It is said that every US President since William Howard Taft has stayed at this hotel. This hotel is the first place Tony Bennett ever sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
Opening in 1898, The Marketplace provides a distinctive space for bringing together the greater Bay Area's agricultural wealth and renowned specialty food purveyors under one roof.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, & has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and CA.
Silent film comic Fatty Arbuckle's career crashed down when a party he hosted at this hotel resulted in the death of young actress Virginia Rappe in 1921. President Ford was also shot at here in 1975.
Opening in 1960, Candlestick Park is one of the NFL's older arenas. It has been home of the San Francisco 49ers since 1971 and on Aug. 29, 1966, the Beatles played their last-ever U.S. concert here.
In 1956 founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti published Alan Ginsberg's beatnik classic poem "Howl", and faced obscenity charges for it. In a landmark ruling, the poem was protected by the First Amendment.
This ballpark has been home to the San Francisco Giants since it opened in 2000. Barry Bonds passed Babe Ruth on the all-time list when he hit his 715th home run here on May 28th, 2006.
Glee fans can gleek out at Mijita. The show’s second-season will be aired on a 100-inch TV, and there will be $10 sangria pitchers as well as free chips and salsa available during the show.
Need a break? Grab a cup of coffee, take your laptop out of your messenger bag and check out the content on the Starbucks Digital Network: http://starbucks.yahoo.com
The Hagar Planetarium is capable of showing 1,345 stars, the sun, moon and planets, and has a panorama projection system with an 80 scene capability plus numerous special effects projectors.
Astronauts have to cope with both physical and mental challenges when living in confines of a spacecraft. Learn how they do this by trying out exercise gear, space tools, and eating astronaut food! Read more.
The only place on Earth with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! The Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. Read more.
Have you ever wanted to fire a laser into Jello? See what a Martian snowflake looks like? Do you want to learn how to make a telescope using reading glasses? Then you've come to the right place! Read more.
NASA scientists and engineers use math daily to explore our universe. Visit the Math Around the World exhibit to play challenging games using mathematical theoretical concepts from various countries. Read more.
California's Official State Visitor Centers offer valuable information and services for today's traveler. San Francisco offers beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and an abundance of attractions. Read more.
If you're traveling light and only here for a band or two, people are usually happy to share their blanket. Fortune favors the forthright and friendly.
At the Palace of Fine Arts, there's a secret listening exhibit inside one of the columns of the rotunda. SOUND COLUMN is a musical instrument whose resonating chamber is a 60-foot-high room.
Try a listening experiment on a foggy day! Call the Golden Gate Bridge at 415-202-3809 on your cell phone and listen to the horn. Do you hear the horn first through the air or over the phone? Why? Read more.
Lee masterfully blends myriad influences into a cuisine that transcends cultural boundaries, and sommelier Yoon Ha's insane pairing suggestions complete the entire experience. [Eater 38 Member]
Communal tables, huge living wall, and culinary cocktails may be everything that's hip in San Francisco dining right now, but Maven is, above all, a great neighborhood restaurant. [Eater 38 Member]
Inspired flavor combinations—think 'bbq pork' with cornbread, mustard ash and licorice root—join a cocktail program and interior design that are best in their San Francisco class. [Eater 38 Member]
Exceedingly charming matchbook-size dining room, French accents, and delicious California-French fare that avoids the overplayed pitfalls of the genre, Bouche has it all. [Eater 38 Member]
You'd be hard-pressed to find better okonomiyaki in the city. Throw in the Beatles decor, the offal-laden yakitori, and the friendly family vibe and the tiny Halu's a win. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Boulevard-honed Ravi Kapur’s painstaking attention to detail pays off in pictorially exquisite dishes with equally harmonious flavor balance. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Doug Washington and the Rosenthal Brothers have gone on to open Salt House and Anchor & Hope since Town Hall, but the original is still the crown jewel in their SoMa mini-empire. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A favorite late night stop of many industry folk. [Eater 38 Member]
The gourmet coffee company has been multiplying throughout the Bay, but as charming as the Hayes Valley original garage outpost is, the Mint Plaza location was BB's coming-out party. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Many favor the original Valencia location, and perhaps rightly so, but the bigger, shinier version has the same menu favorites and then some. It's beginning to hit its stride too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Nineteenth-century engagement rings and ’70s Mexican tunics mingle with modern
CP Shades linen tops and Clare Vivier bags
at this enchanting, souk-like vintage-and-
new boutique.
The colorful selection of initial pillows, forget-me-knot rings and Bourbon perfume oil means you never have to give another boring housewarming (or hostess, or just-because) gift again.
Racks organized by cult-favorite
line (Acne, Rick
Owens, A.P.C.) and cases of armor-like Pamela Love cuffs
fill this spacious, fashion-forward sister to Azalea.
This is actually two stores in one: Magpie & Rye, which sells whimsical handmade tassel key chains and deerskin bucket bags, and Studio Choo, a florist popular among Lower Haight’s marrieds-to-be.
Finds like Derek Lam tops and Alex Woo rings here are both investment-worthy and altruistic, since profits benefit Bay Area charities.
Picture a turn-of-the-century Oxford professor’s study (antique typewriters and books, plus vintage-inspired leather armchairs—all of it for sale) with a back room full of Warby Parker glasses.
More Left Bank than Hayes Valley, this long, narrow European designer boutique is lined with racks of Parisian-cool clothing from Vanessa Bruno, Carven and Iro.
Find preppy-cute stuff for tomboys—slouchy Chamala jeans, Gant blazers, red Keds—at this bright new women’s spin-off of popular Castro men’s shop Unionmade.
Jewelry designer Betsy Barron’s year-old space spotlights hammered silver pendants and stackable jeweled rings by local metalsmiths and offers an in-house custom-design service.
A bold contrast to the conservative antique stores that dominate Jackson Square, this new bi-level shop features edgy European separates and rotating pop-up shops.
Its famous boob-print tote is an epic SF souvenir, but this mostly artisan shop’s tamer picks—Maria Schoettler calendars, Echo Park ceramics, craft-making classes—are equally memorable.
Shops like this dreamy boutique—featuring delicate Kathleen Whitaker studs and Baggu leather pouches—are turning surfers’ hangout Outer
Sunset into the latest
hipster day-trip destination.
No one captures San Francisco’s boho-chic aesthetic like this celebrated local designer. Her metallic-thread sweaters, flowy dresses and vintagey quilts perfectly blend free-spirited and luxe.
It’s a literal hike to this hip new Telegraph Hill boutique (the sister to indie-designer store Acrimony). But edgy Funktional tops and stunning views make the climb seriously worth it.
Styled like a Victorian boudoir, this beloved Mission boutique specializes in all things super-girly—from flirty Dolce Vita dresses to Jane soaps and antique perfume bottles.
Beautiful MLK memorial in San Francisco. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions over the years: http://bet.us/BHM
Ellen was a tireless worker for civil rights; she sued a local transportation company for not letting African Americans ride. See more African-Americans' accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM"
Celebrates African American experiences & history in San Francisco! See more great accomplishments by African Americans over the years: http://bet.us/BHM
Rosemary pistachio. Orange blossom. The Ballpark with caramel corn and peanuts. Go get an artisanal cone now. Read more.
Chase Jason Fox’s creative, elegant food by voting a charity for the resto to donate a portion of its profits to. Read more.
We like the ceviches and waterfront views, but we love the bustling happy hour with $5 cocktails. Read more.
If you and your friends want a serious buzz, go straight to the punch bowls on the pages-long cocktail list. Read more.
Score all-natural, organic beauty products that you can scent yourself from a custom aromatherapy bar. Read more.
Street tough meets refined sophisticate at the go-to spot for cutting-edge new designers. Read more.
People rave about the handmade pretzel and endless craft beers, but our love affair is with the lamb burger.
Comfort food done right (upscale franks ’n’ beans, fried chicken) and killer desserts from Pinkie’s Bakery next door. Read more.
Artisan cocktails, lodge-like interior, pool table, Buck Hunter. What more could you ask for? Read more.
Get inspired by the gallery in back, then peruse a selection of always-changing edgy local designers. Read more.
A few-hour wait is nothing once you bite into one of just four pies from a master pizzaiolo. Read more.
Get tipsy on craft beers in the back garden or score the front booth for its famous mac ’n’ cheese. Read more.
The blood-red back room at the bustling brasserie is perfect for a rendezvous over steak tartare. Read more.
Go for the beer-and-a-shot chicken tacos; stay for the selection of tequilas. Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Non-Ikea Reason to Visit Emeryville. Walking in, you're met with a big bucket of chilling beers — the best kind of... Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick - Best California Cuisine. Twenty years ago, Benu would have been described as an Asian fusion... Read more.
