This public pool tucked out in the middle Sunset got an awesome, $17 million renovation in 2009, and thus it's housed in a pretty, modern, concrete and glass building with tons of natural light. Read more.
Mission Pool is one of the few outdoor public pools in San Francisco, and the fresh air makes all the difference in the quality of your swim. Read more.
One rad outdoor pool that not too many people know about is at UCSF's Mission Bay campus, and $20 gets you a day pass that gives you access to both that and a heated indoor pool. Read more.
She's big, she's beautiful, and she is located really close to your office. This downtown YMCA has recently been so fantastically renovated, the Village People should write a whole new song about it. Read more.
On the fine line between kitsch and tradition sits Archimedes Banya. Steam yourself in the two traditional Russian saunas, relax with a drink in the soaking pools and finish off with a Platza massage. Read more.
Did someone order a steaming pile of LUXURY? Take a whiff. That's that nasty stank of pure f*ing relaxation. It's the perfect place if you're rich and under the impression that you have real problems. Read more.
O-p-u-l-e-n-c-e...opulence. You. Own. Everything. Everything is yours. The joint comes replete with all the amenities one would expect from a spa, and boasts one of the best views in the entire city Read more.
The real reason to hit the Kabuki are their communal baths. You know that scene in Eastern Promises? That's the Kabuki. You're not allowed to talk, and it's a nude scene, so creepers get the boot. Read more.
Park Tavern has become well known for their house Bloody Mary, made with their own special mix and Russian Standard vodka. Read more.
Instagrammable down to the floral dishes, this slice of Eastern Europe in Hayes Valley is known for knishes and cake (the bagels are also pretty good!) but it's also a great spot for a weekend brunch. Read more.
In additional to the relaxed vibe and sidewalk seating, the cooks throw New Orleans specialties in along with the classic eggs, pancakes and French toast. The Hangtown Fry guarantees a cured hangover. Read more.
Wake up and smell the Lexington-style barbecue, people! Brunch faves are pig grits (with hickory-smoked pork barbecue) and a chicken biscuit, with thigh meat and a generous helping of sausage gravy. Read more.
The "Beckett" is Samuel and the "Bird" is Charlie "The Bird" Parker, and that should tip you off that, in addition to being a classy bookseller, this Glen Park gem is also a jazz haunt. Read more.
While of course they're known for their wide selection of books, their program of author events is really remarkable, with stops from niche-y, cult writers and mass-market stars alike. Read more.
A helpful, friendly staff will help you find the latest twee periodical or the hottest beach read, and don't miss bizarre literary happenings like Shipwreck, a fan-fiction take down. Read more.
Founded in 1953 by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Peter D. Martin, the independent bookstore and publisher specializes in world literature, the arts, and progressive politics. Read more.
Dog-Eared Books is an oddity: It's a bookstore... that's growing. In addition to its Valencia Street shop for new, used, and discount books (plus odds and ends like maps), there's a new Castro store. Read more.
Who among does not consider the women depicted atop the Women's Building mural as personal maternal figures? The mural is called MaestraPeace.
The original 'mural alley', Balmy Alley is a maintained outdoor mural gallery instrumental in the outdoor art movement.
Dandelion is known for their uniquely smooth and nuanced-in-flavor chocolate — seekers of wacky flavored, super sweet stuff should look elsewhere. Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST NEW VENUEA combo of nonprofit space, art studio & gallery, along with a two-story main room makes it SF's top venues for live electronic music Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ROCK CLUBAsk bands from around the world what venue they're most excited to play — in any city — chances are you'll hear Bottom of the Hill… Read more.
