My tried and true itinerary for anyone visiting me in San Francisco! Yes, it is mostly food recommendations, and yes, that's really all you need to have a good time.
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Day 2
Day 3
Day 1
How to roll into the fun - follow this order exactly!!!
Start your day off right with a quick 40 minute workout class
Start the day at CORE40 Lower Pac Heights
Walk down Bush St and make your way to Compton's, the BEST coffee shop in Pac Heights
Post-workout latte at Compton’s Coffee House
Across the street from Compton's, there's a Michelin-starred restaurant that serves the most incredible, fresh, beignet-like donuts out of their front door on the weekends
Michelin-Star donut at SPQR
Walk north and bop into any of the shops! Nest is my favorite knick-knacky store, even as a local.
Nest
One of the flattest “hikes” that still has a gorgeous view at the end! It's also a shorter drive just across the bridge from the city vs. some other hikes.
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Following the hike, sit on the dock with a brewski (or their famous mai tai if you're feeling feisty), a dozen oysters, some crab cakes, fish tacos, and low key the french onion soup is amazing!
Sam's Anchor Cafe
After some down time to digest your food, hit up Balboa cafe for an espresso martini to get the evening going
Balboa Cafe
This prized dinner reservation is worth the planning ahead! Just set a reminder to book 1 month in advance.
Cotogna
There are a number of bars I'd recommend here….. Bodgea, Bar April Jean, or Golden Sardine are some favs!
Go Out in North Beach
Day 2
Yes, every single one of these is just a food recommendation. Yes, that's all you need to have a successful weekend with friends.
My go-to is everything bagel with hatch chile cream cheese, tomato, red onion, and cucumber!
Start at Boichik Bagels Fillmore
Make a reservation and spend the extra money to eat at the Hacienda!
Lunch at Scribe Winery
You're going to have to wait, and it's going to be worth it.
Put your name in at Little Original Joe's
Day 3
If you have extra time with pals, this combo always delivers!
There are soooo many thrifting opportunities so literally just wander into any store that catches your fancy
