Things to Do

•  San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  
  With the likes of Henri Matisse and Diego Rivera gracing its walls, this institution in San Francisco's Yerba Buena neighborhood is one of the premier modern art facilities in the world. However, much of its vibrancy comes the rotating exhibits of contemporary artists, who range in discipline from sculpture to interactive art.
  
  151 Third Street
  San Francisco, CA 94103  Map
  Phone: 415-357-4170
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•  Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour
  
  If you love wine, you won't want to miss the chance to visit the famous Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries on a day trip from San Francisco! You'll taste wines from North America's premium wine country, learn how the wines are made, and enjoy lovely vistas of rolling hills dotted with vineyards.
  
  
  
  

•  Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip
  
  Take time out for a day trip into the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Traveling by 15 seat passenger van or Minibus, you'll enjoy the benefits of a small group tour and discover the raw beauty of California's most famous national park.
  
  
  
  

•  Monterey, Carmel and The 17-Mile Drive Day Trip
  
  Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. You'll follow Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Finish your day with a stop at the coastal town of Carmel by the Sea, before returning to San Francisco via famous Silicon Valley.
  
  
  
  

•  Golden Gate Bay Cruise
  
  Want to experience San Francisco's must-do attraction? Take the 60-minute Golden Gate Bay Cruise and you'll see why it's the perfect introduction to San Francisco. The narrated one-hour cruise does a loop of San Francisco Bay, sailing next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge!
  
  
  
  

•  Golden Gate Seaplane Tour
  
  See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of San Francisco. The beauty of the green and gold hills of wine country and the deep blue expanses of the Pacific Ocean can only be truly appreciated from above during your flight.
  
  
  
  

•  Winchester Mystery House
  
  Visit spooky Winchester House, home of the rifle heiress Sarah Winchester. So many unexplained oddities have come to pass here that it has become known as the Winchester Mystery House! You'll discover the reasons why on this four-hour afternoon excursion from San Francisco.
  
  
  
  

•  Sausalito Segway Tour
  
  The Sausalito Segway Tour is the newest way to explore Sausalito! A high tech Segway glide combined with a narrated tour of the hidden treasures of this small town. Discover houseboat communities and legendary wooden boats in the many harbors, the Bay Model, famous recording studios, bayside estuaries and an overview of Sausalito history.
  
  
  
  

•  Historic San Francisco by Night Tour
  
  Tour San Francisco in style as you take an adventure through time in a vintage touring car. See North Beach, Nob Hill, Chinatown, the Embarcadero, Union Square, AT&T Park, Treasure Island, Coit Tower and Fisherman's Wharf. Each of the pre-1930s vehicles runs on propane, making them environmentally friendly.
  
  
  
  

•  Chinatown Walking Tour
  
  East meets West in this, the oldest Chinatown in the United States. As a hub of cultural activity for the city's well-established Chinese community, the neighborhood has plenty to offer including colorful stores along Grant Avenue and delicious dim sum. With friendly, knowledgeable and experienced guides, uncover the secrets of San Francisco's Chinatown on this tour.
  
  
  
  

Dining

•  Foreign Cinema
  
  Foreign Cinema is a 'one of a kind', nationally acclaimed restaurant combining foreign and independent films with Cal-Med cooking. Enjoy an industrial chic setting, complete with outdoor courtyard, mezzanine and full bar.
  
  2534 Mission Street
  San Francisco, CA 94110  Map
  Phone: 415-648-7600
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•  Bar Crudo - Divisadero St
  
  Bar Crudo is a modern raw bar offering an elegant menu of cooked, chilled, or raw, fresh seafood paired with wine and an extensive selection of Belgian beer.
  
  655 Divisadero Street
  San Francisco, CA 94117  Map
  Phone: 415-409-0679
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•  Chouchou
  
  Chouchou is a French Bistro with a Provencal feel. Homemade chocolat fondant and caramelized fruit tart are a specialty along with seafood and meat cassolettes. Chouchou has a bright, colorful dining room with a casual yet chic bistro atmosphere.
  
  400 Dewey Boulevard
  San Francisco, CA 94116  Map
  Phone: 415-242-0960
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•  La Ciccia
  
  La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. Husband and wife owners Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan work together to take you to a culinary journey through the Italian island of Sardinia. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from his native island, resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food.
  
  291 30th Street
  San Francisco, CA 94131  Map
  Phone: 415-550-8114
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•  Slanted Door
  
  Slanted Door is a modern Vietnamese restaurant that showcases the abundance of produce as well as ecologically farmed meat, game and poultry found at farms around the San Francisco Bay Area.
  
  1 Ferry Building #270
  San Francisco, CA 94111  Map
  Phone: 415-861-8032
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•  Acquerello
  
  Acquerello, named for its original watercolors, envelops guests in a warm and gracious atmosphere the moment they arrive. A recent renovation of the 20-year old restaurant, led by designer John Wheatman, highlights the former chapel, graced with arches and a rustic wood-beamed vaulted ceiling, with warm Mediterranean colors of gold and terracotta. Co-owners Giancarlo Paterlini and Suzette Gresham-Tognetti work together to provide an unparallel Italian dining experience. Acquerello has received countless awards, including a Michelin star in the first-ever 2007 Bay Area guide.
  
  1722 Sacramento Street
  San Francisco, CA 94109  Map
  Phone: 415-567-5432
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•  Millennium Restaurant
  
  The Millennium restaurant creates a gourmet dining experience out of vegetarian, healthy, and environmentally friendly foods.
  
  580 Geary Street
  San Francisco, CA 94102  Map
  Phone: 415-345-3900
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•  Aziza
  
  Aziza offers an elegant and stylish dining experience. Chef/owner Mourad Lahlou is a leader in modernizing Moroccan cuisine and adapting it to a western style fine dining setting. His innovative cuisine combines artisinal products and organic market ingredients, intense flavors and stunning presentations all combined with a progressive Californian influence.
  
  5800 Geary Boulevard
  San Francisco, CA 94121  Map
  Phone: 415-752-2222
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•  Cafe KATi
  
  Cafe KATi's sumptuous combinations of fresh local ingredients and Asian spices have excited San Franciscans for over 18 years. The daily menu presents a range of choices to delight diners craving novelty and comfort. Centerpiece ingredients include "line caught" fish, organic meats and regionally farmed produce.
  
  1963 Sutter Street
  San Francisco, CA 94115  Map
  Phone: 415-775-7313
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•  Kokkari Estiatorio
  
  Kokkari (pronounced "Ko-Kar-ee") is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food "fit for the Gods," prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
  
  200 Jackson Street
  San Francisco, CA 94111  Map
  Phone: 415-981-0983
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Family

•  AT&T Park
  
  With sweeping views of the city and bay, AT&T Park is considered by many to be one of best parks in baseball. During Giants games, the park offers the added thrill of watching home runs land in San Francisco Bay just beyond the right field stands. The stadium also holds many special events throughout the year. Tour Information: Hour-long behind-the-scenes tours are available every day at 10:30am and 12:30pm rain or shine, except when day games are scheduled at AT&T Park.
  
  24 Willie Mays Plaza
  San Francisco, CA 94107  Map
  Phone: 415-972-1800
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•  Zeum
  
  This unique family attraction puts an emphasis on letting children explore their creative sides. Kids can create their own animations, music videos and digital light paintings.
  
  221 Fourth Street
  San Francisco, CA 94103  Map
  Phone: 415-820-3320
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•  Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences
  
  Skip the line as you visit the California Academy of Sciences - the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a four-story rainforest all under one roof.
  
  
  
  

•  Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
  
  Celebrating 40 years on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, the oldest attraction has just undergone a complete make-over. The new, state-of-the-art Wax Museum is home to over 300 wax figures, featuring an array of fascinating people and periods in time. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see culture, history and art all in one place.
  
  
  
  

•  Muir Woods National Monument
  
  For a family outing in the midst of nature (but not far from the city), head to Muir Woods National Monument, where coastal redwood trees tower over a lush forest ecosystem.
  
  One Muir Woods Road
  Mill Valley, CA 94941  Map
  Phone: 415-388-2595
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Nightlife

•  Nectar Wine Lounge
  
  Located in the heart of San Francisco's Marina District, Nectar Wine Lounge brings together the very nectar which feeds the soul. Our 50 frequently metamorphosing wine selections by the glass span the vastness of the globe and of the palate, and our 900 selection bottle list offers something for even the most adventurous of spirit. Wines are also available for retail purchase. Executive Chef Gavin Schmidt crafts exquisite and mouth-watering dishes, utilizing a New Californian approach with International fusion. Our small plates tantalize the tongue and bring fullness and life to each wine-pairing. The Decor is a stunningly beautiful marriage of Chic, New York style with a distinctly San Francisco aesthetic that is at once both warm and cool.
  
  3330 Steiner Street
  San Francisco, CA 94123  Map
  Phone: 415-345-1377
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•  Yoshi's San Francisco
  
  Yoshi's San Francisco is the most impressive space to open in San Francisco in years and is the heart of The Fillmore District. Showcasing the acclaimed cuisine of Executive Chef Shotaro "Sho" Kamio, a menu that celebrates the diversity of Japanese cuisine and the quality of ingredients found in the Bay Area is offered.
  
  1330 Fillmore Street
  San Francisco, CA 94115  Map
  Phone: 415-655-5600
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•  California Academy of Sciences Evening Tour with Cocktails
  
  Come find out why the Nightlife VIP Tour at the California Academy of Sciences is the hottest event on everyone's social calendar! As the sun goes down, this famous San Francisco museum is transformed into a lively venue filled with music, provocative science, cocktails and exhibits.
  
  
  
  

Shopping

•  Fillmore Street
  
  For the polar opposite of Union Square, serious shoppers head to the Fillmore neighborhood, where there is hardly a franchise in sight. Stop by Nest for handmade quilts or Neja Cosmetics for beauty products.
  
  Fillmore Street
  San Francisco, CA 94115  Map
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•  Hayes Valley
  
  This lovely neighborhood between Alamo Square and Market Street has become the place for boutique shopping in the city. Head to Ver Unica for vintage clothing, Azalea for locally designed and savvy threads and Gimme Shoes for high-quality footwear.
  
  Hayes Street between Laguna Street and Franklin Street
  San Francisco, CA 94115  Map
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•  Ferry Building Marketplace
  
  The Ferry Building Marketplace is a people's marketplace serving residents and travelers alike. Located within the historic Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street, shops large and small celebrate food in all its forms, offering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest of local fish. Restaurants and cafes serve cuisine representing the quality and cultural diversity of San Francisco's best chefs.
  
  One Ferry Building
  San Francisco, CA 94111  Map
  Phone: 415-983-8000
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•  Union Square
  
  Sometimes its great to have a unique and intimate shopping experience at a boutique. Other times, its just great to have it all. In case of the latter, it's off to Union Square. This hub of activity boasts numerous department stores (think Macy's or Bloomingdale's), international brands (e.g. bebe or H&M) and high-end stores that only the world's style capitals are entitled to have (like Gucci, Chanel or Escada).
  
  50 O'Farrell Street
  San Francisco, CA 94108  Map
  Phone: 415-781-7880
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•  Union Street
  
  Not to be confused with Union Square, this Victorian row in the northern part of the city offers shopping opportunities in an intimate, neighborhood setting. Of particular interest are the area's collection of jewelers who sell unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets, but there is also a good supply of chain and indie clothing shops.
  
  1686 Union Street
  San Francisco, CA 94123  Map
  Phone: 415-441-7055
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