Score all-natural, organic beauty products that you can scent yourself from a custom aromatherapy bar. Read more.
Get inspired by the gallery in back, then peruse a selection of always-changing edgy local designers. Read more.
Street tough meets refined sophisticate at the go-to spot for cutting-edge new designers. Read more.
Check out the famous “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” mural in the bar (and grab a cocktail) Read more.
In celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary, check out how Filipinos were involved in the planning, construction and maintenance of San Francisco's famous landmark.
This distinctive skyscraper stands atop the site where Mark Twain is said to have met the real-life Tom Sawyer whose name and anecdotes would later inspire his famous novel. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Hey you, you're at Twitter HQ. Try the bamboo seats -- they're super comfy! - Ben Parr Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Little Thrift Store That Could. Our city’s wealth of thrift and vintage shops provide us with everything we could ever want, from kitsch to... Read more.
The Zen Center is open on New Year's Eve and offers two back-to-back Zazen practice sessions of "silent illumination." Read more.
Eco Citizen was born from the simple desire to help people and contribute to the well-being of the world. The items for sale are not only well designed but also fair trade, organic and sustainable.
The San Francisco Federal Building is designed to need only half the power of a standard building by using advanced building physics to reduce the need for electric lighting & air-conditioning
The only place on Earth with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! The Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. Read more.
If you're good, the real Hipmunk will come out to play. Sit on the grass-green couch and geek out on airline stats with Adam.
Sit on the orange couch and rub TripIt's awards on the table next to it...for good luck, you know. Oh yea, and follow us on Twitter @Jaunted
Shuttle picks you up on 8th by the muni stop and Chase bank. Drops you off on Market st in front of Orpheum theature.
SF: Be sure to grab a free apple and free concert poster at SF's most historic (and hospitable) live music venue. -IFC Staff
Free San Fran Windows Phone Launch Event featuring Best Coast. Cocktails, apps, great music & sick new phones. Dec 7 & 8, 7pm @ Dogpatch Studios, 991 Tennessee St, San Fran RSVP at on.fb.me/SFparty
The vantage from the top of Lombard Street is one of the most iconic in the city. Fight your way through the crowd of tourists and get a nice shot of one of the most interesting streets in the world.
In front of the row of Victorian “Painted Ladies” houses (made famous by the Full House opening sequence), but on nice days you can spy the ocean and the Bay from here. Read more.
In 1996's "The Rock" Sean Connery is shocked to hear they've turned Alcatraz into a tourist destination, then goes on to rescue it from a terrorist takeover with sidekick Nicolas Cage Read more.
The Japanese Tea Garden is over 100 years old and one of the most serene spots in the city.
You can’t beat the coziness of a basement along with the comfort of movie theatre seating, Cinecave is the best spot in town to catch a flick, old or new. Read more.
This museum, redesigned in 2005, offers a wide scope of artwork—it combines colonial American paintings with pottery from Africa and murals from Teotihuacan.
One of the oldest (and best) venues around. One night you’ll take a chance on a new band, the next you’ll see someone who’s already a star. Either way, pray the place sells out so you snag a poster.
Camera Obscura was built by Floyd Jennings in 1946 as an attraction for nearby Playland-at-the-Beach. About 10 years later, the building was modified to look like a camera that a tourist left behind.
This newly restored conservatory in Golden Gate Park boasts stunning architecture and 1,700 species of flowers.
Hang out on the covered patio and try Chef Anthony Myint’s tasty fried chicken and seven-bean salad. For an even greater meal, though, try his burger, its patty a work of both science and art: Read more.
One company, Sea Trek, runs a kayak trip that starts in the shadows of the Golden Gate and crosses under the bridge on the way to the Marin Headlands. Read more.
Bay Area HOMELAND fans: Test your powers of deception in our surveillance van in the Fisherman’s Wharf area (near Ben and Jerry’s) on 11/8, 12PM-5PM. See if you can beat the polygraph!
Podesta Baldocchi has a few claims to fame. They're the oldest family-owned florist (since 1871), they were featured in Hitchcock's Vertigo, and their designs are seen in the city's top boutiques and
After Dark at the Exploratorium varies in terms of theme and content, so be sure to check online for details about food, presentations, and special exhibits. Read more.
Enjoy America's only urban National Park and one of my favorite places in San Francisco!
North Baker Beach is clothing optional. Be sure to apply sunscreen before you drop trou. Read more.
A dramatic movie theatre – showing revivals, foreign & indie films and even sing-along movie musicals. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Go to Live 105's kitchen because they have free coffee. We don't. Blah.
In 1956 founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti published Alan Ginsberg's beatnik classic poem "Howl", and faced obscenity charges for it. In a landmark ruling, the poem was protected by the First Amendment.
Queer owned, community oriented store with dope clothes at affordable prices. - Whitney
From garden supplies and jewelry to exotic teas and books, we could spend hours browsing this curiosities shop.
Pick up a gift for a culinary-minded friend. Gorgeous hand-carved spoons, bottles of private-label olive oil and cookbooks are all equally enviable: Read more.
The center of awesomeness (aka Club Ultrabook) looks like this!
Part lush garden sanctuary, M.A.C. (aka Modern Appealing Clothing) carries the latest from the runways, favoring Parisian, Belgian and Japanese designers.
We survived! Oh yeah! And celebrating by boogying to das racist, today's pick! Their videos are hilariously amazing!
As you're watching the round, make sure you hit Hot Dog Bill’s Hamburger Stand. They make delicious burgers, served in a hot dog bun. They’re a must-try.
Try a listening experiment on a foggy day! Call the Golden Gate Bridge at 415-202-3809 on your cell phone and listen to the horn. Do you hear the horn first through the air or over the phone? Why? Read more.
View San Francisco from an incredible vantage point. Take photos and somebody you love.
A hotel haiku: Steps from Union Square // Coffee tables by Dalí // S.F. á la Clift. http://on.kayak.com/CliftSanFran
On the side of the road there is a great spot to view San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and Alcatraz. There is also a railing that you can use to steady the camera. This is a Panoramic Stitch opportunity.
The museum offers free admission & family programs the 1st Sun of every month. Score!Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
Want an amazing view of the city? Hop on a cable car for an aerial, and inspiring, view.
The perfect place to hop on a cable car for the quintessential downtown San Francisco tour. Try to get a spot on the outside of the car for the best views. #vday
Don't miss the feeding frenzies: Grizzly bears at 11 a.m., penguins at 2:30, pelicans at 3:30. Read more.
CARE Ambassador & hit artist Michael Franti uses his musical genius to promote social justice. Read more.
Great SF venue! When you're here and waiting for the show to start, use me for free entertainment!
A great massage and/or facial at Bliss helps melt all the stress away. - Kellie, Community Manager
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST CHANCE TO GET DRUNK AT THE LIBRARYThe Friends of SF Public Library's IMBIBE series offer literary thrill-seekers a chance to drink... Read more.
On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, descend the dark stairs into the basement for open mic night and ask Cesar to sign you up for your moment in the spotlight. Read more.
Probably my favorite hotel bar in the city. The bar tops alternate in different colors. They have an extended and adventurous cocktail list with lots of original martinis to choose from. Plays lounge
Skeeball fanatics and pinball wizards, this one’s for you. This arcade mecca is free to get in, and most machines cost 25 cents to play.
Go and see some sea lions from close-up. Have your camera at the ready to make some beautiful snapshots. And be amazed at the sounds (and the occasional smelly burps) these animals make!
Pick-up basketball here every day around 5 p.m., outdoor on Mondays and indoor all the other days. Read more.
Marci M. told us to head to the top deck and view the dreamy waterfront."
The sf parks and rec offers swim classes here. Learn more and sign up at sfrecpark.org
If its rained the night before, or a dewy morning, bring a towel to dry the slides and swings for your kids.
Great middle of the city playground for your kids. Parking can be tricky, but the nearby cafes and restaurants, make it very worthwhile.
How many vintage concert tees do you have? Chances are one was made right here at (now-defunct) Winterland Productions, where thousands of tees for artists like Madonna and George Michael were made. Read more.
Remember that old GAP shirt that you coveted? This is where it all started! The very first GAP store opened here in 1969. Though this location closed, the little zig zag awning appears to have lasted! Read more.
Koret’s Children’s Quarter has areas for every age – even for babies – plus a carousel. Established in the 1880s, Koret’s is thought to be the first public playground in the country.
Make sure to make an appointment because this place fills up fast. www.enrout.com
Silent film comic Fatty Arbuckle's career crashed down when a party he hosted at this hotel resulted in the death of young actress Virginia Rappe in 1921. President Ford was also shot at here in 1975.
Get a quick view of their show line-up here: http://www.localmusicvibe.com/venue/the-rrazz-room-hotel-nikko-san-francisco Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ROCK N’ ROLL BATHROOMAn Art Deco marvel in North Beach since 1931, Bimbo's doesn't leave its class at the bar with the sharply dressed staff… Read more.
Look for the pegboard on the wall at Seedstore. It's an original fixture from the previous business, Busvan.
Alt Dance Thursdays features Steam Punk fashion and super hot Electro Swing beats. Ridiculously fun time!!! Amazing space with crazy blacklight - wear white for extra fun. :)
This place offers classes in printmaking and book binding and offers free public exhibitions of artists in book arts. Read more.
The first 25 people to check in at my show tonight (5/6/12) will get a signed cover print for my new single, "More In Love With You"!
This 32-story tower is walking distance from downtown and from the great Saturday Ferry Plaza farmers' market. Read more.
The House of Air in the Presidio boasts a 42-trampoline Matrix, as well as a 22-tramp dodgeball and basketball court.
Moscone Center houses some of the world's most important tech conferences, like WWDC and Google I/O. If you can't attend them, we'll have you covered - Ben Parr. Read more.
Hungry after all that shopping? Make your way to Foreign Cinema in the Mission for one of the greatest brunches around. Fuh-real.
Logan's Run-style architecture has retro-futuristic vibe. We recently threw a party in this downtown hotel and our guests were impressed. Great spot!
The center doesn’t have its own café, but adjacent to Yerba Buena Gardens are the B Restaurant & Bar and Samovar Tea Lounge – two rooftop spots that are perfect on a sunny day.
Check out @redbull on IG and let us know what types of IG community photo challenges give you #wings.
Awwwwww... In 1954, baseball star Joe Di Maggio married movie star Marilyn Monroe under the great dome at City Hall.
Check out 5 spacious floors of photography, painting, media, and sculpture, with an emphasis on architecture and design. Best selection of 20th-century American & European art this side of NYC. Read more.
Noe Valley is named after José de Jesús Noé, the last Mexican mayor of Yerba Buena (or as you know it: present day San Francisco).
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Gallery to Get Drunk InSometimes, the urge to enjoy an evening of culture and the need to get totally inebriated are not mutually exclusive.. Read more.
After the 1906 earthquake, survivors who lived in The Mission gathered in Dolores Park.
Bring a magnet! We love to collect “black sand” or magnetic mineral magnetite at Ocean Beach. Drop a magnet inside your plastic cup & wave bottom of the cup just above sand to attract minerals. Demo: Read more.
San Francisco finally got a good skatepark. After what seemed like years of meetings, a team from Dreamland and Grindline came down and did it up proper. Read more.
The Mission mecca of everything cool, you can find hip knickknacks, neat T-shirts, and even furniture for that styling bachelor pad you have. Read more.
At the “deluxe” level, the largest rooms are in the -15 and -16 series and the -01 series from the ninth floor up. Dogs are welcome in any room for a $100 fee. Read more.
Explore the gardens, which have a variety of great photo opportunities. Try going to the top, above the waterfall. If you’re good, you might be able to capture the reflection of the city in the water.
Did you know that Doyle Drive was built in 1933? Now too narrow for the amount of traffic and in need of a seismic upgrade, it’s being replaced by the new Presidio Parkway! We investigated: Read more.
Did you know? The Palace’s design is based on a Roman ruin. It was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, in honor of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the completion of the Panama Canal. Read more.
The just-renovated Mandarin has some of the best views of the city, especially from the Bridge to Bridge rooms (binoculars included).
Fresh from a makeover (good-bye chintz, hello earth-toned geometric patterns), today’s Ritz, near Nob Hill, still has doting service.
Proprietor Gus Harput turns out avant-garde pieces that look deceptively simple on the rack. Most can be worn many ways; the three-hole blazer and the swacket (sweater-jacket) are travel essentials.
With its luxe rooms—Mozambican wood on the walls; marble bathrooms—the St. Regis brings a dose of glamour to the SoMa district. The Japanese-themed restaurant Ame only adds to the appeal.
Set within the 1,491-acre Presidio park, this intimate inn was carved out of two historic buildings—a 1903 brick structure and neighboring clapboard house. We love the hiking trails out the back door.
Call ahead to reserve a table at the detective-agency-themed bar with a three-drink tasting menu.
Expect a residential feel, turn-of-the-20th-century architecture, and plenty of complimentary perks (including bicycles) at this hilltop property in Pacific Heights.
A wonderful Japanese place with great Jazz! -Jonathan Waxman, Top Chef
This popular sushi spot’s “10 for 10″ special happens every Friday and Saturday night. You can order 10 pieces of Executive Chef Shotaro ‘Sho’ Kamio’s sushi for only $10 from 10pm until close. Read more.
The Boom Boom Room is known as the city’s home of “blues, boogie, soul, groove, and funk.” The dim interior features live music, often big-name acts, nightly at 9:20pm. Read more.
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square was named #8 hotel in the United States in TripAdvisor's 2012 Travelers' Choice Hotels awards. See TripAdvisor user reviews at Read more.
Check out Nerd Nite on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. It usually combines a cool nerdy discussion with presentations and booze. As described by others: ‘It's like the Discovery Channel…with beer!’ Read more.
Whip your bootie into gear with this St. Patrick's Day themed mash-up party. The Hubba Hubba Revue will perform a special Irish-themed burlesque show, while Irish DJs keep the party going strong. Read more.
A trip to Bottom of the Hill is a must, but be wary of the location. Cars frequently get broken into outside the club, so don’t leave anything valuable in plain sight. Read more.
Nice spot for walks, picnics, and watching any and all activities on the Bay. Be sure to bundle up on foggy days.
This is the place for inspiring architecture and lively discourse. It is just wonderful. Read more.
After a brief stint as a porn theater, Roxie now operates as a not-for-profit movie house. It hosts everything from out-of-print releases and cult classics to the occasional local comedy showcases. Read more.
This recently remodeled park offers killer views, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a new children’s play structure and water feature. Fido will love the off-leash area, too. Read more.
Walk the dog, play tennis, sunbathe, stroll. Don't miss the stunning views, which are particular lovely in the evening.
Park at 29th Avenue and El Camino Del Mar and enjoy this breathtaking trail hike to the Cliff House, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Ocean Beach. Read more.
Instead of a regular Long Island, ask for the ‘Long Island Iced Tea from scratch.’ It’s an extra $1.50, but it just might be the only drink you need that evening. Sip slowly.
Parking in Union Square is a pain but several sites let you make parking reservations online. Park Whiz and Gotta Park are just two examples. No guarantee on a busy night but it's worth a try. Read more.
