Guidebook for San Francisco
Parks & Nature
The Presidio is a national treasure. It has history, incredible views of the Golden Gate bridge, and wonderful wooded hiking and biking trails. It is also home to some award winning restaurants, and inexpensive cafes.
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Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio is a national treasure. It has history, incredible views of the Golden Gate bridge, and wonderful wooded hiking and biking trails. It is also home to some award winning restaurants, and inexpensive cafes.
Warm Water Cove is an itsy-bitsy hidden park at the end of 24th Street. I'm usually the only one there. I like to watch the ships from this vantage point and then walk along the old industrial waterfront all the way to AT&T park.
Warm Water Cove Park
300 24th StWarm Water Cove is an itsy-bitsy hidden park at the end of 24th Street. I'm usually the only one there. I like to watch the ships from this vantage point and then walk along the old industrial waterfront all the way to AT&T park.
China Beach is a hidden sliver of a beach tucked between Lands End and Baker Beach and down a steep path in Sea Cliff. There's incredible views of the Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate Bridge.
China Beach was named for the Chinese fishermen who anchored their junks in the cove and camped on the beach way back when. There's a monument to this past, or you can just concentrate on the here and now, and lie on this beautiful beach and do nothing.
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China Beach
China Beach is a hidden sliver of a beach tucked between Lands End and Baker Beach and down a steep path in Sea Cliff. There's incredible views of the Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate Bridge.
China Beach was named for the Chinese fishermen who anchored their junks in the cove and camped on the beach way back when. There's a monument to this past, or you can just concentrate on the here and now, and lie on this beautiful beach and do nothing.
Food Scene
This is an authentic French bistro which has wonderful outdoor seating, friendly waiters (who speak French if you'd like), and awesome food. The mussels are to die for, especially if you order them with the pomme frites. Not to be missed.
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Chez maman east
1401 18th StThis is an authentic French bistro which has wonderful outdoor seating, friendly waiters (who speak French if you'd like), and awesome food. The mussels are to die for, especially if you order them with the pomme frites. Not to be missed.
It has the best brunch, hands-down. You may have to wait, but for the crunchiest potatoes, soft scrambled eggs, and lemon ricotta pancakes, it's worth it. eatatplow.com
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Plow
1299 18th StIt has the best brunch, hands-down. You may have to wait, but for the crunchiest potatoes, soft scrambled eggs, and lemon ricotta pancakes, it's worth it. eatatplow.com
Brought to you by the proprietors of Chez Maman, Papito is Mexican cuisine with a French twist. Duck confit tacos, anyone? An inviting pitcher of Sangria always awaits, as well as sunny West-facing outdoor seating. A great place to meet the neighbors. Reasonably priced, and just right for any day of the week.
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Papito
1457 18th StBrought to you by the proprietors of Chez Maman, Papito is Mexican cuisine with a French twist. Duck confit tacos, anyone? An inviting pitcher of Sangria always awaits, as well as sunny West-facing outdoor seating. A great place to meet the neighbors. Reasonably priced, and just right for any day of the week.
Great coffee, every magazine imaginable, meet all the locales.
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Farley's
1315 18th StGreat coffee, every magazine imaginable, meet all the locales.
Mochica is a newer addition to our 18th Street Restaurant corridor. It serves Peruvian food, including fresh ceviche, fabulous small plates, and the Peruvian national cocktail, a Pisco Sour. Ymmm!!
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Mochica
1469 18th StMochica is a newer addition to our 18th Street Restaurant corridor. It serves Peruvian food, including fresh ceviche, fabulous small plates, and the Peruvian national cocktail, a Pisco Sour. Ymmm!!
Potrero means goat in Spanish, so our neighborhood pizza place is aptly named. Great pizza for eating in or taking out. I really like their spaghetti and meatballs too! There's a quaint table for two in the window with a great city view. My favorite place to sit for an early dinner.
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Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StPotrero means goat in Spanish, so our neighborhood pizza place is aptly named. Great pizza for eating in or taking out. I really like their spaghetti and meatballs too! There's a quaint table for two in the window with a great city view. My favorite place to sit for an early dinner.
Aperto has been our neighborhood trattoria for more than 20 years for good reason. It's always good. Well priced, interesting daily menu, great fish, and great desserts. My favorite dish has never left the menu. It's Tagliolini ‘Pepati,' a pasta dish with roasted tomatoes, bacon, and jalapeno. It's an unusual combination, but real comfort food. Great brunch too.
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Aperto
1434 18th StreetAperto has been our neighborhood trattoria for more than 20 years for good reason. It's always good. Well priced, interesting daily menu, great fish, and great desserts. My favorite dish has never left the menu. It's Tagliolini ‘Pepati,' a pasta dish with roasted tomatoes, bacon, and jalapeno. It's an unusual combination, but real comfort food. Great brunch too.
Piccino is a great upscale Italian restaurant located at the foot of Potrero Hill in the Dogpatch area. Highly recommend anything from the wood fired ovens, especially the pizza.
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Piccino
1001 Minnesota StPiccino is a great upscale Italian restaurant located at the foot of Potrero Hill in the Dogpatch area. Highly recommend anything from the wood fired ovens, especially the pizza.
Essentials
Much more than the corner store with wine and essentials, Dave's has been part of the neighborhood for more than 30 years. Best homemade tuna sandwich on soft roll, my comfort food. Then, for quick takeout, you can order homemade hummus, tabouleh, and other Middle Eastern fare. Trust me on this one.
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Dave's Food Store
1601 20th StMuch more than the corner store with wine and essentials, Dave's has been part of the neighborhood for more than 30 years. Best homemade tuna sandwich on soft roll, my comfort food. Then, for quick takeout, you can order homemade hummus, tabouleh, and other Middle Eastern fare. Trust me on this one.
Good Life Grocery has been on Potrero Hill for at least 30 years. It's a great alternative to chain grocery stores or expensive organic specialty stores. Good Life caters to the locals with sensibly priced, great organic produce, a butcher case, and locally sourced foods. The owners are local, hire local high school students, and have a scholarship fund. Good citizens and a neighborhood institution.
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The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveGood Life Grocery has been on Potrero Hill for at least 30 years. It's a great alternative to chain grocery stores or expensive organic specialty stores. Good Life caters to the locals with sensibly priced, great organic produce, a butcher case, and locally sourced foods. The owners are local, hire local high school students, and have a scholarship fund. Good citizens and a neighborhood institution.
I've been going to Vermont Cleaners for over 20 years. They are one of the last cleaners that do the work onsite. It's green, it's friendly, and very well-priced. In a pinch, I take something I need to wear right away, and it gets professionally pressed while I wait. Can't beat it.
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Vermont Cleaners
600 Vermont StI've been going to Vermont Cleaners for over 20 years. They are one of the last cleaners that do the work onsite. It's green, it's friendly, and very well-priced. In a pinch, I take something I need to wear right away, and it gets professionally pressed while I wait. Can't beat it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sheba is in the Fillmore district, which has been the center of jazz music in San Francisco since the 1940's. Acclaimed the Harlem of the West, it has many popular jazz spots. What's great about Sheba is that it's intimate (you sit maybe 3 feet away from the musicians) and the music is free. Home to up-and-coming jazz musicians, you're guaranteed a great time with great drinks and light snacks too. Perfect place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. shebapianolounge.com
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Sheba Piano Lounge
1419 Fillmore StSheba is in the Fillmore district, which has been the center of jazz music in San Francisco since the 1940's. Acclaimed the Harlem of the West, it has many popular jazz spots. What's great about Sheba is that it's intimate (you sit maybe 3 feet away from the musicians) and the music is free. Home to up-and-coming jazz musicians, you're guaranteed a great time with great drinks and light snacks too. Perfect place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. shebapianolounge.com
Ruby Wine is a great neighborhood wine bar with small batch, natural and organic wines from wine regions everywhere—including California. The $10. wine flights on Friday night are a great way to start the weekend and learn about wine. rubywinesf.com
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Ruby Wine
1419 18th StRuby Wine is a great neighborhood wine bar with small batch, natural and organic wines from wine regions everywhere—including California. The $10. wine flights on Friday night are a great way to start the weekend and learn about wine. rubywinesf.com
Because every neighborhood needs a dive bar. Ours just happens to be on the dock of the bay with a sprawling, sunny patio and waterfront seats. A burger and a beer taste better on the water. And, there's music. Just saying.
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The Ramp
855 Terry A Francois BlvdBecause every neighborhood needs a dive bar. Ours just happens to be on the dock of the bay with a sprawling, sunny patio and waterfront seats. A burger and a beer taste better on the water. And, there's music. Just saying.
Tucked away on 20th Street, but right off the light rail station, this is an "only in San Francisco" bar. Third Rail gets it 'pedigree' so to speak from the creative chefs behind the popular Mission district Range. You can have a just a beer, but Third Rail specializes in handcrafted cocktails with fresh ingredients and hand-crushed ice. And, Third Rail makes its own smoked jerky, so it's not your average bar at all.
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Third Rail
628 20th StTucked away on 20th Street, but right off the light rail station, this is an "only in San Francisco" bar. Third Rail gets it 'pedigree' so to speak from the creative chefs behind the popular Mission district Range. You can have a just a beer, but Third Rail specializes in handcrafted cocktails with fresh ingredients and hand-crushed ice. And, Third Rail makes its own smoked jerky, so it's not your average bar at all.
Arts & Culture
The Mission District is less than a mile away from Potrero Hill. It was traditionally home to many Latinos and has incredible murals painted on walls, taquerias including the original burrito at El Faro, and now home to hip new shops, trendy restaurants and Mission Pie. Because the world does need more pie...especially coconut cream ones.
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Mission District
The Mission District is less than a mile away from Potrero Hill. It was traditionally home to many Latinos and has incredible murals painted on walls, taquerias including the original burrito at El Faro, and now home to hip new shops, trendy restaurants and Mission Pie. Because the world does need more pie...especially coconut cream ones.
The Potrero Public Library Branch is no ordinary neighborhood library. It's perch on top of the hill features breathtaking city views. It has recently been renovated and updated with computer work stations for work or study. Or, you can just daydream and look at the view...much preferred.
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San Francisco Public Library; Potrero Branch
1616 20th StThe Potrero Public Library Branch is no ordinary neighborhood library. It's perch on top of the hill features breathtaking city views. It has recently been renovated and updated with computer work stations for work or study. Or, you can just daydream and look at the view...much preferred.
Dogpatch has a gritty history, earning its name from feral dogs who roamed around the butcher houses near the waterfront at the turn of the century. A canning factory, warehouses, the region's largest dry dock followed. Dogpatch is now a hub of local makers, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs, a resurgence made possible by the new T-Third light rail line that opened several years ago. Great place to eat, shop, explore.
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Dogpatch
Dogpatch has a gritty history, earning its name from feral dogs who roamed around the butcher houses near the waterfront at the turn of the century. A canning factory, warehouses, the region's largest dry dock followed. Dogpatch is now a hub of local makers, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs, a resurgence made possible by the new T-Third light rail line that opened several years ago. Great place to eat, shop, explore.
Shopping
Christopher's is a local bookstore where you can actually browse through books. And the staff recommends good books for you. Lots of books about San Francisco. Across the street from Chez Maman, perfect to get a book after a nice dinner.
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Christopher's Books
1400 18th StChristopher's is a local bookstore where you can actually browse through books. And the staff recommends good books for you. Lots of books about San Francisco. Across the street from Chez Maman, perfect to get a book after a nice dinner.
The Ferry Plaza is known for its farmer's market, gourmet shops and restaurants, and its iconic clock tower. The story goes that the clock never stopped ticking during San Francisco's 1906 earthquake. A fun place to shop, eat, and look out over the bay.
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaThe Ferry Plaza is known for its farmer's market, gourmet shops and restaurants, and its iconic clock tower. The story goes that the clock never stopped ticking during San Francisco's 1906 earthquake. A fun place to shop, eat, and look out over the bay.
Collage is the first place I go for a gift. One for the birthday girl and one for me! Collage features local artists and designers who make elegant and recycled jewelry with real gemstones, pearls, and silver at really good prices. And, there's old clocks, cuff links and other great gifts for guys. Don't go home without something from Collage.
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Collage Gallery
1345 18th StCollage is the first place I go for a gift. One for the birthday girl and one for me! Collage features local artists and designers who make elegant and recycled jewelry with real gemstones, pearls, and silver at really good prices. And, there's old clocks, cuff links and other great gifts for guys. Don't go home without something from Collage.
As a trained designer, I'd say that Arch rivals the best of the art stores I've frequented in and out of art school. But, it's really for everyone. It has great cards, stamps, craft supplies, and fun gifts. I recently bought an artist's map of Potrero Hill to share with my airbnb guests at Arch (couldn't resist getting out my colored pencils to give it some flair.)
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ARCH Art Supplies
1490 17th StAs a trained designer, I'd say that Arch rivals the best of the art stores I've frequented in and out of art school. But, it's really for everyone. It has great cards, stamps, craft supplies, and fun gifts. I recently bought an artist's map of Potrero Hill to share with my airbnb guests at Arch (couldn't resist getting out my colored pencils to give it some flair.)
When you travel, you shop, and when you shop, you need more bags to bring your stuff home. With that logic, you can't go wrong buying a bag at Rickshaw Bagworks in Dogpatch. You can design your own bag(s) from scratch or buy ready made ones on display. All the bags are made onsite, which takes about a week from start to finish.
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Rickshaw Bagworks
904 22nd StWhen you travel, you shop, and when you shop, you need more bags to bring your stuff home. With that logic, you can't go wrong buying a bag at Rickshaw Bagworks in Dogpatch. You can design your own bag(s) from scratch or buy ready made ones on display. All the bags are made onsite, which takes about a week from start to finish.
Getting Around
The 22nd St. Caltrain station is at the foot of Potrero Hill and takes commuters directly to the Silicon Valley in 45 minutes with the bullet train schedule.
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22nd St Station
1149 22nd StThe 22nd St. Caltrain station is at the foot of Potrero Hill and takes commuters directly to the Silicon Valley in 45 minutes with the bullet train schedule.