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72 hours in San Francisco
Hendrik Point is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

1. Hendrik Point

8.8
Conzelman Rd., Marin Headlands, CA
Scenic Lookout · 5 tips and reviews

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: 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!

Marshall's Beach is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

2. Marshall's Beach

9.3
The Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 18 tips and reviews

David S.David Sanger: To get the classic shot of the bridge from the ocean side, park at Baker Beach and walk along the shore to Marshall Beach, where you can frame the scene with surf on the rocks in the foreground.

Japanese Tea Garden is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

3. Japanese Tea Garden

8.7
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Garden · 189 tips and reviews
King of Noodles is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

4. King of Noodles

8.2
1639 Irving St (at 18th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 85 tips and reviews

5. Zazie

9.1
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 358 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Rose: Get the orange French toast, sooo f'ing good.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

6. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Take in Le View. It may convince you that San Francisco is the best city on earth.

La Taqueria is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

7. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The Mission District is full of Mexican joints, but La Taqueria's devotion to quality meats and dynamic salsas have earned it its spot in the San Fran culinary hall of fame.

The Voyager Shop is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

8. The Voyager Shop

8.1
365 Valencia St (btwn 14th & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Mission District · 12 tips and reviews
Rickybobby is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

9. Rickybobby

400 Haight St (at Webster St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower Haight · 67 tips and reviews
SoMa StrEat Food Park is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

10. SoMa StrEat Food Park

8.4
428 11th St (at Division St), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · SoMa · 142 tips and reviews
Mochica is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

11. Mochica

937 Harrison St (at 5th St.), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · SoMa · 31 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

12. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: This cafe is like second home to the techies hammering away at nearby co-working spaces, such as Hub SoMa. Come prepared to wait for your coffee--and strike up a conversation.

Japantown is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

13. Japantown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 62 tips and reviews
Swan Oyster Depot is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

14. Swan Oyster Depot

8.4
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews
House of Prime Rib is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

15. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews
Nob Hill is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

16. Nob Hill

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 22 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

17. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews
Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

18. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.2
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

19. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews
Golden Boy Pizza is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

20. Golden Boy Pizza

9.0
542 Green St (at Grant), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 245 tips and reviews

Ray P.Ray Perlas: The garlic clam pizza is quite possibly the BEST pizza I've ever had... And that's a very bold statement coming from a certified fatass!

Lombard Street is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

21. Lombard Street

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

Marc F.Marc Fernandez ♊: Drive down Lombard Street

Fisherman's Wharf is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

22. Fisherman's Wharf

2801 Leavenworth St (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 337 tips and reviews
In-N-Out Burger is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

23. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews
Chez Panisse is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

24. Chez Panisse

8.9
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews
Henry's Hi-Life is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

25. Henry's Hi-Life

8.8
301 W Saint John St (near the Julian/St. James exit off CA87), San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · Central San Jose · 83 tips and reviews
The Lone Cypress is one of 72 hours in San Francisco.

26. The Lone Cypress

9.1
17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA
Tree · 29 tips and reviews