Start the day off right here in the Mission District. A macchiato or pour over will work, watching the place fill up quickly.
A SoMa neighborhood gem. A Kiawamururu, Kenya Pour Over worked great for me. Enjoyed the non-uniform seating while watching the roaster in action. Checkout the unique bathroom sink/mirror setup.
Enjoy a great coffee outside on the lounge chairs from the kiosk that sits right in the heart of the Hayes Valley neighborhood. Friendly and knowledgeable baristas. Get a pour over or a Macchiato.
Walk down the tree/flower lined Linden Street in Hayes Valley and you'll stumble upon kiosk coffee heaven. Their espresso shot OMG.
A chocolate haven located along the Embarcadero. I went the caffeinated drink route experiencing an iced TCHOchocolate mocha with Blue Bottle espresso yum.
The home of the Irish Coffee! You gotta get at least one. Waiting a while to get a seat at the bar to watch them made by the dozen is well worth the wait.
Always the first place I head when I get to SF. Walk along the Pacific. Walk up to nearby Cliff House. Make sure to bring warm clothes, much colder and windy then the heart of the city.
Lots of shopping and foodie fun within this Embarcadero institution. Checkout the sea lions. Some of the biggest strawberries I've ever seen in the outdoor market. Chocolate Heaven is worth a look.
Animal Style burger and/or fries is the way to go here in FIsherman's Wharf. A west coast burger institution.
Within Pier 39. Mass quantities everywhere within. Get the chocolate covered potato chips!
Besides driving down, take the time to walk down checking out the flowers, greenery, homes and San Francisco skyline.
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, get panoramic, romantic views of the bridge, San Francisco skyline, the Bay, the ocean and beyond. Beautiful whether clear or fogged over.
Make sure to drive, bike and walk the iconic International Orange painted bridge to see the beauty from different perspectives. Much easier to park @ the vista point just north of the bridge, off 101.
You can't go up-top but make sure to checkout the unique skyscraper from all angles, all over town. Photo-friendly. It does dominate the skyline in a great way. :)
A must stop within the Ferry Building, a delicious variety of organic, vegan donuts. Favorite is the Philz Coffee donut.
San Francisco's oldest neighborhood. Known as "The Mission". Grab a coffee as my favorite shop in the city, Four Barrel. Walk around and checkout the murals.
Grab some seafood, hit up the touristy shops, get the original Irish Coffee at Buena Vista, checkout Hyde Street Pier, ride the iconic cable car, something for everyone in this neighborhood.
A scenic neighborhood filled with boutiques, greenery, cafes & restaurants. Hang out in Patricia’s Green, grab a coffee at the Ritual Coffee or Blue Bottle kiosks. How about some breakfast at Stacks.
A great place to grab breakfast in the boutique filled Hayes Valley neighborhood. Don't grab coffee here though. Head across the street to the nearby Ritual Coffee or Blue Bottle kiosk for that. :)
An off the beaten spot in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. You’ll find handmade animals, birds, flowers & fish themed tiles on the mosaic steps. Great panoramic views up-top. Greenery lines both sides.
Lots of affordable touristy shops and restaurants. Authentic Chinese food awaits in the most well-known of Chinatown's.
Great place to just soak in SF. You’ll find people walking their dogs, flying kites, running & just relaxing on the grass. Historic homes lie alongside. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and bay.
One of those spots you see in the movies. Great romantic, panoramic views of SF when it's not foggy. Checkout the colorful houses on the windy Twin Peaks Boulevard. Parking sometimes an issue up-top.
Neighborhood and park up-top a hill providing great views of the city. Checkout the Victorian homes that surround the park. Great spot if your a dog lover.
360 degree views of San Fran up-top the tower on Telegraph Hill. Parking, traffic issues at peak times so walking the Greenwich or Filbert stairs to get to is popular.
A part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A romantic and scenic spot to capture the Golden Gate Bridge and watch the bay and ocean come together.
On The Embarcadero, checkout the marketplace, Blue Bottle Coffee and Pepples Donuts. People watch as workers come and go on the ferries and rush hour time. Great bay views and outdoor dining fun.
Fresh, cheap produce at this off the beaten path neighborhood and market. Felt like I lived as was a part of SF when walking around this area. :)
