Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Excellent market with only the best produce, meat, and freshly prepared gourmet food as well as groceries.
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StExcellent market with only the best produce, meat, and freshly prepared gourmet food as well as groceries.
Shopping
Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th StFully-equipped drug store.
Very popular ice cream bistro. Groove with the new crowd in the mission district
476 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StVery popular ice cream bistro. Groove with the new crowd in the mission district
Popular gourmet tea experience. Great for conversation.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Samovar Tea Lounge
498 Sanchez StreetPopular gourmet tea experience. Great for conversation.
Famous bar and deli for lots of comfort food at cheap prices. A true San Francisco experience.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tommy's Joynt
1101 Geary BlvdFamous bar and deli for lots of comfort food at cheap prices. A true San Francisco experience.
P. O. Plus
584 Castro StMailing service. A neighborhood tradition.
Streetlight Records
2350 Market StOld time used cd's and vinyl.
Michael Bruno Co
2267 Market StI love his store. Anything you need in luggage, backpacks and brief cases.
Food Scene
Catch
2362 Market StHigh end seafood restaurant and upscale bar.
Traditional Italian cuisine in a homey setting
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sausage Factory
517 Castro StTraditional Italian cuisine in a homey setting
Farina
3560 18th StreetFamous Italian Restaurant
Some consider this the best new French Restaurant in the USA
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frances
3870 17th StSome consider this the best new French Restaurant in the USA
Excellent people watching and light dining
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flore on Market
2298 Market StExcellent people watching and light dining
Excellent casual Mexican restaurant with take-out. Fresh!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zapata Mexican Grill
4150 18th StreetExcellent casual Mexican restaurant with take-out. Fresh!
Casual dining with salads and traditional chicken and pizza dishes
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Firewood Cafe
4248 18th StCasual dining with salads and traditional chicken and pizza dishes
24 hour greasy spoon with all the stuff you love
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orphan Andy's
3991 17th St24 hour greasy spoon with all the stuff you love
Great food, new restaurant which I enjoy to treat myself.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fable
558 Castro StGreat food, new restaurant which I enjoy to treat myself.
Excellent Thai Dishes in a cosmopolitan atmosphere with lunch specials
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro StExcellent Thai Dishes in a cosmopolitan atmosphere with lunch specials
Great salads, Asian dishes and sandwiches as well as pastry.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castro Tarts
564 Castro StGreat salads, Asian dishes and sandwiches as well as pastry.
Very popular Pakistani restaurant in the Mission. Casual.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pakwan
3182 16th StVery popular Pakistani restaurant in the Mission. Casual.
Excellent Japanese Restaurant in the heart of the Castro.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osaka Sushi
460 Castro StExcellent Japanese Restaurant in the heart of the Castro.
New Indian Restaurant in the Castro. Casual.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kasa Indian Eatery
4001 18th StNew Indian Restaurant in the Castro. Casual.
One of the most popular pizza joints in the Mission.
360 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StOne of the most popular pizza joints in the Mission.
South American style casual dining.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
401 Valencia StSouth American style casual dining.
One of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in the Mission.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor
2817 24th StOne of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in the Mission.
Very popular Indian restaurant in the heart of the Mission.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StVery popular Indian restaurant in the heart of the Mission.
World famous opera house with a full schedule of wonderful offerings. Do not miss.
Cafe at the Opera House
301 Van Ness AveWorld famous opera house with a full schedule of wonderful offerings. Do not miss.
Sam's Grill & Seafood Restaurant
374 Bush StreetExcellent traditional steak house and bar with dark wood paneling.
Iconic local cafe featuring middle eastern cuisine. Delicious.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mediterranee
2936 College AveIconic local cafe featuring middle eastern cuisine. Delicious.
Poesia
4072 18th StHidden gem of an high end Northern Italian.
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StVery popular new burgerr joynt.
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StBest coffee in the Castro
Bombay Indian Restaurant
2217 Market StreetAll you can eat lunch buffet. I go there once a month.
Popular new casual restaurant with outdoor eating area in the back.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbelly
3583 16th StPopular new casual restaurant with outdoor eating area in the back.
An old favorite Mexican dive, newly renovated and as good as ever. Great food and great prices.
La Rondalla
901 Valencia StreetAn old favorite Mexican dive, newly renovated and as good as ever. Great food and great prices.
Everything Else
Bank of America ATM
433 Cortland AveEasy banking
Wells Fargo Bank
2100 Fillmore StConvenient banking
Fitness SF Castro
2301 Market StFull service gym
The Castro
Historc gay neighborhood
Wonderful cosmopolitan neighborhood with lots of history
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Haight-Ashbury
Wonderful cosmopolitan neighborhood with lots of history
Beautiful view in walking distance. Very popular and great for walks, meditation, and sight-seeing.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Buena Vista
Beautiful view in walking distance. Very popular and great for walks, meditation, and sight-seeing.
States Street
States StreetLocation of the apartment, the longest street in San Francisco
Safeway
2020 Market StLarge grocery store with everything you need
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StExcellent new store fully equipped
Great people-watching in the heart of Castro/Mission
1244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetGreat people-watching in the heart of Castro/Mission
Mission Dolores
Famous historic California mission
You can walk to this famous park in about 30 minutes from the apartment
1721 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Golden Gate
You can walk to this famous park in about 30 minutes from the apartment
You should not miss this famous museum with outstanding exhibits year-round
999 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrYou should not miss this famous museum with outstanding exhibits year-round
Take a trip to this new store on Powell Street. Hop on the MUNI and walk up Powell a few blocks from Market.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UNIQLO Union Square
Take a trip to this new store on Powell Street. Hop on the MUNI and walk up Powell a few blocks from Market.
Famous square in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Take the MUNI to Powell Street.
817 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Square
333 Post StFamous square in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Take the MUNI to Powell Street.
You must walk here and try their freshly made and inexpensive sandwiches, salads and fresh juices, fruits and vegetables. One of my favorite places for a quick lunch.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Courtney's Produce
101 Castro StYou must walk here and try their freshly made and inexpensive sandwiches, salads and fresh juices, fruits and vegetables. One of my favorite places for a quick lunch.
The newist trendy neighborhood popular with internet geeks and start-ups.
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission District
The newist trendy neighborhood popular with internet geeks and start-ups.
Upstairs bar is perfect for happy hour, and restaurant has excellent comfort food. Try it.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eureka
4063 18th StUpstairs bar is perfect for happy hour, and restaurant has excellent comfort food. Try it.
Urban Flowers
4029 18th StBeautiful selection of freshly cut flowers on display in front of the store.
Famous Park across from the painted ladies Victorian row houses on all the post cards.
390 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Square
Famous Park across from the painted ladies Victorian row houses on all the post cards.
Famous Beau Arts Building with a gold dome.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett PlFamous Beau Arts Building with a gold dome.
Noe Street
Noe StreetFarmers Market every Wednesday afternoon. They close off the street. Do not miss.
An extension of Golden Gate Park. Great for walking or jogging and a visit to Haight Ashbury.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Panhandle
An extension of Golden Gate Park. Great for walking or jogging and a visit to Haight Ashbury.
Good place to relax with live entertainment in the evening on your way to the Davies Symphony Hall.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Max's Opera Cafe
601 Van Ness AveGood place to relax with live entertainment in the evening on your way to the Davies Symphony Hall.
The home of the San Francisco Symphony. Catch a performance if you can.
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sinfónica de San Francisco
201 Van Ness AveThe home of the San Francisco Symphony. Catch a performance if you can.
Check out the current theatre listings in this historic performance hall.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A.C.T.'s Geary Theater
415 Geary StCheck out the current theatre listings in this historic performance hall.
Famous shopping venue for spending your cash.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neiman-Marcus
150 Stockton StFamous shopping venue for spending your cash.
Apple Union Square
300 Post StNo explanation needed.
Metreon
135 4th StMulti-screen theater complex with food court.
Wonderful vertical shopping mall with outstanding food court. Try it.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bloomingdale's
845 Market StWonderful vertical shopping mall with outstanding food court. Try it.
A traditional theater newly-remodeled with many popular musical attractions. Check the current listing.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro SHN Orpheum en San Francisco
1192 Market StA traditional theater newly-remodeled with many popular musical attractions. Check the current listing.
If you want to catch a cable car, this is the place.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Powell Street
Powell StreetIf you want to catch a cable car, this is the place.
Neighborhood museum with parks in the middle of Corona Heights. Across the street from the apartment.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Randall Museum
199 Museum WayNeighborhood museum with parks in the middle of Corona Heights. Across the street from the apartment.
Great place to view the City minutes away from the apartment. A nice hike up the hill.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Corona Heights
Museum WayGreat place to view the City minutes away from the apartment. A nice hike up the hill.
Iconic Castro district hardware and housewares store. In many ways the heart and soul of the community with all your basics. Check it out.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StIconic Castro district hardware and housewares store. In many ways the heart and soul of the community with all your basics. Check it out.
Great new addition to Castro shopping with some of my favorite furniture and accessories.
Pottery Barn
2390 Market StreetGreat new addition to Castro shopping with some of my favorite furniture and accessories.
Great casual restaurant for people watching with sidewalk dining.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Squat & Gobble Cafe
3600 16th StGreat casual restaurant for people watching with sidewalk dining.
Our local bookstore with a good selection and fun browsing.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Books Inc
2275 Market StreetOur local bookstore with a good selection and fun browsing.
If you like used books this place is fabulous.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aardvark Books
227 Church StreetIf you like used books this place is fabulous.
Buy your special wine purchases here. They make great recommendations.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castro Village Wine Co
4121 19th StBuy your special wine purchases here. They make great recommendations.
Hansen's Laundry
4258 18th StI take my dry cleaning here.
United States Postal Service
2111 Lane StLocal post office stuff.
Worn Out West 2nd Generation
2352 Market StGear.
Upscale produce and gourmet paradise.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harvest Ranch Market
2285 Market StreetUpscale produce and gourmet paradise.
Sit & Spin
4023 18th StDo your laundry and have a cup of Philz's java.
Sweet Inspiration ft. Mike's Sandwiches
2239 Market StreetExpensive and delicious gourmet cakes by the slice.
Popular with the very young and trendy gay kids.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cafe
2369 Market StPopular with the very young and trendy gay kids.
Good Vibrations Valencia
17th StreetYour mother would be shocked!
A beautiful Buddhist retreat in a Julia Morgan architectural gem. If you meditate you want to take a class or sit here.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco Zen Center
300 Page StA beautiful Buddhist retreat in a Julia Morgan architectural gem. If you meditate you want to take a class or sit here.
Rolo
2351 Market StUpscale menswear
BODY Clothing
450 Castro StClothing outlet with friendly staff
Citizen Clothing
489 Castro StA bit more upscale than your typical clothing store.
San Francisco Bicycle Route 50
Thirty-something trendy bar with an attitude
Popular gay dance club in the heart of the Castro.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StPopular gay dance club in the heart of the Castro.
Local Zen Buddhist center and monastery with regular meetings posted on the announcement board in front.
Hartford Street Zen Center
57 Hartford StLocal Zen Buddhist center and monastery with regular meetings posted on the announcement board in front.
Arts & Culture
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StWorld famous historic cinema
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest gay bars in San Francisco with a sunny disposition
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twin Peaks Tavern
401 Castro StOne of the oldest gay bars in San Francisco with a sunny disposition
Gay bar and restaurant with entertainment
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StGay bar and restaurant with entertainment
The Edge
4149 18th StLocal gay tavern with nightly entertainment
Very popular, extraordinary seafood menu
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StVery popular, extraordinary seafood menu
The Metro
4086 18th StGreat mix of people with rear patio
Gourmet dining in casual atmosphere. Excellent.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StGourmet dining in casual atmosphere. Excellent.
Outstanding gourmet food popular with hip and young crowd from the Mission.
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StOutstanding gourmet food popular with hip and young crowd from the Mission.
Luna Park
694 Valencia StreetPopular upscale urban restaurant.
World-famous seafood and traditional old-style restaurant with classic bar and booth seating.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tadich Grill
240 California StWorld-famous seafood and traditional old-style restaurant with classic bar and booth seating.
L'Ardoise
151 Noe StMy favorite French Restaurant. Coq au vin.
Very popular with the gay and bi gals and guys. Sport bar.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hi Tops
2247 Market StVery popular with the gay and bi gals and guys. Sport bar.
Video bar with new facade. Been here for years.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midnight Sun
4067 18th StVideo bar with new facade. Been here for years.
Another popular gay oriented bar with a smoking deck
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toad Hall
4146 18th StAnother popular gay oriented bar with a smoking deck