Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Safeway
730 Taraval StNearest grocery store within walking distance of unit.
Great grocery store also within walking distance (or quick muni ride) located at Stonestown mall.
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Trader Joe's
265 Winston DrGreat grocery store also within walking distance (or quick muni ride) located at Stonestown mall.
Everything Else
Muni stop for streetcar. Island on East side of West portal (in front of Fuji restaurant) to go downtown. (opposite side of street to go to Mall, outbound).
14th Avenue
14th AvenueMuni stop for streetcar. Island on East side of West portal (in front of Fuji restaurant) to go downtown. (opposite side of street to go to Mall, outbound).
Muni street car stop. Catch the L here to go to beach, zoo ( outer sunset ) or to downtown.
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West Portal Avenue
West Portal Avenue Muni street car stop. Catch the L here to go to beach, zoo ( outer sunset ) or to downtown.
Foccacia, foccacia, foccacia (all they sell and they usually sell out before closing). Tip: If they are out, ask for the frozen still good.
Add to picnic at park kitty corner.
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Liguria Bakery
1700 Stockton StFoccacia, foccacia, foccacia (all they sell and they usually sell out before closing). Tip: If they are out, ask for the frozen still good.
Add to picnic at park kitty corner.
Best yoga in town, owned by a lovely, talented young couple. Be sure to take a class from Rachel (the owner).
Thriveability Yoga
300 W Portal AveBest yoga in town, owned by a lovely, talented young couple. Be sure to take a class from Rachel (the owner).
Drug store with all you need within walking distance on West Portal.
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Walgreens
216 Westlake CenterDrug store with all you need within walking distance on West Portal.
Farmer's Marekt on Sunday morning low key stop en route to hike to acquatic park or Marina Green/Crissy field.
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Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdFarmer's Marekt on Sunday morning low key stop en route to hike to acquatic park or Marina Green/Crissy field.
Food Scene
Terrific coffee (Starbucks is a block away) Free wi-fi.
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Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StTerrific coffee (Starbucks is a block away) Free wi-fi.
Terrific cafe for quick breakfast, crossiants, latte, and/or goodies/sandwiches to go. Heated outdoor seating.
La Boulange de West Portal
16 West Portal AvenueTerrific cafe for quick breakfast, crossiants, latte, and/or goodies/sandwiches to go. Heated outdoor seating.
One of the best on the street. Greek food with very pleasing interior. Crowd favorites: lamb riblets, roasted chicken. and the whole grilled fish. Gets crowded on weekends.
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Orexi Restaurant
243 W Portal AveOne of the best on the street. Greek food with very pleasing interior. Crowd favorites: lamb riblets, roasted chicken. and the whole grilled fish. Gets crowded on weekends.
Terrific for lunch. Kebabs and wonderful salad. $8 deal
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Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal AveTerrific for lunch. Kebabs and wonderful salad. $8 deal
Another best of the street features Peruvian restuarant. Very popular for dinner, brunch. Go at off hours, or book a reservation.
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Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal AveAnother best of the street features Peruvian restuarant. Very popular for dinner, brunch. Go at off hours, or book a reservation.
On Noriega close to beach (take playa instead of great highway from Sloat). Terrific stop before Lands End hike for breakfast sandwich, Sunday beignets and other goodies -- everything is great!
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Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StOn Noriega close to beach (take playa instead of great highway from Sloat). Terrific stop before Lands End hike for breakfast sandwich, Sunday beignets and other goodies -- everything is great!
Small mostly take away truly authentic pasta and piadini (sandwich). Love the sandwiches/lasagna/bolognese -- ok so could not find anything that I do not like here. Just like my grandma made.
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The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveSmall mostly take away truly authentic pasta and piadini (sandwich). Love the sandwiches/lasagna/bolognese -- ok so could not find anything that I do not like here. Just like my grandma made.
Shopping
Goodwill
1669 Fillmore StBoutique with high end gently used clothing.
Convenient place to ship things home. Make copies here as well.
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The UPS Store
6748 Mission StConvenient place to ship things home. Make copies here as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxing, inviting and reasonably priced wine bar run by very sweet couple. Ask if tapas night is on and if so don't miss Val's super tapas (he is a visiting chef).
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Que Syrah
230 W Portal AveRelaxing, inviting and reasonably priced wine bar run by very sweet couple. Ask if tapas night is on and if so don't miss Val's super tapas (he is a visiting chef).
Sightseeing
Can't beat the views of this walk < 1 mi (but some elevation). To return, turn right go up El Camino (golf courseon rt) up hill (Palace of Legion on left) continue through parking lot to trail.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailCan't beat the views of this walk < 1 mi (but some elevation). To return, turn right go up El Camino (golf courseon rt) up hill (Palace of Legion on left) continue through parking lot to trail.
Restored airfield wonderful walk up to under the GG bridge. Warming Hut for goodies.
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Crissy Field
Restored airfield wonderful walk up to under the GG bridge. Warming Hut for goodies.
Arts & Culture
Nice add on to Lands End walk. If you arrive 1/2 before closing it is free. Small museum.
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Legion of Honor
100 34th AveNice add on to Lands End walk. If you arrive 1/2 before closing it is free. Small museum.
Friday Nights at the DeYoung at 6pm for free entertainment, can ride elevator to top deck. Exhibits still cost but are also very good.
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Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFriday Nights at the DeYoung at 6pm for free entertainment, can ride elevator to top deck. Exhibits still cost but are also very good.
Thurs Night Life at 6pm (for small entrance - get access to academy with extra show -- check website for theme. Adults only alcohol served)
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Academia de Ciencias de California
55 Music Concourse DrThurs Night Life at 6pm (for small entrance - get access to academy with extra show -- check website for theme. Adults only alcohol served)
After Dark: First Thurs of the month for $15 gain entrance plus themed exhibit. Must be 21 yrs old. Also open to adults every Thurs.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetAfter Dark: First Thurs of the month for $15 gain entrance plus themed exhibit. Must be 21 yrs old. Also open to adults every Thurs.
Main Parade Ground at the Presidio, campfire/food truck extravaganza. This is free -- pay for reservations only. Get there early. check online usually starts at 5pm
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Presidio of San Francisco
Main Parade Ground at the Presidio, campfire/food truck extravaganza. This is free -- pay for reservations only. Get there early. check online usually starts at 5pm
1:00 or so Sunday main parade ground at Presidio combines lots of food trucks and vast lawn to picnic. Great views.
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Presidio of San Francisco
1:00 or so Sunday main parade ground at Presidio combines lots of food trucks and vast lawn to picnic. Great views.
Friday Nights off the grid food trucks plus music and great view of bridge. Get there early.
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Fort Mason Center
2 Marina BoulevardFriday Nights off the grid food trucks plus music and great view of bridge. Get there early.