Shopping in Union Square

at the intersection of Geary and Powell and all around

Both national chains and local favorites including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Gumps, Wilkes Bashford and many more.

The Haight

Start at the corner of Haight & Ashbury, and keep on truckin'

The center of '60s hippie culture and still a fun place to eat, drink, shop, and people-watch.

Cable Cars

Muliple routes from downtown

Historic, fun and easy to ride — you can hop on at any intersection if there's room on board.

Asian Art Museum

200 Larkin St.

One of the largest collections of Asian art in the United States housed in the historic original library building.

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park hosts a wide range of sights and activites with everything from Bocce Ball fields to a herd of Buffalo. These are a few of our favorites, all of which are near the East entrance by the Haight-Ashbury noted above.
 

Japanese Tea Garden

A great spot for quiet contemplation, or a warm cup of tea.

The De Young Museum

Newly rennovated and now known as much for its collection as for the views from its strikingly designed tower.

Conservatory of Flowers

The largest Victorian-style wood and glass greenhouse in the world.

City Lights Booksellers

261 Columbus Ave.

Home of the beat poets and the world's first bookstore dedicated to paperbacks.

Yoga with Jason Crandell

at The Yoga Loft

321 Divisadero St.

Patty took a workshop with this excellent, nationally-known teacher.

Places to eat

San Francisco is an amazing food town. Here are some of our favorite eateries.

Scala's Bistro

432 Powell St.

(415) 395-8555

A cozy restaurant (pictured at right) featuring Italian and French specialties, and it's right next to the Sir Francis Drake Hotel.

The Slanted Door

1 Ferry Building #3

(415) 861-8032

Nationally known for chef Charles Phan's inventive modern Vietnamese cuisine, reservations strongly encouraged.

Farallon

450 Post St.

(415) 956-6969

Upscale seafood in a whimsical under-sea setting.

The Ferry Building Marketplace

1 Ferry Building

(415) 693-0996

Many great food shops, restaurants and casual eateries, all in one historic location.

Out The Door

casual cuisine from The Slanted Door

Taylor's Automatic Refresher

American diner food

Boulettes Larder

seasonal country cuisine

Delica rf1

Japanese bento boxes

Mijita

Mexican with a Bay Area flavor

Acme Bread Company

great sourdough and the best chocolate croissants ever

Miette Patisserie

beautiful French pastries

Max's

398 Geary St.

(415) 646-8600

Classic diner food, great for kids.

Molinari Deli

373 Columbus Ave.

(415) 421-2337

Home of the famous Molinari salami. Read reviews at Yelp.

Cha Cha Cha

1801 Haight St.

(415) 386-7670

Casual Caribbean tapas — small plates with big taste — just a few blocks from Golden Gate Park.

Liguria Bakery

373 Columbus Ave.

(415) 421-2337

Amazing classic Italian focaccia — get there early before they inevitably sell out for the day, Read reviews at Yelp.

Ton Kiang

5821 Geary Blvd.

(415) 752-4440

San Francisco's most lauded dim sum.

Grand Cafe

501 Geary Street

(415) 292-0101

Bright and cheerful French/California bistro.