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San Francisco

Matt - Updated 02/05/26

Bars
Pacific Cocktail Haven
Low-key cocktail lounge
Location
550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
Website
http://www.pacificcocktailsf.com/
El Techo
Best rooftop margaritas in the city
Location
2516 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Website
http://eltechosf.com/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=gmb
Smuggler's Cove
Tiki bar with many levels and great fishbowls
Location
650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
http://www.smugglerscovesf.com/
Whitechapel
Come for the gin, stay for the architecture
Location
600 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
http://whitechapelsf.com/
Brass Tacks
Hayes Valley bar with a fun personality
Location
488a Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
http://brasstackssf.com/
Last Rites
The best tiki bar in the city
Location
718 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Website
https://www.lastritesbar.com/
Orbit Room
Quirky local bar near Duboce Triangle
Location
1900 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
The View Lounge
Hotel bar with breathtaking views of downtown
Location
780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Website
https://www.theviewlounge-sf.com/
Kilowatt Bar
Mission dive bar with darts and pool tables
Location
3160 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Website
http://kilowattbar.com/
The Beehive
Mid-century cocktail bar with the best Bees Knees in the city
Location
842 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Website
https://www.thebeehivesf.com/
Emporium Arcade Bar
Bring quarters
Location
616 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
Website
https://emporiumarcadebar.com/locations/san-francisco/

Gay Bars
Lookout
Classic Castro bar with great views
Location
3600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Website
http://www.lookoutsf.com/
Beaux
Pinnacle of the Castro’s dance clubs
Location
2344 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Website
http://www.beauxsf.com/
Hi Tops
Fun day-drinking spot in the Castro
Location
2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Website
https://www.hitopsbar.com/
Toad Hall
Staple of the Castro with excellent back patio
Location
4146 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
The Mix
The best dive bar in the Castro
Location
4086 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Website
http://thesfmix.com/
OASIS
One of the best drag bars in the city
Location
298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Website
http://www.sfoasis.com/

Restaurants
Papito Hayes
Mexican food with a French touch
Location
425 Hayes St A, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
http://www.papitohayessf.com/
Barrel House Tavern
Just across the bridge, incredible ocean views
Location
660 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, United States
Website
http://barrelhousetavern.com/
Souvla
Can’t-miss casual Greek restaurant
Location
517 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
https://www.souvla.com/location/hayes-valley/
Patxi's Pizza
Best Chicago-style pizza in the city
Location
511 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
https://www.patxispizza.com/Location/HayesValley
WesBurger n' More
Retro burger cafe with unique menu items
Location
2240 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Website
http://www.wesburgernmore.com/
The Italian Homemade Company
Fresh, homemade pasta in a quick-serve setting
Location
1919 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Website
http://www.italianhomemadecompany.com/
Sweet Maple
Excellent brunch, must try the Millionaire’s Bacon
Location
2101 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, United States
Website
https://www.sweetmaplesf.com/
Firenze By Night
Best gnocchi in the city
Location
1429 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Website
http://www.firenzebynightsf.com/
a Mano
Modern and sleek Italian restaurant perfect for a date night
Location
450 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
http://amanosf.com/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=gmb
Lers Ros Thai
Upscale Thai restaurant
Location
307 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
http://lersros.com/
Orphan Andy's Restaurant
Old-school 24/7 diner in the Castro
Location
3991 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Starbelly
Comfort food for brunch
Location
3583 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Website
http://www.starbellysf.com/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=gmb
Foreign Cinema
Outdoor restaurant and movie experience
Location
2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Website
http://www.foreigncinema.com/
Chez Maman West
Tiny French bistro
Location
401 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Website
https://www.chezmamanrestos.com/

Coffee & Tea
Philz Coffee
Classic pour over coffee—a must-try
Location
5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
Website
http://www.philzcoffee.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext
Linea Caffe
Ultra-tiny cafe with great coffee in the mission
Location
3417 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Website
http://www.lineacaffe.com/
Haus Coffee
Simple cafe great for working
Location
3086 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Website
http://hauscoffeesf.com/

Hikes
Point Bonita Lighthouse
Active lighthouse with sweeping vistas
Location
San Francisco Bay entrance in the Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965, United States
Website
http://www.nps.gov/goga/pobo.htm
Lands End Trail
Best hike in San Francisco
Location
Lands End Trail, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
Battery Spencer
Best place to photograph the Golden Gate Bridge
Location
Conzelman Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965, United States
Website
https://www.nps.gov/places/000/battery-spencer-overlook.htm

Activities
Golden Gate Bridge
Probably should be on your list
Location
Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA, United States
Website
https://www.goldengate.org/
The Wave Organ
A sculpture that plays musical notes as the waves crash
Location
83 Marina Green Dr, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Website
https://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/wave-organ
Golden Gate Park
Home of gardens, festivals, and museums
Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Website
https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-Park/
Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience
Disneyland for chocolate lovers
Location
900 North Point St F301, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Website
https://www.ghirardelli.com/storelocations-sanfranciscosquare
Coit Tower
A historical landmark visible from all around the city
Location
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Website
http://sfrecpark.org/destination/telegraph-hill-pioneer-park/coit-tower/
Chinatown
Incredible shops and restaurants
Location
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA
Website
http://americanchinatown.com/
Alcatraz Island
A short boat ride away
Location
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
de Young Museum
Fine arts museum and sculpture garden
Location
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Website
http://deyoung.famsf.org/
Fisherman's Wharf
Full of tourists, but still cool
Location
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA, USA
Twin Peaks
Iconic views of the city
Location
Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA 94131, United States
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Vast collection of modern art
Location
151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Website
https://www.sfmoma.org/
Dolores Park
The city’s most iconic park
Location
Dolores St &, 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Website
http://sfrecpark.org/destination/mission-dolores-park/
Urban Putt
An eclectic and quirky indoor golf course
Location
1096 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Website
http://www.urbanputt.com/