Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
You can sit outside when it's sunny and there's something for all times of day: a latte and croissant in the morning, nicoise salade or delicious open-faced smoked salmon sandwich, and some cote du rhone or beer after work.
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Cafe du Soleil
400 Fillmore StYou can sit outside when it's sunny and there's something for all times of day: a latte and croissant in the morning, nicoise salade or delicious open-faced smoked salmon sandwich, and some cote du rhone or beer after work.
Chez Maman West
401 Gough StGreat French comfort food at affordable prizes!
Excellent Lebanese/Middle Eastern Food. We recommend the shared platters to get a sample of 6 dishes.
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Mazzat
501 Fell StExcellent Lebanese/Middle Eastern Food. We recommend the shared platters to get a sample of 6 dishes.
If you're in a hurry or don't want to spend a lot of money, go to this excellent taqueria (3-5 minute walk from our house). The quesadillas are especially good and can feed 2 people.
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El Castillito
136 Church StIf you're in a hurry or don't want to spend a lot of money, go to this excellent taqueria (3-5 minute walk from our house). The quesadillas are especially good and can feed 2 people.
Great ambiance, fresh food and cocktails. Lots of choice with many vegetarian options. Try the rainbow salad and Burmese pancakes.
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Burma Love
211 Valencia StGreat ambiance, fresh food and cocktails. Lots of choice with many vegetarian options. Try the rainbow salad and Burmese pancakes.
Parks & Nature
Best people watching in SF!!! Lay in the sun, have some food and drinks and enjoy the unique mix of families, hipsters, partiers from the Castro, and artists/musicians. Also has one of the best views of the city at the corner of 20th and Church.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetBest people watching in SF!!! Lay in the sun, have some food and drinks and enjoy the unique mix of families, hipsters, partiers from the Castro, and artists/musicians. Also has one of the best views of the city at the corner of 20th and Church.
Rent an electric bike at SF Wheels Address: 842 A Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117 for a high quality e-bike
or get a free rental bike (you can redeem the cost of the rental at a Sports Basement shop near Golden Gate Bridge)
https://rentals.sportsbasement.com/rent/basically-free-bike-rentals
We recommend riding through the park to Ocean Beach, then along the coast to Golden Gate Park and then back through Presidio Park.
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Golden Gate Park
Rent an electric bike at SF Wheels Address: 842 A Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117 for a high quality e-bike
or get a free rental bike (you can redeem the cost of the rental at a Sports Basement shop near Golden Gate Bridge)
https://rentals.sportsbasement.com/rent/basically-free-bike-rentals
We recommend riding through the park to Ocean Beach, then along the coast to Golden Gate Park and then back through Presidio Park.
Neighborhood walks
Places to walk around
One of the more authentic and traditional areas in the Mission. Check out the street art and the many shops. Humphrey Slocomb has especially good ice cream and El Farolito is an excellent taqueria.
24th Street
24th StreetOne of the more authentic and traditional areas in the Mission. Check out the street art and the many shops. Humphrey Slocomb has especially good ice cream and El Farolito is an excellent taqueria.
Beautiful and politically engaged street art. There is also street art in Clarion Alley between Mission St and Valencia St.
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Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StBeautiful and politically engaged street art. There is also street art in Clarion Alley between Mission St and Valencia St.