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Japantown

The Peace Pagoda rises above the Japan Center plaza, a gift from Osaka that anchors one of only…

4 restaurants 4 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

SoMa

SoMa refuses easy definition.

3 restaurants 13 things to do

The Castro

Rainbow flags snap along Castro Street, and they have since the 1970s when this neighborhood became the beating…

2 restaurants 3 things to do

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Pizzeria Delfina

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

Pizza

Chotto Matte

Go before 8pm for the food experience. After 9pm on weekends it becomes more of a scene. The robata grill is the strongest part of the menu. Reservations are a must.

$$$ Japanese

Hang Ah Tea Room

Go at lunch on a weekday when you can get a table without waiting. Order the har gow and pot stickers. Finding the alley entrance off Sacramento Street is part of the fun.

$ Chinatown Chinese, Dim Sum

Acquerello

Book the chef's tasting menu two to four weeks ahead via Tock. The Foie Gras Truffled Beggar's Purse is the dish. Two Michelin stars and a converted chapel dining room.

Italian

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Things to Do

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classic

Golden Gate Park

Rent bikes at Stanyan Street and ride west to the windmills. Or just get lost. The park is big enough that getting lost is part of the experience.

free

Classic

Relic Vintage

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Dog Eared Books

Open until 10pm every night, which makes it a good evening stop on Valencia Street. The used section is small but well-chosen.

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