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San Francisco - To Do
Starbucks is one of San Francisco - To Do.

1. Starbucks

7.1
4094 18th St (at Castro St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Castro · 55 tips and reviews
The Tipsy Pig is one of San Francisco - To Do.

2. The Tipsy Pig

8.3
2231 Chestnut St (btwn Scott & Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Marina District · 219 tips and reviews
The Warfield Theatre is one of San Francisco - To Do.

3. The Warfield Theatre

8.7
982 Market St (at Golden Gate), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Tenderloin · 67 tips and reviews
Windows Phone Launch Party is one of San Francisco - To Do.

4. Windows Phone Launch Party

991 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA
Event Space · Dogpatch · 6 tips and reviews
La Ciccia is one of San Francisco - To Do.

5. La Ciccia

9.2
291 30th St (at Church), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fairmount · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Not so much San Francisco Italian, as pure unadulterated regional Italian, this family-run sparkler is free of pretension and full of love. Don’t miss the sea urchin pasta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Lers Ros Thai is one of San Francisco - To Do.

6. Lers Ros Thai

8.7
730 Larkin St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tenderloin · 280 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure Lers Ros is the only authentic Thai restaurant with rabbit, frog and venison on its regular menu, but even the pad Thai rivals the best you'll find anywhere in Thailand. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

La Torta Gorda is one of San Francisco - To Do.

7. La Torta Gorda

8.2
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When a "hole-in-the-wall" turns out to be a bright family-run stop with outrageously good tortas and super authentic Puebla eats; that's 38 material. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

La Taqueria is one of San Francisco - To Do.

8. La Taqueria

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

EaterEater: La Taqueria continues to lead the pack with unwavering rave reviews for its sublime, spot-on Mexico staples. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Foreign Cinema is one of San Francisco - To Do.

9. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Like Zuni, a onetime trailblazer inspired by the Chez Panisse mantra. And like Zuni, a fully-fledged restaurant on all levels, from food to service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Beretta is one of San Francisco - To Do.

10. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pizza, cocktails, late night: all familiar concepts, but put together seamlessly by a veteran team of Adriano Pagannini, Deborah Blum and Ruggero Galdadi and you get Beretta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Incanto is one of San Francisco - To Do.

11. Incanto

1550 Church St (at Duncan St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Noe Valley · 63 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chris Cosentino has revolutionized the way that American chefs treat offal with his work at Incanto, but the restaurant is so much more. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Contigo is one of San Francisco - To Do.

12. Contigo

1320 Castro St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Noe Valley · 66 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Because Brett Emerson had a vision and he's stuck to it, creating the perfect neighborhood Bay Area-inflected Spanish restaurant. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Bar Crudo is one of San Francisco - To Do.

13. Bar Crudo

9.0
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The creative crudo spins, addictive clam chowder and airy atmosphere are always enlivening. [Eater 38 Member]

Roam Artisan Burgers is one of San Francisco - To Do.

14. Roam Artisan Burgers

8.8
1785 Union St (btwn Gough St & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Union Street · 191 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Sunny Side-style burger with truffle fries is about as good as it gets. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Zuni Café is one of San Francisco - To Do.

15. Zuni Café

8.8
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Hippie Hill is one of San Francisco - To Do.

16. Hippie Hill

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

IFCIFC: SF: It's Hippie Hill, not Hipster Hill…there is a difference. Home to the longest-running drum circle in the country on Sundays and no hippee hill would be complete without hackey sack! -IFC Viewer

Zeitgeist is one of San Francisco - To Do.

17. Zeitgeist

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

IFCIFC: SF: A real biker bar with heart. It’s the last bastion of the pre dot-com rebel/artist. Park benches on a dirt lot; it's like drinking in a junkyard and is one of SF's most loved hangouts. -IFC Staff

Sundance Kabuki Cinemas is one of San Francisco - To Do.

18. Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

1881 Post St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Japantown · 242 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: SF: Reserved seating, cocktails, popcorn with REAL butter. That's how movies should be watched. -IFC Viewer

Beauty Bar is one of San Francisco - To Do.

19. Beauty Bar

2299 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Mission District · 50 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: SF: Manis and Music! Try not to ruin your nail job while doing the robot. -IFC Viewer Read more.

Ike’s Place is one of San Francisco - To Do.

20. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews
Taqueria La Cumbre is one of San Francisco - To Do.

21. Taqueria La Cumbre

7.4
515 Valencia St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews
Taqueria La Cumbre is one of San Francisco - To Do.

22. Taqueria La Cumbre

7.6
28 N B St (at Baldwin Ave.), San Mateo, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 31 tips and reviews

23. Charles Hagar Planetarium

1600 Holloway Ave (Thornton Hall), San Francisco, CA
Planetarium · Parkmerced · 1 tip

NASANASA: The Hagar Planetarium is capable of showing 1,345 stars, the sun, moon and planets, and has a panorama projection system with an 80 scene capability plus numerous special effects projectors.

Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco - To Do.

24. Alcatraz Island

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

NASANASA: Now that you have seen what Alcatraz looks like from the inside, click the link to see what it looks like from 220 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station using an 800mm camera lens. Read more.

Chabot Space & Science Center is one of San Francisco - To Do.

25. Chabot Space & Science Center

8.8
10000 Skyline Blvd (Joaquin Miller Rd), Oakland, CA
Science Museum · 28 tips and reviews

NASANASA: Astronauts have to cope with both physical and mental challenges when living in confines of a spacecraft. Learn how they do this by trying out exercise gear, space tools, and eating astronaut food! Read more.

Lawrence Hall of Science is one of San Francisco - To Do.

26. Lawrence Hall of Science

8.2
1 Centennial Dr (at UC Berkeley), Berkeley, CA
Science Museum · University of California-Berkeley · 28 tips and reviews

NASANASA: NASA scientists and engineers use math daily to explore our universe. Visit the Math Around the World exhibit to play challenging games using mathematical theoretical concepts from various countries. Read more.

California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco - To Do.

27. 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

NASANASA: The only place on Earth with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! The Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. Read more.

Exploratorium is one of San Francisco - To Do.

28. Exploratorium

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

NASANASA: Have you ever wanted to fire a laser into Jello? See what a Martian snowflake looks like? Do you want to learn how to make a telescope using reading glasses? Then you've come to the right place! Read more.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco - To Do.

29. 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.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco - To Do.

30. Golden Gate Bridge

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

Fast CompanyFast Company: Cisco (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) is named for “San Francisco,” and this bridge inspired the company’s original logo.

Sports Basement is one of San Francisco - To Do.

31. Sports Basement

9.1
610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Presidio National Park · 59 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: For any avid biker or newbies, this is home. They are very helpful and won't judge for walking around in biking shorts. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Sports Basement is one of San Francisco - To Do.

32. Sports Basement

9.0
1590 Bryant St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: For any avid biker or newbies, this is home. They are very helpful and won't judge for walking around in biking shorts. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Park Chow is one of San Francisco - To Do.

33. Park Chow

1240 9th Ave (btwn Irving St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 156 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Michaele Salahi loves this place! -Michaele Salahi, Real Housewives of DC

Ton Kiang is one of San Francisco - To Do.

34. Ton Kiang

5821 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 80 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: One of my favorites. -Jonathan Waxman, Top Chef

Rendezvous Tapas Lounge is one of San Francisco - To Do.

35. Rendezvous Tapas Lounge

2080 Van Ness Ave (Pacific ave), San Francisco, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 1 tip
West Oakland Branch Library is one of San Francisco - To Do.

36. West Oakland Branch Library

8.3
1801 Adeline St (at 18th St), Oakland, CA
Library · West Oakland · 2 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: This is the beginning of the Black Panther Legacy Tour. They have 18 or so destinations around Oakland that describe the early days and evolution of the Black Panther Party. Read more.

The Fairmont San Francisco is one of San Francisco - To Do.

37. The Fairmont San Francisco

9.0
950 Mason St (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Nob Hill · 125 tips and reviews