Lookout point on the Bay peninsula with access to Sutro Baths and the Lands End Coastal Trail, the latter of which culminates in a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. A great spot to catch a sunset over the water.
California-style roadside classics – from Angus cheeseburgers to ahi tuna tacos – served from a bustling Ferry Building counter. The large outdoor patio is a popular lunch spot right on the Embarcadero.
Vast Asian art collection filling a grand Beaux-Arts library in the busy Civic Center. Quiet galleries hold thousands of ancient works, wrapping around a bright central atrium and opening onto a rooftop sculpture terrace.
Immersive dinner show projecting a 3D animated story right onto the tablecloth. A tiny virtual chef "cooks" each course before real tasting menu plates land in sync with the visuals.
Family-run diner serving Northern Chinese classics: savory beef roll pancakes, hand-pulled noodles, and pan-fried dumplings. The small, cash-only room is perpetually busy, with large portions built for sharing.
Warehouse-sized Mission spot serving shareable Spanish tapas and paella. The room is loud and fueled by pitchers of house-made sangria; a massive Miró-style mural hangs behind the bar.
Playful diner serving creative riffs on Southern classics inside a room with pink and gold glitter walls. The kitchen chicken-fries just about anything – from steak to a Reuben sandwich – with Kool-Aid pickles on the side.
Waterfront shop renting kayaks and paddleboards from a calm cove in a former shipyard. The popular move: paddle with views of the city skyline, then book a session in the on-site sauna.
