Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

1. Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway

9.2
Moraga St (btwn 15th & 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Golden Gate Heights · 50 tips and reviews

Lynh N.Lynh Nguyen: A hidden gem. Even the cab driver didn't know about these steps. Worth the trek! Nice viewing point

XX: On a clear day when the sun is still shining, this view is such a great hidden spot of moraga! (Even better to take staircase photos when no one else is there!)

George C.George Chao: With the Grand View Park, it's the real hidden gem in the San Francisco. Don't miss it if you passing by!

Hotel Biron is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

2. Hotel Biron

9.0
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

erin b.erin butner: Great hidden gem. Good wine list and a delish cheese plate. Take in the rotating art and sip on a glass of wine.

Gregor G.Gregor G: Turning people onto this hidden gem is one of life's great pleasures.

Colin B.Colin Brown: It's a hidden gem.

China Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

3. China Beach

8.7
Sea Cliff Ave (at El Camino Del Mar), San Francisco, CA
Beach · 33 tips and reviews

Longfei X.Longfei Xing: Hidden gem

Stephanie R.Stephanie Robinson: Such a hidden gem with picnic benches and bathrooms.

Eli H.Eli Hickox: Great hidden gem of SF

Kite Hill Open Space is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

4. Kite Hill Open Space

9.4
49 Yukon (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Eureka Valley · 20 tips and reviews

Samantha M.Samantha McDuffee: Hidden gem! Can't beat the views.

Rich Y.Rich Yannacone: Very cool hidden gem

Timothy C.Timothy Cavanaugh: Find a bench, sit, take a deep breathe, enjoy view. Repeat 3 & 4 as necessary.

15 Romolo is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

5. 15 Romolo

8.2
15 Romolo Pl (btwn Fresno St & Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 213 tips and reviews

ZinioZinio: A hidden oasis in a sea of adult clubs and bars. Esquire recommends a Black Irish Flip. Read more.

MauroMauro: The ever-changing cocktail and brunch menu keeps things interesting.. If you're there for brunch, make sure you get the waffle shots! Definitely one of SF's hidden gems.

Frances J.Frances James: Tiny hidden spot in N Beach - great cocktails and food. Good for brunch

343 Sansome Roof Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

6. 343 Sansome Roof Garden

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

Michelle H.Michelle Hadi: Awesome POPOS in FiDi. Certainly a hidden gem in this concrete jungle - if you can sneak away or spare an hour on a sunny day come here for lunch or an afternoon reprieve!

Gyozo N.Gyozo Nagy: Nice secret place at the middle of city :) 15th floor of the building;)

Anton G.Anton Gaddi: One of the best POPOS in the Financial District. You will be 15 floors above so the view is quite nice. Good spot to bring lunch or just have a quiet place to talk or relax.

Flora Grubb Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

7. Flora Grubb Gardens

9.6
1634 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA
Flower Store · Bayview · 54 tips and reviews

YasminYasmin: One of the best hidden gems in the city. A true succulent sanctuary with a knowledgeable staff that is as hands-on or as hands-off as you desire. The Ritual Coffee is a plus.

Jon N.Jon Narong: one of the coolest hidden gems in all of san francisco

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: They have a refined eye for artful plant design with a great collection of succulents, terrariums, black grasses, dark-eyed daisies, and chocolate aeoniums.

Glen Canyon Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

8. Glen Canyon Park

9.4
Glen Canyon Park (at O'Shaughnessy Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Park · Glen Park · 31 tips and reviews

Ros H.Ros Hodgekiss: You'll want to see this park from every angle. It's one of SF's hidden gems.

Michael Ashley S.Michael Ashley Schulman: Hidden gem

Gaelen G.Gaelen Gates: A great place to walk dogs off-leash. It's not technically an off-leash park, but our dog community is great at warning each other when the city's out harassing parkgoers. Wonderful community! <3

Bourbon & Branch is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

9. Bourbon & Branch

8.4
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

John E.John E: Cool speakeasy w/ fantastic cocktails (especially of the bourbon variety) made by knowledgeable mixologists. Cool library-esque decor. Enter through the left-most unmarked door for general admission.

Jenny L.Jenny L.: Reservations needed. Extensive cocktail menu. Need to figure out how to get in the hidden bar inside Bourbon and Branch.

Caro S.Caro Schiefer: Great bar ( very nice door keeper) with great cocktails. Small menu but you can order everything you want. Fantastic whisky selection. Better reserve than you have access to a more secret room.

Linden Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

10. Linden Room

8.7
330 Gough St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 17 tips and reviews

Eric P.Eric Pan: Cozy hidden spot with delicious drinks. So cozy I hope you don't read this 😬

Kyle M.Kyle Minor: Even after all this while, it still feels like a Secret Bar. #ThirstyThursday 🍸🥃🧉🥂

Alex P.Alex Priest: Killer cocktails and an amazing, cozy space. Don't tell anyone else.

Presidio Pond is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

11. Presidio Pond

9.2
Gorgas Ave, San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 4 tips and reviews

Kate H.Kate Horton: Hidden gem.

Thomas B.Thomas Burns: Beautifully landscaped open space. The pond features a haven for the family of Mallards. Often feedings from locals brings all the ducks to the pond.

SaliemSaliem: Starbucks nearby, parking on francisco, feed the ducks!

Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

12. Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency

8.7
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 47 tips and reviews

Cathy A.Cathy Allen: It's a secret bar within a bar. Great concept, atmosphere, staff & drinks. An absolute must see in San Francisco,

Maya B.Maya Byrne: Great cocktails that are also well priced. Perfect place to grab a drink with a friend or a group. No reservations required!

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Essentially the bastard child of Bourbon & Branch for people who reeeaaaallly want to pay New York prices for drinks

Sociale is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

13. Sociale

8.1
3665 Sacramento St (at Spruce), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 26 tips and reviews

David Allen I.David Allen Ibsen: A hidden treasure on Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights. The outdoor patio is a wonderfully romantic spot for dinner.

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: A hidden spot like this would be the perfect romantic getaway for the Pope and his wife. (Get it… ROMANtic!)

Kathleen B.Kathleen Bunshoft: Delish: Chardonnay. White bean crostini. Sea bass. Doughnuts.

Presidio of San Francisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

14. Presidio of San Francisco

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

Maarten d.Maarten den Braber: Hidden gem in San Francisco. Great views and quite space!

Nancy PelosiNancy Pelosi: Enjoy America's only urban National Park and one of my favorite places in San Francisco!

Caroline B.Caroline Brewer: Start at the southern side of the park and make your way to the Golden Gate on the bay ridge trail or enter from the Marina and walk along Crissy Field for spectacular views of the bridge.

Sushi Time is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in San Francisco.

15. Sushi Time

8.5
2275 Market St (btwn 15th & 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Castro · 49 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: This hidden spot has a hidden happy hour worth all your pennies and dimes! Check it out 5:00-6:00PM only.

Grace S.Grace S.: Love this hidden gem that's tucked away in a mini strip mall. Spicy walu, Barbie, Alaskan and green salad with ginger dressing are great. They let you pick your sake cup too from an assortment.

Asha A.Asha Augustine: Spicy walu roll and hamachi nigiri