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Marina District

The Marina spreads along the waterfront where San Francisco meets the bay.

1 restaurants 7 things to do

The Richmond

The Richmond stretches from Arguello to Ocean Beach, foggy and quiet, with some of the best food in…

6 restaurants 29 things to do

Chinatown

Chinatown is the oldest in North America and one of the largest outside Asia, built to its current…

9 restaurants 5 things to do

The Sunset

The Sunset spreads west of Golden Gate Park in a foggy grid of pastel row houses that stretches…

2 restaurants 6 things to do

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Akiko’s Restaurant

Book the omakase upstairs via Tock. Eight seats, Toyosu Market sourcing, one Michelin star.

Japanese

Pizzeria Delfina

Walk in at the Mission location. Margherita, salsiccia, or the clam pie. The casual sister to Delfina down the block.

Pizza

Sotto Mare

Order the cioppino and crab.

$ North Beach Italian Seafood

Trattoria Contadina

Order the chicken parmigiana and a glass of red. Family-run since 1985, white tablecloths, photos covering every inch of wall.

Italian

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Things to Do

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Classic

Balmy Alley

One block long, between 24th and 25th on Balmy Street. Best in daylight for photos. The murals are political and they change, so each visit is different. Free and open 24 hours.

free

Classic

Feinstein’s at the Nikko

An intimate cabaret and jazz venue inside Hotel Nikko near Union Square. The room is elegant and the performers are top-tier. Dinner packages are available but not required. Book weekend shows early because the room is small and sells out.

Classic

Garden of Fragrance

Inside the SF Botanical Garden, so you'll need garden admission (free for SF residents). Every plant chosen for scent or texture. Quiet and usually empty. Best in spring when everything is blooming.

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