Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
There's usually quite a scene there on a sunny day. If you like to people watch, this is a great place to do it.
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Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetThere's usually quite a scene there on a sunny day. If you like to people watch, this is a great place to do it.
Bernal Heights
56 Ellsworth StOutstanding views of the city.
Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyGo during the day and view the beautiful murals.
Go during the day and check out all the beautiful murals, bring your camera!
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Balmy Street
Balmy StreetGo during the day and check out all the beautiful murals, bring your camera!
Rent a bike to take advantage of all the bike lanes SF has to offer.
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Mission Bicycle Company
766 Valencia StRent a bike to take advantage of all the bike lanes SF has to offer.
Food Scene
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StGreat Indian Food! Great place for Vegetarians too!
My Favorite Restaurant. I definitely recommend it.
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Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StMy Favorite Restaurant. I definitely recommend it.
Boogaloos
3296 22nd StGreat spot for breakfast or brunch.
Rooftop bar and restaurant. I recommend it for the views mostly.
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El Techo
2516 Mission StRooftop bar and restaurant. I recommend it for the views mostly.
Arinell Pizza
509 Valencia StNY Style Pizza. Order at the counter.
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StChicago Deep Dish style pizza.
It's good, cheap, and open late. Order at the counter.
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Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetIt's good, cheap, and open late. Order at the counter.
It's very popular and open very late. Lady Gaga even visited here : http://www.missionmission.org/2010/08/31/lady-gaga-saga-continues-at-el-farolito/
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Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StIt's very popular and open very late. Lady Gaga even visited here : http://www.missionmission.org/2010/08/31/lady-gaga-saga-continues-at-el-farolito/
Good sushi, not fancy. There are 2 locations on Valencia St.
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We Be Sushi
538 Valencia StreetGood sushi, not fancy. There are 2 locations on Valencia St.
Tokyo Go Go
3174 16th StreetGood Sushi, a little more fancy.
Great Vietnamese food. There are a few other great spots on Valencia too but this one is the closest.
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Mau
180 Valencia StGreat Vietnamese food. There are a few other great spots on Valencia too but this one is the closest.
I really like their green curry over coconut rice.
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OSHA THAI RESTAURANT
819 Valencia StreetI really like their green curry over coconut rice.
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StWatch a classic film while you enjoy fine dining.
I don't drink coffee myself, but I keep hearing people talk this place up.
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Rodger's Coffee & Tea
3520 20th StreetI don't drink coffee myself, but I keep hearing people talk this place up.
If you are a foodie, then you'll want to check this place out.
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Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StIf you are a foodie, then you'll want to check this place out.
Herbivore
983 Valencia StreetVery popular with vegetarians.
Everything Else
Great Place to see some live music, check out their calendar here : http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
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The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetGreat Place to see some live music, check out their calendar here : http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Long happy hour, great place to see live music. Check out their calendar here : http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
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The Valencia Room
647 Valencia StLong happy hour, great place to see live music. Check out their calendar here : http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Good bar that is close by. They also have live entertainment. Check out their calendar here : http://amnesiathebar.com/newp/calendar/
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Amnesia
853 Valencia StGood bar that is close by. They also have live entertainment. Check out their calendar here : http://amnesiathebar.com/newp/calendar/
Outstanding French Bakery. It's very popular, there is usually a long line there but it moves fast.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StOutstanding French Bakery. It's very popular, there is usually a long line there but it moves fast.
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StI love pie, with ice cream!
Great selection of sausages and beers. Lady Gaga even went here when she visited. http://www.missionmission.org/2010/08/31/lady-gaga-saga-continues-at-el-farolito/
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StGreat selection of sausages and beers. Lady Gaga even went here when she visited. http://www.missionmission.org/2010/08/31/lady-gaga-saga-continues-at-el-farolito/
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveGreat pizza, fresh baked bread and pastries.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a very popular lesbian bar. I have had a great time every time I have found myself in there.
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Lexington Club
3464 19th StreetThis is a very popular lesbian bar. I have had a great time every time I have found myself in there.
Good Irish bar, they usually have some games on the TV. They serve food late and it's good.
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The Phoenix Irish Bar & Restaurant
811 Valencia StreetGood Irish bar, they usually have some games on the TV. They serve food late and it's good.
Relax and have a beer and some upscale bar food.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveRelax and have a beer and some upscale bar food.
Puerto Alegre
546 Valencia StThey are known for their strong margarita's.
Arts & Culture
You can take a tour if you would like, check out their website first though.
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San Francisco Armory
1800 Mission StYou can take a tour if you would like, check out their website first though.
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom StMusic on the weekends.
A bit on the expensive side, but still a lot of fun!
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Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StA bit on the expensive side, but still a lot of fun!
The Marsh
1062 Valencia StCatch a show while you are in town.
Entertainment & Activities
Playground for the kids, it's a water park when it's warm out.
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Mission Playground
36 Cunningham PlacePlayground for the kids, it's a water park when it's warm out.
Huge playground for the kids to run around and play in the middle of this beautiful park.
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Helen Diller Playground
Huge playground for the kids to run around and play in the middle of this beautiful park.
Children's store focused on education and learning. Great place for gifts or souvenirs.
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Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia StChildren's store focused on education and learning. Great place for gifts or souvenirs.
826 Valencia St
San Francisco's only independently run pirate store.
Shopping
Great place to just browse or to buy some gifts and souvenirs.
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Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StGreat place to just browse or to buy some gifts and souvenirs.
Freshly made ice cream. This place is very popular - sometimes the line can be over an hour long even at night. They also have a soft-serve section where the line is not as long.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StFreshly made ice cream. This place is very popular - sometimes the line can be over an hour long even at night. They also have a soft-serve section where the line is not as long.
There are a lot of thrift stores in the area, this one is the go-to for costumes.
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Mission Thrift
2330 Mission StThere are a lot of thrift stores in the area, this one is the go-to for costumes.