Local Eats & Sights

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Local Eats & Sights

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Yummy Cinnamon buns, carrot cake, lemon tarts and baked goods. Pizza Sandwiches, soup of the day. Patio seating. Closes @4:00 pm.
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega St
170 locals recommend
Yummy Cinnamon buns, carrot cake, lemon tarts and baked goods. Pizza Sandwiches, soup of the day. Patio seating. Closes @4:00 pm.
Since the 70's Coffee roasters, serving coffee and vegan eats.
43 locals recommend
Simple Pleasures Cafe
3434 Balboa St
43 locals recommend
Since the 70's Coffee roasters, serving coffee and vegan eats.
Just opened early 2021 . Nice variety of Dim Sum. Dine in or take out. Frozen item available (chicken or pork filled won ton)
Dimdoduc
3398 Balboa Street
Just opened early 2021 . Nice variety of Dim Sum. Dine in or take out. Frozen item available (chicken or pork filled won ton)
Borsch, Large deli meat selection and salad's.
New World Market
5641 Geary Boulevard
Borsch, Large deli meat selection and salad's.
Explore the old San Francisco Murals thru out the Brewery. Beach Chalet café located behind and on the lower level. Dog friendly outdoor lawn and seating area. Tasty bites.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great Hwy
236 locals recommend
Explore the old San Francisco Murals thru out the Brewery. Beach Chalet café located behind and on the lower level. Dog friendly outdoor lawn and seating area. Tasty bites.
Great Ramen, appetizers, Oysters, worth the wait! Located down Geary St. Approx.4 blocks past Arguello St. (1st. Ave.)
Kaiju Eats Ramen & Izakaya
3409 Geary Boulevard
Great Ramen, appetizers, Oysters, worth the wait! Located down Geary St. Approx.4 blocks past Arguello St. (1st. Ave.)
Oyster farm located Tamales Bay just north of San Francisco serving Atlantics, Olympia and Sweetwaters oysters and fresh seafood located at The Ferry Building.
58 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co.
58 locals recommend
Oyster farm located Tamales Bay just north of San Francisco serving Atlantics, Olympia and Sweetwaters oysters and fresh seafood located at The Ferry Building.
Located south side of GGP. Past guests have commented on their fish & Chips.
62 locals recommend
Hook Fish Co
4542 Irving St
62 locals recommend
Located south side of GGP. Past guests have commented on their fish & Chips.
large selection of non-alcoholic brewages, coffee and menu.
Ocean Beach Cafe
large selection of non-alcoholic brewages, coffee and menu.
Great Burritos and Birria tacos. We ordered 4 and they served and split the order for the two of us. Friendly spot and run Chino's Taqueria a couple doors up.
Cielito Lindo
Great Burritos and Birria tacos. We ordered 4 and they served and split the order for the two of us. Friendly spot and run Chino's Taqueria a couple doors up.
Good tacos, sandwiches Full Bar (slushies & Fresca's
18 locals recommend
Sunset Cantina
3414 Judah St
18 locals recommend
Good tacos, sandwiches Full Bar (slushies & Fresca's
Pizza's Sister Resturant to Sunset Catina
DAMNFiNE pizza
Pizza's Sister Resturant to Sunset Catina
Vietnamese Pho'
17 locals recommend
Kim Sơn Restaurant
3614 Balboa St
17 locals recommend
Vietnamese Pho'
Large selection of Non Alcoholic beverages and lite menu. Serving Simple Pleasures coffee. Block from the beach.
Ocean Beach Cafe
Large selection of Non Alcoholic beverages and lite menu. Serving Simple Pleasures coffee. Block from the beach.
Scenic drive along the coast. Great Calamari , Fish & Chips, Salads. Bucket of Clams or Mussels. Great clam chowder. Visit the wharf for fresh seafood.
36 locals recommend
Barbara's Fishtrap
281 Capistrano Rd
36 locals recommend
Scenic drive along the coast. Great Calamari , Fish & Chips, Salads. Bucket of Clams or Mussels. Great clam chowder. Visit the wharf for fresh seafood.
Classic Old School bar as long as I can remember (60 years?) Known a few folks back in the day that frequent this local bar.
14 locals recommend
Hockey Haven
3625 Balboa St
14 locals recommend
Classic Old School bar as long as I can remember (60 years?) Known a few folks back in the day that frequent this local bar.
Great southern comfort food. Chicken & Waffles-Burgers-Yam fries Country Fried Steak Oxtails-Short Ribs & more!
Hard Knox Cafe
Great southern comfort food. Chicken & Waffles-Burgers-Yam fries Country Fried Steak Oxtails-Short Ribs & more!
The Best croissants 🥐!!! Lines every morning.
77 locals recommend
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello Blvd
77 locals recommend
The Best croissants 🥐!!! Lines every morning.
Local favorite for authentic Chinese dishes. Tomato Chow Mein, Chow Fun & old school dishes.
6 locals recommend
Empero Taste
4052 Balboa St
6 locals recommend
Local favorite for authentic Chinese dishes. Tomato Chow Mein, Chow Fun & old school dishes.
Great ceviches, Guacamole, Chicken Mole. Great neighborhood spot for mexican.
Caliente Bistro Kitchen
Great ceviches, Guacamole, Chicken Mole. Great neighborhood spot for mexican.
Nice menu, Curries to noodles.
20 locals recommend
King's Thai Cuisine #1
639 Clement St
20 locals recommend
Nice menu, Curries to noodles.
1570 Stockton St. X Union St. Voted the best in California! Be prepared for45 minute wait Is it worth it? YES! Too insure less wait time, arrive 30 minutes before opening and request outdoor seating.
177 locals recommend
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton St
177 locals recommend
1570 Stockton St. X Union St. Voted the best in California! Be prepared for45 minute wait Is it worth it? YES! Too insure less wait time, arrive 30 minutes before opening and request outdoor seating.

Sightseeing

Boat rentals
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
152 locals recommend
Boat rentals
Planetarium, Butterfly solarium, Aquarium $$. Tea Garden and De Young Museum within walking distance.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 locals recommend
Planetarium, Butterfly solarium, Aquarium $$. Tea Garden and De Young Museum within walking distance.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
348 locals recommend
Pedestrian & kid friendly 14 acre park with amazing natural playful artisan structures. Amazing's 180 degree views.
8 locals recommend
Presidio Tunnel Tops
210 Lincoln Boulevard
8 locals recommend
Pedestrian & kid friendly 14 acre park with amazing natural playful artisan structures. Amazing's 180 degree views.
1 of 2 Restored Dutch Windmills located just across from near Beach Chalet & Ocean Beach. Approx. 15 minute walk
Murphy Windmill
1 of 2 Restored Dutch Windmills located just across from near Beach Chalet & Ocean Beach. Approx. 15 minute walk
Restoration completed in 2012. A symbol of Dutch ethnic heritage. They run on most Saturdays for mechanical purposes and on special occasions. Visit the nearby tulip garden.
Dutch Windmill
Restoration completed in 2012. A symbol of Dutch ethnic heritage. They run on most Saturdays for mechanical purposes and on special occasions. Visit the nearby tulip garden.

City/town information

Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge a steep hillside town meets the the bay, filled with restaurant's and shops. Great for a day trip. Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge and descend to the shoreline. Coming back up can be adventurous.
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
317 locals recommend
Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge a steep hillside town meets the the bay, filled with restaurant's and shops. Great for a day trip. Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge and descend to the shoreline. Coming back up can be adventurous.
Visit the wineries in and around Napa. Drive and visit Wineries in Alexander Valley.
240 locals recommend
Napa
240 locals recommend
Visit the wineries in and around Napa. Drive and visit Wineries in Alexander Valley.
Seaside town and Boardwalk. Amusement rides and attractions
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
242 locals recommend
Seaside town and Boardwalk. Amusement rides and attractions

Food scene

Modern twist on Dim Sum. Some favorites Chilean sea bass dumpling, Sandstorm spare ribs and Crab Congee.
45 locals recommend
Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary Blvd
45 locals recommend
Modern twist on Dim Sum. Some favorites Chilean sea bass dumpling, Sandstorm spare ribs and Crab Congee.
The Greatest Pizza Experience! Favorite of locals near & far. Best Calamari appetizers ever! They ship thru Gold Belly. $$$$ worth the experience.
177 locals recommend
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton St
177 locals recommend
The Greatest Pizza Experience! Favorite of locals near & far. Best Calamari appetizers ever! They ship thru Gold Belly. $$$$ worth the experience.
Original Joe's Remodel and reinvented. Classic Italian food. North Beach location across from Tony's Pizza. Several locations through out. Joe's Westlake location south approx. 6 miles south.
41 locals recommend
Original Joe’s Westlake
11 Glenwood Ave
41 locals recommend
Original Joe's Remodel and reinvented. Classic Italian food. North Beach location across from Tony's Pizza. Several locations through out. Joe's Westlake location south approx. 6 miles south.
Great Asian food & service. Visited by locals and world travelers. Reservations recommended. $$$ worth the experience.
45 locals recommend
R & G Lounge
631 Kearny St
45 locals recommend
Great Asian food & service. Visited by locals and world travelers. Reservations recommended. $$$ worth the experience.

Traveler advice

What to pack

Micro Climates/ light wind breakers.

San Francisco is surrounded by 3/4 water. Weather can be warm bay side with a 10 degree drop and windy by the ocean. Dress in light layers.
Getting around

Bay Area Bridge Tolls

Bridge tolls collected by Fastrak readers, or license plate readers.
Getting around

Download Muni App.

Have exchange when boarding buses . They do not give change. (ages 19-64) $3.00 Ask for a Transfer it is your must carry receipt. 19 under free. Cable Car fee $8.00 There are other alternatives such as Clipper cards for multi days and rides.