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San Francisco, California FAVS
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items I live super close to San Francisco and love going into the city for a fun day with friends or family. There is so much to do and I have tried so many places, so I thought I would share! In this list includes food spots based on what type of food you...
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Japanese Resteraunts
Italian Resteraunts
American Resteraunts
Bars/Nightlife
Activities/Things To Do
Japanese Resteraunts
I love sushi and trying new Japanese resteraunts, so here are my recs of the Japanese resteraunts I have enjoyed dining at in the city!
This place is a Japanese-American fine dining place. It is more of a modern tasting-menu style place
Nisei - Japanese Fine Dining in San Francisco
This IS THE PLACE if your a ramen lover! Fun fact it has actually been in NYT's 50 best for good ramen
Crafted | Refined | Inspired
This is a high end sushi and sashimi place. It has such a sleek and modern ambiance and has such high quality and tasty fish
HASHIRI San Francisco
Italian Resteraunts
I LOVE ITALIAN FOOD!!! Literally my favorite food, so these are the Italian places I have tried in the city and really enjoyed!
This has sooooo many pizza styles and I love their classics
Home Page
This place has handmade pastas, seasonal cal-italian style, and I've never heard a bad thing about this place
Flour + Water
This is kind of a smaller place but it has great small plates, pasta, and WINE!!!
Che Fico Restaurant
This is an iconic place. It is an Italian-American comfort spot with chicken parm, steaks, classic pastas, and more
North Beach — Original Joe's
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! One of my all time fav resteraunts in the city to go to. I go here ALL the time and have been many times for friends birthdays which is such a fun time. They bring out dessert with fire cracker candles and the whole resteraunt is s...
Barbara's SF
SO GOOD! Such a pretty atmosphere with amazing pasta
Penny Roma
So cute and soooo tasty! Loved their pesto pasta
Menus | a Mano in San Francisco, CA
American Resteraunts
Basic American food is the best and I always want to know some good places with basic food I can dine at. Here are some American food places to try in the city!
This has great food, drinks, and an amazing atmosphere!
Lazy Bear | Modern American dinner party in Mission District, SF
I love their crispy brussel sprouts and also their polenta. Their deviled eggs are also amazing. Such a great vibe and atmosphere
Marlowe | New American Bistro in San Francisco
This is just a classic good dining place! I LOVED their chicken
Wayfare Tavern - Authentic American - San Francisco, CA
THE BEST BURRITOS HANDS DOWN
La Taqueria: Authentic Mission-Style Burritos in San Francisco | La Taqueria
AMAZING!! They are known for their chicken Caesar wraps, but their other ones are amazing too. They are huge and soooo delicious
Mama's Luncheonette
Bars/Nightlife
The city is known for always bringing a good night out and I definitely enjoy trying new clubs, bars, etc to find where my friends and I have the best time! Here are some reccomendations I have
This place is pretty fun! They have games, a dj, and of course a bar!
Eporium
This place is such a vibe with a view. It is rooftop dining with margs! Closes kind of early though
Cubita
I LOVE this place's vibe!!! It is a lounge and nightclub. Love it
Monroe | Art Deco Lounge in San Francisco, CA
This place is sick. They have themed karaoke rooms and it is sooo mcuh fun
Record Bar
This place has great food like tacos and pizzas and they also have beer and cocktails!
Tempest - SOMA, San Francisco, CA
This place has more upscale/nicer bar bites and great drinks! Such a modern and sleek vibe
ABV
Activities/Things To Do
The city has SO MUCH to do!! There are so many activities, but also sooooo many viewpoints and pretty places to just look at. Here are some of my recommendations as someone who loves to explore, find new things, and enjoy the best views
LOVE this place!! Its in such a great location (Ghirardelli Square). I've had so much fun here and love how unique the set up is. They also have some food and drinks
General 1 — Subpar Miniature Golf
This isn't necessarily in SF, but right past it in Marin. I've gone here a million times and it never disappoints. Sunset here is unmatched and theres always a new area to explore or watch the sunset at
Mount Tamalpais State Park
The iconic attraction!! Where Full House and so many other things were filmed. Definitely a must to visit and there is such a nice park right across the street
Painted Ladies
The perfect view of the bridge!!! Love this viewpoint to watch the sunset or sunrise
Battery Spencer Overlook (U.S. National Park Service)
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So much to do here!!! There are also so many sea lions to watch
PIER 39, Where San Francisco Meets the Bay to Play.
The best place to shop (specifically THRIFTING)!!! Love this street
Haight Street
If your in SF during the holidays this is such a fun activity! Theres a huge Christmas tree with an ice skating rink to skate around in
Union Square Ice Rink | Ice Skating San Francisco, Ice Rink
A MUST!!! I go to at least 4 games a season. I love going with friends and being in the environment! It's always a fun time
Oracle Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants | San Francisco Giants
This is an easy hike with very scenic views! However, it is very windy. You can also see the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance when walking along the trail
Lands End - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
This has such colorful and fun murals that are created by local artists! It's definitly a cool and unique spot!
Umbrella Alley
This has an amazing 360 view! Such a great place on a sunny and clear day
Twin Peaks
Beautiful architecture with such a peaceful environment to walk around in
Palace of Fine Arts
Visit the famous Alcatraz! This is a must for first timers
Alcatraz Tours