Sunset Neighborhood Guide Book
Walking Distance Local Eats
Great restaurants that locals and tourists alike enjoy, yet walking distance from the unit.
Great for authentic and savory chinese food, even better if you like spicy. My favorite is their dry pot and twice cooked pork.
Mr Szechuan川先生
890 Taraval StreetGreat for authentic and savory chinese food, even better if you like spicy. My favorite is their dry pot and twice cooked pork.
A smaller, bistro version of their more famous cousin - Original Joe's, you can find authentic italian pizza sold by slice during lunch or as whole for dinner as well as pasta and sandwiches
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Little Original Joe's
393 West Portal AvenueA smaller, bistro version of their more famous cousin - Original Joe's, you can find authentic italian pizza sold by slice during lunch or as whole for dinner as well as pasta and sandwiches
Awesome local bakery, rated as one of the best chinese bakery by sf eaters website, their Portuguese egg tart is a must-try.
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Mr Bread Bakery
1018 Taraval StAwesome local bakery, rated as one of the best chinese bakery by sf eaters website, their Portuguese egg tart is a must-try.
Awesome northern chinese food, great dumplings and hand-pulled noodles. (Tomato and Egg dish is my favorite)
Happy Family Gourmet Inc
1042 Taraval StreetAwesome northern chinese food, great dumplings and hand-pulled noodles. (Tomato and Egg dish is my favorite)
Odumak
733 Taraval StGreat Korean spot, juicy and crunchy Korean friend chicken is my favorite.
A local favorite gelato shop, featuring various of exotic and normal flavors, one of my favorite ice cream shop in the city, my favorite flavor is green tea and durian.
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Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream
1447 Taraval StA local favorite gelato shop, featuring various of exotic and normal flavors, one of my favorite ice cream shop in the city, my favorite flavor is green tea and durian.
Local favorite italian resturant with classy decor and delicious food, 8 minute walking distance from the unit
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The Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant
800 Taraval StLocal favorite italian resturant with classy decor and delicious food, 8 minute walking distance from the unit
Another local favorite Italian restaurant within a short walk from the unit.
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Spiazzo Ristorante
33 W Portal AveAnother local favorite Italian restaurant within a short walk from the unit.
Bahn Mi is affordable, delicious and filling, they are open early and is within 5 minute walking distance.
California Bakery
719 Taraval StBahn Mi is affordable, delicious and filling, they are open early and is within 5 minute walking distance.
O.G. Greasy spoon breakfast place in town, known to serve up large portions of American breakfast at an affordable price. I personally like their french toast a lot.
New Taraval Cafe
1054 Taraval StO.G. Greasy spoon breakfast place in town, known to serve up large portions of American breakfast at an affordable price. I personally like their french toast a lot.
located close to the unit on Taraval street, house of pancakes is known their no-frill and delicious northern Chinese cuisine, my personal favorite is their salt and pepper chicken wings, beef pancake wrap and garlic eggplant and string beans.
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House of Pancakes
937 Taraval Stlocated close to the unit on Taraval street, house of pancakes is known their no-frill and delicious northern Chinese cuisine, my personal favorite is their salt and pepper chicken wings, beef pancake wrap and garlic eggplant and string beans.
My personal favorite noodle shop in San Francisco. 10 minutes walking distance from the unit. Delicious and unique type of rice noodle from a specific region of China. Get their dry noodle with crispy pork (C4), it comes with soup on the side
Guilin Rice Noodles House
My personal favorite noodle shop in San Francisco. 10 minutes walking distance from the unit. Delicious and unique type of rice noodle from a specific region of China. Get their dry noodle with crispy pork (C4), it comes with soup on the side
Neighborhoods
Gorgeous and upscale neighborhood to walk around and explore various of architectures and designs, walking distance from the unit.
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Saint Francis Wood
Gorgeous and upscale neighborhood to walk around and explore various of architectures and designs, walking distance from the unit.
A great place to check out shops & restaurants, access services like nail, salon or take underground train to downtown, easy 12-min walk from the unit.
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West Portal
A great place to check out shops & restaurants, access services like nail, salon or take underground train to downtown, easy 12-min walk from the unit.
A pleasant neighborhood within walking distance from the unit, a nice place to walk around for forest vibes and architecture,
Forest Hill
A pleasant neighborhood within walking distance from the unit, a nice place to walk around for forest vibes and architecture,
a commercial district on a sprawling street with transportation easily accessible from the unit, known for the multitude of asian resturants, shops and services.
Taraval Street
Taraval Streeta commercial district on a sprawling street with transportation easily accessible from the unit, known for the multitude of asian resturants, shops and services.
Sightseeing
Beautiful view of San Francisco during day or night, quick drive from the unit, or 30 minute hike from the unit.
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Twin Peaks
Beautiful view of San Francisco during day or night, quick drive from the unit, or 30 minute hike from the unit.
Beautiful urban park, endless things to explore (museums, botanical gardens, lakes, animals), accessible via 28 Bus on 19th Avenue & Santiago
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Golden Gate Park
Beautiful urban park, endless things to explore (museums, botanical gardens, lakes, animals), accessible via 28 Bus on 19th Avenue & Santiago
beautiful staircase with beautiful view of city once you get up
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16 Avenue Tiled Steps
16th Avenuebeautiful staircase with beautiful view of city once you get up
panoramic view of the city, recommend getting up there from the 16th avenue stair way
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Grand View Park
1705 14th Avepanoramic view of the city, recommend getting up there from the 16th avenue stair way
the beach for sea breeze, sand and great view of sunset and local cafe, accessible from the unit 48 bus or L train
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Ocean Beach
La Playa Stthe beach for sea breeze, sand and great view of sunset and local cafe, accessible from the unit 48 bus or L train
Great spot to see variety of animals, plants and insects, accessible from the unit via L train on Taraval Street.
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San Francisco dýragarður
Upper Great HighwayGreat spot to see variety of animals, plants and insects, accessible from the unit via L train on Taraval Street.
Hike up mount Davidson for an amazing view from the city's highest peak, hike entrance is available from the unit 25 minute via walking or by 48 bus.
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Mount Davidson
Myra WayHike up mount Davidson for an amazing view from the city's highest peak, hike entrance is available from the unit 25 minute via walking or by 48 bus.
It is what you are here for. Accessible via 28 bus on 19th and Rivera Street
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Gullna hlið brúin
Golden Gate BridgeIt is what you are here for. Accessible via 28 bus on 19th and Rivera Street
Food scene
San Tung
1031 Irving Stcrunchy, juicy and flavorful chicken wings, often with a long line.
Home Cafe
1222 Noriega StDelicious avocado toast, serving coffee with beautiful latte art
New local favorite, authentic vietnamese homestyle cooking made by a famous chef. My favorite vietnamese resturant in the city.
Viet Quan Vietnamese Noodle House
1757 Taraval StreetNew local favorite, authentic vietnamese homestyle cooking made by a famous chef. My favorite vietnamese resturant in the city.
Great location for shopping and restaurants, favorite spots being Tartine's bakery, San Tung Chinese Resturant, Arizmendi Bakery and Um ma korean resturant, the possibility is endless.
9th & Irving
744 Irving StreetGreat location for shopping and restaurants, favorite spots being Tartine's bakery, San Tung Chinese Resturant, Arizmendi Bakery and Um ma korean resturant, the possibility is endless.
Amazing place for authentic Hong Kong style pineapple bread, highly recommend to try the pineapple bun with butter. The line can be long but it is worth the wait.
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Pineapple King Bakery
1915 Irving StAmazing place for authentic Hong Kong style pineapple bread, highly recommend to try the pineapple bun with butter. The line can be long but it is worth the wait.
Famous local bakery chain known for their great pizza and freshly baked bread.
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Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveFamous local bakery chain known for their great pizza and freshly baked bread.
A popular shopping street dotted with great Asian resturants, my favorites are Kevin's noodle house (pho), Pineapple king bakery (HK bakery), Yuanbao Jiao Zi (hand made dumplings) and Lam Hoa Thuan (cantonese barbeque to go)
20th Avenue & Irving Street
A popular shopping street dotted with great Asian resturants, my favorites are Kevin's noodle house (pho), Pineapple king bakery (HK bakery), Yuanbao Jiao Zi (hand made dumplings) and Lam Hoa Thuan (cantonese barbeque to go)
A great place for authentic Vietnamese noodles (pho) and combo platters, my favorite dish is 41 (combo plate)
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Pho Huynh Hiep 2 - Kevin’s Noodle House
1833 Irving StA great place for authentic Vietnamese noodles (pho) and combo platters, my favorite dish is 41 (combo plate)
Awesome place for Cantonese barbeque, my favorite is their roast duck and barbeque pork. To go only during Covid
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Lam Hoa Thuan
2337 Irving StAwesome place for Cantonese barbeque, my favorite is their roast duck and barbeque pork. To go only during Covid
My favorite local dim sum spot, known for their soft and savory rice noodles and dim sum selections, a must go if you like dim sum.
Sun Maxim's
2034 Irving StMy favorite local dim sum spot, known for their soft and savory rice noodles and dim sum selections, a must go if you like dim sum.
Established for over 30 years and well loved by neighbors, this place is known for bringing authentic and high quality hong kong cafe food and experience to you. Each dish comes with generous portions and deliciously cooked. My personal favorite is their black pepper pork chop and chicken wings and fries.
Cafe Bakery Restaurant
Established for over 30 years and well loved by neighbors, this place is known for bringing authentic and high quality hong kong cafe food and experience to you. Each dish comes with generous portions and deliciously cooked. My personal favorite is their black pepper pork chop and chicken wings and fries.
Malls
Great mall for all sorts of entertainment, shopping, groceries and restaurants and errands. Featuring Kura revolving sushi, Whole Foods market and Cinema.
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Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveGreat mall for all sorts of entertainment, shopping, groceries and restaurants and errands. Featuring Kura revolving sushi, Whole Foods market and Cinema.
Large shopping mall brimming with Japanese shops, food options and groceries. Highly recommend a visit for all to enjoy.
Japantown
Large shopping mall brimming with Japanese shops, food options and groceries. Highly recommend a visit for all to enjoy.
City/town information
Great coastal town known for the views and shops, recommend to book a sunset cruise and cruise around the bay area.
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Sausalito
Great coastal town known for the views and shops, recommend to book a sunset cruise and cruise around the bay area.
Borgartillaga
Ekki missa af
No valuable items in car
Thefts are rampant in San Francisco, especially near major tourist attractions
Samgöngur
Access everywhere with West Portal Station
A short walk will take you to west portal station, where you can take fast and convenient muni underground train to castro district, civic center, union square, montegomery (short walk to china town) and ferry building (farmers market on sundays) and nice hike or by street cart to fisherman's wharf.
Sparnaðarleiðir
Recommend getting Muni Day Pass
Get good savings with Muni Day Pass, saves money if you plan to get around all day in the city via public transportation
Samgöngur
48th Bus to the beach or mission district
Take 48th bus (located right next to Hoover middle school) to access the ocean beach or mission district.