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Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco.

1. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews
Crocker Galleria Roof Terrace is one of San Francisco.

2. Crocker Galleria Roof Terrace

8.9
50 Post St (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Roof Deck · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 14 tips and reviews
Swan Oyster Depot is one of San Francisco.

3. Swan Oyster Depot

8.6
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory 金門餅食公司 is one of San Francisco.

4. Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory 金門餅食公司

7.9
56 Ross Aly (at Jackson St.), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Chinatown · 90 tips and reviews
IHOP is one of San Francisco.

5. IHOP

2299 Lombard St (at Pierce St.), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cow Hollow · 25 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco.

6. Ghirardelli Square

8.7
900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Plaza · 256 tips and reviews
IHOP is one of San Francisco.

7. IHOP

7.6
200 Beach St (at Powell St.), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Fishermans Wharf · 50 tips and reviews
San Francisco Visitor Information Center is one of San Francisco.

8. San Francisco Visitor Information Center

900 Market St (at Powell St.), San Francisco, CA
Tourist Information and Service · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 9 tips and reviews

9. San Francisco Visitor Information Center

900 Market St (at Powell St.), San Francisco, CA
Tourist Information and Service · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 9 tips and reviews

Drew K.Drew Kaplan: Pick up a free map

10. San Francisco Visitor Information Center

449 Powell St (Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Tourist Information and Service · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · No tips or reviews
Coit Tower is one of San Francisco.

11. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews
Ferry Building Marketplace is one of San Francisco.

12. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

13. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Grab a Blue Bottle coffee, some Cowgirl cheese, Boccalone meats, Acme bread, and sweets from Miette. The Saturday farmers’ market is stellar. - Green Guide Editor

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco.

14. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews
Japanese Tea Garden is one of San Francisco.

15. Japanese Tea Garden

8.7
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Garden · 189 tips and reviews

LindaLinda: Not worth $7 for out of town visitors. Interesting to know Memoirs of a Geisha was filmed here.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco.

16. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews
Yerba Buena Gardens is one of San Francisco.

17. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.2
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews
Alamo Square is one of San Francisco.

18. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 168 tips and reviews
Painted Ladies is one of San Francisco.

19. Painted Ladies

8.9
Steiner St (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Alamo Square · 149 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of San Francisco.

20. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews

21. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Pick up dim sum for lunch for $2! Worth the trek from the Financial District.

Union Square is one of San Francisco.

22. Union Square

8.5
333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 433 tips and reviews

23. Anthropologie

870 Market St (btw Powell & Stockton), San Francisco, CA
Women's Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 20 tips and reviews

24. Union Square

8.5
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.

XXI Forever is one of San Francisco.

25. XXI Forever

5.9
2 Stockton St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 36 tips and reviews
Urban Outfitters is one of San Francisco.

26. Urban Outfitters

8.0
80 Powell St (at Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 62 tips and reviews
Macy's is one of San Francisco.

27. Macy's

7.3
170 Ofarrell St (btwn Powell & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Outlet Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 131 tips and reviews
Nike is one of San Francisco.

28. Nike

7.9
278 Post St (at Stockton St.), San Francisco, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 52 tips and reviews
Urban Outfitters is one of San Francisco.

29. Urban Outfitters

3322 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Marina District · 4 tips and reviews
Xanadu Gallery is one of San Francisco.

30. Xanadu Gallery

140 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 7 tips and reviews

31. Xanadu Gallery

140 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 7 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright – it’s like a mini Guggenheim inside. Jewelry fans should check out their unique selection of baubles – they’re very expensive.

Chinatown Gate is one of San Francisco.

32. Chinatown Gate

8.0
500 Bush St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Chinatown · 70 tips and reviews
Old Cathedral of Saint Mary is one of San Francisco.

33. Old Cathedral of Saint Mary

8.4
660 California St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Church · Chinatown · 14 tips and reviews
Portsmouth Square Park is one of San Francisco.

34. Portsmouth Square Park

6.9
Portsmouth Square Plaza, San Francisco, CA
Park · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Contemporary Jewish MuseumContemporary Jewish Museum: There's a bridge in this plaza leading to the Chinese Cultural Center that offers excellent views of Chinatown, North Beach, and Downtown.

Golden Gate Bakery is one of San Francisco.

35. Golden Gate Bakery

7.8
1029 Grant Ave (at Jackson), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: The egg custard tarts here are the best & rival those found in Hong Kong. It’s worth the wait to get a hold of these buttery delicious treats. Just don’t make the mistake of only getting one! - Fiona

Bi-Rite Creamery is one of San Francisco.

36. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: We die for the salted-caramel ice cream...it's #35 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Smitten Ice Cream is one of San Francisco.

37. Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Hayes Valley · 344 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: 7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the Kelvin-made ice cream is delicious. Yum!

The Stinking Rose is one of San Francisco.

38. The Stinking Rose

6.9
430 Columbus Ave (Vallejo), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 201 tips and reviews

Ashley JoyAshley Joy: try the garlic ice cream, just so you can say you have....

Humphry Slocombe is one of San Francisco.

39. Humphry Slocombe

9.1
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Staffers sell quirky, delicious flavors like Secret Breakfast—bourbon ice cream with cornflakes.

San Francisco Cable Car Museum is one of San Francisco.

40. San Francisco Cable Car Museum

9.1
1201 Mason St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews

41. San Francisco Cable Car Museum

9.1
1201 Mason St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: go downstairs in the (free) cable car museum and watch the cables run!

Caffe Trieste is one of San Francisco.

42. Caffe Trieste

8.4
601 Vallejo St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · North Beach · 129 tips and reviews
The Beat Museum is one of San Francisco.

43. The Beat Museum

7.2
540 Broadway (btwn Columbus Ave & Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · North Beach · 27 tips and reviews
Pier 39 is one of San Francisco.

44. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 387 tips and reviews
Sea Lions is one of San Francisco.

45. Sea Lions

9.1
Pier 39's West Marina (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Zoo Exhibit · Fishermans Wharf · 201 tips and reviews
Zeitgeist is one of San Francisco.

46. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews
Monk’s Kettle is one of San Francisco.

47. Monk’s Kettle

3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Pretzel, pretzel, pretzel! Beer cheese, beer cheese, beer cheese!

48. Vesuvio Cafe

8.7
255 Columbus Ave (btwn Broadway and Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 130 tips and reviews
Financial District is one of San Francisco.

49. Financial District

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 19 tips and reviews
Crocker Galleria is one of San Francisco.

50. Crocker Galleria

6.4
50 Post St (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 36 tips and reviews

51. Crocker Galleria

6.4
50 Post St (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 36 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: If you are here, try the roof garden - nice spot to take a deep breath. Access from the food court area.

Transamerica Pyramid is one of San Francisco.

52. Transamerica Pyramid

7.9
600 Montgomery St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Structure · Financial District · 28 tips and reviews
The Embarcadero is one of San Francisco.

53. The Embarcadero

The Embarcadero (btwn King St & Fisherman's Wharf), San Francisco, CA
Road · Financial District · 17 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of San Francisco.

54. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

8.3
2 New Montgomery St (btwn Stevenson & Market St), San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · SoMa · 66 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of San Francisco.

55. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

8.4
145 Jefferson St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 24 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop is one of San Francisco.

56. Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop

42 Stockton St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 20 tips and reviews

57. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace

8.6
900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 295 tips and reviews

Helen G.Helen Galarza: Sea salt caramel hot cocoa is pretty awesome.

Ghirardelli-On-The-Go at Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco.

58. Ghirardelli-On-The-Go at Ghirardelli Square

7.3
801 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 9 tips and reviews
Victorian Park is one of San Francisco.

59. Victorian Park

750 Beach St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Park · No tips or reviews
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center is one of San Francisco.

60. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center

8.8
499 Jefferson St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Tourist Information and Service · Fishermans Wharf · 15 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Shaye: Beautiful museum, and free! The Waterfront exhibit just opened in Feb '12 and is spectacular!

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is one of San Francisco.

61. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

9.0
Beach St, San Francisco, CA
National Park · 29 tips and reviews
Hyde Street Pier is one of San Francisco.

62. Hyde Street Pier

2995 Hyde St (Jefferson St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 18 tips and reviews

E Drew P.E Drew P: Go to the end of the Pier it is FREE! Fantastic views of all the ships and San Francisco Bay. Pay a small fee and go aboard these vessels and imagine sailing one 125 years ago with no way to Call Home Read more.

SFMoMA Artists Gallery is one of San Francisco.

63. SFMoMA Artists Gallery

7.7
Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · 3 tips and reviews
Museo Italo-Americano is one of San Francisco.

64. Museo Italo-Americano

2 Marina Blvd Bldg C (at Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Museum · 2 tips and reviews
Fort Mason is one of San Francisco.

65. Fort Mason

9.2
2 Marina Blvd Bldg A, San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate National Recreation Area · 88 tips and reviews

ExploratoriumExploratorium: Play with the free Outdoor Exploratorium exhibits at Fort Mason! You can taste the tides, race speed and light, and use the Golden Gate Bridge as a thermometer. Maps of all exhibits are in Building A. Read more.

Fort Mason Farmers Market is one of San Francisco.

66. Fort Mason Farmers Market

9.0
Marina Blvd & Laguna St (Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · 24 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST COOL LITTLE FARMER’S MARKETIn-the-know shoppers from the Marina and Cow Hollow converge on the market's two rows of produce stands every Sunda Read more.

City Lights Bookstore is one of San Francisco.

67. City Lights Bookstore

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

68. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

69. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Be there at 5 PM sharp to taste bread fresh from the oven.

Marina Green is one of San Francisco.

70. Marina Green

9.3
Marina Green (at Marina Green Dr), San Francisco, CA
Park · Marina District · 46 tips and reviews
Palace of Fine Arts is one of San Francisco.

71. Palace of Fine Arts

9.5
3301 Lyon St (btwn Bay & Jefferson St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Marina District · 206 tips and reviews

Rob B.Rob Brehant: Take a photo!

Presidio is one of San Francisco.

72. Presidio

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 8 tips and reviews
Lucasfilm Ltd is one of San Francisco.

73. Lucasfilm Ltd

1 Letterman Dr (at Dewitt Rd), San Francisco, CA
Office · Presidio National Park · 13 tips and reviews

Steven M.Steven Matarazzo: Although you need to know an employee to visit the exclusive and amazing gift shop, the public lobby w/ Boba Fett & Darth Vader statues and Yoda statue are awesome worth the visit!

Starbucks is one of San Francisco.

74. Starbucks

8.1
1 Letterman Dr Bldg C, San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Presidio National Park · 25 tips and reviews

Matt M.Matt Martin: Take a stroll next to the stream outside, George Lucas had all the rocks imported from a natural stream in the south.

Yoda Fountain is one of San Francisco.

75. Yoda Fountain

9.0
1 Letterman Dr (btwn Presidio Blvd & Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Fountain · Presidio National Park · 32 tips and reviews
Darth Vader Statue is one of San Francisco.

76. Darth Vader Statue

6.7
Letterman Hospital Acc (btwn Presidio Blvd & Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Presidio National Park · 3 tips and reviews

Diogo M.Diogo Moreno: It's behind the Yoda inside the Lucas Film lobby!

Fort Point National Historic Site is one of San Francisco.

77. Fort Point National Historic Site

9.2
Marine Dr (at West Bluff Dr), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Presidio National Park · 78 tips and reviews

@CaptGeek (.@CaptGeek (Eric Mantion): Watch out, it closes at 5pm, but at least it's free :-)

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center is one of San Francisco.

78. Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

9.0
Merchant Rd (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Tourist Information and Service · Presidio National Park · 49 tips and reviews

Boon K.Boon Koh: There are bathrooms here as well as a cafe to grab cold drinks!

Baker Beach is one of San Francisco.

79. 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!

80. Ocean Beach

9.4
Point Lobos Ave (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Outer Sunset · 267 tips and reviews

Ocean Beach BulletinOcean Beach Bulletin: Take off your shoes. Go to the water and let the waves wash over your feet. Think about the fact that you're now standing in the biggest, wettest wilderness on the face of the earth.

Boudin Bakery Café is one of San Francisco.

81. Boudin Bakery Café

7.6
Pier 39, Space 5-Q (Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Fishermans Wharf · 98 tips and reviews

Sarene L.Sarene Leeds Petrovitch: Clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl is fantastic.

Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall is one of San Francisco.

82. Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall

8.7
160 Jefferson St. (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Fishermans Wharf · 442 tips and reviews
China Beach is one of San Francisco.

83. China Beach

8.9
Sea Cliff Ave (at El Camino Del Mar), San Francisco, CA
Beach · 33 tips and reviews
The Mission District is one of San Francisco.

84. The Mission District

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 48 tips and reviews
Haight-Ashbury is one of San Francisco.

85. Haight-Ashbury

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 77 tips and reviews
Giordano Bros. is one of San Francisco.

86. Giordano Bros.

3108 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · Mission Dolores · 108 tips and reviews
California Street Cable Car is one of San Francisco.

87. California Street Cable Car

California Street (Drumm to Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews
Washington Square Park is one of San Francisco.

88. Washington Square Park

8.8
Columbus Ave (btwn Filbert & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Park · North Beach · 73 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace is one of San Francisco.

89. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace

8.6
900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 295 tips and reviews