Guidebook for San Francisco
Arts & Culture
This amazing movie theatre features an enormous Wurlitzer organ and shows art films, classics, and is part of many different movie festivals. Big old movie palaces like this are few and far between.
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StThis amazing movie theatre features an enormous Wurlitzer organ and shows art films, classics, and is part of many different movie festivals. Big old movie palaces like this are few and far between.
The new de Young is an architectural marvel filled with art from every era and from all over the world. Great cafe and fabulous part of any trip to SF.
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de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThe new de Young is an architectural marvel filled with art from every era and from all over the world. Great cafe and fabulous part of any trip to SF.
Terrific collections of modern and contemporary art. Anchor museum in the area that also includes the Jewish Contemporary Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StTerrific collections of modern and contemporary art. Anchor museum in the area that also includes the Jewish Contemporary Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora.
Professional repertory company. Always good, always well-staged. Beautifully-restored 19th century theater.
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A.C.T.'s Geary Theater
415 Geary StProfessional repertory company. Always good, always well-staged. Beautifully-restored 19th century theater.
Musicals direct from Broadway! Unlike some "touring" theaters, most shows are here for 4-6 weeks, so some local casting and rehearsal improves the quality. Wicked was born here at the Orpheum.
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SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market StMusicals direct from Broadway! Unlike some "touring" theaters, most shows are here for 4-6 weeks, so some local casting and rehearsal improves the quality. Wicked was born here at the Orpheum.
Great movie theater showing "better" movie releases and the Met Opera. The heart of the West Portal neighborhood with great shops and restaurants. Easy MUNI access via underground.
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CineArts at the Empire
85 W Portal AveGreat movie theater showing "better" movie releases and the Met Opera. The heart of the West Portal neighborhood with great shops and restaurants. Easy MUNI access via underground.
Second largest opera company in the U.S. Internationally-known opera stars. September-December and in June.
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San Francisco Opera
301 Van Ness AveSecond largest opera company in the U.S. Internationally-known opera stars. September-December and in June.
Michael Tilson-Thomas leads this world-class orchestra in a large variety of repertoire almost year-round.
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San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness AveMichael Tilson-Thomas leads this world-class orchestra in a large variety of repertoire almost year-round.
Sightseeing
Some of the finest Victorians in San Francisco are along this charming side street including the Caselli Mansion at the corner of Caselli and Douglas.
Caselli Avenue
Caselli AvenueSome of the finest Victorians in San Francisco are along this charming side street including the Caselli Mansion at the corner of Caselli and Douglas.
Amazing views of the City and the Bay. Just keep going up behind our house and you'll be there!
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Twin Peaks
Amazing views of the City and the Bay. Just keep going up behind our house and you'll be there!
Two Chartres-style labyrinths (one outside and one inside) provide a spiritual break from sight-seeing. Take the cable car there!
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Grace Cathedral
1100 California StTwo Chartres-style labyrinths (one outside and one inside) provide a spiritual break from sight-seeing. Take the cable car there!
Year-round, world-famous farmer's market. The Ferry building also has many wonderful restaurants including Boulette's Larder and the Slanted Door. Foodie heaven!
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaYear-round, world-famous farmer's market. The Ferry building also has many wonderful restaurants including Boulette's Larder and the Slanted Door. Foodie heaven!
Beautiful outdoor space. There are often free concerts and Samovar Tea Lounge is a favorite restaurant.
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Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard StBeautiful outdoor space. There are often free concerts and Samovar Tea Lounge is a favorite restaurant.
Food Scene
My favorite coffee and bistro spot. And it's a bar at night. Beautiful patio and great people watching.
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Flore on Market
2298 Market StMy favorite coffee and bistro spot. And it's a bar at night. Beautiful patio and great people watching.
Good food, great waiters, and the best people watching in the Castro.
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Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StGood food, great waiters, and the best people watching in the Castro.
Zazie
941 Cole StWonderful French bistro
Bring your pup or just enjoy the sing-a-long in the morning line for great coffee. My favorite take-away coffee place. Great pastries too.
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Spike's Coffees and Teas
4117 19th StBring your pup or just enjoy the sing-a-long in the morning line for great coffee. My favorite take-away coffee place. Great pastries too.
Wonderful, inexpensive Chinese food. Deliveries orders include extras such as pork buns and sesame balls. They can usually deliver within 30 mins. to our house.
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Red Jade
245 Church StWonderful, inexpensive Chinese food. Deliveries orders include extras such as pork buns and sesame balls. They can usually deliver within 30 mins. to our house.
Our friend who is French says they make the best croissants in San Francisco. We agree. YUM!
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Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church StOur friend who is French says they make the best croissants in San Francisco. We agree. YUM!
Great cozy brunch place with fireplace and lovely patio. In the heart of Noe Valley with its charming shops.
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Savor open kitchen
3913 24th StGreat cozy brunch place with fireplace and lovely patio. In the heart of Noe Valley with its charming shops.
Eclectic menu and energetic crowd. Some Asian influences in the cuisine, but many Bistro staples such as soups, sandwiches, and salads.
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Chow Food Bar
215 Church StEclectic menu and energetic crowd. Some Asian influences in the cuisine, but many Bistro staples such as soups, sandwiches, and salads.
Luna
558 Castro StreetWonderful brunch spot and bakery.
Miyabi
253 Church StInexpensive, excellent food and open late!
Inexpensive wraps and good Lebanese/Syrian food. Mohammed, the owner, is a gracious and beautiful man. Sidewalk tables make this great on a sunny day.
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Palmyra
700 Haight StInexpensive wraps and good Lebanese/Syrian food. Mohammed, the owner, is a gracious and beautiful man. Sidewalk tables make this great on a sunny day.
Wonderful patio and great people watching. Good burgers!
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Flippers Gourmet Burgers
482 Hayes StreetWonderful patio and great people watching. Good burgers!
Roasted chicken, pastas, lovely salads, and very good veggie sides make this a neighborhood comfort food stop. Wine and beer only, but surrounded by bars!
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Firewood Cafe
4248 18th StRoasted chicken, pastas, lovely salads, and very good veggie sides make this a neighborhood comfort food stop. Wine and beer only, but surrounded by bars!
The BEST dim sum in San Francisco! In the heart of the second Chinatown. Do NOT miss the mango pudding.
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Ton Kiang
5821 Geary BlvdThe BEST dim sum in San Francisco! In the heart of the second Chinatown. Do NOT miss the mango pudding.
Hip atmosphere, great Thai food. And they deliver to our house.
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Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro StHip atmosphere, great Thai food. And they deliver to our house.
illy Caffè
2349 Market StBest coffee, fast wi-fi and a charming patio.
Everything Else
Julie L. Trestman, DC
550A Castro StJulie is our beloved chiropractor and we couldn't recommend her more.
Cole Valley Fitness
957 Cole StGreat neighborhood gym.
Need a bit of meditation? This is a world-famous zendo in the City. Great onsite bookstore. Check their website for current schedules.
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San Francisco Zen Center
300 Page StNeed a bit of meditation? This is a world-famous zendo in the City. Great onsite bookstore. Check their website for current schedules.
Center Studio For Pilates
663 Castro StreetGreat pilates studio!
Shopping
This is a must-stop in the Castro. Hardware and feather boas in one place. Uniquely Castro.
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Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StThis is a must-stop in the Castro. Hardware and feather boas in one place. Uniquely Castro.
If you need it, they have it. Map is a bit off - you enter on Castro street.
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Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th StIf you need it, they have it. Map is a bit off - you enter on Castro street.
Entertainment & Activities
Interactive science-based museum is great for all ages, but especially fun for elementary school-aged kids. Terrific views of the bridge and bay.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetInteractive science-based museum is great for all ages, but especially fun for elementary school-aged kids. Terrific views of the bridge and bay.
Four-story rainforest, planetarium, aquarium, and a living roof make this a MUST see place. Make a day of it: wander the park and have lunch at a food truck on the music concourse.
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Academy Of Sciences station
Four-story rainforest, planetarium, aquarium, and a living roof make this a MUST see place. Make a day of it: wander the park and have lunch at a food truck on the music concourse.
Essentials
Closest and best market in the neighborhood. Walk down and take the Mollie Bus back! See flyer for more information.
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Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StClosest and best market in the neighborhood. Walk down and take the Mollie Bus back! See flyer for more information.