San Francisco · San Mateo County, CA
Things to do this weekend in San Francisco
Scout analyzed 154 San Francisco places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.
Places analyzed
154
Matches
24
Typical spend
$150
Typical visit
1.7 hr
Scout-verified spots

Lincoln Park
Lands End Lookout
Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.

Golden Gate Park
San Francisco Botanical Garden
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.

Tenderloin
The Warfield
Intimate venue began as a vaudeville theater in 1922 & now hosts a variety of national music acts.

Mission Dolores
Mission Dolores Park
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.

Central Waterfront
The Midway

Pacific Heights
Lafayette Park
Puppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts.

Fisherman's Wharf
PIER 39
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.

Russian Hill
Ina Coolbrith Park
This pint-sized, unassuming tract features a steep path & views of the city & bay.

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

Yerba Buena
111 Minna Gallery and Event Space
SoMa gallery for up-and-coming artists that morphs into an after-hours venue for parties & events.

Alamo Square
Alamo Square Park
Green space with a playground, tennis court & views of the city's iconic painted Victorian houses.

Potrero Hill
Bottom of the Hill
From indie rock to hip-hop, this popular club offers a range of live music, plus outdoor seating.

Little Saigon
Great American Music Hall
Once host to the Grateful Dead, this ornately decked concert venue now books modern mainstream acts.

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

Buena Vista
Buena Vista Park
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.

Haight-Ashbury
The DeLuxe
Hip, intimate nightclub with soft lighting known for cocktails, jazz & other live music.

Russian Hill
Bimbo's 365 Club
World-famous acts play this swanky, 1950s-era music club loaded with red velvet & chandeliers.

Civic Center
SFJAZZ
This nightspot presents a line-up of internationally renowned jazz performers live on stage.

Outdoors
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.

Corona Heights
Corona Heights Park
Bustling, hilly park featuring hiking trails & sweeping, scenic city vistas.

Civic Center
Rickshaw Stop
Indie bands & DJs rock crowds in a small, funky space that also offers food & lounge areas.

Russian Hill
Francisco Park
Small park at the top of Russian Hill (& former gravesite of Russian sailors) offering city views.

Presidio of San Francisco
Crissy Field
Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate.

Pacific Heights
Alta Plaza Park
Park with a playground, tennis courts & a grand staircase that leads to panoramic views of the city.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 60 of the 154 analyzed San Francisco places fit this weekend.
- 55% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 50% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Scenic, Adventurous, Social, Upscale, Quiet.
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