Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
The Alcatraz tour is one of the best audio tours of all time, and gives a unique history of San Francisco. Plus, it includes a great cruise on the bay and some spectacular views of the city.
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Alcatraz Cruises station
The Alcatraz tour is one of the best audio tours of all time, and gives a unique history of San Francisco. Plus, it includes a great cruise on the bay and some spectacular views of the city.
TCHO
3100 San Pablo AveBest chocolate factory tour in SF!
Essentials
Very convenient, good range of food including fresh fruit & vegetables, and great service.
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Safeway
145 Jackson StVery convenient, good range of food including fresh fruit & vegetables, and great service.
Food Scene
Jackson Place Cafe
633 Battery StBlue Bottle coffee served in a peaceful atrium!
Expensive, but exceptional modern Greek restaurant. MUST book ahead.
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Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StExpensive, but exceptional modern Greek restaurant. MUST book ahead.
Barbacco
220 California StBrilliant, relaxed, modern italian food.
The best restaurant in Financial District. The Sunday Supper menu is an absolute treat - check it out.
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Cotogna
490 Pacific AveThe best restaurant in Financial District. The Sunday Supper menu is an absolute treat - check it out.
Always crowded, and for good reason. Great mix of modern vietnamese food.
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The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingAlways crowded, and for good reason. Great mix of modern vietnamese food.
Not cheap, but THE BEST ribs in town. I have never eaten anything other than the ribs!!
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Hillstone
1800 Montgomery StNot cheap, but THE BEST ribs in town. I have never eaten anything other than the ribs!!
Old-style Italian pizza & pasta. A local fave.
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Tommaso's Ristorante Italiano
1042 Kearny StOld-style Italian pizza & pasta. A local fave.
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StSuper convenient location, great staff.
illy Caffè
2349 Market StDelicious pastries and good strong european coffee.
If you haven't been to Gott's roadside diner before, it's a must!
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Gott's Roadside
The Embarcadero SouthIf you haven't been to Gott's roadside diner before, it's a must!
Everything Else
Chase ATM
2 Embarcadero CtrMost convenient ATM.
Embarcadero Station
EMBARCADERO - nearest BART station.
Shopping
Great selection of restaurants and shops, and Farmer's Market on the following days:
> Tuesday: 10am–2pm
> Thursday: 10 am - 2pm
> Saturday: 8am-2pm
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Great selection of restaurants and shops, and Farmer's Market on the following days:
> Tuesday: 10am–2pm
> Thursday: 10 am - 2pm
> Saturday: 8am-2pm
Drinks & Nightlife
The Old Ship Saloon
298 Pacific AveRelaxed vibe, super-hot wings!
Grumpy's Restaurant & Pub
125 Vallejo St.Dive bar with great burgers and beer (favorite for ad agency locals).
Barrique
461 Pacific AvenueBrilliant, no-frills wine bar only a couple of blocks walk away.
Entertainment & Activities
Brilliant new development, The Exploratorium is an interactive modern museum that has moved to the embarcadero. Great for families.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetBrilliant new development, The Exploratorium is an interactive modern museum that has moved to the embarcadero. Great for families.