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
Pied Piper
Elegant, wood-paneled restaurant in the Palace Hotel serving specialty cocktails & American fare.
2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Arts & Culture
PIER 39
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Food & Drink
Pier Market Seafood Restaurant
Waterfront seafood restaurant & market offering fresh fish, patio seating & bay views at Pier 39.
39 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Outdoors
Pioneer Park
Celebrated hilltop park featuring panoramic city & bay views, the famous Coit Tower & a gift shop.
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Sports & Recreation
Presidio Golf Course
Long-standing golf course & clubhouse in national park with a driving range, restaurant & shop.
300 Finley Rd, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
Outdoors
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
Arts & Culture
Randall Museum
Museum with wild-animal exhibits & hands-on experiences for exploring science & the arts.
199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
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
Food & Drink
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin
Chic, glass-enclosed venue with elevated American cuisine, a robust wine list & Corte Madera views.
1750 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA 94925, USA
Food & Drink
Rich Table
Californian fare from local ingredients, served in a salvaged-barn-wood space with an open kitchen.
199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Arts & Culture
Rickshaw Stop
Indie bands & DJs rock crowds in a small, funky space that also offers food & lounge areas.
155 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Outdoors
Rincon Park
Waterfront park with a promenade & a giant bow & arrow sculpture, plus Bay Bridge views.
The Embarcadero & Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Family
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
175 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Food & Drink
Ritual Coffee Roasters
Artisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
1026 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Food & Drink
ROOFTOP 25
Dim lighting sets the mood at this trendy spot with exposed-wood beams & creative American cuisine.
25 Lusk St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Wellness
Royal Thai Spa
685 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Food & Drink
Saint Frank Coffee
Sunny, bi-level neighborhood coffeehouse pairing its java with pastries in airy, minimalist digs.
2340 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Food & Drink
Saint Frank Coffee
120 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Outdoors
Salesforce Park
Gondola access to an urban rooftop garden with trees, flowers & play equipment, plus a cafe terrace.
425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Outdoors
San Francisco Botanical Garden
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
Family
San Francisco Carousel & Bay Plunge at Pier 39
39 Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Family
San Francisco Zoo
Families come for the more than 2,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits.
Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
Food & Drink
Scoma's Restaurant
Spacious waterfront restaurant serving seafood pulled straight off the boat.
1965 Al Scoma Way, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA