9:20 Special is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

1. 9:20 Special

8.2
2460 Sutter St (btw Divisadero & Broderick), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Lower Pacific Heights · 11 tips and reviews

Jim T.Jim Thorpe: Excellent instructors, great dance floor, nice newbies and a welcoming "old guard." If you're into swing dancing, make this one of your go-to venues. Read more.

Jeff H.Jeff Ho: Street parking is fairly easy. Safe bet is eastside of Divisadero. Some nice local food place around the area too. New dance floor, amazing dance hall, great staff, incredible instructors and dancers. Read more.

Barak M.Barak Michener: Go on a Thursday night. Dance.

Community Music Center is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

2. Community Music Center

9.0
544 Capp St, San Francisco, CA
Music School · Mission District · 3 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Really knowledgable teachers who are nice and make classes fun and approachable! A friendly place.

Sonia C.Sonia Caltvedt: Come between 9am-3pm if you are looking to rent a practice room - it starts to bustle around here after 3pm with lessons and classes.

Camille L.Camille Lake: This this a great music school for everyone. They have a sliding scale.

Workshop. is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

3. Workshop.

8.9
1798 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Western Addition · 12 tips and reviews

Lovely m.Lovely moto-lady: Get there early and sit by the instructor, it's hard to see from the other seats.

Josh B.Josh Burris: Great terrarium class. Friendly instructor. Bring your own beer or they have PBR for a few bucks.

Gina A.Gina Ambrose: Workshop rocks! I've taken two sewing classes and one gardening class and all great experiences! Totally recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

Noe Valley Courts & Playground is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

4. Noe Valley Courts & Playground

8.5
24th St & Douglass St, San Francisco, CA
Park · Upper Market · 6 tips and reviews

Eileen J.Eileen J.: Baby boot camp here M-F 1030-1130am and Sat. 9-10am. Kathleen and Emily are great instructors and the babies enjoy watching.

Anton S.Anton Shuster: They just polished this place up! New picnic tables and courts. Also a nice big green field for hanging out and catching some sun :-)

Cassie X.Cassie Xie: Wish there was a little dedicated area for dogs but otherwise a cute, small park with lively attendees

ImagiKnit is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

5. ImagiKnit

8.7
3897 18th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Mission Dolores · 14 tips and reviews

Shannon O.Shannon Oliver: Really great, affordable classes! Take anything with Judy. Fantastic teacher.

Christopher G.Christopher Gautschi: Great place for yarn and supplies for knitting and crocheting. Excellent, knowledgable, helpful and friendly staff. Give it a try!!!!

Thom S.Thom Sinclair: Everyone that works here is super friendly and helpful beyond measure. You may be able to find the same yarn elsewhere for a few cents less, but I'd rather support ImagiKnit's awesomeness.

Sports Basement is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

6. Sports Basement

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

hikerlyhikerly: Free yoga every Sunday with a lineup of good instructors. All-levels welcome.

Jole P.Jole P: Super awesome deals in all things athletic plus frequent sales! Also have a solid selection of bars, electrolyte and protein drinks

Marcus E.Marcus Ericsson: 10% off for sf bike coalition members!

lululemon athletica is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

7. lululemon athletica

7.7
327 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 11 tips and reviews

Ciara V.Ciara Viehweg: Complimentary yoga every Sunday @ 9:30am! Some of the best instructors from the city come and teach! You have to check it out!

Yamato A.Yamato Akimoto: Amazing customer service very refreshing A plus on product knowledge

Len L.Len Loving: Their Fluff Off Hoodie is on sale from $198 →$74 ...I cannot begin to say how much I love this piece, nor can I fit in here all the great details that went into it. Just get it!

Scrap is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

8. Scrap

8.4
801 Toland St (at Newcomb Ave), San Francisco, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · 6 tips and reviews

Jason N.Jason Northrup: Resources for DIY enthusiasts and teachers

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: You can find all sorts of creative reuse for dirt cheap here. Read more.

Brooks H.Brooks Hassig: There's fabric for days!

San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

9. San Francisco Botanical Garden

9.2
1199 9th Ave (at Martin Luther King Dr), San Francisco, CA
Botanical Garden · Golden Gate Park · 114 tips and reviews

Amy L.Amy Le Roi: It is SO beautiful here! I originally came here at the suggestion of my acting teacher, and I absolutely fell in love with this place. I need to come back when the seasons change.

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Come here during Flower Piano and bring your favorite libations. Sipping whiskey from a flask while listening to beautifully played piano is wonderful.

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Pier 23 is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

10. Pier 23

7.1
Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Pier · Northern Waterfront · 10 tips and reviews

Mary O.Mary O'Neal: Tues..thur...fri...Patrick the Bar host. Live music on Tues...brands of father...daughter and friend...and if ur lucky...a cameo by her piano teacher.

Brian M.Brian McG: Lively outdoor drink spot on the water with good local beers and drink menu

Chris H.Chris H.: Great selection of local beers on tap and a bayfront beer garden to watch the pelicans fly by

Exploratorium is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

11. Exploratorium

9.1
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 334 tips and reviews

David B.David Barker: There are going to be Science of Baseball exhibits, activities, and demonstrations Friday, May 14th with Exploratorium teachers, scientists, and a Giants player in attendance.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: They offer student and teacher discounts.

KarstenKarsten: Fun for all ages, well worth an afternoon visit

Senspa is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

12. Senspa

8.8
1161 Gorgas Ave (Presidio), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Presidio National Park · 10 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Mandelbaum: Amazing massage with Mickey. Waterfalls, fire pits and more for relaxing. Pretty cool place. 👍🏻👍🏻

lara l.lara long: Definitely carve out time for a steam after your treatment...and sit near the waterfall try the tea and find an amazing stone

Ariel W.Ariel Waldman: Favorite spa in SF. If you can't arrive early, definitely plan on staying late. Great relaxation lounges with tea and treats to read or get some writing done.

Mission Dolores Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Instructors in San Francisco.

13. Mission Dolores Park

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

Kelly L.Kelly Long: 6am class instructors (chris, sebastian, valerie) are fantastic!

Aleksandra G.Aleksandra Garbacz: Fantastic spot for a chilled day with friends. What an amazing view of the city!

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