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D & Lo's SF Bucket List!
il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

1. il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar

8.9
348 Columbus Ave (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 73 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: This is our favorite pizza place! Grab a pitcher of beer, and a Diavola pizza, then proceed to smother it with the hot peppers they provide. Seriously, those peppers are our life blood.

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

2. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana

9.1
1570 Stockton St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 465 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Tony's is a 12-time world champ at Pizza, and Forbes has called this place the best pizza in the USA. Expect to wait, but the wait is worth it.

Rm212 is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

3. Rm212

6.1
690 Sacramento St (Kearny Street), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown · 6 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: This bar sits at crossroads to our commutes. The menu changes regularly, and we love the staff and owners. Grab some grub (can't go wrong with anything on the menu) and stick around for a few rounds

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

4. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

7.6
1 South Park Ave. # 103a (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Park · 207 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Grilled cheese and beer. And some A+ tomato soup. Go for it, and grab happy hour if you can! One of the low-key deals in the city.

Lands End Coastal Trail is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

5. Lands End Coastal Trail

9.6
2500 El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · 39 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: One of the best views in the city. start at the NE end and finish your hike at Cliff House or Beach Chalet for drinks and food! Best guide to the hike: goo.gl/BrkP17

Batteries To Bluffs Trail is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

6. Batteries To Bluffs Trail

9.4
Langdon Ct, San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Presidio National Park · 10 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: This is an easier hike with amazing views. Check out Marshall Beach for a unique look at the Golden Gate Bridge. Wander through the Presidio after and end at Sessions for food near LucasFilms!

Exploratorium is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

7. Exploratorium

9.2
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 335 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Full of interactive exhibits and sure to blow your mind. This is an engineer's paradise - come early and hit Pier 23 Cafe or Hard Water after!

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

8. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

9.4
151 3rd St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 242 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Absolutely amazing museum, and don't miss In Situ for a meal - truly one of a kind.

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

9. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Try ALL of the beer. This is our favorite local brewery, and they constantly bring on new brews.

Woods Island Club is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

10. Woods Island Club

7.8
422 Clipper Cove Way (Avenue G), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Treasure Island · 6 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Check the hours to make sure they're open, and then put your toes in the sand and throw back some unique brews. They only do 90 gallons at a time, which means you get peak creativity.

15 Romolo is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

11. 15 Romolo

8.1
15 Romolo Pl (btwn Fresno St & Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 213 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Brunch. Waffle shots, great brunch cocktails and some seriously good food. Chicken + Waffles is the way!

The Pink Elephant is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

12. The Pink Elephant

7.2
142 Minna St (at New Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 44 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Pour your own champagne? 30 juices to choose from? Yup, brunch is the way to go. Don't skip on the Aloe Vera mimosa flavor, and be prepared for a wicked sugar hangover.

Waterbar is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

13. Waterbar

8.8
399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 199 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Sit outside, order oysters and bubbles, and enjoy the view. This place gets bonus points at night for the stunning view of the bridge's art installation.

Alcatraz Island is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

14. Alcatraz Island

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

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Reserve your tickets early - they go fast! The audio tour is spectacular, narrated by real guards and prisoners!

Vie Winery is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

15. Vie Winery

7.4
995 9th St (I Street), San Francisco, CA
Winery · Treasure Island · 6 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Nestled next to Woods Island Brewery, Syrah is our go-to here. There are a couple bocce courts and 3 other wineries within 50 yards - not a bad spot for all-day drinking.

Musée Mécanique is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

16. Musée Mécanique

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

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Stocked full of arcade games from decades past, bring cash and quarters! We run out of coins before we make a full lap.

Municipal Pier is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

17. Municipal Pier

8.5
Van Ness Ave & McDowell Ave (at McDowell Rd SW), San Francisco, CA
Pier · 11 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: This is the spot where we got engaged! About 2/3 of the way up is the spot, with equally amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline. Next stop from here - Buena Vista Cafe!

Buena Vista Cafe is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

18. Buena Vista Cafe

9.1
2765 Hyde St (at Beach), San Francisco, CA
Bar · 414 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Brought the Irish Coffee out west, they have the perfect recipe. Big tip? Just order the traditional Irish Coffee (or three). This place is ALWAYS packed, so sneak in at the bar and watch the show!

The Interval at Long Now is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

19. The Interval at Long Now

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

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Favorite cocktail bar, easily. Full of amazing art and science pieces, nothing beats a Navy Gimlet, amazing bartenders, and cool things to look at. The back booth has a great view of the bridge!

Palace of Fine Arts is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

20. 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

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Do a full loop here - most people just head to the center and leave but the views from all angles are equally great!

The Bird is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

21. The Bird

9.0
115 New Montgomery St (Minna Street), San Francisco, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · SoMa · 86 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Spicy chicken sandwich is the way to go. That and curly fries. Our favorite in the city, and the spicy is spicy!

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

22. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.4
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: It rains here, inside, around a band paying an elevated platform in an old pool. Also, strong drinks. Make reservations!

The Fine Mousse is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

23. The Fine Mousse

1098 Jackson St (Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Nob Hill · 7 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Bubbles and duck-fat fries. There are other things on the menu, but this is what you come here for. Happy hour is buy a bottle and get free fries!

Chubby Noodle is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

24. Chubby Noodle

1310 Grant Ave (at Vallejo St), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · North Beach · 51 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Reservations needed for the bottomless brunch. Dinner is always great (get the fried chicken), but bottomless brunch is the ticket. All you can eat and drink? You can do damage here.

The Baked Bear is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

25. The Baked Bear

8.3
303 Columbus Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · North Beach · 12 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Pick your cookies, pick your ice cream, pick your toppings, feast. Ice cream sandwiches done right - but done better when you pick different top and bottom cookies!

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

26. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Full of great places - get Secret Breakfast at Humphry Slocombe, drinks at Slanted Door, and a great burger and cheap beer bucket at Gott's Roadside.

Angel Island State Park is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

27. Angel Island State Park

9.1
Angel Island State Park, Tiburon, CA
State or Provincial Park · 39 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Only accessible by ferry - get the first ferry out from SF or be stuck in the crowd. Prioritize getting to the top, the view is unparalleled.

Bob's Donuts is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

28. Bob's Donuts

9.0
1621 Polk St (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Polk Gulch · 266 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Come try the donut challenge! And fail miserably, just like we did.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

29. Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

1042 Larkin St (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Nob Hill · 159 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Home of the cruffin! Get here early, and wait in the long line and hope to get a sticker for a cruffin. If not, go to the short line and get other pastries - the donuts here are our SF favorite!

SPARK Social SF is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

30. SPARK Social SF

9.2
601 Mission Bay Blvd N (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · Mission Bay · 32 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Up to 15 food trucks, outdoor seating and beer/wine ready to go. Upstairs on the double-decker are the best seats, and the adjacent field has everything from bubble soccer to archery dodgeball.

Causwells is one of D & Lo's SF Bucket List!.

31. Causwells

8.5
2346 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Marina District · 60 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Best burger in the city. This coming from someone who has tried almost every single one of them.