Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Fantastic pizza by 11 time World Pizza Champion, Tony Gemignani!
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Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Slice House
1556 Stockton St
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Fantastic pizza by 11 time World Pizza Champion, Tony Gemignani!
Great coffee right across from Washington Square Park.
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Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
566 Columbus Ave
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Great coffee right across from Washington Square Park.
Great upscale Mexican served tapas style in a fun setting. Between the cool ambience (exposed brick, dark tables), unmarked location, and bottomless mimosa brunch, it's a draw for the younger crowd.
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Don Pistos
510 Union St
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Great upscale Mexican served tapas style in a fun setting. Between the cool ambience (exposed brick, dark tables), unmarked location, and bottomless mimosa brunch, it's a draw for the younger crowd.
Family-owned and operated, this homey, low-key Italian restaurant is known for their cracker-thin crust pizza. Yum!
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Baonecci Restaurant
516 Green St
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Family-owned and operated, this homey, low-key Italian restaurant is known for their cracker-thin crust pizza. Yum!
Our favorite neighborhood coffee spot. Mingle with locals as you enjoy delicious pour-over coffee!
HITW Coffee
524 Union St
Our favorite neighborhood coffee spot. Mingle with locals as you enjoy delicious pour-over coffee!
Fantastic Asian-fusion in a cozy setting.
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The House
1230 Grant Ave
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Fantastic Asian-fusion in a cozy setting.
Fantastic breakfast nook and a San Francisco classic...we suggest showing up by 7:30am or be prepared to wait!
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton St
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Fantastic breakfast nook and a San Francisco classic...we suggest showing up by 7:30am or be prepared to wait!
Famous for their focaccia bread...can't beat it! It's open until they sell out so we recommend arriving early.
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Liguria Bakery
1700 Stockton St
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Famous for their focaccia bread...can't beat it! It's open until they sell out so we recommend arriving early.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great drinks right across from Washington Square Park with fireplaces, ample seating, and a festive feel!
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Original Joe's
601 Union St
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Great drinks right across from Washington Square Park with fireplaces, ample seating, and a festive feel!
This trendy restaurant overlooking Washington Square Park is a solid choice for grabbing drinks or an entire meal. Great atmosphere!
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Park Tavern
1652 Stockton St
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This trendy restaurant overlooking Washington Square Park is a solid choice for grabbing drinks or an entire meal. Great atmosphere!
San Francisco's oldest bar with live music and lots of interesting characters. Fun dive bar with lots of San Francisco history.
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The Saloon
1232 Grant Ave
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San Francisco's oldest bar with live music and lots of interesting characters. Fun dive bar with lots of San Francisco history.
Great place to grab classic cocktails steps from Washington Park. It feels like you're stepping back in time!
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Tony Nik's
1534 Stockton St
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Great place to grab classic cocktails steps from Washington Park. It feels like you're stepping back in time!
Low-key bar with lots of great beers on tap. Steps from Washington Square Park.
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Rogue Ales Public House
673 Union Street
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Low-key bar with lots of great beers on tap. Steps from Washington Square Park.
Great late night spot for drinks and nibblies.
The Square Bar & Kitchen
1707 Powell St
Great late night spot for drinks and nibblies.
Great craft cocktails in a fancier setting.
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The Devil's Acre
256 Columbus Ave
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Great craft cocktails in a fancier setting.
You wouldn't guess there's a bar here...it's a tucked away spot popular with locals for great cocktails and yummy tapas.
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15 Romolo
15 Romolo Pl
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You wouldn't guess there's a bar here...it's a tucked away spot popular with locals for great cocktails and yummy tapas.
Great low-key dive bar that offers great people watching over Broadway from the upper balcony.
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Vesuvio Cafe
255 Columbus Ave
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Great low-key dive bar that offers great people watching over Broadway from the upper balcony.

Sightseeing

Breathtaking views of SF including the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, all from a unique vantage point. Try it at sunset!
Pioneer Park
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
Breathtaking views of SF including the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, all from a unique vantage point. Try it at sunset!
It's the number 1 tourist destination in the country for a reason...fascinating history with incredible views of the City. Enjoy the bay on your way to and from the Rock!
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Alcatraz Island
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It's the number 1 tourist destination in the country for a reason...fascinating history with incredible views of the City. Enjoy the bay on your way to and from the Rock!
Jumping off point to ferry around the Bay, with lots of great food stops to experience. Don't miss the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings!
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Ferry Building
1 The Embarcadero
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Jumping off point to ferry around the Bay, with lots of great food stops to experience. Don't miss the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings!
Fun stop with great views of the Bay. Be sure to get a sundae at Ghirardelli - the San Francisco chocolate! Across the street is the start of the Powell/Mason cable car line if you'd like to make it an iconic San Francisco day (or night)!
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St
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Fun stop with great views of the Bay. Be sure to get a sundae at Ghirardelli - the San Francisco chocolate! Across the street is the start of the Powell/Mason cable car line if you'd like to make it an iconic San Francisco day (or night)!

Parks & Nature

Great lawn area overlooking the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Perfect spot for a picnic lunch!
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Fort Mason
2 Marina Blvd
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Great lawn area overlooking the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Perfect spot for a picnic lunch!
Great place to stretch your legs with a walk along the beach or fields with an unbeatable backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. A local fave!
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Crissy Field
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Great place to stretch your legs with a walk along the beach or fields with an unbeatable backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. A local fave!

Essentials

Good stop for healthy basics. Please note it's a little pricey but very convenient.
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The Nature Stop
1336 Grant Ave
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Good stop for healthy basics. Please note it's a little pricey but very convenient.
It's involves more of a walk but offers all your grocery essentials at a more reasonable price.
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Trader Joe's
401 Bay St
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It's involves more of a walk but offers all your grocery essentials at a more reasonable price.
Laundromat conveniently located one block from the apartment
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Little Vine
1541 Grant Ave
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Laundromat conveniently located one block from the apartment
Dry cleaning and wash and fold services
May Lee Laundry
1350 Grant Ave
Dry cleaning and wash and fold services

Shopping

Great stop to pick up local, non-cheesy souvenirs and San Francisco momentos.
Lola of North Beach
1415 Grant Ave
Great stop to pick up local, non-cheesy souvenirs and San Francisco momentos.
Famous San Francisco bookstore with plenty of history!
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City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus Ave
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Famous San Francisco bookstore with plenty of history!