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Trouble Coffee is one of San Francisco, CA.

1. Trouble Coffee

4033 Judah St (at 46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Outer Sunset · 209 tips and reviews
New People is one of San Francisco, CA.

2. New People

7.0
1746 Post St (btwn Webster & Buchanan St), San Francisco, CA
Gift Store · Japantown · 30 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: A mind-bogglingly cool four-story theater/store/café/gallery; every few months there is a fresh rotation of artists and exclusive labels that pop up in their own personally decorated spaces. Read more.

City Lights Bookstore is one of San Francisco, CA.

3. City Lights Bookstore

9.2
261 Columbus Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Chinatown · 129 tips and reviews
MAAS & Stacks is one of San Francisco, CA.

4. MAAS & Stacks

8.3
2128 Market St (Church street), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Duboce Triangle · 6 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: "My friends opened up this great men’s shop in San Francisco and I’m so proud of them!" -Julia Chu

YesStyle is one of San Francisco, CA.

5. YesStyle

3251 20th Ave Ste 239 (Stonestown Galleria (Upper Level)), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Stonestown · 7 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: The flagship of this Hong Kong e-tailer has all the on‑trend, wonderfully affordable pieces the site is known for, like chambray shirts and tuxedo jackets. Read more.

Tartine Bakery is one of San Francisco, CA.

6. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Get in line early: Baker Chad Robertson (and co-owner Elisabeth Prueitt) take the bread out of the oven around 5:00PM, Wed-Sun. Can't get to the bakery? Pick up their amazing new book, Tartine Bread. Read more.

Union Square is one of San Francisco, CA.

7. Union Square

8.6
333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 433 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: An inviting oasis that is a perfect spot for a picnic, people watching, a leisurely stroll or to take work outdoors as there’s free Wi-Fi here.

Vista Point is one of San Francisco, CA.

8. Vista Point

9.4
Golden Gate Bridge (Hwy. 101), Sausalito, CA
Scenic Lookout · 128 tips and reviews

Essa S.Essa Sharaf: One of the best location to take a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge with a city view!

Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco, CA.

9. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 812 tips and reviews

David S.David Sanger: When walking across the bridge be sure to look up and explore different angles of the towers and cables. You'll find lots of intriguing compositions and abstracts. Early evening the light is best.

10. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews
UNIQLO is one of San Francisco, CA.

11. UNIQLO

111 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 105 tips and reviews

Krakatau B.Krakatau Batavia: Free take picture in photo Booth @ 2 nd floor

Alcatraz Cell House is one of San Francisco, CA.

12. Alcatraz Cell House

9.0
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 55 tips and reviews

YookeYooke: Get an audio tour to know more about the place and listen to inmates & wardens stories

Japanese Tea Garden is one of San Francisco, CA.

13. Japanese Tea Garden

8.6
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Garden · 189 tips and reviews

Erik A.Erik Ankrom: Free entry on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, before 10am. $7/adult otherwise if you're a non-resident. $5 for SF residents. Not sure if it's worth the $7, hit up the free times if you can.

Chinatown is one of San Francisco, CA.

14. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: So much to explore in Chinatown's alleys: a hidden bar, a fortune cookie factory, or even an old tea room. Rest at Portsmouth Square on the corner of Clay St to watch the people doing T'ai Chi. Read more.

Conservatory of Flowers is one of San Francisco, CA.

15. Conservatory of Flowers

9.2
100 J F Kennedy Dr (at Conservatory Dr W), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Golden Gate Park · 78 tips and reviews

Zoe F.Zoe Fujii: A really fun day activity in Golden gate park! Only $5 with a student ID

Harvey Milk Plaza is one of San Francisco, CA.

16. Harvey Milk Plaza

7.5
Castro St (at Market), San Francisco, CA
Plaza · Castro · 9 tips and reviews

Dale T.Dale Tegman: In the entrance to the MUNI you can see plaques commemorating the life of Harvey Milk who began many of his famous marches on City Hall here at the square.

The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of San Francisco, CA.

17. The Walt Disney Family Museum

8.9
104 Montgomery St (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Presidio National Park · 123 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Miller: Check for $3 off coupon on WaltDisney.org. Also need at least 5 Hours to see all of museum.

The Plant Cafe Organic is one of San Francisco, CA.

18. The Plant Cafe Organic

Pier 3 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Café · Northern Waterfront · 157 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Editorial Pick - BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

Coffee Bar is one of San Francisco, CA.

19. Coffee Bar

1890 Bryant St (btwn Mariposa St. & Florida St.), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 260 tips and reviews
Frog Hollow Farm is one of San Francisco, CA.

20. Frog Hollow Farm

8.1
1 Ferry Building, Shop # 46 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 71 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Frog Hollow calls their peaches the "Oh My God" peach, because that's what you say when you eat one. The café also has memorable pears, plums, apricots, cherries, chutneys and fruit-filled pastries. Read more.

SOMArts Cultural Center is one of San Francisco, CA.

21. SOMArts Cultural Center

9.0
934 Brannan St (btwn 8th & 9th), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Showplace Square · 16 tips and reviews

SkillshareSkillshare: SOMArts has several awesome spaces: a gallery, theater, 2 multi-use rooms, a media room, dark room, and print studio. If interested, submit form to Mary Molly here: http://bit.ly/HuuQWQ.

Darwin Cafe is one of San Francisco, CA.

22. Darwin Cafe

212 Ritch St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 182 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A tiny kitchen cranking out tasty baguettes & sandwiches (try the serrano jamon bagette) for breakfast & lunch. When the workday is done, the chef uses just a few gas grills to cook up a feast.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Store is one of San Francisco, CA.

23. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Store

8.3
575 Castro St, San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Castro · 12 tips and reviews

ViolinMonsterViolinMonster: Come here and learn about San Francisco LGBT history and Harvey Milk at the site of his camera store. There's a fantastic timeline along the walls.

GLBT History Museum is one of San Francisco, CA.

24. GLBT History Museum

8.3
4127 18th St (Castro St.), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Castro · 15 tips and reviews

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) StoreHuman Rights Campaign (HRC) Store: Truly a must-see for any visitor or resident, LGBT or straight. Protip: free entrance to the GLBT History Museum with any purchase from the HRC Store!

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco, CA.

25. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.2
315 Linden St (btwn Gough & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Hayes Valley · 245 tips and reviews

JoycottJoycott: We love Blue Bottle! We love any coffee shop that cares so much about sustainability!

26. Loved to Death

7.7
1681 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Haight Ashbury · 21 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST TAXIDERMY YOU CAN WEARAn impressive Goth-inspired array of skulls, teeth, feathers, & body parts of any bird, insect, or creature imaginable.. Read more.

27. Wasteland

7.3
1660 Haight St (at Belvedere St), San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Haight Ashbury · 25 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Reliable Vintage. Perched in the middle of Haight Street’s vintage strip, Wasteland is to vintage shopping what kindergarten is to later... Read more.

28. Decades of Fashion

7.5
1653 Haight St (Belvedere St), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Haight Ashbury · 12 tips and reviews

robinrobin: Owners/salespeople are extremely helpful and can help you find treasures. I walked out with 60's Oscar de la Renta + affordable!

29. Dollhouse Bettie

8.0
1641 Haight St (at Belvedere St), San Francisco, CA
Lingerie Store · Haight Ashbury · 5 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: The place for vintage inspired lingerie, fish nets and sexy bustiers. Read more.

30. La Rosa Vintage

1711 Haight St (Cole), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Haight Ashbury · 5 tips and reviews

Corrie D.Corrie Davidson: If you want quality, authentic vintage clothing, and I mean break-the-bank vintage, this is the place. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and really love the pieces.

31. Mr. S Leather & Mr. S Locker Room

9.4
385 8th St (at Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · SoMa · 16 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: So you need a straight-jacket. Or a cock ring. Or a leather harness. Look no further than Mr. S Leather, which is one the nation's premiere manufacturers and suppliers of leather and bondage gear. Read more.

S&R Lounge is one of San Francisco, CA.

32. S&R Lounge

6.1
55 5th St (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 16 tips and reviews
The Liberties Bar is one of San Francisco, CA.

33. The Liberties Bar

7.9
998 Guerrero St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Dolores Heights · 53 tips and reviews

34. The Beat Museum

7.2
540 Broadway (btwn Columbus Ave & Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · North Beach · 27 tips and reviews

Contemporary Jewish MuseumContemporary Jewish Museum: Home to a comprehensive collection of Beat memorabilia including Allen Ginsberg’s typewriter, Jack Kerouac’s plaid wool shirt, and a myriad of vintage copies of Beat literature.

35. San Francisco Botanical Garden

9.3
1199 9th Ave (at Martin Luther King Dr), San Francisco, CA
Botanical Garden · Golden Gate Park · 115 tips and reviews

Nic W.Nic Werner: Visit the Garden of Fragrance and see which scents you can identify

Rose Garden is one of San Francisco, CA.

36. Rose Garden

9.1
Golden Gate Park (at Park Presidio Blvd.), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Golden Gate Park · 14 tips and reviews

Lisa B.Lisa B: Sit on one of the benches and use your senses. And bring a camera!

Green Apple Books is one of San Francisco, CA.

37. Green Apple Books

9.6
506 Clement St (at 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Inner Richmond · 70 tips and reviews

38. B. Patisserie

9.3
2821 California St (btwn Divisadero St & Broderick St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Pacific Heights · 225 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sweet tooth? Head to B. Patisserie. The treats boast fun flavors like chocolate-cherry, strawberry-vanilla-cassis, and carrot. There's even a seasonally changing macaron tree in the back of the shop. Read more.

Goorin Bros. Hat Shop is one of San Francisco, CA.

39. Goorin Bros. Hat Shop

7.5
111 Geary St (Btwn Grant & Stockton), San Francisco, CA
Fashion Accessories Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 3 tips and reviews