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San Francisco Favourites
Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco Favourites.

1. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Fascinating place. A ferry btw 10&11am, gives plenty of time without being rushed. Take time to walk around outside and see the gardens. The ferry and the island can be cold so bring a sweater.

Fort Point National Historic Site is one of San Francisco Favourites.

2. Fort Point National Historic Site

9.2
Marine Dr (at West Bluff Dr), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Presidio National Park · 78 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Fantastic views of the bridge from underneath the south tower.

Presidio of San Francisco is one of San Francisco Favourites.

3. Presidio of San Francisco

9.5
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
National Park · Presidio National Park · 70 tips and reviews
Yoda Fountain is one of San Francisco Favourites.

4. Yoda Fountain

9.1
1 Letterman Dr (btwn Presidio Blvd & Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Fountain · Presidio National Park · 32 tips and reviews
Crissy Field is one of San Francisco Favourites.

5. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews
Palace of Fine Arts is one of San Francisco Favourites.

6. Palace of Fine Arts

9.5
3301 Lyon St (btwn Bay & Jefferson St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Marina District · 206 tips and reviews
Alta Plaza Park is one of San Francisco Favourites.

7. Alta Plaza Park

9.4
2700 Clay St (btwn Scott & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Pacific Heights · 61 tips and reviews
Corona Heights Park is one of San Francisco Favourites.

8. Corona Heights Park

9.2
Museum Way (at Roosevelt), San Francisco, CA
Park · Corona Heights · 60 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Absolutely stunning views of the city. A good spot to bring in the New Year too.

California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco Favourites.

9. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: The pendulum clock is mesmerising. Contains aquarium, rain-forest, planetarium, penguins, earth-quake zone and Claude the albino alligator, among other things.

Hamon Education Tower Observation Deck is one of San Francisco Favourites.

10. Hamon Education Tower Observation Deck

9.2
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (at the de Young Museum), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Golden Gate Park · 20 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Fantastic views out over the city

Balmy Alley is one of San Francisco Favourites.

11. Balmy Alley

8.8
50 Balmy St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Street Art · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Lots of murals, different styles, themes and messages. Really interesting place. San Francisco City Guides do a free walking tour of the murals twice a month http://www.sfcityguides.org/

Coit Tower is one of San Francisco Favourites.

12. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews
Cupid's Span is one of San Francisco Favourites.

13. Cupid's Span

8.8
245 The Embarcadero (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Outdoor Sculpture · Financial District · 39 tips and reviews
Sea Lions is one of San Francisco Favourites.

14. Sea Lions

9.1
Pier 39's West Marina (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Zoo Exhibit · Fishermans Wharf · 201 tips and reviews
Musée Mécanique is one of San Francisco Favourites.

15. Musée Mécanique

9.0
Pier 45, Shed A (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Fishermans Wharf · 182 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Range of old coin operated arcade games and machines all in working order. Music, fortune tellers, games and an air-hockey table. What more could you want!

San Francisco Cable Car Museum is one of San Francisco Favourites.

16. San Francisco Cable Car Museum

9.0
1201 Mason St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews
MUNI F Street Car Line is one of San Francisco Favourites.

17. MUNI F Street Car Line

Market Street, San Francisco, CA
Bus Line · SoMa · 44 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: The street cars on the F line are all vintage cars that have been rescued from other cities. Travel along Market St and the Embarcadero in style!

18. Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

1881 Post St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Japantown · 242 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: The movie starts exactly at the time stated, the trailers come before that time. So don't be late! Alcohol and food served in the top-floor bar.

DAVIDsTEA is one of San Francisco Favourites.

19. DAVIDsTEA

2272-2276 Chestnut St (btwn Scott & Avila St), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · Marina District · 24 tips and reviews
Swensen's Ice Cream is one of San Francisco Favourites.

20. Swensen's Ice Cream

8.7
1999 Hyde St (at Union St.), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Russian Hill · 90 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Cash only. Only a few blocks from the top of the wiggly bit Lombard St, reward yourself with some delicious ice-cream after climbing up the hill to get there

SusieCakes is one of San Francisco Favourites.

21. SusieCakes

8.8
2109 Chestnut St (btwn Pierce & Steiner St.), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · Marina District · 62 tips and reviews
Off the Grid: Picnic in The Presidio is one of San Francisco Favourites.

22. Off the Grid: Picnic in The Presidio

9.1
Main Post (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · Presidio National Park · 80 tips and reviews
Sweet Maple is one of San Francisco Favourites.

23. Sweet Maple

8.9
2101 Sutter St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Lower Pacific Heights · 230 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Deep-fried French toast is surprisingly delicious and pleasantly not greasy. Generous portion sizes and extensive breakfast menu

Brickhouse Cafe is one of San Francisco Favourites.

24. Brickhouse Cafe

8.1
426 Brannan St (at Ritch St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · SoMa · 144 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Great brunch menu, including biscuits, pancakes, huevos rancheros, and burritos in addition to all the usual suspects like fruit, granola, bacon and eggs

Cowgirl Creamery is one of San Francisco Favourites.

25. Cowgirl Creamery

8.5
1 Ferry Building #17 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Financial District · 145 tips and reviews
Mission Cheese is one of San Francisco Favourites.

26. Mission Cheese

736 Valencia St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Mission Dolores · 97 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Cheese flights?! Yes please!

The Sandwich Spot is one of San Francisco Favourites.

27. The Sandwich Spot

8.3
3213 Pierce St (at Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Marina District · 66 tips and reviews
Back Yard Kitchen is one of San Francisco Favourites.

28. Back Yard Kitchen

2760 Octavia St (Union St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Union Street · 10 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Service can be pretty slow, but the sandwiches are big and taste great

Umami Burger is one of San Francisco Favourites.

29. Umami Burger

2184 Union St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Union Street · 173 tips and reviews
Marengo is one of San Francisco Favourites.

30. Marengo

8.0
1980 Union St (at Buchanan St.), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Union Street · 52 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Wonderful, relaxed atmosphere during weekday lunch, but really busy at weekends. The sliders and salads are delicious. And the back bar has a retractable roof

Belcampo Meat Co. is one of San Francisco Favourites.

31. Belcampo Meat Co.

1998 Polk St (Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Butcher · Polk Gulch · 26 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Amazing cheeseburgers, terrible fries.

Super Duper Burgers is one of San Francisco Favourites.

32. Super Duper Burgers

8.5
2201 Chestnut St (at Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Marina District · 100 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Not fancy, but the burgers are cheap and always taste great. And you can never have too much Super Sauce

Chez Maman is one of San Francisco Favourites.

33. Chez Maman

8.6
401 Gough St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 125 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: The mussels, the steaks and the fries are fantastic

Delarosa is one of San Francisco Favourites.

34. Delarosa

8.9
2175 Chestnut St (Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 225 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Switch out the mozzarella for burrata, so tasty

Zero Zero is one of San Francisco Favourites.

35. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St (btwn 4th St & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 434 tips and reviews
Little Star Pizza is one of San Francisco Favourites.

36. Little Star Pizza

8.8
846 Divisadero St (btwn Mcallister St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Alamo Square · 144 tips and reviews
Toma is one of San Francisco Favourites.

37. Toma

7.5
3318 Steiner, San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Marina District · 18 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Get the chicken mole (Tuesday special) in a bowl, so delicious!

Tacko is one of San Francisco Favourites.

38. Tacko

8.3
3115 Fillmore St (Filbert), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Union Street · 85 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: No remotely authentic, but extremely tasty

Mamacita is one of San Francisco Favourites.

39. Mamacita

2317 Chestnut St (at Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Marina District · 88 tips and reviews
La Urbana is one of San Francisco Favourites.

40. La Urbana

661 Divisadero St (Grove), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 67 tips and reviews
Zushi Puzzle is one of San Francisco Favourites.

41. Zushi Puzzle

8.0
1910 Lombard St (at Buchanan St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Marina District · 78 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: The hand-rolls are particularly good. Doesn't look much from the outside but the food is fantastic.

Chabaa Thai Cuisine is one of San Francisco Favourites.

42. Chabaa Thai Cuisine

7.0
420 Geary St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 54 tips and reviews
San Tung Chinese Restaurant is one of San Francisco Favourites.

43. San Tung Chinese Restaurant

7.6
1031 Irving St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 253 tips and reviews
Dragon Well is one of San Francisco Favourites.

44. Dragon Well

8.2
2142 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Marina District · 33 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: The lettuce cups are divine

The Interval at Long Now is one of San Francisco Favourites.

45. The Interval at Long Now

9.3
2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Building A, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · 94 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Fabulous cocktails and an interesting venue. Has a model of a 10,000 year clock and there is a talk/lecture series on a Tuesday

Ambiance is one of San Francisco Favourites.

46. Ambiance

7.5
1864 Union St (btwn Laguna & Octavia), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Union Street · 10 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Wide range of prices and styles. The sale rails are extensive, permanent and often heavily discounted

The Bar Method is one of San Francisco Favourites.

47. The Bar Method

8.6
3333 Fillmore Street, (at Lombard St.), San Francisco, CA
Gym and Studio · Marina District · 9 tips and reviews
Haas-Lilienthal House is one of San Francisco Favourites.

48. Haas-Lilienthal House

8.4
2007 Franklin St (btwn Jackson & Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Pacific Heights · 7 tips and reviews
Hyde Street Cable Car is one of San Francisco Favourites.

49. Hyde Street Cable Car

Powell & Market to (Hyde & Beach), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Nob Hill · 19 tips and reviews
Grace Cathedral is one of San Francisco Favourites.

50. Grace Cathedral

8.9
1100 California St (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Church · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews