San Francisco Places to See

AskMen: Hit up the California Academy of Sciences on Thursday nights. They always have great live music, creative cocktails and there is always a diverse, hip crowd hanging out and enjoying the scenery. Read more.

ToryBurch: The Japanese Tea Garden is over 100 years old and one of the most serene spots in the city.

Daniel Salinas: Carnitas. Super. Burrito.

Siobhan Quinn: Go on a clear day for a drink and a great view (drinks before dinner at Foreign Cinema)

Siobhan Quinn: Take a nice walk up here. Great views!

Nate Folkert: Go for the fire opera in mid-January or try taking a class in blacksmithing, fire dancing, or arc welding.

Nate Folkert: January is usually the best month to catch the Coho salmon spawning runs, usually a day or two after it rains.

Nate Folkert: Take a tour of the St. George Spirits distillery and try the absinthe verte.

Andrew Cerda: Just because it's not beer-o-clock, doesn't mean you can't have a marg. Do it. Nobody's watching..

Andrew Cerda: imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. get it?

Andrew Cerda: A big piece of California history are the Missions. Cough up the entry fee and give yourself an hour of learning! Don't forget to check out the cemetery - I lived on the other side of the fence ;)

Andrew Cerda: Stop by during the day for some great people watching, day drinking, and relaxsunning. Or come by at night for a picturesque cityscape.

Andrew Cerda: Don't forget the cardboard box!

Andrew Cerda: The best Sushi Boat restaurant in SF! Take your time as the chefs will change up their offerings over the course of the night! I recommend splitting one boat at a time.

Andrew Cerda: Sweet Potatoes and Sesame Chicken. Rich. Flavorful. Fabulous. You can thank me later.

Andrew Cerda: Built of reclaimed WWII stuffs, this bar boasts a bunker of beers to enjoy with your bros, brah. When you're done with round 1, head around the corner(s) to Blackbird for more mixologyness!

Andrew Cerda: Save your Benjamins, because the ladies here are classier than your average one-buck-tranny.

Andrew Cerda: This is your Sunday Brunch spot! Order a scorpion bowl, bottomless mimosas or sangrias, and the breakfast tacos with chorizo.

Andrew Cerda: Golden Gate Park is a tourist 'No Shit Sherlock' destination. But the Dutch windmill is where you want to end up. Some great picture spots at the Tulip Gardens and across the highway from Ocean Beach

Andrew Cerda: Eat dim sum, and dim sum more.

Andrew Cerda: Don't forget to wait in line. I mean, it's only some of the best ice cream in SF!

Andrew Cerda: There are some places in life where less is more, and I feel that way about Pizzeria Delfina.

Andrew Cerda: Lunch specials. 10 dishes under $10!

Andrew Cerda: If you're not ordering the Sweet Potato or Garlic Fries, I'm afraid I can't help you.. ever.

Andrew Cerda: Pinch your nose, because this place stinks! Literally.

Andrew Cerda: Screw MUNI. Spend your quarters here!

Leo Kim: Wet burrito with chorizo. You will never need to eat again afterwards.

Kushal Dave: Butternut squash pizza is exquisite.

Wilson Favre-Delerue: Funky modern little tea shop where the drinks are interesting and tasty (USD 4.50-5.50 for most) and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.