Pancake Boy is a cozy and beloved breakfast spot in the heart of the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. Known for its warm atmosphere and delicious, fluffy pancakes, this eatery is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys starting their day with a sweet and satisfying meal. The pancakes here are made from scratch with a secret recipe that has been perfected over the years, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience.
Fisherman’s Wharf is a popular tourist attraction and the most visited neighborhood in San Francisco, offering the gorgeous views of the Bay, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate bridge. There is something for everyone in this beloved neighborhood. It is packed with things to fill the entire day, including world-class restaurants, rich maritime history, historic piers, exciting tours, attractions, street performances, museums, the aquarium, and shopping.
Breadbelly is a bakery and cafe in the Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco serving Asian-inspired contemporary Californian bakery and sandwiches. They aim to deliver a comfortable, approachable, refined cafe dining experience.
Located on the Embarcadero waterfront at Pier 15, The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory and museum exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. There are hundreds of explore-for-yourself exhibits, film screenings, evening art and science events for adults, plus much more. The museum uses playful fun experimentation to introduce visitors to scientific principles. They also create professional development programs for educators and are at the forefront of changing how science is taught.
Chinatown in San Francisco is one of the oldest Chinatowns in North America and the largest outside of Asia. Established in 1848, Chinatown was rebuilt entirely in the Chinese style after the 1906 earthquake, and it became even more attractive than before the disaster. Chinatown is a bustling “city within a city.” and the most densely populated area of San Francisco, with a lot to see and do.
Ben Thai Cafe serves traditional Thai and inventive Thai fusion with Chinese and Indonesian influences food in the vibrant and lively Polk Gulch corridor in San Francisco. The restaurant features a solid selection of Thai favorites and a few unique dishes like the Chinese-influenced Pork Palo and special Khao Soi from northern Thailand.
Zazie is a French bistro that opened in Cole Valley in 1992 and is a famous brunch institution in San Francisco. They are also famous for giving “real job” employee benefits, including revenue share, paid family leaves, fully funded health & dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k).
There is a lot to see in this famous institution. Visitors who can spend only 1-2 hours are recommended to visit Steinhart Aquarium (the newest exhibit featuring over a dozen animals that bite, sting and stun), Osher Rainforest (the four-story living rainforest), Living Roof, African Penguins, and the Swamp (see albino Aligator!). Visitors who can spend more time should also visit Giants of Land and Sea, Gems and Minerals, Reef Lagoon, and Color of Life. For kids: There is a “kid-sized” door at the Children’s Eel Garden, located next to the Philippine Coral Reef exhibit. East Garden has plenty of room to run around and structures to play on. Science Today station offers engaging short videos on Academy science. Avoid the neighborhood-free-weekends days ( https://www.calacademy.org/neighborhood-free-weekends ) as there would be a lot of crowds. Check out the daily events calendar: https://www.calacademy.org/daily-calendar On Thursday nights, adults 21+ can enjoy live music, cocktails, special activities, and entertainment while exploring the entire Academy after dark. Visitors can purchase “Panguins + Pajamas Sleepovers” ( https://www.calacademy.org/penguinspajamas-sleepovers ), VIP Tours, and Birthday Parties (https://www.calacademy.org/tours-specialty-programs ) tickets for more fun.
Jane on Fillmore has been serving top-quality coffee, pastries, breakfast, and lunch since February 2011. They serve healthy food with an emphasis on flavor and quality of ingredients. Everything is made fresh daily from scratch. Amanda's career in food and hospitality spans decades, and she has spent many years cooking and baking in various restaurants.
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, a hidden gem, is a sea-to-stars-themed mosaic flowing up a 163-step stairway in San Francisco's Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood. The Neighbors sponsored the handmade named tiles in the shapes of animals, fish, and shells within the mosaic for the beautiful stairs.
Opened in 1895, the de Young is home to American art from the 17th century through today, textile arts and costumes, African art, Oceanic art, arts of the Americas, and international contemporary art. The museum showcases many permanent collections of art and rotating special exhibits.
Shizen is a fully vegan sushi bar and izakaya which combines classic shojin and sushi techniques with local, seasonal ingredients to create healthy and flavorful dishes with a light carbon footprint.
Eight AM offers healthy and indulgent brunch classics with modern flair near Fishermans Wharf. The locals and visitors enjoy the beautifully presented delicious dishes before venturing out for work or sightseeing in the neighborhood.
Union Square is a 2.4-acre popular public square for locals and tourists in downtown San Francisco. Union square is surrounded by high-end shops, art galleries, department stores, gift shops, upscale boutiques, theatres, restaurants, and hotels. The famous Macy’s store is right at Union Square and so is the flagship Tiffany & Co store. The area got its name because it was once used for Thomas Starr King rallies.
Yerba Buena Gardens is the perfect place to relax, explore, play, dine or shop in the heart of San Francisco’s downtown. The park will enlighten every mood, celebrate diversity, and find green relief while discovering unique features, renowned museums, cafes, memorials, and theaters—all cradled by landscaped lawns, public art, and award-winning architecture.
Tartine Manufactory opened in August 2016 as an off-shoot of the ever-famous Tartine Bakery in Mission at 18th & Guerrero Steet, covering a massive 5000 square ft space, open kitchen, plenty of windows, large baking ovens, and many serving stations.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. They have a remarkable collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture, design, and media arts on seven gallery floors. SFMOMA also offers 45,000 square feet of free, art-filled public space open to all.
Opened on April 11, 2000, Oracle Park is a Major League Baseball stadium in the South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and Home of the San Francisco Giants. The stadium is named based on corporate sponsorships; the previous names were Pacific Bell Park, SBC Park, and AT&T Park. It has received rave reviews from the public for its breathtaking views and classic design.
Piccolo Forno (“Little Oven” in English) is famous for homemade pizzas, pasta, and other Italian dishes. Owned by Italian, the food is cooked in a style similar to Capri, Italy.
Established in 2007, Brenda’s French Soul Food is a New Orleans-style restaurant serving authentic Creole-inspired dishes and southern food in San Francisco. Numerous media outlets have featured this place as one of the best places to have brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition, this urban temple has become a San Francisco treasure, beloved by residents and visitors alike. The iconic Palace of Fine Arts, with its Greco-Roman style Rotunda and colonnades, is one of the most photographed sites in the City and has been featured in numerous film and TV productions. It’s also a popular wedding location and a spectacular performance venue.
The Walt Disney Family Museum showcases the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, the man who raised animation into art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy that transformed the entertainment world. The museum features contemporary, interactive galleries with state-of-the-art exhibits narrated in Walt’s own voice alongside early drawings, cartoons, films, music, a spectacular model of Disneyland, and more. Visitors will leave with inspiration, admiration, and great appreciation of Walt Disney's achievements via animation and written and displayed artifacts.
Surisan, named after a mountain in Korea, is a savory Asian-inspired American comfort breakfast and brunch place with a modern interior and spacious outdoor dining deck and bar. The visitors enjoy watching the cable cars go by and the sights and sounds of the Wharf as they eat from the spacious outdoor dining deck. Young creative chefs, top-quality, locally-sourced organic ingredients, and relaxed indoor and outdoor dining spaces create a memorable experience for the diners.
The museum opened in 1924 to honor the 3,600 Californians who perished in World War I. Located in Lincoln Park in San Francisco, the Legion of Honor has provided access to priceless art to its guests. Today, it houses European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; ancient art; graphic arts; contemporary art; and one of the largest collections of prints and drawings in the country.
Vibrant Mission Dolores park is a nearly 16-acre city park in the heart of its equally vibrant, culturally diverse mission district neighborhood. Lush green lawns shaded by tall palm trees, a soccer field, six tennis courts, one basketball field court, a multi-use court, a play ground, and two off-lease dog play areas adorn this beautiful park. Many festivals, performances, and other cultural events occur in the park. People flock to the park to play, picnic, lounge, walk their dogs, and enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline on sunny days.
Outerlands serves locally sourced, organic fare in a cozy, reclaimed wood handcrafted space. It welcomes the guests with its open kitchen, house-baked levain bread, outdoor heated patio, and warm hospitality.
Sweet Maple is a laid-back and unpretentious neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse, and meeting place located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. Serving a classic American breakfast and brunch menu with a touch of Asian influence, our team of chefs adds innovative twists to familiar favorites creating something for everyone. Founded in 2010, Sweet Maple is now the go-to brunch destination for San Francisco locals and knowledgeable food tourists.
The Asian Art Museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 19,000 awe-inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future. A vibrant hub for discovering the magnificent artistic achievements and intriguing history of the world’s most populous continent, the Asian Art Museum continues to bridge cultures, engage the imagination, and inspire new ways of thinking.
Located in the heart of the Castro district, Kitchen Story is a California Cuisine with Asian influences serving breakfast and brunch. The KItchen story has an amazing selection of breakfast dishes like Benedict, Omelets, Scrambles, Burgers, and sandwiches.
The famous mission murals are street art spread all over the mission district neighborhood showcasing immigrant experience, gentrification, and political landscape. Mission District murals tell a story that is very specific to San Francisco. Murals are in great shape; a few from the 1970s are fading or peeling away due to age.
Zuni Café opened in 1979 and is a famous James Beard Foundation Award winner Californian cuisine with heavy Italian and French influences serving classical, thoughtful dishes. It is named after the Zuni, one of the indigenous Pueblo peoples of Arizona and New Mexico. The bi-level eatery with many windows is an airy, beautiful, and romantic place.
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