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1. Head north for great views and more nature.
It’s easy to ride across the bridge, or take a city car share for the quick trip. There’s also Muni line 76X which goes to the Headlands.
Hawk Hill
Sausalito, United States
Best Bang for your buck bike ride and view of SF and the Golden Gate. Avoid Sunday afternoon. Sunrise and sunset are best.
Mickey’s Beach
Stinson Beach, United States
Rock climbing spot right off of hwy 1 near Stinson Beach. Climbing right on the water so close that you get the ocean spray – can’t beat it! #climbing
Cataract Falls
Stinson Beach, United States
Easy and extremely scenic 2.7 mile hike in southern Marin. You hike up through the redwoods until you reach the falls. I went when it was raining and it was even more magical. #hiking #marin #bayarea
Parking Lot for Rock Springs Trail Head
Stinson Beach, United States
Epic hiking and mountain biking trails with spectacular views of Stinson Beach and Bolinas. #hiking #mountain-biking #MTB #stinson
Marin Headlands
Sausalito, United States
An awesome view of the bridge and a great place to catch the sun rising or falling. Tip? Parking is impossible on the weekends, so try to go at odd hours or on a weekday #sf #photography
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Mill Valley, United States
Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge is a short and flat 1.7 mile trail to Tennessee Valley Beach. Great for families. For a more rigorous trail you can venture off one of the other trails that lead up in the hills. #hiking #beach #marin #california
2. Have a Mission burrito.
While there’s wide disagreement about who’s the best, make sure to have at least one, any one. Or try more and wade into the unresolvable “best burrito” debate.
La Taqueria
San Francisco, United States
I just did terrible things to a carnitas burrito.
Gordo Taqueria
San Francisco, United States
Gordo is one of my favorite taquerias in the city. Get the super burrito or “crispy tacos” (not on the menu).
Taqueria Vallarta
San Francisco, United States
Top three tacos in SF. Lot’s of competition, but this has been thoroughly vetted. Open till 3am. #cheap-eats #open-late
3. Summit one of San Francisco’s many hills and ridges to get your bearings.
San Francisco’s geography can seem confusing. Head for the hills and get a better sense of where you are.
Twin Peaks Summit
San Francisco, United States
Amazing San Fransisco ! #history
Immigrant Point Overlook
San Francisco, United States
#hiking great butt blaster stair climb and view.
Presidio of San Francisco; Arguello Gate
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco’s Presidio is an amazing place for a walk or run. Check out the trail on the ridge above the golf course for great views of both the Bay & the Ocean. Oh, and an Andy Goldsworthy sculpture. #hiking
4. Try a cuisine you’ve never had before.
SF’s long history as a crossroads and melting pot leads to a huge list of cuisines. The Tenderloin is an especially great neighborhood for small and unusual eateries.
Shalimar Restaurant
San Francisco, United States
Great Pakistani / Indian food. Be prepared to hustle for a table, BYOB from the market on the corner. #cheap-eats
Mensho Tokyo
San Francisco, United States
Duck Chashu Tsukemen, Get it while they got it! The Best Ramen in SF. New bowls daily #cheap-eats #open-late
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
San Francisco, United States
All the Russian classics ie Peroshki, Borst. Great food, excellent taste of Russia in SF. Endless variety of cookies too! Outdoor seating and wifi, winner! #cheap-eats #free-wifi
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
San Francisco, United States
Get your Peruvian grub on! Beautiful drinks, food, and people! Grilled octopus and a prickly pear margarita with Pisco!
Kokkari Estiatorio
San Francisco, United States
Greek food at its best and an SF favorite. Pricey and always slammed so make a reservation well in advance! #fine-dinning
Burma Superstar
San Francisco, United States
Best Burmese food in SF and worth the wait! The tea leaf salad is a must. #cheap-eats
5. Specifically, have some dim sum.
For a true SF experience, join the hordes in line for dim sum brunch in the Richmond District.
Dragon Beaux Restaurant
San Francisco, United States
Bomb dumplings! Tip? Try everything. #eats #sf
6. Get out on the Bay.
The Bay Area is all about, well, the bay. The longer you’re here, the more you’ll see how much the bay itself changes with the light and seasons. Get out on the water for a broader perspective — whether it’s a trip to Alcatraz (make sure to make reservations ahead of time) or a ferry ride across the bay (easy to do spontaneously), make sure to get out on the water.
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, United States
I loved Alcatraz! We were first to arrive and the audio tour is on point. Very interesting place, don’t miss it.
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco, United States
Get out on the bay by ferry or kayak to see SF from a different perspective.
7. Check out San Francisco’s rich history captured in murals.
Coit Tower’s lobby features murals from the 30s.
Coit Tower
San Francisco, United States
Coit Tower, also known as the Lillian Coit Memorial Tower, is a 210-foot (64 m) tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The tower, in the city’s Pioneer Park, was built in 1933 using Lillie Hitchcock Coit’s bequest to beautify the city of San Francisco; at her death in 1929 Coit left one-third of her estate to the city for civic beautification. #history
For more contemporary murals, head to the Mission District, where art tells the story of the neighborhood that persists beneath the recent changes.
Clarion Alley Street Art
San Francisco, United States
Cool stuff. Worth swinging by if you’re ever in the mission. #streetart #gallery
8. Visit North Beach, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and former haunt of the Beats.
North Beach
San Francisco, United States
Explore SF’s literary past and present in North Beach. #history #free
Washington Square Park
San Francisco, United States
Great spot for tranquility and peace!
Molinari Delicatessen
San Francisco, United States
Traditional Italian grocery and deli in North Beach. #cheap-eats
9. Get cultured at one or several museums.
From one of the premier Asian Art museums to the Exploratorium, there’s something to fascinate everyone.
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States
Located in the old Main Library of San Francisco’s Civic Center, this impressive building houses one of the largest collections of Asian Artin the US. Roam the galleries for free the first Sunday of every month. #free #history #gallery #art #museum #asian
de Young Museum
San Francisco, United States
Visit the de Young museum for rotating exhibitions, an interesting permanent collection, and a snack in the cafe.
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, United States
Every Thirsday night the Academy of Sciences, which is like a natural history museum, hosts “Night Life” a giant cocktail mixer inside the museum. It’s 21+ and a lot of fun.
Exploratorium
San Francisco, United States
This place is mind blowing and we are so lucky to have it here in the Bay Area. So many things to do and so many things to learn about the world. It’s great even for small kids because everything is hands on.
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