Guidebook for San Francisco

Melinda
Guidebook for San Francisco

Arts & Culture

This amazing movie theatre features an enormous Wurlitzer organ and shows art films, classics, and is part of many different movie festivals. Big old movie palaces like this are few and far between.
332 lokalaca preporučuje
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
332 lokalaca preporučuje
This amazing movie theatre features an enormous Wurlitzer organ and shows art films, classics, and is part of many different movie festivals. Big old movie palaces like this are few and far between.
The new de Young is an architectural marvel filled with art from every era and from all over the world. Great cafe and fabulous part of any trip to SF.
999 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј де Јанг
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
999 lokalaca preporučuje
The new de Young is an architectural marvel filled with art from every era and from all over the world. Great cafe and fabulous part of any trip to SF.
Terrific collections of modern and contemporary art. Anchor museum in the area that also includes the Jewish Contemporary Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora.
813 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј модерне уметности у Сан Франциску
151 3rd St
813 lokalaca preporučuje
Terrific collections of modern and contemporary art. Anchor museum in the area that also includes the Jewish Contemporary Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora.
Professional repertory company. Always good, always well-staged. Beautifully-restored 19th century theater.
29 lokalaca preporučuje
A.C.T.'s Geary Theater
415 Geary St
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Professional repertory company. Always good, always well-staged. Beautifully-restored 19th century theater.
Musicals direct from Broadway! Unlike some "touring" theaters, most shows are here for 4-6 weeks, so some local casting and rehearsal improves the quality. Wicked was born here at the Orpheum.
68 lokalaca preporučuje
SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market St
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Musicals direct from Broadway! Unlike some "touring" theaters, most shows are here for 4-6 weeks, so some local casting and rehearsal improves the quality. Wicked was born here at the Orpheum.
Great movie theater showing "better" movie releases and the Met Opera. The heart of the West Portal neighborhood with great shops and restaurants. Easy MUNI access via underground.
24 lokalaca preporučuje
CineArts at the Empire
85 W Portal Ave
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Great movie theater showing "better" movie releases and the Met Opera. The heart of the West Portal neighborhood with great shops and restaurants. Easy MUNI access via underground.
Second largest opera company in the U.S. Internationally-known opera stars. September-December and in June.
150 lokalaca preporučuje
San Francisco Opera
301 Van Ness Ave
150 lokalaca preporučuje
Second largest opera company in the U.S. Internationally-known opera stars. September-December and in June.
Michael Tilson-Thomas leads this world-class orchestra in a large variety of repertoire almost year-round.
154 lokalaca preporučuje
Симфонија Сан Франциска
201 Van Ness Ave
154 lokalaca preporučuje
Michael Tilson-Thomas leads this world-class orchestra in a large variety of repertoire almost year-round.

Sightseeing

Some of the finest Victorians in San Francisco are along this charming side street including the Caselli Mansion at the corner of Caselli and Douglas.
Caselli Avenue
Caselli Avenue
Some of the finest Victorians in San Francisco are along this charming side street including the Caselli Mansion at the corner of Caselli and Douglas.
Amazing views of the City and the Bay. Just keep going up behind our house and you'll be there!
727 lokalaca preporučuje
Twin Peaks
727 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing views of the City and the Bay. Just keep going up behind our house and you'll be there!
Two Chartres-style labyrinths (one outside and one inside) provide a spiritual break from sight-seeing. Take the cable car there!
165 lokalaca preporučuje
Катедрала Грејс
1100 California St
165 lokalaca preporučuje
Two Chartres-style labyrinths (one outside and one inside) provide a spiritual break from sight-seeing. Take the cable car there!
Year-round, world-famous farmer's market. The Ferry building also has many wonderful restaurants including Boulette's Larder and the Slanted Door. Foodie heaven!
95 lokalaca preporučuje
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry Plaza
95 lokalaca preporučuje
Year-round, world-famous farmer's market. The Ferry building also has many wonderful restaurants including Boulette's Larder and the Slanted Door. Foodie heaven!
Beautiful outdoor space. There are often free concerts and Samovar Tea Lounge is a favorite restaurant.
124 lokalaca preporučuje
Јерба Буена вртови
750 Howard St
124 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful outdoor space. There are often free concerts and Samovar Tea Lounge is a favorite restaurant.

Food Scene

My favorite coffee and bistro spot. And it's a bar at night. Beautiful patio and great people watching.
69 lokalaca preporučuje
Flore on Market
2298 Market St
69 lokalaca preporučuje
My favorite coffee and bistro spot. And it's a bar at night. Beautiful patio and great people watching.
Good food, great waiters, and the best people watching in the Castro.
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia St
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Good food, great waiters, and the best people watching in the Castro.
Wonderful French bistro
286 lokalaca preporučuje
Zazie
941 Cole St
286 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful French bistro
Bring your pup or just enjoy the sing-a-long in the morning line for great coffee. My favorite take-away coffee place. Great pastries too.
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Spike's Coffees and Teas
4117 19th St
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Bring your pup or just enjoy the sing-a-long in the morning line for great coffee. My favorite take-away coffee place. Great pastries too.
Wonderful, inexpensive Chinese food. Deliveries orders include extras such as pork buns and sesame balls. They can usually deliver within 30 mins. to our house.
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Red Jade
245 Church St
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful, inexpensive Chinese food. Deliveries orders include extras such as pork buns and sesame balls. They can usually deliver within 30 mins. to our house.
Our friend who is French says they make the best croissants in San Francisco. We agree. YUM!
93 lokalaca preporučuje
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church St
93 lokalaca preporučuje
Our friend who is French says they make the best croissants in San Francisco. We agree. YUM!
Great cozy brunch place with fireplace and lovely patio. In the heart of Noe Valley with its charming shops.
49 lokalaca preporučuje
Savor open kitchen
3913 24th St
49 lokalaca preporučuje
Great cozy brunch place with fireplace and lovely patio. In the heart of Noe Valley with its charming shops.
Eclectic menu and energetic crowd. Some Asian influences in the cuisine, but many Bistro staples such as soups, sandwiches, and salads.
96 lokalaca preporučuje
Chow Food Bar
215 Church St
96 lokalaca preporučuje
Eclectic menu and energetic crowd. Some Asian influences in the cuisine, but many Bistro staples such as soups, sandwiches, and salads.
Wonderful brunch spot and bakery.
Luna
558 Castro Street
Wonderful brunch spot and bakery.
Inexpensive, excellent food and open late!
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Miyabi
253 Church St
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Inexpensive, excellent food and open late!
Inexpensive wraps and good Lebanese/Syrian food. Mohammed, the owner, is a gracious and beautiful man. Sidewalk tables make this great on a sunny day.
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Palmyra
700 Haight St
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Inexpensive wraps and good Lebanese/Syrian food. Mohammed, the owner, is a gracious and beautiful man. Sidewalk tables make this great on a sunny day.
Wonderful patio and great people watching. Good burgers!
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Flippers Gourmet Burgers
482 Hayes Street
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful patio and great people watching. Good burgers!
Roasted chicken, pastas, lovely salads, and very good veggie sides make this a neighborhood comfort food stop. Wine and beer only, but surrounded by bars!
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Firewood Cafe
4248 18th St
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Roasted chicken, pastas, lovely salads, and very good veggie sides make this a neighborhood comfort food stop. Wine and beer only, but surrounded by bars!
The BEST dim sum in San Francisco! In the heart of the second Chinatown. Do NOT miss the mango pudding.
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Ton Kiang
5821 Geary Blvd
34 lokalaca preporučuje
The BEST dim sum in San Francisco! In the heart of the second Chinatown. Do NOT miss the mango pudding.
Hip atmosphere, great Thai food. And they deliver to our house.
31 lokalaca preporučuje
Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro St
31 lokalaca preporučuje
Hip atmosphere, great Thai food. And they deliver to our house.
Best coffee, fast wi-fi and a charming patio.
8 lokalaca preporučuje
illy Caffè
2349 Market St
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Best coffee, fast wi-fi and a charming patio.

Everything Else

Julie is our beloved chiropractor and we couldn't recommend her more.
Julie L. Trestman, DC
550A Castro St
Julie is our beloved chiropractor and we couldn't recommend her more.
Great neighborhood gym.
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Cole Valley Fitness
957 Cole St
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Great neighborhood gym.
Need a bit of meditation? This is a world-famous zendo in the City. Great onsite bookstore. Check their website for current schedules.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
San Francisco Zen Center
300 Page St
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Need a bit of meditation? This is a world-famous zendo in the City. Great onsite bookstore. Check their website for current schedules.
Great pilates studio!
Center Studio For Pilates
663 Castro Street
Great pilates studio!

Shopping

This is a must-stop in the Castro. Hardware and feather boas in one place. Uniquely Castro.
69 lokalaca preporučuje
Cliff's Variety
479 Castro St
69 lokalaca preporučuje
This is a must-stop in the Castro. Hardware and feather boas in one place. Uniquely Castro.
If you need it, they have it. Map is a bit off - you enter on Castro street.
61 lokalaca preporučuje
Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th St
61 lokalaca preporučuje
If you need it, they have it. Map is a bit off - you enter on Castro street.

Entertainment & Activities

Interactive science-based museum is great for all ages, but especially fun for elementary school-aged kids. Terrific views of the bridge and bay.
432 lokalaca preporučuje
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 lokalaca preporučuje
Interactive science-based museum is great for all ages, but especially fun for elementary school-aged kids. Terrific views of the bridge and bay.
Four-story rainforest, planetarium, aquarium, and a living roof make this a MUST see place. Make a day of it: wander the park and have lunch at a food truck on the music concourse.
116 lokalaca preporučuje
Academy Of Sciences station
116 lokalaca preporučuje
Four-story rainforest, planetarium, aquarium, and a living roof make this a MUST see place. Make a day of it: wander the park and have lunch at a food truck on the music concourse.

Essentials

Closest and best market in the neighborhood. Walk down and take the Mollie Bus back! See flyer for more information.
277 lokalaca preporučuje
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St
277 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest and best market in the neighborhood. Walk down and take the Mollie Bus back! See flyer for more information.