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San Francisco
Union Square is one of San Francisco.

1. Union Square

8.5
333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 433 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Grab some lunch, take a seat on one of the benches in the square and just enjoy watching the throngs of tourists walking around. Make sure you arrive/leave by cable car.

San Francisco State University (SFSU) is one of San Francisco.

2. San Francisco State University (SFSU)

1600 Holloway Ave (at 19th Ave.), San Francisco, CA
University · Parkmerced · 68 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Sit in the middle of the quad on a sunny day in the early afternoon and just watch the throngs of students light up the campus as they move from class to class.

3. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 388 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Take is the gorgeous panoramic view of the bay. The Bay Bridge, East Bay, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge can all be seen from here. And of course, watch the sea lions!

Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco.

4. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Come on a sunny day (or any day) with a couple tall boys. Purchase an edible and people watch. When you're done with your tall boys, get more from "Cold Beer Dude". End by heading to Bi-Rite Creamery.

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco.

5. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: So many things to do here! Visit the bison paddock, Cal Academy of Science, deYoung Museum. Best explored by bike. Fun fact: GG Park is the largest park in America, larger than Central Park in NYC.

Crissy Field is one of San Francisco.

6. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Go on a jog here and take phenomenal photographs of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Yerba Buena Gardens is one of San Francisco.

7. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.2
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Take photos of St. Patrick Catholic Church, walk behind the waterfall. Grab a tea at Samovar Tea Lounge or watch a movie at the Metreon before/after.

Washington Square Park is one of San Francisco.

8. Washington Square Park

8.8
Columbus Ave (btwn Filbert & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Park · North Beach · 73 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Watch cute dogs run around after having brunch at Mama's.

Pier 7 is one of San Francisco.

9. Pier 7

9.2
520 The Embarcadero (near Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Northern Waterfront · 14 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Walk all the way out to the end of the pier to get a great panorama view of the Bay. Watch people fish for crabs. Turn around and take in the view of the City, starring the Transamerica Building.

Yancy's Saloon is one of San Francisco.

10. Yancy's Saloon

6.4
734 Irving St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · Inner Sunset · 48 tips and reviews
Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of San Francisco.

11. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.1
688 San Jose Avenue (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Noe Valley · 270 tips and reviews
Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Francisco.

12. Twin Peaks Summit

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

13. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews
yakiniQ is one of San Francisco.

14. yakiniQ

7.5
1640 Post St (btwn Laguna & Buchanan), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Japantown · 65 tips and reviews
Taqueria Cancún is one of San Francisco.

15. Taqueria Cancún

8.8
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews
Phở Huỹnh Hiệp 2 - Kevin & Chris's Noodle House is one of San Francisco.

16. Phở Huỹnh Hiệp 2 - Kevin & Chris's Noodle House

8.2
1833 Irving St (btwn 19th & 20th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 82 tips and reviews
Castro Theatre is one of San Francisco.

17. Castro Theatre

9.2
429 Castro St (btwn 18th & Market), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Castro · 118 tips and reviews
TeaWay 一茶道 is one of San Francisco.

18. TeaWay 一茶道

2150 Irving St (23rd Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · Outer Sunset · 46 tips and reviews
The Castro is one of San Francisco.

19. The Castro

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 40 tips and reviews
Seniore's Pizza is one of San Francisco.

20. Seniore's Pizza

7.9
2415 19th Ave (at Taraval St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Parkside · 26 tips and reviews
Ocean Beach is one of San Francisco.

21. Ocean Beach

9.4
Point Lobos Ave (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Outer Sunset · 267 tips and reviews
In-N-Out Burger is one of San Francisco.

22. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews
House of Air is one of San Francisco.

23. House of Air

8.5
926 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
Amusement Park · Presidio National Park · 38 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco.

24. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews
QBar is one of San Francisco.

25. QBar

6.2
456 Castro St (btwn Market & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Gay Bar · Castro · 80 tips and reviews
King of Thai Noodle is one of San Francisco.

26. King of Thai Noodle

1268 Grant Ave (at Vallejo St.), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · North Beach · 61 tips and reviews
Apple Union Square is one of San Francisco.

27. Apple Union Square

8.6
300 Post St (at Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Electronics Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 417 tips and reviews
Taqueria El Farolito is one of San Francisco.

28. Taqueria El Farolito

9.2
2779 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 391 tips and reviews
California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco.

29. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

30. Super Duper Burgers

8.7
783 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · 217 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: More spacious than the one on Market and 3rd.

Oracle Park is one of San Francisco.

31. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 480 tips and reviews
Baker Beach is one of San Francisco.

32. Baker Beach

9.4
1504 Pershing Dr (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 140 tips and reviews
Caffé Greco is one of San Francisco.

33. Caffé Greco

8.4
423 Columbus Ave (at Vallejo St), San Francisco, CA
Café · North Beach · 104 tips and reviews
Jenny's Burger is one of San Francisco.

34. Jenny's Burger

7.6
1233 9th Ave (btwn Lincoln Way & Irving St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Inner Sunset · 35 tips and reviews
Mount Davidson Park is one of San Francisco.

35. Mount Davidson Park

8.9
Myra Way (at Dalewood Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · 22 tips and reviews
San Tung Chinese Restaurant is one of San Francisco.

36. San Tung Chinese Restaurant

7.6
1031 Irving St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 253 tips and reviews
Humphry Slocombe is one of San Francisco.

37. Humphry Slocombe

9.1
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews
Philz Coffee is one of San Francisco.

38. Philz Coffee

8.6
3101 24th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 256 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bakery is one of San Francisco.

39. Golden Gate Bakery

7.8
1029 Grant Ave (at Jackson), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

40. 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.

Randall Museum is one of San Francisco.

41. Randall Museum

8.6
199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA
Museum · Corona Heights · 21 tips and reviews
Mission Pie is one of San Francisco.

42. Mission Pie

2901 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews
One Kearny Rooftop is one of San Francisco.

43. One Kearny Rooftop

7.1
1 Kearny St (Market and Geary), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 15 tips and reviews
Ferry Building Marketplace is one of San Francisco.

44. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews
Bangkok Noodles is one of San Francisco.

45. Bangkok Noodles

110 Powell St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 74 tips and reviews
Presidio of San Francisco is one of San Francisco.

46. Presidio of San Francisco

9.5
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
National Park · Presidio National Park · 70 tips and reviews
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas is one of San Francisco.

47. Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

1881 Post St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Japantown · 242 tips and reviews
Arizmendi Bakery is one of San Francisco.

48. Arizmendi Bakery

9.1
1331 9th Ave (btwn Irving St & Judah St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Inner Sunset · 139 tips and reviews
Bernal Heights Park is one of San Francisco.

49. Bernal Heights Park

9.5
10 Bernal Heights Blvd (at Anderson St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Bernal Heights · 88 tips and reviews
Fort Funston is one of San Francisco.

50. Fort Funston

9.5
500 Skyline Blvd (at John Muir Dr), San Francisco, CA
Park · Lakeshore · 95 tips and reviews
Valencia Cyclery is one of San Francisco.

51. Valencia Cyclery

8.8
1077 Valencia St (btw 21st & 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Bicycle Store · Mission District · 13 tips and reviews
Anchor Brewing Company is one of San Francisco.

52. Anchor Brewing Company

1705 Mariposa St (at De Haro St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Potrero Hill · 83 tips and reviews
Hippie Hill is one of San Francisco.

53. Hippie Hill

6.7
Golden Gate Park (Middle Drive East), San Francisco, CA
Hill · Golden Gate Park · 26 tips and reviews

54. Little Star Pizza

8.8
846 Divisadero St (btwn Mcallister St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Alamo Square · 144 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Classic deep dish and garlic bread are BOMB.

55. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Campton: Amazing croissants!

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of San Francisco.

56. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Dolores Heights · 315 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Market is one of San Francisco.

57. Bi-Rite Market

9.1
3639 18th St (btwn Guerrero & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Mission Dolores · 137 tips and reviews
Municipal Pier is one of San Francisco.

58. Municipal Pier

8.3
Van Ness Ave & McDowell Ave (at McDowell Rd SW), San Francisco, CA
Pier · 11 tips and reviews
Golden Boy Pizza is one of San Francisco.

59. Golden Boy Pizza

9.0
542 Green St (at Grant), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 245 tips and reviews
Gus’s Haight Street Market is one of San Francisco.

60. Gus’s Haight Street Market

9.2
1530 Haight St (at Ashbury St), San Francisco, CA
Supermarket · Haight Ashbury · 64 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco.

61. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.7
1 Ferry Building Ste 7 (at The Embarcardero), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 421 tips and reviews
San Francisco Zoo is one of San Francisco.

62. San Francisco Zoo

8.7
1 Zoo Rd (btwn Sloat Blvd & Armory Rd), San Francisco, CA
Zoo · Lakeshore · 166 tips and reviews
Sightglass Coffee is one of San Francisco.

63. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of San Francisco.

64. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews
San Francisco Railway Museum is one of San Francisco.

65. San Francisco Railway Museum

7.4
77 Steuart St (at Don Chee Way), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Financial District · 11 tips and reviews
City Lights Bookstore is one of San Francisco.

66. City Lights Bookstore

9.2
261 Columbus Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Chinatown · 129 tips and reviews
Fort Point National Historic Site is one of San Francisco.

67. Fort Point National Historic Site

9.2
Marine Dr (at West Bluff Dr), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Presidio National Park · 78 tips and reviews