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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

1. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Chef or not, one of the most beautiful sights to behold. From the views of the bay to all the amazing local products. A seratonin rush for any foodie. Say hello to my favorite farms, Tory Farms and Ha

Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

2. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

timoni w.timoni west: stop by Bi-Rite first, to stock up on wine & fruit.

Baker Beach is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

3. Baker Beach

9.4
1504 Pershing Dr (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 140 tips and reviews

Julie H.Julie Hodge: Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge + a great beach cove...a must see!

Bourbon & Branch is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

4. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

Safire L.Safire L.: Impossible to find. No sign. No address. Look for "Anti-Saloon League". "Books" will get you into the secret library bar in the back. Otherwise, you have to have reservations.

Zeitgeist is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

5. Zeitgeist

8.8
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: SF: A real biker bar with heart. It’s the last bastion of the pre dot-com rebel/artist. Park benches on a dirt lot; it's like drinking in a junkyard and is one of SF's most loved hangouts. -IFC Staff

Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

6. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Take in Le View. It may convince you that San Francisco is the best city on earth.

Golden Boy Pizza is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

7. Golden Boy Pizza

9.0
542 Green St (at Grant), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 245 tips and reviews

Ray P.Ray Perlas: The garlic clam pizza is quite possibly the BEST pizza I've ever had... And that's a very bold statement coming from a certified fatass!

826 Valencia is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

8. 826 Valencia

8.4
826 Valencia St (btw 19th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Student Center · Mission Dolores · 29 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: Great pirate supplies and your money funds literacy projects for kids. Read more.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

9. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

9.4
151 3rd St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 242 tips and reviews

Gwyneth B.Gwyneth Borden: When you're walking across the bridge toward the sculpture garden, look north -- there's Waldo! Read more.

Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

10. Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

1398 Haight St (at Masonic Ave), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Haight Ashbury · 313 tips and reviews

Jeff M.Jeff McC: Get the Proving Ground IPA.

The Independent is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

11. The Independent

9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 107 tips and reviews
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

12. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

8.7
701 Mission St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 50 tips and reviews

Claire L.Claire Lee: Arts + Innovation + Social Change. YBCA's got it right: contemporary art is not about consumption or bling but about being provoked to rethink assumptions from aesthetic experience. Amazing.

Oracle Park is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

13. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 481 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Don't leave AT&T Park without trying the Gilroy Garlic Fries. Your breath might reek afterwards, but hey, Pablo Sandoval can lend you a piece of bubblegum to fix that.

Fox Theater is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

14. Fox Theater

9.4
1807 Telegraph Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 149 tips and reviews

Fik S.Fik Saleh: Great concert venue. Only a block away from 19th St Bart Station.

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Cart is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

15. Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Cart

5.7
Mission St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · 10 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: 7x7's Big Eat 2012 says a bacon-wrapped hot dog is delicious. Yum!

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

16. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: This cafe is like second home to the techies hammering away at nearby co-working spaces, such as Hub SoMa. Come prepared to wait for your coffee--and strike up a conversation.

Bob's Donuts is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

17. Bob's Donuts

9.1
1621 Polk St (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Polk Gulch · 266 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: The apply fritter makes us flutter...it's #80 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Embarcadero Center Cinema is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

18. Embarcadero Center Cinema

1 Embarcadero Ctr, Promenade Level (at Battery St), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Financial District · 83 tips and reviews

Jose Ricardo R.Jose Ricardo Rivero: Take a moment to realize how much better than other theaters this one is.

Treasure Island is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

19. Treasure Island

8.0
(at California Ave), San Francisco, CA
Island · 87 tips and reviews

K D.K Dawg: Go to treasure island on a clear night. Some of the best city views and at sea level. Beautiful.

IKEA is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

20. IKEA

7.3
4400 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA
Furniture and Home Store · 171 tips and reviews

Doug D.Doug Dalton: Never, I repeat, never, come on a weekend

Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

21. Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center

9.0
2 Marina Blvd (at Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · 102 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Bertino: Must eat: lumpia, dumplings, empanadas & cupkates

Sundance Kabuki Cinemas is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

22. Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

1881 Post St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Japantown · 242 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Pick your seats online and enjoy a cocktail in the balcony. The ultimate movie watching experience.

La Taqueria is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

23. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The Mission District is full of Mexican joints, but La Taqueria's devotion to quality meats and dynamic salsas have earned it its spot in the San Fran culinary hall of fame.

Black Horse London Pub is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

24. Black Horse London Pub

8.1
1514 Union St (at Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Pub · Union Street · 49 tips and reviews

erin b.erin butner: No cell phones allowed. Boys must give up their stools to girls. Cash only. Best bar ever.

Rodeo Beach is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

25. Rodeo Beach

9.6
Mitchell Rd (at Kirkpatrick St), Sausalito, CA
Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Peter R.Peter R.: A great place to relax or have some picnick. there are lot of bike and hiking trails arround here. you always can meet surfers here. nice to watch them.

The Fillmore is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

26. The Fillmore

9.3
1805 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Fillmore District · 124 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: Go and catch a sold out show. Say "hi" to the greeter, grab a fresh apple, and receive your free limited edition poster on the way out.

Banksy Mural: Airstrike is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

27. Banksy Mural: Airstrike

8.1
Columbus (Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Public Art · North Beach · 4 tips and reviews

AkvileAkvile: Take a picture of it!

Green Apple Books is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

28. Green Apple Books

9.5
506 Clement St (at 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Inner Richmond · 69 tips and reviews

Garry T.Garry Tan: Check out the staff selections. They're amazing. And a good set of used books too.

29. Speedway Meadows

7.7
John F Kennedy Dr (at Transverse Dr), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 7 tips and reviews

RenoReno: Great Place for Summer Music Festivals. It's SF so fog can roll in anytime

Toronado is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

30. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Arguably one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area. They update their menu daily, so there's always a new beer to try.

Alta Plaza Park is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

31. Alta Plaza Park

9.4
2700 Clay St (btwn Scott & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Pacific Heights · 61 tips and reviews

Ali T.Ali Thanawalla: Amazing view of San Francisco! Try running up and down the stairs.

The Warfield Theatre is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

32. The Warfield Theatre

8.6
982 Market St (at Golden Gate), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Tenderloin · 67 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: There is not a bad seat at this venue. Even if you are in the last row of the balcony, you will have an amazing time.

Bottom of the Hill is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

33. Bottom of the Hill

8.8
1233 17th St (at Missouri St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Potrero Hill · 79 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Featuring up and coming acts from around the globe as well as in our own backyard, the music spans the spectrum from alternative, rock-a-billy, punk, and hard rock, to folk and funk and pop.

Bakesale Betty is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

34. Bakesale Betty

8.2
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews

Gian P.Gian Pepe: Fried Chicken Sandwich

Castro Theatre is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

35. Castro Theatre

9.2
429 Castro St (btwn 18th & Market), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Castro · 118 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Beautiful SF landmark which is a movie house as well as live performances. Sing-along sound of music is a tradition. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Hot Cookie is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

36. Hot Cookie

8.0
407 Castro St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Castro · 115 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Bertino: Go for a cookie, leave with new underwear.

Alice Marble Tennis Courts is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

37. Alice Marble Tennis Courts

8.8
2201 Hyde St (at Greenwich), San Francisco, CA
Tennis Court · Russian Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Arthur B.Arthur Bodolec: One of the best and yet less know ciew points in SF!

Big Daddy's Antiques is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

38. Big Daddy's Antiques

8.3
1550 17th St (at Wisconson St), San Francisco, CA
Antique Store · Potrero Hill · 8 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben Russo: Wow. Just an amazing place to walk through. If you are an interior designer or eccentric hoarder, check this place out. Read more.

Bloodhound is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

39. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews
The Little Shamrock is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

40. The Little Shamrock

8.1
807 Lincoln Way (9th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Irish Pub · Inner Sunset · 44 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Bertino: So many board games. Win!

Zazie is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

41. Zazie

9.0
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 359 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Rose: Get the orange French toast, sooo f'ing good.

Swensen's Ice Cream is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

42. Swensen's Ice Cream

8.8
1999 Hyde St (at Union St.), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Russian Hill · 90 tips and reviews

Felipe C.Felipe Cerda: Best ice cream in the world!

4505 Meats/Chicharrones is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

43. 4505 Meats/Chicharrones

8.2
Ferry Building (Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: 7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the hamburger is delicious. Yum!

Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

44. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

8.6
3150 24th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · Mission District · 130 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Aptly-named, the Deli Burger is ground beef w/ 'strami/beet-horseradish spread/spicy brown mustard on Challah. It's like the whole deli on your burger. Read more.

941GEARY-Closed Feb 2013 is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

45. 941GEARY-Closed Feb 2013

941 Geary (or 60 Myrtle Alley), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Cathedral Hill · 4 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST NEW ART GALLERYIt's not easy to keep one art gallery running, but Justin Giarla now has 3: 941Geary, White Walls and the Shooting Gallery... Read more.

Shanghai Dumpling King is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

46. Shanghai Dumpling King

3319 Balboa St (btwn 34th & 35th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 170 tips and reviews
Cafe Du Nord is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

47. Cafe Du Nord

8.1
2174 Market St (at Sanchez St.), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission Dolores · 49 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: The go to place for local bands release parties. While the acts are often small, they make up for it in spirit.

Arinell Pizza is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

48. Arinell Pizza

509 Valencia St (at 16th St.), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission District · 93 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Bertino: If you're from New York, you know what's up.

Nihon Whisky Lounge is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

49. Nihon Whisky Lounge

8.0
1779 Folsom St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Mission District · 109 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: Classy and intimate spot in the most random part of the Mission. Great selection of whisky, superb happy hour, and get the agedashi tofu with a side of rice.

Comcast is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

50. Comcast

4.2
260 Potrero Ave (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Business Service · Mission District · 56 tips and reviews

C'pher M.C'pher M: Longest. Line. Ever.

Hooker's Sweet Treats is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

51. Hooker's Sweet Treats

442 Hyde St (btwn O'Farrell & Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Tenderloin · 35 tips and reviews
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

52. East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

7.9
4695 Telegraph Ave (47th), Oakland, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Temescal · 7 tips and reviews

Arlen L.Arlen Love: Tons of fun random thrifty stuff too

San Francisco DMV Office is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

53. San Francisco DMV Office

1377 Fell St (at Baker St), San Francisco, CA
Government Building · Panhandle · 177 tips and reviews

Tatyana K.Tatyana K: Make an appointment online, save hours of your life Read more.

Sightglass Coffee is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

54. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
15 Romolo is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

55. 15 Romolo

8.1
15 Romolo Pl (btwn Fresno St & Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 213 tips and reviews

Gareth H.Gareth Hornberger: Pimms cup is amazing... and the Burgers are only 6 bucks! A GEM!

Señor Sisig is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

56. Señor Sisig

8.8
Pine St (at Sansome St), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 134 tips and reviews

Jt T.Jt Tabencki: That shit is awesome

Henry's Hi-Life is one of San Francisco | New to Town.

57. Henry's Hi-Life

8.8
301 W Saint John St (near the Julian/St. James exit off CA87), San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · Central San Jose · 83 tips and reviews

John B.John Bobeldyk: Add mushrooms to your steak or BBQ ribs order and grab a cold one while you wait in the bar. Your food is prepped whether you're at a dining table or not. Baked potatoes included.