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Non-touristy Favorites in San Francisco
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City Girl
My favorite non-touristy things to do in SF when you're visiting. If you want to get a taste of what life is like here, try some of these places!
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Unreal performance! Jaw was on the floor
Dear San Francisco – Immersive Circus Show at Club Fugazi
Gorgeous on the inside and out
Conservatory of Flowers
Best way to spend the day
SF MOMA
These walking tours are amazing and help you understand so much history! A tour so it's a little touristy haha
San Francisco City Guides - Free Walking Tours
Gorg views and hike like a local!
Lands End Hike
So fun and no one knows about it!
The Wave Organ
Grab a blanket and sit at this park with beautiful views of the bridge
Presidio Tunnel Tops Park
Pro-tip go on Saturday for the Farmer's Market
Explore the Ferry Building
Great live jazz and cocktails
Local Edition
Go dancing here, some nights have a music theme!
Make-Out Room
Grab a coffee and walk around the great highway if the weather is clear
Andytown Coffee Roasters
Where to eat
You WILL wait an hour but it's so worth it - take you sandwich to Jackson Square Park for a true SF day
Molinari Delicatessen
Incredible food and gorg during sunset, but it's small, may need a reservation
Bon Délire
One of my all time favorites for an expensive meal
Nopa
Best wings I've ever had
Horsefeather
SF is known for its amazing wine bar scene, and the food here is unreal
Bar Jabroni
Best pizza ever
Flour + Water Pizzeria
Forget all the other bakeries, Breadbelly is one of a kind
Breadbelly
Completely underrated spot - go see a show after at the symphony or ballet
Teakwood
Insane Mediterranean food on lively street
Roaming Goat
Worth all 5 stars, I always bring out of town guests here
Dumpling Home
Don't leave without getting their dessert roll
Mamanoko
Gorgeous little neighborhood cafe with great matcha and food
Cafe Réveille
Unreal soup I think about it regularly, and so affordable
Yuanbao Jiaozi 元寶餃子
Classic family owner Italian spot
Trattoria Contadina
Where to drink
So much history here, it feels like you stepped back in time
Vesuvio Cafe
Stop in after thrifting on Haight Street
The Alembic
Great cocktails in the heart of North Beach
Bar April Jean
Stroll Chinatown markets by day and stop here for a cocktail at night
Moongate Lounge
Divey bar in Chinatown with strong drinks and a local vibe
Li Po Cocktail Lounge
A classic spot with a lot of young people that's great for anything from day drinking to late night vibes
Balboa Cafe
The menu changes regularly and is so cool, great crowd
Trick Dog
Gorg wine bar with great but expensive dinner, just go for a drink and the vibes
Verjus
Fun young vibe in a happening neighborhood
Bar Darling
Dancing and wine and vinyl, so fun
Bar Part Time
Where to shop
Amazing variety store in the Castro that's been around for ages!
Cliff's Variety
Cute locally owned boutique with unique women's clothes
Isalis
Charming gift store with really cool home decor
Nest
Great gift store with SF vibes
Park Life Store
One of my favorite gift stores of all time
Life
Gorgeous boutique with higher end prices
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