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Places to return to [San Francisco]
City Lights Bookstore is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

1. City Lights Bookstore

9.2
261 Columbus Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Chinatown · 129 tips and reviews

Jay M.Jay Miner: Go to the third floor and find a copy of Ginsberg's "Howl" - the book that embroiled City Lights in an obscenity trial. Sit in the Poet's Chair and read it from start to finish.

Katana-Ya is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

2. Katana-Ya

422 Geary St (btwn Mason St & Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 363 tips and reviews

NataliaNatalia: Grab the spicy tuna donburi as an appetizer - it's rather heavenly.

3. Lori's Diner

500 Sutter St (at Powell St), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 142 tips and reviews

Sharon R.Sharon Rose: Country breakfast is excellent. Vanilla shakes are especially great!

Haight-Ashbury is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

4. Haight-Ashbury

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 77 tips and reviews

JoAnn P.JoAnn Peach: And don't come here and complain about the hippies

Kim Thanh is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

5. Kim Thanh

607 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 30 tips and reviews

NataliaNatalia: Stick to the seafood here - it's the best choice, super-fresh. Their salted baked crab is beyond awesome, great clams, too. The service is awkward in a cute way. A totally true-school place, no BS.

Chabaa Thai Cuisine is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

6. Chabaa Thai Cuisine

7.0
420 Geary St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 54 tips and reviews

Chris U.Chris Unno: same owners and menu from sunset branch. try the pad gra pow. pad see ew. or any of the curries.

7. Gold Dust Lounge

6.1
165 Jefferson St #1 (Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Fishermans Wharf · 26 tips and reviews

polynesian m.polynesian metal: The classic bar is back! Cheers all around!

Urban Outfitters is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

8. Urban Outfitters

7.9
80 Powell St (at Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 62 tips and reviews

KolomeetzKolomeetz: Nice hipster clothes, mostly stupid books, nice gifts.

California Academy of Sciences is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

9. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

NASANASA: 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.

Vesuvio Cafe is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

10. Vesuvio Cafe

8.7
255 Columbus Ave (btwn Broadway and Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 130 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Vesuvio is just dripping with history, and local characters can often be found holding court at the bar. Read more.

Our Little Theatre is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

11. Our Little Theatre

287 Ellis St (Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Comedy Club · Tenderloin · 2 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Patterson: BYOB. Friday shows at 9pm. $10 with a flier.

Pinecrest Diner is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

12. Pinecrest Diner

7.7
401 Geary St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Tenderloin · 157 tips and reviews

Celeste B.Celeste Behrman: Sit at the counter and watch the cooks hustle. Really impressive show.

Patxi's Pizza is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

13. Patxi's Pizza

3318 Fillmore St (at Lombard), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 57 tips and reviews

Patxis P.Patxis Pizza: Leftover crust? Ask for some honey! All Patxi's locations have honey-bears to transform your crust into a totally yummy treat!

Let's Be Frank is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

14. Let's Be Frank

Warming Hut (Crissy Field), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Presidio National Park · 7 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Long line, but don't let that discourage you. It's well worth the wait!! &&The dude&girl are always so nice(:

Crissy Field is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

15. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews

Rob R.Rob Ray: Great place to bring out the BBQ and have a few beers!

Naked Lunch is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

16. Naked Lunch

504 Broadway (at Kearny), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · North Beach · 109 tips and reviews

BARTAdventuresBARTAdventures: Their salmon sandwich had a delicious smokey taste to it on Acme bread. Note: Only open for lunch and closed Sunday & Monday.

House of Thai is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

17. House of Thai

7.4
901 Larkin St (at Geary St.), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tenderloin · 59 tips and reviews

Amanda A.Amanda Appiarius: Best Thai food I've ever had. The pumpkin curry with garlic rice is a must! Praise to coconut milk!

Zeitgeist is one of Places to return to [San Francisco].

18. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

Nici G.Nici G: Go to Zeitgeist. Sit on the patio and enjoy a bloody mary or a pitcher of beer. Reward yourself with some tasty snacks from the grill.