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Sights:

Fort Point, if you only see one San Francisco sight, this is it. It's one of SF's oldest structures with a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a short walk up to bridge level.

Crissy Field, Crissy Field has an amazing walk along the bay shoreline with wonderful views of the GG Bridge and relaxing benches. It's also perfect for people watching.

Coastal Trail, the Coastal trail starts at the GG Bridge and meanders south along the pacific and ends at the Cliff House. We feature the southern part of the CT in our "Lands End Adventure". The northern end offers momentous views and access to Baker Beach (warning the northen part of BB is nude :-).

Grand View Park, located along 19th Avenue, this secluded tiny park has a single bench that has incredible views of both the bay and ocean.

Restaurants:

Canteen, Union Square café with extraordinary California cuisine at reasonable prices.

Uncle Vito’s, fresh and delicious pizza.

House of Prime Rib, Van Ness restaurant with SF's premier prime rib, nice décor.

Tekka Sushi, Western Addition’s mom and pop traditional sushi at reasonable prices.

Scoma’s, a Fisherman’s Wharf favorite; the best seafood period.

Tommy’s Joynt, Van Ness cheap eats and drinks, one of our favorites; try the turkey and beef brisket.

Viking Submarine Sandwiches, the best toasted sandwiches, located on Van Ness and Lombard.

Muracci, a Union Square traditional Japanese curry house with low prices.

Emmy's Spaghetti Shack, delicious meatballs in a funky lower Mission setting.

Memphis Minnie's, located in the lower Haight, has the best beef brisket in town.

Moishe's Pippic, a Hayes Valley lunch spot with incredible Chicago style Pastrami sandwiches.

Suppenkuche, authentic German cuisine located in Hayes Valley. Feels like you're in Baveria!

Bars:

Pier 23, this is SF’s best outdoor bar. It has views of the bay and a ”happening” atmosphere.

Zeitgeist, this Mission outdoor bar is filled with hipsters.

Marlena’s, Hayes Valley bar with the best drag show in town.

Gold Dust, fun Union Square piano bar. Good mix of tourists and locals.

Molotov’s, youthful lower Haight bar.

Balboa Café, where the “Beautiful Marina People” go.

Top of the Mark, memorable views from Nob Hill.

Liverpool Lils, cozy neighborhood bar by the Presidio.

Buena Vista, lively Fisherman’s Wharf crowd with bay views, try their Irish Coffee.

La Terrasse, Presidio spot with great views of the Bay and GGB. Has outdoor seating.

Pig and Whistle, an Inner Richmond (close to USF) British pub with a gregarious crowd.

Tunnel Top Bar, a cozy Union Square bar with a DJ upstairs.

Beer and Grill (Bistro Gambrinus), a NOPA (next to USF) Eastern European bar with an extensive beer selection.