San Francisco City Guide

Every time I think about San Francisco, my heart skips a beat. It comes in a narrow second behind Copenhagen on my list of cities I love. Today I’ve teamed up with my friend Marie to share with you my San Francisco City Guide. This is not meant to be an end-all city guide, but more so to showcase a few places I like in the city I love.

Eat

Craftsman & Wolves
Coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Try the Rebel Within, a savory muffin with a soft boiled egg baked inside.
746 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Outerlands
Delicious cafe four blocks from Ocean Beach.
4001 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122

State Bird Provisions
Michelin rated, make reservations ahead of time or arrive very early.
1529 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Dandelion Chocolate
Take a tour and end with some delicious hot chocolate.
740 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

Bi-Rite Creamery
Try Honey Lavender Ice Cream. Very small inside, eat at nearby Dolores Park.
3692 18th Street, San Francisco, Ca 94110

See

Lombard Street
Pictured above. Known as the most crooked street in the world.
Lombard Street, San Francisco, California 94133

Dolores Park
Extraordinary playground, large lawn can be crowded on nice days.
19th & Dolores Street, San Francisco, California 94114

Painted Ladies
Built around 1896, also known as Postcard Row. Shown in opening credits of the show Full House.
710–720 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

Land’s End Trail
Beautiful hike along the North-West coast of San Francisco.
680 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

Do

explOratorium
Go early. Some parking free with validation. Eat at nearby Pier 39. Budget 3 hours.
Pier 15, San Francisco, California 94111

Spreckels Lake
Rent a vintage miniature sailboat here to sail around the lake and look for the turtles.
Spreckels Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California 94121

Ride the Cable Cars
A big part of San Francisco’s past are the cable cars, some are still available to ride today.
Hyde Street & Beach Street, San Francisco, California 94109

Palace of Fine Arts
Do yourself a favor and watch the sun set from here.
3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, California 94123

Shop

Mollusk Surf Shop
A sweet surf shop for surfers and artists alike.
4500 Irving Street, San Francisco, California 94122

Little Paper Planes
Items made by artists to wear, carry, and to enhance your home.
855 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Azalea SF
Women’s & Men’s clothing.
411 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Mapamundi Kids
One of the most adorable children’s boutiques I’ve ever visited, and the owners are great people!
1306 Castro Street, San Francisco, California 94114

All of these beautiful illustrations are done by Marie Pottiez of Miles of Happiness. You can also visit her on facebook here.

Do you have any favorite spots to add? Let me know in the comments!