Finnegans Wake
937 Cole StThis is the closest bar to the apartment. I think they have live music occasionally, and maybe they show sports. (As you can tell, I don't frequent this bar, but I know many neighbors who do.) :)
Everything Else
If you're a runner, this is a great place to go. It's safe, and well-lit at night. The track was recently renovated.
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Kezar Stadium
670 Kezar DrIf you're a runner, this is a great place to go. It's safe, and well-lit at night. The track was recently renovated.