San Francisco, San Mateo County, CA
Places to go in San Francisco
154 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Nightlife
1015 Folsom
Sprawling nightclub with a rotating schedule of famous DJs featuring 3 levels & 5 separate rooms.
1015 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Arts & Culture
111 Minna Gallery and Event Space
SoMa gallery for up-and-coming artists that morphs into an after-hours venue for parties & events.
111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Nightlife
620 Jones
A spacious heated outdoor terrace helps make this cocktail bar a bustling spot for drinks & food.
620 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Outdoors
Alamo Square Park
Green space with a playground, tennis court & views of the city's iconic painted Victorian houses.
Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

Arts & Culture
Alcatraz Island
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with an audio tour, accessible by ferry.
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Outdoors
Alta Plaza Park
Park with a playground, tennis courts & a grand staircase that leads to panoramic views of the city.
Jackson St. &, Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Food & Drink
Angler
Upscale seafood restaurant featuring wood fire cooking in a lodge-like setting with bay views.
132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Family
Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank.
PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Wellness
Archimedes Banya
748 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

Arts & Culture
Asian Art Museum
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Nightlife
August Hall
420 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Outdoors
Batteries to Bluffs Trail
0.7-mi. pedestrian walkway along the shoreline, offering elevated views of the ocean & bluffs.
Battery to Bluffs Trail, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

Arts & Culture
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Indoor/outdoor museum inspiring kid creativity via interactive exhibits, a play space & art classes.
Art Studios, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

Food & Drink
Beretta Valencia
Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping.
1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

Nightlife
Bimbo's 365 Club
World-famous acts play this swanky, 1950s-era music club loaded with red velvet & chandeliers.
1025 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Food & Drink
Blue Bottle Coffee
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
315 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Nightlife
Boom Boom Room
Revelers pack this veteran club's dance floor for live funk, jazz & blues sets by top musicians.
1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Nightlife
Bottom of the Hill
From indie rock to hip-hop, this popular club offers a range of live music, plus outdoor seating.
1233 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Food & Drink
Boulevard
Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.
1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Sports & Recreation
Boundary Oak Golf Course
3800 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA

Food & Drink
Brenda's French Soul Food
Cozy eatery serving French, Creole, and Southern cuisine, including beignets and po' boys.
652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Arts & Culture
Brick & Mortar Music Hall
Talent ranges from bluegrass to hip-hop at this modest-sized music venue near the freeway.
1710 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Sports & Recreation
Buena Vista Park
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.
Buena Vista &, Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

Arts & Culture
Cable Car Museum
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA