Some of the best street food in San Fran! These trucks are powered largely by solar panels & they notify people of their location via Twitter! As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
This “pop up restaurant" lets patrons take over for the night and make their own recipes. Tony recreates street food from Vietnam. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
A dramatic movie theatre – showing revivals, foreign & indie films and even sing-along movie musicals. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
The geographic center of the city – with an amazing view! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
In front of the row of Victorian “Painted Ladies” houses (made famous by the Full House opening sequence), but on nice days you can spy the ocean and the Bay from here. Read more.
A genuine Tiki room/Polynesian restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel. Has a swimming pool turned bar & a rain/thunder show! Seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
This little Hayes Valley resto is one of the most charming date spots around. The menu changes daily, but expect treats like wood-grilled quail with chickpea puree, a whole baby lamb marinated. Read more.
The culmination of the hyper-fresh, hyper-local cocktail movement. They grow some of their garnishes on site & contract with local farms & artisanal spirits makers. Expect awesome. Read more.
Must-tastes: The locally-made Charbay vodka, Pritchard’s rum from Tennessee, and the St. George single malt. Read more.
Free Wifi! (well, sometimes, when it's working, and the reception's good, and you're not being run over by pigeons)
The skyline of America would not be the same without this building. Take a picture from the bottom and go for a walk to North Beach district. Read more.
Bay Area HOMELAND fans: Think you can beat a polygraph? Find our surveillance van near Ghirardelli Square (West Plaza) on 11/7,1PM-6PM, and test your powers of deception!
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.
Walk past the abandoned gun batteries dating back to the Spanish-American War to reach the best view of Golden Gate Bridge. Bring your hoodie or fleece though, as the wind gets chilly!
The vantage from the top of Lombard Street is one of the most iconic in the city. Fight your way through the crowd of tourists and get a nice shot of one of the most interesting streets in the world.
A big piece of California history are the Missions. Cough up the entry fee and give yourself an hour of learning! Don't forget to check out the cemetery - I lived on the other side of the fence ;)
Grab some ice cream on the corner at the Ben and Jerry's. Eat it while you walk up the hill to see the former Grateful Dead house.
Eat seafood from a street vendor. It is a right of passage for all visiting tourists.
