Guidebook for San Francisco
Parks & Nature
This is the neighborhood recreational center, tennis courts, soccer field and children's playground but it also has a fantastic hiking experience running behind all these things into a canyon. The park is a 5 minute drive from our house or a 15 minute walk. Once you're in the park it takes 2 minutes to start your walk through the canyon.
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Glen Canyoni park
Chenery StreetThis is the neighborhood recreational center, tennis courts, soccer field and children's playground but it also has a fantastic hiking experience running behind all these things into a canyon. The park is a 5 minute drive from our house or a 15 minute walk. Once you're in the park it takes 2 minutes to start your walk through the canyon.
Shopping
24th Street in Noe Valley is a leisurely stroll along 6 blocks of boutique shops. You'll find the local Whole Foods and Starbuck's but mostly it's the independent coffee shops, book store and clothing and jewelry stores that give this street it's neighborhood vibe. Contigo and La Ciccia Restaurants are the best spots for dinner in the area.
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Noe Valley
24th Street in Noe Valley is a leisurely stroll along 6 blocks of boutique shops. You'll find the local Whole Foods and Starbuck's but mostly it's the independent coffee shops, book store and clothing and jewelry stores that give this street it's neighborhood vibe. Contigo and La Ciccia Restaurants are the best spots for dinner in the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most creative cocktail menus in the city which rotates ever 3-4 months outdoing the last menu. The Kale Cesar salad is a must have. The neighborhood is in the midst of gentrification and some of the hottest spots are within a 2 block radius. Heath Ceramics, Charles Chocolates, Salumeria, flour & Water, Tartine Manufactory, Coffee Bar.
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Trick Dog
3010 20th StOne of the most creative cocktail menus in the city which rotates ever 3-4 months outdoing the last menu. The Kale Cesar salad is a must have. The neighborhood is in the midst of gentrification and some of the hottest spots are within a 2 block radius. Heath Ceramics, Charles Chocolates, Salumeria, flour & Water, Tartine Manufactory, Coffee Bar.
Indoor putting green with creative backdrops tied to San Francisco iconic landmarks. Fun for all ages. Good drinks and food. Another fun place in that area is Mission Bowling Club. 4-5 lanes with a hipster vibe and the food and bar to go along with it.
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Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveIndoor putting green with creative backdrops tied to San Francisco iconic landmarks. Fun for all ages. Good drinks and food. Another fun place in that area is Mission Bowling Club. 4-5 lanes with a hipster vibe and the food and bar to go along with it.
Food Scene
Greek with a California sensibility. I got married at this restaurant. Nothing more to add.
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Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StGreek with a California sensibility. I got married at this restaurant. Nothing more to add.
Japanese Izakaya. Not a sushi restaurant although they will have a sashimi item on the menu. It's more about the grilled skewers and creative specialty dishes the chef prepares using local ingredients with an authentic Japanese flair. Next door is an AHmazing Japanese whiskey bar that also serves craft cocktails. Go before of after dinner.
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Rintaro
82 14th StJapanese Izakaya. Not a sushi restaurant although they will have a sashimi item on the menu. It's more about the grilled skewers and creative specialty dishes the chef prepares using local ingredients with an authentic Japanese flair. Next door is an AHmazing Japanese whiskey bar that also serves craft cocktails. Go before of after dinner.
It's not easy to articulate what the phenomenon is about Tartine. The bread is possible the best in the world. The pastries, coffee, salads, sandwiches are all handmade using the best ingredients served on custom ceramic plateware. Cookie and Ice Cream bar with toppings you'd find in a 5 star restaurant. The space is industrial yet light & airy
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Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StIt's not easy to articulate what the phenomenon is about Tartine. The bread is possible the best in the world. The pastries, coffee, salads, sandwiches are all handmade using the best ingredients served on custom ceramic plateware. Cookie and Ice Cream bar with toppings you'd find in a 5 star restaurant. The space is industrial yet light & airy
The Ferry Building and the Farmers Market at the Ferry Building (Tues, Thurs and Saturday) is one of the most quintessential things to do for the locals of SF. The building is a historic landmark from 1896 and once it was renovated in 2003 I think it's one of the most important sights in San Francisco. Waterfront access and killer food.
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaThe Ferry Building and the Farmers Market at the Ferry Building (Tues, Thurs and Saturday) is one of the most quintessential things to do for the locals of SF. The building is a historic landmark from 1896 and once it was renovated in 2003 I think it's one of the most important sights in San Francisco. Waterfront access and killer food.
http://www.destinationbakingcompany.com/index.html
This is a tiny neighborhood bakery you could walk to from our house. It's a neighborhood mom & pop bakery where the locals stop by in the early morning for their cup of coffee and a morning bun or a children's hot chocolate.
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Destination Baking Company
598 Chenery Sthttp://www.destinationbakingcompany.com/index.html
This is a tiny neighborhood bakery you could walk to from our house. It's a neighborhood mom & pop bakery where the locals stop by in the early morning for their cup of coffee and a morning bun or a children's hot chocolate.
Close to our house and perfect for a taco or burrito fix. Our favorite taqueria is in the Mission on 24th Street / Alabama called El Farolito (there are other locations so check for the one on 24th not on Mission). At El Farolito order an Al Pastor taco or Al Pastor Suiza burrito.
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La Corneta Taqueria
2834 Diamond StClose to our house and perfect for a taco or burrito fix. Our favorite taqueria is in the Mission on 24th Street / Alabama called El Farolito (there are other locations so check for the one on 24th not on Mission). At El Farolito order an Al Pastor taco or Al Pastor Suiza burrito.
Sightseeing
Walking along Crissy Field, over the Golden Gate Bridge and grabbing a hot chocolate at The Warming Hut on the way back to your car is one of my favorite pastimes after spending 25 years in San Francisco.
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Golden Gate BridgeWalking along Crissy Field, over the Golden Gate Bridge and grabbing a hot chocolate at The Warming Hut on the way back to your car is one of my favorite pastimes after spending 25 years in San Francisco.
Essentials
This is a fabulous specialty market of the likes of a down-to-earth Dean & Deluca. They have a butcher, fresh seafood, housemade bread, salad bar, wine, beer, spirits section, organic produce and fruit, large prepared food section and anything else you'd need to stock the kitchen.
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Canyon Market
2815 Diamond StThis is a fabulous specialty market of the likes of a down-to-earth Dean & Deluca. They have a butcher, fresh seafood, housemade bread, salad bar, wine, beer, spirits section, organic produce and fruit, large prepared food section and anything else you'd need to stock the kitchen.
Getting Around
Glen Park Station
2901 Diamond St5 blocks away from the house.