San Francisco, San Mateo County, CA

Places to go in San Francisco

23 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

1015 Folsom

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

620 Jones

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

August Hall

Nightlife

August Hall

420 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Bimbo's 365 Club

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

Boom Boom Room

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

Bottom of the Hill

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

Cavaña

Nightlife

Cavaña

100 Channel St 17th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA

Cityscape

Nightlife

Cityscape

Upscale cocktail lounge serving New American small plates in modern quarters with panoramic vistas.

333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Fox Theater

Nightlife

Fox Theater

Live music venue in a historic building housing an art school, bar, restaurant & courtyard.

1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

KAIYŌ Rooftop

Nightlife

KAIYŌ Rooftop

Upscale bar with a tropical theme, serving Japanese & Peruvian bites, plus cocktails.

701 3rd St 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Natoma Cabana

Nightlife

Natoma Cabana

Tropical-inspired locale offers wicker furnishings & lots of plants plus cocktails, beer & wine.

90 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Neck of the Woods

Nightlife

Neck of the Woods

2-story late-night club offers cocktails, regular live music, a spacious dance floor & VIP seating.

406 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

Pied Piper

Nightlife

Pied Piper

Elegant, wood-paneled restaurant in the Palace Hotel serving specialty cocktails & American fare.

2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Redwood Room

Nightlife

Redwood Room

Clift Hotel's sophisticated hot spot for high-end cocktails in a glam space with redwood paneling.

495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Shelby’s Rooftop

Nightlife

Shelby’s Rooftop

250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Starlite

Nightlife

Starlite

Legendary cocktail lounge in the Beacon Grand for city views, cocktails, bites & all-vinyl DJ sets.

450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

The Chapel

Nightlife

The Chapel

Converted ex-chapel featuring a 40-ft. arched ceiling, bar & a wide variety of live-music acts.

777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

The DeLuxe

Nightlife

The DeLuxe

Hip, intimate nightclub with soft lighting known for cocktails, jazz & other live music.

1511 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

The Fillmore

Nightlife

The Fillmore

Famed '60s counterculture music venue draws crowds for indie & major label acts (capacity: 1,199).

1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

The Midway

Nightlife

The Midway

900 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

The View Lounge

Nightlife

The View Lounge

Massive arched windows showcase city views at this posh lounge serving cocktails & small plates.

780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Top of the Mark

Nightlife

Top of the Mark

Iconic high-end cocktail bar on top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel, with 360-degree views of the city.

999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

Tunnel Top Lounge and Bar

Nightlife

Tunnel Top Lounge and Bar

Intimate 2-story bar atop the Stockton tunnel, with funky beer-bottle decor & rotating DJ nights.

601 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA