Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Delicious California cuisine and always has a vegetarian (not vegan) option.
Typically needs a reservation - reserve on opentable.com
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Firefly
4288 24th StreetDelicious California cuisine and always has a vegetarian (not vegan) option.
Typically needs a reservation - reserve on opentable.com
Noe Valley Bakery
4073 24th StYummy bakery treats, breads, and breakfast items.
Our favorite coffee shop in Noe Valley! Has an outside parklet to sit and enjoy your coffee or espresso. Also across the street from the Noe valley Town Square which doubles as the farmer's market on Saturdays. Locally owned for over 20 years by a wonderful family.
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Martha & Brothers Coffee Company
3868 24th StOur favorite coffee shop in Noe Valley! Has an outside parklet to sit and enjoy your coffee or espresso. Also across the street from the Noe valley Town Square which doubles as the farmer's market on Saturdays. Locally owned for over 20 years by a wonderful family.
Serves creative and unique Mexican food (burritos, tacos, etc...) at a reasonable price.
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The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StServes creative and unique Mexican food (burritos, tacos, etc...) at a reasonable price.
Casa Mexicana Restaurant
3917 24th StTraditional taqueria like those in the Mission
A kid favorite restaurant with hamburgers, hot dogs, and salads. Very family friendly!
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Barneys Gourmet Hamburgers
4138 24th StA kid favorite restaurant with hamburgers, hot dogs, and salads. Very family friendly!
Oldest (and best in our opinion) Thai restaurant in San Francisco. They deliver as well via online or phone.
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Rin's Thai
4301 24th StOldest (and best in our opinion) Thai restaurant in San Francisco. They deliver as well via online or phone.
Made famous by the TV show Silicon Valley. Single drip coffees (no espresso) created one cup at a time.
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StMade famous by the TV show Silicon Valley. Single drip coffees (no espresso) created one cup at a time.
Family friendly restaurant with a wide array of pizzas, pasta dishes, and burgers. They will also deliver to our house.
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Haystack
3881 24th StFamily friendly restaurant with a wide array of pizzas, pasta dishes, and burgers. They will also deliver to our house.
Every Saturday morning selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. Also has yummy pop-up tents selling breakfast. Very family friendly and lots of kids running around.
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Noe Valley Farmers Market
3861 24th StEvery Saturday morning selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. Also has yummy pop-up tents selling breakfast. Very family friendly and lots of kids running around.
Incredible outdoor farmer's market on Saturdays for those that are foodies. Don't be surprised if you see San Francisco's famous chefs shopping! Beautiful building with shops inside and incredible views of the Bay. Easy to get to on public transit.
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaIncredible outdoor farmer's market on Saturdays for those that are foodies. Don't be surprised if you see San Francisco's famous chefs shopping! Beautiful building with shops inside and incredible views of the Bay. Easy to get to on public transit.
Toast Eatery
1748 Church StPopular and good breakfast spot.
Tasty sushi. Small though so get their early due to size and popularity.
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Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StTasty sushi. Small though so get their early due to size and popularity.
Parks & Nature
Awesome playground for children in Dolores Park. On a beautiful day you will find half of San Francisco hanging out here.
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Helen Diller Playground
Awesome playground for children in Dolores Park. On a beautiful day you will find half of San Francisco hanging out here.
Tennis courts, field for playing soccer, playground, and nature path to walk through the beautiful canyon.
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Glen Canyon Park
Chenery StreetTennis courts, field for playing soccer, playground, and nature path to walk through the beautiful canyon.
Great playground for small children - babies, toddlers through 4-5 years old. Also has tennis courts.
Delicious coffee shop, Philz, right across the street.
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NOE VALLEY COURTS
4320 24th StGreat playground for small children - babies, toddlers through 4-5 years old. Also has tennis courts.
Delicious coffee shop, Philz, right across the street.
Wonderful playground in Golden Gate Park. There is also a traditional carousel here as well that is perfect for all ages!
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Koret Leikvangur
Wonderful playground in Golden Gate Park. There is also a traditional carousel here as well that is perfect for all ages!
Beautiful beach on the Bay. Great place for kids and family walks. Incredible views of Golden Gate Bridge
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Crissy Field
Beautiful beach on the Bay. Great place for kids and family walks. Incredible views of Golden Gate Bridge
San Franciscans favorite beach on the ocean. Keep a look out for surfers!
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Ocean Beach
La Playa StSan Franciscans favorite beach on the ocean. Keep a look out for surfers!
Beautiful hiking trails, beaches, a working light house, and stunning views of San Francico just across the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Marin Headlands
Beautiful hiking trails, beaches, a working light house, and stunning views of San Francico just across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StFull grocery store that's an easy walk from our house.
Sea Breeze Cleaners
1420 Castro StThe dry cleaners we have happily used for years.
Drug store and pharmacy. NOTE: there are two Walgreen's on Castro so if you need a prescription phoned in to the pharmacy, be sure to give the 1333 Castro address.
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Walgreens
1333 Castro StDrug store and pharmacy. NOTE: there are two Walgreen's on Castro so if you need a prescription phoned in to the pharmacy, be sure to give the 1333 Castro address.
For all non emergency medical care. Open 7 days a week daytime hours. Will also see children.
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Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care
1085 Valencia StFor all non emergency medical care. Open 7 days a week daytime hours. Will also see children.
Where our whole family goes for our hair care needs. Everyone in this salon is highly recommended by us.
Nicole Tomoda Hair
810 Diamond StWhere our whole family goes for our hair care needs. Everyone in this salon is highly recommended by us.
The closest emergency room. And the one we recommend.
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California Pacific Medical Center
2340 Clay StThe closest emergency room. And the one we recommend.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Peaks
1316 Castro StFun dive bar right around the corner. Also shows sports on TV.
Valley Tavern
4054 24th StFun bar. Has nice backyard space and lots of TV's showing sports.
The Dubliner
3838 24th StTraditional Irish bar.
Very well known LGBT dance club in the Castro. Great music and big dance floor. Mixed men and women.
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The Cafe
2369 Market StVery well known LGBT dance club in the Castro. Great music and big dance floor. Mixed men and women.
One of our favorite gay bars (more men than women). Has good music and small dance floor.
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Toad Hall
4146 18th StOne of our favorite gay bars (more men than women). Has good music and small dance floor.
Well loved bar and club in the Mission. Mixed gay and straight and also one of the most diverse bars in San Francisco.
Salsa dancing on Sundays.
Fourth Saturday of the month is an all day lesbian party - that goes by the name of Mango.
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El Rio
3158 Mission StWell loved bar and club in the Mission. Mixed gay and straight and also one of the most diverse bars in San Francisco.
Salsa dancing on Sundays.
Fourth Saturday of the month is an all day lesbian party - that goes by the name of Mango.
The Mint Karaoke Lounge
1942 Market StLow key bar with fun karaoke.
Owned by San Francisco's legendary drag queens Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. Mixed night club gay and straight. Be sure to check their website as they have nightly events and shows
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Oasis
298 11th StOwned by San Francisco's legendary drag queens Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. Mixed night club gay and straight. Be sure to check their website as they have nightly events and shows
The Beehive
842 Valencia StCreative cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Award winning cocktails with a changing menu. If you enjoy cocktails, this is a must!
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Trick Dog
3010 20th StAward winning cocktails with a changing menu. If you enjoy cocktails, this is a must!
Blackbird
2124 Market StFun bar with delicious cocktails
There are lot's of wonderful brewery's in San Francisco. This is our favorite with delicious beers. They have food vendors every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Harmonic Brewing
1050 26th StThere are lot's of wonderful brewery's in San Francisco. This is our favorite with delicious beers. They have food vendors every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Sightseeing
Tickets go fast so go online in advance to see if tickets are available.
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Alcatraz-eyja
Tickets go fast so go online in advance to see if tickets are available.
A hidden gem in the San Francisco Bay with a history that is integral to the US and San Francisco. Many ways to get around the island ; bikes, Segways, a tram, walking. Incredible views of the Bay, San Francisco and Marin. Accessible by ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon (purchase ferry tickets on the Angel Island Sate park website - angelisland.com).
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Angel Island Café
Main StreetA hidden gem in the San Francisco Bay with a history that is integral to the US and San Francisco. Many ways to get around the island ; bikes, Segways, a tram, walking. Incredible views of the Bay, San Francisco and Marin. Accessible by ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon (purchase ferry tickets on the Angel Island Sate park website - angelisland.com).
Walking or riding a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge is a must for anyone visiting or living in San Francisco.
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Gullna hlið brúin
Golden Gate BridgeWalking or riding a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge is a must for anyone visiting or living in San Francisco.
VERY IMPORTANT TIP if you are going to Muir Woods: parking is almost impossible. We highly, highly, highly recommend reserving a spot on one of the shuttles: https://gomuirwoods.com/muir/shuttleParkingInfo
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Muir Woods þjóðminjasafn
VERY IMPORTANT TIP if you are going to Muir Woods: parking is almost impossible. We highly, highly, highly recommend reserving a spot on one of the shuttles: https://gomuirwoods.com/muir/shuttleParkingInfo
Built in 1915 for the Pan Pacific exhibition and now one of the most photographed sites in San Francisco. Stop by on your way to the Presidio and Crissy Field.
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Listasafnshöllin
3601 Lyon StBuilt in 1915 for the Pan Pacific exhibition and now one of the most photographed sites in San Francisco. Stop by on your way to the Presidio and Crissy Field.
Antique penny arcade in Fisherman's Wharf. Impressive collection of old arcade games to play and enjoy.
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Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfAntique penny arcade in Fisherman's Wharf. Impressive collection of old arcade games to play and enjoy.
Arts & Culture
World famous museum of modern art. Be sure to check their website for any special exhibits.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StWorld famous museum of modern art. Be sure to check their website for any special exhibits.
Our local library is only a half a block from our house. Has a really good kid's section.
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Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library
451 Jersey StOur local library is only a half a block from our house. Has a really good kid's section.
Wonderful art museum in Golden Gate Park. Showcasing American art from the 17th to 20th century. Don't miss the Hamon Observation tower with 360 views of San Francisco.
NOTE: your ticket here will also gain you entrance to the Legion of Honor art museum same day.
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de Young safn
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrWonderful art museum in Golden Gate Park. Showcasing American art from the 17th to 20th century. Don't miss the Hamon Observation tower with 360 views of San Francisco.
NOTE: your ticket here will also gain you entrance to the Legion of Honor art museum same day.
Science museum, aquarium, natural history museum and planetarium all under one roof. Across from the de Young museum in Golden Gate Park.
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Vísindafélag Kaliforníu
55 Music Concourse DrScience museum, aquarium, natural history museum and planetarium all under one roof. Across from the de Young museum in Golden Gate Park.
Ancient through contemporary works of art from all over Asia. Check the website for the current exhibits as well.
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Asískt Listasafn
200 Larkin StAncient through contemporary works of art from all over Asia. Check the website for the current exhibits as well.
An impressive collection of ancient and European art over looking the Golden Gate Bridge.
NOTE: your ticket here will also grant you admission to the de Young Museum same day.
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Legion of Honor station
An impressive collection of ancient and European art over looking the Golden Gate Bridge.
NOTE: your ticket here will also grant you admission to the de Young Museum same day.
MOAD showcases the history, art, and cultural richness that resulted from the migration of Africans throughout the world. One block from SF MOMA and the Jewish Contemporary Museum.
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Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission StMOAD showcases the history, art, and cultural richness that resulted from the migration of Africans throughout the world. One block from SF MOMA and the Jewish Contemporary Museum.
The museum's mission is to make the diversity of the Jewish experience relevant for a twenty-first century audience through exhibitions and educational programs. One block from SF MOMA and Museum of African Diaspora.
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Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission StThe museum's mission is to make the diversity of the Jewish experience relevant for a twenty-first century audience through exhibitions and educational programs. One block from SF MOMA and Museum of African Diaspora.
Amazing hands on museum with incredible views of the bay. Just steps form the Ferry building along the Embarcadero.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetAmazing hands on museum with incredible views of the bay. Just steps form the Ferry building along the Embarcadero.
Shopping
Great gift store with lots of fun things. Kid's section has an array of toys and art supplies.
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Just For Fun & Scribbledoodles / Artsake
3982 24th StGreat gift store with lots of fun things. Kid's section has an array of toys and art supplies.
Incredible children's bookstore one block from our house. Also has daily children's story times.
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Charlie's Corner Bookstore
4102 24th StIncredible children's bookstore one block from our house. Also has daily children's story times.
Local bookstore with extensive book collections as well as good children's section.
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Folio Books
3957 24th StLocal bookstore with extensive book collections as well as good children's section.
Wine store with excellent recommendations. If Elio is there - ask him for recommendations. He has never let us down. Wines are all at price point. Craft liquors are sold here as well.
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PlumpJack Wine & Spirits
4011 24th StWine store with excellent recommendations. If Elio is there - ask him for recommendations. He has never let us down. Wines are all at price point. Craft liquors are sold here as well.
Ambiance
3979 24th StPopular women's clothing store with something for everyone.
Small Frys
3985 24th StGreat children's clothes - birth through 4-5 years old.