San Francisco
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco.

1. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.6
1 Ferry Building Ste 7 (at The Embarcardero), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 421 tips and reviews

om m.om malik: I would order Gibraltar, a coffee drink that is highly milky version of espresso in a shot glass. It is not on the menu but it is way awesome not to try it.

2. Pier 23 Cafe

7.9
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Live music, cold Coronas & fresh seafood. When the sun is shining, good moods are abundant & tables are hard to come by but standing amidst the sea of fellow bar-goers is just as fun. - Jill

Toronado is one of San Francisco.

3. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Arguably one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area. They update their menu daily, so there's always a new beer to try.

To Hyang is one of San Francisco.

4. To Hyang

3815 Geary Blvd (at 2nd Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 12 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This Korean restaurant is known for using home-grown ingredients and staying open late! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Li Po Cocktail Lounge is one of San Francisco.

5. Li Po Cocktail Lounge

8.0
916 Grant Ave (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Coolest little bar in Chinatown, where tired regulars, hip locals & confused tourists meet. Tip: Get a shot of the magical Chinese elixir pronounced “in-gah-pay” in the clay bottle behind the bar.

Sam's is one of San Francisco.

6. Sam's

8.4
618 Broadway, San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · North Beach · 65 tips and reviews

:):): Best burgers in town...get everything on it and say Hi to Mike for me :)

Comstock Saloon is one of San Francisco.

7. Comstock Saloon

9.0
155 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 217 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This new bar in a century-old building recalls the wild Barbary Coast red-light district. The bar's signature drink is the city's famous Pisco Punch, made with South American brandy. Read more.

Molinari Delicatessen is one of San Francisco.

8. Molinari Delicatessen

9.0
373 Columbus Ave (at Vallejo St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · North Beach · 101 tips and reviews

Adolfo F.Adolfo Foronda: Make sure to grab a number as soon as you walk in and don't expect to get your sandwich anytime soon.

RocketSpace Accelerator is one of San Francisco.

9. RocketSpace Accelerator

225 Bush St (at Sansome St), San Francisco, CA
Coworking Space · Financial District · 22 tips and reviews

Bilal A.Bilal Ahmed: Geek out yo!

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco.

10. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 360 tips and reviews

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Huge Ginormously Beautiful Park. So much to do, to see - botanical gardens, dog parks, museums, gardens, bison, lovely cruising ride to the ocean, or anywhere in the city, esp on a Sunday - no cars.

Lombard Street is one of San Francisco.

11. Lombard Street

San Francisco, CA
Home (private) · Russian Hill · 3 tips and reviews

Kit Y.Kit Yan: Take the cable car to the top & walk down...

Gus’s Haight Street Market is one of San Francisco.

12. Gus’s Haight Street Market

9.1
1530 Haight St (at Ashbury St), San Francisco, CA
Supermarket · Haight Ashbury · 64 tips and reviews

TaskRabbitTaskRabbit: We are superfans of the cheap local produce and greek deli selections made by the owners! Beat the crowd by sending a TaskRabbit to the market for you!

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of San Francisco.

13. Ferry Building Marketplace

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

BravoBravo: The Ferry Building is very popular, and I recommend it to anyone who is visiting San Francisco. They've got great restaurants (Slanted Door, MarketBar) and a morning farmer's market a few times a week

Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco.

14. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 817 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, & has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and CA.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Francisco.

15. Twin Peaks Summit

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

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Most complete & breathtaking view of the city, bridge to bridge. And almost every part of the city from one spot, all except the sunset, but you'd only see fog there anyways. Pano that ess.

Zeitgeist is one of San Francisco.

16. Zeitgeist

8.7
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: A tucked away popular SF spot with outdoor seating, cheap drinks and pool tables; the perfect spot for a gorgeous afternoon with friends. - Whitney

Exploratorium is one of San Francisco.

17. Exploratorium

9.1
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 333 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.

Muir Woods National Monument is one of San Francisco.

18. Muir Woods National Monument

9.1
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 240 tips and reviews

NikiNiki: A must see to anyone living/visiting the Bay Area

19. Alcatraz Island

9.3
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 503 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.

Alcatraz Cruises is one of San Francisco.

20. Alcatraz Cruises

31 San Francisco Pier 33 (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Boat or Ferry · Northern Waterfront · 210 tips and reviews

SelbeSelbe: A must see in San Fran! Only certain times & number of people allow per day & time. Might want to get tickets early.

Alamo Square is one of San Francisco.

21. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Alamo Square · 167 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: In front of the row of Victorian “Painted Ladies” houses (made famous by the Full House opening sequence), but on nice days you can spy the ocean and the Bay from here. Read more.

Presidio of San Francisco is one of San Francisco.

22. Presidio of San Francisco

9.5
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
National Park · Presidio National Park · 68 tips and reviews

ExploratoriumExploratorium: Did you know that the Presidio was founded in 1776 and is an active archeological site? Imagine how it may have looked nearly 250 years ago! To learn more, here’s a Science in the City video we made: Read more.

Fisherman's Wharf is one of San Francisco.

23. Fisherman's Wharf

2801 Leavenworth St (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 338 tips and reviews

HermannHermann: While here, be sure to stop at Boudin Bakery and try the Sourdough and clam chowder. Avoid Nick's Lighthouse. Enjoy SFO!

Chinatown Gate is one of San Francisco.

24. Chinatown Gate

8.0
500 Bush St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews

Marc F.Marc Fernandez ♊: Visit & Take a Picture at Chinatown Gate in San Francisco

25. Ghirardelli Square

8.5
900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Plaza · 256 tips and reviews

Paul N.Paul Narsavage: For some chocolate, ice cream, coffee, or hot cocoa... skip the long line at the front ice cream shop, and head to the back to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Caffe.

Buena Vista Park is one of San Francisco.

26. Buena Vista Park

8.9
Buena Vista Ave (at Haight St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Buena Vista · 49 tips and reviews

Darshy N.Darshy N: Beautiful views of San Francisco.

Haight-Ashbury is one of San Francisco.

27. Haight-Ashbury

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 78 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Haight Ashbury is the birthplace of the hippie movement, and it's continued to be a hipster's haunt for decades since. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.

28. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 386 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of San Francisco's most popular tourist destinations, the Wharf consists of a long, coast-side row of restaurants, street vendors, souvenir stores and beautiful ocean scenery.

Zam Zam is one of San Francisco.

29. Zam Zam

8.0
1633 Haight St (at Clayton St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Haight Ashbury · 22 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

The Alembic is one of San Francisco.

30. The Alembic

8.7
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This place has high quality drinks and a small, but interesting menu – including choices like duck hearts & quail eggs. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is one of San Francisco.

31. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.5
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A genuine Tiki room/Polynesian restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel. Has a swimming pool turned bar & a rain/thunder show! Seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

La Folie is one of San Francisco.

32. La Folie

2316 Polk St (near Green St.), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 65 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This unintimidating, cozy French restaurant is one of the city’s best dining experiences. Chef Roland Passot is in the kitchen every night. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Mr. Bing's is one of San Francisco.

33. Mr. Bing's

6.3
201 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews

Ethan F.Ethan Fassett: Bruce is the man behind the bar, most often. He is a great guy, tip well!

California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco.

34. California Academy of Sciences

9.3
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 511 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.

Coit Tower is one of San Francisco.

35. Coit Tower

8.8
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 329 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Come on Saturday at 11 a.m. for a free mural tour.  Read more.

La Boulangerie de San Francisco is one of San Francisco.

36. La Boulangerie de San Francisco

1909 Union St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Union Street · 82 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Carter: get the fruit & granola bowl w/half as much yogurt, sit outside, bring your own WIFI

La Boulange de Polk is one of San Francisco.

37. La Boulange de Polk

2310 Polk St (Green St.), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Polk Gulch · 59 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael Gargas: coffee is amazing here. pastries are also awesome

La Boulange de Sutter is one of San Francisco.

38. La Boulange de Sutter

222 Sutter St (at Kearny), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 85 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: You need to get a box of macaroons for your sweetie before you go, but before you do, sit down & treat yourself to the tartine bourguignon -- beef slow-cooked in red wine served on crunchy bread. Read more.

Ike’s Place is one of San Francisco.

39. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home of some of the biggest sandwiches in San Francisco. As seen on Man v Food.

TCHO is one of San Francisco.

40. TCHO

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

Ana A.Ana A: Take the tour!!

Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is one of San Francisco.

41. Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

7.9
5929 Geary Blvd (at 23rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 67 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: the margaritas are worth the haul out to the richmond. stop being a lazy ass.

Beach Blanket Babylon is one of San Francisco.

42. Beach Blanket Babylon

678 Green St, San Francisco, CA
Theater · North Beach · 40 tips and reviews

Will K.Will Kardas: The longest running Musical Revue show in the Nation and possibly the world! Hilarious and very entertaining! Make sure to get here at least an hour before the show to get the very best seats!

Bi-Rite Creamery is one of San Francisco.

43. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 687 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Trust us, you can't go wrong with the Salted Caramel…until you're addicted. Read more.

Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco.

44. Mission Dolores Park

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

Katie M.Katie Morse: Go to the top (top right) corner of the park for some of the best views of the city.

Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall is one of San Francisco.

45. Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall

8.5
160 Jefferson St. (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Fishermans Wharf · 442 tips and reviews
Legion of Honor is one of San Francisco.

46. Legion of Honor

9.2
100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · 115 tips and reviews

MarieClaireMarieClaire: Check out the best view you’ll possibly ever see of the San Francisco bay on the grounds of what also just happens to be a fabulous art museum. -Anna Maltby, MC Editor

City Lights Bookstore is one of San Francisco.

47. City Lights Bookstore

9.1
261 Columbus Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Chinatown · 130 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1956 founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti published Alan Ginsberg's beatnik classic poem "Howl", and faced obscenity charges for it. In a landmark ruling, the poem was protected by the First Amendment.

48. 343 Sansome Roof Garden

8.5
343 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Garden · Financial District · 19 tips and reviews

Lesly S.Lesly Simmons: This is one of many privately-owned, publicly-open spaces around downtown SF. Google POPOS to find more!