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Recommendations in San Francisco
Four Barrel Coffee is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

1. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Start the day off right here in the Mission District. A macchiato or pour over will work, watching the place fill up quickly.

Sightglass Coffee is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

2. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A SoMa neighborhood gem. A Kiawamururu, Kenya Pour Over worked great for me. Enjoyed the non-uniform seating while watching the roaster in action. Checkout the unique bathroom sink/mirror setup.

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

3. Ritual Coffee Roasters

9.1
432B Octavia St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Hayes Valley · 115 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Enjoy a great coffee outside on the lounge chairs from the kiosk that sits right in the heart of the Hayes Valley neighborhood. Friendly and knowledgeable baristas. Get a pour over or a Macchiato.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

4. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.2
315 Linden St (btwn Gough & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Hayes Valley · 245 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Walk down the tree/flower lined Linden Street in Hayes Valley and you'll stumble upon kiosk coffee heaven. Their espresso shot OMG.

TCHO is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

5. TCHO

Pier 17 (btwn Embarcadero & Green), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Northern Waterfront · 62 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A chocolate haven located along the Embarcadero. I went the caffeinated drink route experiencing an iced TCHOchocolate mocha with Blue Bottle espresso yum.

Buena Vista Cafe is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

6. Buena Vista Cafe

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

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: The home of the Irish Coffee! You gotta get at least one. Waiting a while to get a seat at the bar to watch them made by the dozen is well worth the wait.

Ocean Beach is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

7. Ocean Beach

9.4
Point Lobos Ave (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Outer Sunset · 267 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Always the first place I head when I get to SF. Walk along the Pacific. Walk up to nearby Cliff House. Make sure to bring warm clothes, much colder and windy then the heart of the city.

Pier 39 is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

8. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 387 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Lots of shopping and foodie fun within this Embarcadero institution. Checkout the sea lions. Some of the biggest strawberries I've ever seen in the outdoor market. Chocolate Heaven is worth a look.

In-N-Out Burger is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

9. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Animal Style burger and/or fries is the way to go here in FIsherman's Wharf. A west coast burger institution.

Chocolate Heaven is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

10. Chocolate Heaven

7.8
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Candy Store · Fishermans Wharf · 11 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Within Pier 39. Mass quantities everywhere within. Get the chocolate covered potato chips!

Lombard Street is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

11. Lombard Street

8.7
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Russian Hill · 309 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Besides driving down, take the time to walk down checking out the flowers, greenery, homes and San Francisco skyline.

Marin Headlands is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

12. Marin Headlands

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 63 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, get panoramic, romantic views of the bridge, San Francisco skyline, the Bay, the ocean and beyond. Beautiful whether clear or fogged over.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

13. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Make sure to drive, bike and walk the iconic International Orange painted bridge to see the beauty from different perspectives. Much easier to park @ the vista point just north of the bridge, off 101.

Transamerica Pyramid is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

14. Transamerica Pyramid

7.9
600 Montgomery St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Structure · Financial District · 28 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: You can't go up-top but make sure to checkout the unique skyscraper from all angles, all over town. Photo-friendly. It does dominate the skyline in a great way. :)

Pepples Donuts is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

15. Pepples Donuts

1 Ferry Building 38c, San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Financial District · 21 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A must stop within the Ferry Building, a delicious variety of organic, vegan donuts. Favorite is the Philz Coffee donut.

The Mission District is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

16. The Mission District

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 48 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: San Francisco's oldest neighborhood. Known as "The Mission". Grab a coffee as my favorite shop in the city, Four Barrel. Walk around and checkout the murals.

Fisherman's Wharf is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

17. Fisherman's Wharf

2801 Leavenworth St (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 337 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Grab some seafood, hit up the touristy shops, get the original Irish Coffee at Buena Vista, checkout Hyde Street Pier, ride the iconic cable car, something for everyone in this neighborhood.

Hayes Valley is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

18. Hayes Valley

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A scenic neighborhood filled with boutiques, greenery, cafes & restaurants. Hang out in Patricia’s Green, grab a coffee at the Ritual Coffee or Blue Bottle kiosks. How about some breakfast at Stacks.

Stacks is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

19. Stacks

501 Hayes St (at Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Hayes Valley · 142 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A great place to grab breakfast in the boutique filled Hayes Valley neighborhood. Don't grab coffee here though. Head across the street to the nearby Ritual Coffee or Blue Bottle kiosk for that. :)

Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

20. Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway

9.3
Moraga St (btwn 15th & 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Golden Gate Heights · 50 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: An off the beaten spot in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. You’ll find handmade animals, birds, flowers & fish themed tiles on the mosaic steps. Great panoramic views up-top. Greenery lines both sides.

Chinatown is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

21. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Lots of affordable touristy shops and restaurants. Authentic Chinese food awaits in the most well-known of Chinatown's.

Marina Green is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

22. Marina Green

9.3
Marina Green (at Marina Green Dr), San Francisco, CA
Park · Marina District · 46 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Great place to just soak in SF. You’ll find people walking their dogs, flying kites, running & just relaxing on the grass. Historic homes lie alongside. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and bay.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

23. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 274 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: One of those spots you see in the movies. Great romantic, panoramic views of SF when it's not foggy. Checkout the colorful houses on the windy Twin Peaks Boulevard. Parking sometimes an issue up-top.

Alamo Square is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

24. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 168 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Neighborhood and park up-top a hill providing great views of the city. Checkout the Victorian homes that surround the park. Great spot if your a dog lover.

Coit Tower is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

25. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: 360 degree views of San Fran up-top the tower on Telegraph Hill. Parking, traffic issues at peak times so walking the Greenwich or Filbert stairs to get to is popular.

Lands End Lookout is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

26. Lands End Lookout

9.6
22 Merrie Way (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 43 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A romantic and scenic spot to capture the Golden Gate Bridge and watch the bay and ocean come together.

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

27. Ferry Building Marketplace

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

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: On The Embarcadero, checkout the marketplace, Blue Bottle Coffee and Pepples Donuts. People watch as workers come and go on the ferries and rush hour time. Great bay views and outdoor dining fun.

22nd & Irving Market is one of Recommendations in San Francisco.

28. 22nd & Irving Market

8.0
2101 Irving St (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Outer Sunset · 20 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Fresh, cheap produce at this off the beaten path neighborhood and market. Felt like I lived as was a part of SF when walking around this area. :)