Nico & Vince's San Francisco Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Stunning view of the city.
Tennis courts too.
Natives come here on Saturdays and Sundays to relax and recharge.
Very Clean. Great to grab a blanket and cuddle with your boo.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetStunning view of the city.
Tennis courts too.
Natives come here on Saturdays and Sundays to relax and recharge.
Very Clean. Great to grab a blanket and cuddle with your boo.
Gorgeous walk amongst the redwoods. Bring some food and water. The views under the trees is breathtakingly beautiful.
After go to Sausilito and have a wonderful dinner.
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Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods RdGorgeous walk amongst the redwoods. Bring some food and water. The views under the trees is breathtakingly beautiful.
After go to Sausilito and have a wonderful dinner.
Alcatraz-eyja
https://www.alcatrazcruises.com
Book early, it sells out.
Most visitors are surprised by the sheer size of Golden Gate Park, which is 20% larger than New York City’s Central Park - and is the city’s lungs. Where else can you see great art, ride a carousel, row a boat, observe American bison, stand in a Chinese pavilion, smell exotic flowers, and sip Japanese tea all in one day? Spending a day in Golden Gate Park is easy, but given all the options, choosing what to do can be difficult!
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Golden Gate Park
Most visitors are surprised by the sheer size of Golden Gate Park, which is 20% larger than New York City’s Central Park - and is the city’s lungs. Where else can you see great art, ride a carousel, row a boat, observe American bison, stand in a Chinese pavilion, smell exotic flowers, and sip Japanese tea all in one day? Spending a day in Golden Gate Park is easy, but given all the options, choosing what to do can be difficult!
Arts & Culture
Fabulous museum with amazing pieces dedicated to Art from Asian. The building is stunning. Located next to city hall. Admission is Free.
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Asískt Listasafn
200 Larkin StFabulous museum with amazing pieces dedicated to Art from Asian. The building is stunning. Located next to city hall. Admission is Free.
Love modern art? Then this is mecca! The best of the best. The Nation's largest collection (sorry NYC!) Cost is $25, but worth it. If you have a BofA card, inquire on SF MOMA's website as some weekends are free to cardholders.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StLove modern art? Then this is mecca! The best of the best. The Nation's largest collection (sorry NYC!) Cost is $25, but worth it. If you have a BofA card, inquire on SF MOMA's website as some weekends are free to cardholders.
The de Young is an art museum, a public space where objects illuminate the past, speak of the present, and shape the future. Doers, creators, thinkers, citizens of the world—those who eagerly face the unfamiliar—you are welcome here.
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de Young safn
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThe de Young is an art museum, a public space where objects illuminate the past, speak of the present, and shape the future. Doers, creators, thinkers, citizens of the world—those who eagerly face the unfamiliar—you are welcome here.
Visit an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
Highly recommend NIGHTLIFE - Thursday evenings - Adults Only (18 year of age or older). Cocktails are served. Great way to see science, nature, and the world in an adult only environment. The rain forest is a must!
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Vísindafélag Kaliforníu
55 Music Concourse DrVisit an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
Highly recommend NIGHTLIFE - Thursday evenings - Adults Only (18 year of age or older). Cocktails are served. Great way to see science, nature, and the world in an adult only environment. The rain forest is a must!
“At a time when America’s major orchestras are struggling to define their missions and maintain audiences, the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas is an exception.” — The New York Times. Since its beginning in 1911, the San Francisco Symphony has been known for innovative programs that offer a spectrum of traditional repertory and new music. Today, the Orchestra’s artistic vitality, recordings, and groundbreaking multimedia educational projects carry its impact throughout American musical life.
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San Francisco Sinfóníuhljómsveit
201 Van Ness Ave“At a time when America’s major orchestras are struggling to define their missions and maintain audiences, the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas is an exception.” — The New York Times. Since its beginning in 1911, the San Francisco Symphony has been known for innovative programs that offer a spectrum of traditional repertory and new music. Today, the Orchestra’s artistic vitality, recordings, and groundbreaking multimedia educational projects carry its impact throughout American musical life.
The Legion of Honour, San Francisco's most beautiful museum, displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting with dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean.
The Legion’s rich collection, approximately 250 paintings on view present a survey of artistic accomplishments by Europe’s leading masters, such as Claude Monet. The Ancient Art collection contains splendid examples of art from these early civilisations, spanning more than 5,000 years,
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Legion of Honor station
The Legion of Honour, San Francisco's most beautiful museum, displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting with dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean.
The Legion’s rich collection, approximately 250 paintings on view present a survey of artistic accomplishments by Europe’s leading masters, such as Claude Monet. The Ancient Art collection contains splendid examples of art from these early civilisations, spanning more than 5,000 years,
Absolutely stunning at the top of Nob Hill. The mediation walk is really nice. Grace Cathedral is an exclusive place for all faiths.
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Grace dómkirkja
1100 California StAbsolutely stunning at the top of Nob Hill. The mediation walk is really nice. Grace Cathedral is an exclusive place for all faiths.
Here's the deal with the MOIC: you have to be in it for the spectacle. It's not an art museum. It's not the exploratorium. The audience is children and people who want Instagram photos. You have to go in with that expectation. If you do, you'll enjoy it.
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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM SAN FRANCISCO
1 Grant AveHere's the deal with the MOIC: you have to be in it for the spectacle. It's not an art museum. It's not the exploratorium. The audience is children and people who want Instagram photos. You have to go in with that expectation. If you do, you'll enjoy it.
Shopping
Valencia Corridor is the latest street to lunch, grab a drink and find nice gifts. The food, shops, and other amenities make this a must-walk.
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Valencia Street
Valencia StreetValencia Corridor is the latest street to lunch, grab a drink and find nice gifts. The food, shops, and other amenities make this a must-walk.
All the major department stores plus the high street shops, and petite boutiques are here. Two large movie theatres are also nearby.
Take BART or MUNI to Powell Street Station
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Union Square
333 Post StAll the major department stores plus the high street shops, and petite boutiques are here. Two large movie theatres are also nearby.
Take BART or MUNI to Powell Street Station
On the cutting edge of ethical fashion, everyone's favorite basics brand has made the leap from the interwebs with a shiny new flagship store on Valencia Corridor.
So you're wondering, what's the big deal about this new store on Valencia Street? For starters, it's bigger. And obviously better, with offerings you can't even find in New York's Prince Street shop.
The space is as you'd probably expect: minimalist and pleasant, with the Everlane aesthetic is apparent in thoughtful design elements like tiered geometric shelving, fair wood countertops, and sunshine pouring through lovely round skylights in every fitting room. Fabulous place to buy clothes
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Everlane
461 Valencia StOn the cutting edge of ethical fashion, everyone's favorite basics brand has made the leap from the interwebs with a shiny new flagship store on Valencia Corridor.
So you're wondering, what's the big deal about this new store on Valencia Street? For starters, it's bigger. And obviously better, with offerings you can't even find in New York's Prince Street shop.
The space is as you'd probably expect: minimalist and pleasant, with the Everlane aesthetic is apparent in thoughtful design elements like tiered geometric shelving, fair wood countertops, and sunshine pouring through lovely round skylights in every fitting room. Fabulous place to buy clothes
Flagship store for online clothing label producing men's & women's fashions using community input.
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Betabrand
3435 Cesar Chavez StreetFlagship store for online clothing label producing men's & women's fashions using community input.
Cary Lane is a unique clothing business in San Francisco that offers deals on designer apparel at up to 80% off the regular retail price for men and women.
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Cary Lane
3153 16th StreetCary Lane is a unique clothing business in San Francisco that offers deals on designer apparel at up to 80% off the regular retail price for men and women.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the Castro, this Gay Bar caters to the those who love Sports. Various games are shown thru-out the day. They have a kitchen that serves really great bar food: Nachos, Hot Dogs, Burgers, etc. Everyone is welcomed.
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Hi Tops
2247 Market StLocated in the Castro, this Gay Bar caters to the those who love Sports. Various games are shown thru-out the day. They have a kitchen that serves really great bar food: Nachos, Hot Dogs, Burgers, etc. Everyone is welcomed.
Classic cocktails (some in mason jars) & lots of brews in a comfy, roomy space inspired by WWII era.
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Churchill
198 Church StClassic cocktails (some in mason jars) & lots of brews in a comfy, roomy space inspired by WWII era.
The Treasury team dispenses cocktails & playful New American eats in this buzzy, retro-glam lounge.
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The Beehive
842 Valencia StThe Treasury team dispenses cocktails & playful New American eats in this buzzy, retro-glam lounge.
Wine by the glass or in flights & bites like French-style pizza in a cozy space.
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Etcetera Wine Bar
795 Valencia StWine by the glass or in flights & bites like French-style pizza in a cozy space.
BEAUX, the French word for “boyfriends,” is one of the Castro's newer venues. Open seven days and nights a week with a daily 2-for-1 Happy Hour and a party every night. Beaux transforms from a craft cocktail lounge by day into a full dance club with revolving themed parties at night.
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Beaux
2344 Market StBEAUX, the French word for “boyfriends,” is one of the Castro's newer venues. Open seven days and nights a week with a daily 2-for-1 Happy Hour and a party every night. Beaux transforms from a craft cocktail lounge by day into a full dance club with revolving themed parties at night.
Rustic-modern bar with lounge seating for creative cocktails, craft beer, happy hours & pool. As they make specialty cocktails slowly, suggest ordering two drinks at a time and double-fisting it.
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Blackbird
2124 Market StRustic-modern bar with lounge seating for creative cocktails, craft beer, happy hours & pool. As they make specialty cocktails slowly, suggest ordering two drinks at a time and double-fisting it.
Taquilla Bar next to Tacolicious. Though the cocktail menu is quite short at this Mission spot attached to the restaurant Tacolicious, agave fans will be floored by the list of more than 300 tequilas and mescal served by the glass or carafe; a small selection of botanas (snacks) is another reason to vie for one of a few barstools in the narrow sliver of a space, where an arty arrangement of mason jars tiling the ceiling creates a warm glow.
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Mosto
741 Valencia StTaquilla Bar next to Tacolicious. Though the cocktail menu is quite short at this Mission spot attached to the restaurant Tacolicious, agave fans will be floored by the list of more than 300 tequilas and mescal served by the glass or carafe; a small selection of botanas (snacks) is another reason to vie for one of a few barstools in the narrow sliver of a space, where an arty arrangement of mason jars tiling the ceiling creates a warm glow.
Essentials
Only three blocks away, the best in food and household items you may need. Great buffet in the evening.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StOnly three blocks away, the best in food and household items you may need. Great buffet in the evening.
In case you need to wash clothes, this place is the best. Take an uber there. It is set-up for you to work and enjoy a coffee, whilst your clothes are cleaning.
Laundré
3487 20th StIn case you need to wash clothes, this place is the best. Take an uber there. It is set-up for you to work and enjoy a coffee, whilst your clothes are cleaning.
Spotlight Market
298 Guerrero StJust at the corner, convenient when you need a bottle of water or wine.
Located on Market Street at 15th Street, next to 24 Hour Fitness. Walgreens is known for its clean stores, reasonable prices for medicine or supplies, and large assortment of makeup and facial products.
The pharmacy in the Castro (at 18th Street) is open 24 hours.
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Walgreens
4645 Mission StLocated on Market Street at 15th Street, next to 24 Hour Fitness. Walgreens is known for its clean stores, reasonable prices for medicine or supplies, and large assortment of makeup and facial products.
The pharmacy in the Castro (at 18th Street) is open 24 hours.
Basic Grocery Story. Often crowded, but good, low prices. Bring a bag as SF charges a fee per bag.
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Safeway
2020 Market StBasic Grocery Story. Often crowded, but good, low prices. Bring a bag as SF charges a fee per bag.
Getting Around
Only three and 1/2 blocks to the unit.
BART takes carries riders to both SFO and OAK airports.
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16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StOnly three and 1/2 blocks to the unit.
BART takes carries riders to both SFO and OAK airports.
https://scoot.co/san-francisco/
1. Download the app.
2. Create your account and get certified
3. Locate, reserve and turn on your scooter with your mobile phone
4. Pick-up and drop-off all over town
Scoot has been chosen to be one of two operators of kick scooters in San Francisco under a pilot program proposed by the SFMTA. Scoot Kicks are a great answer to your morning commute or weekend joy ride. As always, our kick scooters are professionally serviced by our expert technicians, so you know you’re in good hands.
New to scooting? They’ll teach you!
Learning to ride a scoot is fun. But like any new skill, it takes practice to feel confident. Before you go on your first ride, watch our training videos or come to a free in-person class to learn the basic skills.
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Scoot Networks
1255 Howard Sthttps://scoot.co/san-francisco/
1. Download the app.
2. Create your account and get certified
3. Locate, reserve and turn on your scooter with your mobile phone
4. Pick-up and drop-off all over town
Scoot has been chosen to be one of two operators of kick scooters in San Francisco under a pilot program proposed by the SFMTA. Scoot Kicks are a great answer to your morning commute or weekend joy ride. As always, our kick scooters are professionally serviced by our expert technicians, so you know you’re in good hands.
New to scooting? They’ll teach you!
Learning to ride a scoot is fun. But like any new skill, it takes practice to feel confident. Before you go on your first ride, watch our training videos or come to a free in-person class to learn the basic skills.
Ford GoBike
Bike Share Station is 1 Block from Condo - 200 Dolores Street @ 15th Street
https://www.fordgobike.com/how-it-works
Ford GoBike is the Bay Area's new bike share system, with thousands of public bikes for use across San Francisco. Their bike share is designed with convenience in mind; it’s a fun and affordable way to get around town.
1. Join (online or mobile app)
2. Unlock using the mobile app
3. Ride
4. Return - Dock your bike at any station and wait for the green light to make sure it's locked.
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Bay Wheels
Ford GoBike
Bike Share Station is 1 Block from Condo - 200 Dolores Street @ 15th Street
https://www.fordgobike.com/how-it-works
Ford GoBike is the Bay Area's new bike share system, with thousands of public bikes for use across San Francisco. Their bike share is designed with convenience in mind; it’s a fun and affordable way to get around town.
1. Join (online or mobile app)
2. Unlock using the mobile app
3. Ride
4. Return - Dock your bike at any station and wait for the green light to make sure it's locked.
3 Blocks west, is the MUNI Métro Church Street Station. These are usually two-car trains that travel both above and under ground and takes you to many places within the city that BART doesn't.
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Church St & Market St station
3 Blocks west, is the MUNI Métro Church Street Station. These are usually two-car trains that travel both above and under ground and takes you to many places within the city that BART doesn't.
Sightseeing
North Beach, rich in Italian heritage, compresses cabarets, jazz clubs, galleries, inns, family style restaurants and gelato parlours into less than a square mile. Amazing Italian food.
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North Beach
North Beach, rich in Italian heritage, compresses cabarets, jazz clubs, galleries, inns, family style restaurants and gelato parlours into less than a square mile. Amazing Italian food.
If there's any area of San Francisco that evokes images of the long-gone '60s hippie culture, the Haight is it. Fragments of that flower-power, incense-burning, acid-dropping, tie-dye-wearing, peace-and-love-vibing era. But save for a few hippie relics, the Haight today is a whole new scene. Exclusive boutiques, high-end vintage clothing shops, secondhand stores, Internet cafés and hip restaurants have all settled in.
Neo-punks, club kids, fashionistas, tourists and neighbourhood folks are equally at home here.
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Haight-Ashbury
If there's any area of San Francisco that evokes images of the long-gone '60s hippie culture, the Haight is it. Fragments of that flower-power, incense-burning, acid-dropping, tie-dye-wearing, peace-and-love-vibing era. But save for a few hippie relics, the Haight today is a whole new scene. Exclusive boutiques, high-end vintage clothing shops, secondhand stores, Internet cafés and hip restaurants have all settled in.
Neo-punks, club kids, fashionistas, tourists and neighbourhood folks are equally at home here.
Lombard Street is an east–west street in San Francisco, California that is famous for a steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Nice views and fun to walk down.
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Lombard Street
Lombard StreetLombard Street is an east–west street in San Francisco, California that is famous for a steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Nice views and fun to walk down.
Along the streets, brightly colored rainbow banners flutter from lamp posts and flagpoles, welcoming visitors to San Francisco’s Castro District. The historic center of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender)community reflects a vibrant neighborhood popular with young families, tech workers, an artist community and filled with popular boutiques, bars and restaurants attracting a wide circle of patrons.
The Castro District, then known as Eureka Valley, was an immigrant working-class neighborhood heavily settled by Scandinavians through the 1920s, followed by the Irish. It gained popularity with San Francisco’s gay community at the time Haight Ashbury flourished around another element of America’s counterculture during the 1967 Summer of Love. The name Castro was adopted from the landmark art deco movie house of that name. More can be learned at the GLBT History Museum on 18th Street near Castro Street, first of its kind in the nation.
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The Castro
Along the streets, brightly colored rainbow banners flutter from lamp posts and flagpoles, welcoming visitors to San Francisco’s Castro District. The historic center of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender)community reflects a vibrant neighborhood popular with young families, tech workers, an artist community and filled with popular boutiques, bars and restaurants attracting a wide circle of patrons.
The Castro District, then known as Eureka Valley, was an immigrant working-class neighborhood heavily settled by Scandinavians through the 1920s, followed by the Irish. It gained popularity with San Francisco’s gay community at the time Haight Ashbury flourished around another element of America’s counterculture during the 1967 Summer of Love. The name Castro was adopted from the landmark art deco movie house of that name. More can be learned at the GLBT History Museum on 18th Street near Castro Street, first of its kind in the nation.
Ferry Building
1 The Embarcadero