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Here is a list of the best in Japantown. Everything from a delicious matcha to the perfect bowl of ramen.
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Recently there was a survey conducted at San Francisco International Airport where arriving visitors were asked why they chose San Francisco as their vacation destination. The top reason was because visiting San Francisco is like visiting several countries in one action-packed, 49 square miles. So, we’re celebrating our cultural and global diversity in this issue of WhereTraveler. Take a tasty ride with Virginia Miller, who leads us on a winding path to some of the most delicious ethnic restaurants in the city. Join Samantha Durbin on a fantastic tour of Japantown, with its many surprises and yummy treats. November is packed with great live performances including Cirque du Soleil’s “Amaluna,” “Ghost Busters” with the SF Symphony, and ODC/Dance’s version of “The Velveteen Rabbit.” You can read all about them in our calendar starting on page 12. Remember to tag your photos #wheretraveler for your chance to have your photo published nationally.
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Cirque du Soleil’s magical and mysterious production is a tribute to love and motherhood. Written and directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus, the show features a mostly female cast with an all-female band. Under the Big Top at Oracle Park through Jan. 12, 2020. 74 Mission Rock St. www.cirquedusoleil.com/amaluna
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NBA Golden State Warriors Throughout November SF’s champion basketball team has seven home games this month in the new Chase Center. 1 South St., Mission Bay.www.nba. com/warriors/tickets Day Of The Dead Procession November 2 Costumed annual procession at 7 p.m. from 24th & Bryant streets; ends in Garfield Park at the Festival of Altars 8:30 p.m. at 26th & Harrison streets. Mission District. Holiday Ice Rinks November 6 Outdoor ice-skating beside
the palm trees, a San Francisco tradition, kicks off the holiday season. Rinks are at Union Square and The Embarcadero. www.unionsquareicerink. com and www.embarcaderocenter.com NFL San Francisco 49ers November 11, 17 and 24 Professional football at Levi’s Stadium about an hour south of the city. 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. www.49ers.com/tickets Carmen Lundy November 14-17 She’s a jazz master and a renaissance woman whose creativity knows no bounds. A brilliant
songwriter with several contemporary standards to her credit. www.sfjazz.org Hansel & Gretel November 14 The classic Grimm Brothers tale comes to life as two siblings outsmart a wicked witch. Through 12/7 at SF Opera. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. www.sfopera.com/201920-season/hansel-gretel Champions of Magic November 27December 1 Jaw-dropping family fun and masterful illusions onstage in seven performances only of this hit magic show from London’s
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Travel Around the World in One City: A Food Crawl Exploring Rare Cuisines
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Like the best food cities, San Francisco doesn’t just have a few great restaurants in each category. Take, for example, Chinese. There are hundreds of restaurants covering every Chinese region and style from Szechuan to Hakka, alongside endless Chinese bakeries and butchers. It’s easy to travel
the world on a plate here, eating cuisine from countless countries prepared with authenticity and forward-thinking flair. Here, we journey to 10 countries within SF’s packed 7x7 miles to some of the best restaurants in their category. TEXT AND PHOTOS BY VIRGINIA MILLER
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THAILAND: NARI
Pim Techamuanvivit has long won fans at Kin Khao, her casual, oneMichelin-starred Thai restaurant downtown. But when she also took on upscale Nahm in Bangkok, she held a star there, too, wowing with her soulful Thai food on two continents. She’s back with an SF newcomer, Nari, serving vibrant, traditionalyet-modern dishes, like Thai rarity kapi plah (smashed gulf prawns and shrimp paste relish, green Meyer lemons, seasonal vegetables, herbs), addictive fried veal sweetbreads and shareable, lush curries. 1625 POST ST. 415.868.6274 WWW.NARISF.COM
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MOROCCO: MOURAD
Mourad’s Lahlou’s namesake, Michelin-starred Mourad, showcases what he has long done best: Moroccan food with California innovation and impeccable ingredients. His signature salmon, with changing accents like fennel, cherries, almonds and capers, is silky perfection, while a classic Moroccan duck almond Bastilla gets fresh treatment with peach and verjus. His beloved, trailblazing restaurant Aziza has long been closed but is soon to open as Amara, a Mexican-Moorish restaurant bringing a whole new travelat-your-table opportunity, an only-in-California food mashup. 140 NEW MONTGOMERY ST. 415.660.2500 WWW. MOURADSF.COM
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NIGERIA: EKO KITCHEN
Eko Kitchen may run a bit slow in between dishes, but you’re on Nigerian time now, so take it easy, enjoy the playlist, a sleek yet cozy room of communal tables and chef Simileoluwa Adebajo’s Nigerian cooking, which is slightly different each day they are open. Explore a range of dishes like ayamase (beef/tripe stew), akara/moin moin (black-eyed pea fritters) or the signature jollof rice pot with peppered chicken, spicy Naija pepper sauce and fried plantains. 167 11TH ST. 415.344.3362 WWW. EKOKITCHENSF.ONLINE
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INDIA: INDIAN PARADOX
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Blink and you’ll miss closet-sized Indian Paradox on Divisadero. But you won’t want to. Straight out of a Bollywood movie, the tiny, colorful bar is home to owner and sommelier Kavitha Raghavan’s lively Indian street food, chaat (snacks) and unexpected wine pairings that go well beyond the obvious riesling. Her effusive personality warms the space, as do her soulful dishes like chili cheese toast or sundal (garbanzo beans in mustard seeds, curry leaves, shredded coconut, unripe mango).
Chef Yahya Salih has been cooking nurturing Iraqi/Middle Eastern dishes in SF since 1988, first at the great YaYa, then at neighborhood treasure Jannah, which opened in 2009. His babaganoush and muhammara (red pepper walnut pomegranate dip) are among the best in town. Go beyond the usual Middle Eastern selections for rarities like safeeha (pizza-like flatbread), kelecha (Iraqi “ravioli”) or perdaplow, akin to a Moroccan bastilla with shredded chicken, rice and almonds cooked in phyllo pastry in warm apricot cardamom sauce.
258 DIVISADERO ST. 415.593.5386 WWW. INDIANPARADOXSF.COM
1775 FULTON ST. 415.567.4400 WWW. YAYACUISINE.COM
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SCANDINAVIA: PLÄJ
It isn’t easy finding Scandinavian food across much of the U.S., much less made in such elegance and comfort as at Pläj (pronounced “play”). Pläj is a cozy gem tucked away in Hayes Valley since 2012. Sweden-born chef Roberth Sundell and wife, Andrea, also own the casual Stockhome in Petaluma (Sonoma County). From aged herring to beet-cured gravlax accented by sea buckthorn sorbet, rye crumble and lemon crème fraîche, Sundell’s dishes are artfully delicious, paired with house aquavit infusions and Scandinavian cocktails. 333 FULTON ST. 415.295.8925 WWW. PLAJRESTAURANT.COM
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SRI LANKA: 1601 BAR & KITCHEN
Don’t let the standard name, Local Kitchen (LK), fool you. Chef Nora Haron-Dunning showcases her Singapore roots and unique culinary vision with the spirit of her home country where Singaporean-Indonesian-Malay-Indian-Chinese foods deftly combine into their own unique cuisine, enlivened by California’s fresh, multicultural soul. Think Kerala-style chicken curry, Malaysian-style laksa or braised brisket rendang with rice creatively done in coconut-turmeric arancini form, and a killer house sambal sauce.
One of SF’s treasures since 2013, 1601 Bar & Kitchen is a rarity anywhere. The restaurants serve modern Sri Lankan-influenced cuisine from chef-owner Brian Fernando and his wife, Yuliya. Fernando’s father is from Sri Lanka, just off India’s southern coast. Their egg “hopper” is signature Sri Lankan. But everything from chicken-egg-coconut-pumpkin curry bowls to fried okra in lime pickle emulsion is unlike anything you’ll eat anywhere else. A chef ’s tasting menu offers delicious rarities like jackfruit “kiri bath” (coconut milk rice cake).
330 1ST ST. 415.777.4200 WWW.SF-LOCAL.COM
1601 HOWARD ST. 415.552.1601 WWW.1601SF.COM
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GERMANY: SUPPENKÜCHE
Hardcore German with NorCal freshness, Suppenküche serves German beers on draft, Germanic wines and soulful food with a Bavarian leaning, transporting you straight to Germany under white walls at pinewood communal tables. It has been an SF staple since 1994 from Fabrizio (Fabi) Wiest, who is also part owner of nearby beer garden, Biergarten, and Radhaus at Fort Mason Center. Their Austrian schnitzel is the “real deal,” split pea soup as good as it gets and cheese spaetzle heartwarming. 525 HAYES ST. 415.252.9289 WWW.SUPPENKUCHE.COM
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CHINA: CHILI HOUSE
Chili House may look like the other dozens of Chinese hole-in-the-walls lining the Richmond District, but it houses arguably the city’s best Szechuan food. Yes, this means plenty of chilies and heat, from top-notch poached fish in flaming chili oil to irresistible spicy pork wontons
(dumplings). Chef Lijun Han and wife Michelle also feature changing regional dishes from their travels around China, like Beijing-style Peking duck carved table-side or perfect Xi’an cold, thick noodles in sesame sauce. 726 CLEMENT ST., 415.387.2658 WWW.CHILIHOUSESF.COM
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YOSHIMI HOUSE: SNACKU A fashion influencer and avid cartoonist, Yoshimi House uses her drawing talent to create hand-made lambskin leather jackets with a playful twist. Leather riders jacket designed and assembled in the designer’s studio in San Francisco. PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN THATCHER. MODEL: FLORIANE TULISSI. HAIR AND MAKE UP ARTIST: MANDIE BRICE
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Four Asian American Fashion Designers Making Waves in the Bay Area The Asian American community is experiencing a milestone cultural moment. In 2018, “Crazy Rich Asians” became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of the decade. Recently, Sandra Oh and Hasan Minaj made history as the first entertainers of Asian heritage to host major network shows: the “76th Golden Globe Awards” and “Patriot Act” on Netflix, respectively. The current U.S. Congress has sworn in a record-setting number of Asian American elected officials. San Francisco has been a historic trans-Pacific gateway between America and Asia, as well as an inspiring intercultural center. Beyond the start-ups of the postdot-com era, this city has influenced many creative entrepreneurs working in music, design and fashion. Here are four Asian American fashion designers working in the Bay Area today and enjoying the spotlight. BY STEPHAN RABIMOV AND AMY BURKE, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY FAITH RIPOLI
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With over 15 years of fashion design and brand developing experience, Tommy Pham has leaned into the Bay Area’s well-established iconic cycling culture. His brand was launched in 2012 with a collection of soft T-shirts playing with themes and elements of street fashion and bike style. “I was raised with old-school Asian values and that American can-do attitude,” he explains. “I’m inspired by my culture, by pops of color and subtle details. Sometimes it’s blatant and sometimes you have to look closely to see what’s combined.” The brand has amassed quite a following, including praise from the popular Adventure Sports Network. Last year, Pham opened his third shop in the Mission District. Habitual, recreational and occasional bikers now know a little San Francisco secret: “It’s not just functional gear, it’s fashion!”
A fashion influencer and avid cartoonist, Yoshimi House uses her drawing talent to create handmade lambskin leather jackets with a playful twist. She launched her brand in 2013 out of the Squirrel Factory design studio in Berkeley. “I don’t want people to see me through the filter of race,” she says. “It makes me feel awkward because I am an individual before I am Asian or Japanese.” The styles range from classic biker cuts to more bohemian fringed pieces to street style savvy athleisure looks. Sourcing leather locally from a nearby farm in Napa Valley where it is also tanned, she works with the team of artisans to embellish each classic garment with surprising detail. This makes her designs wearable for whatever the occasion. Last year, the brand was featured on the cover of Oakland Magazine’s Style Issue as the Snaku style-star keeps rising in 2019.
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style is one of your ambitions, this is the local brand to know! Her collections mix industrial architecture lines and modern art color blocking with strong natural fibers to create garments that appear battle-ready for today’s competitive lifestyle.
JESSIE LIU: JESSIE LIU COLLECTION “Vibrance is the word that encapsulates both the designer and the muse.” This is the starting point for understanding the modern luxury aesthetic of Jessie Liu. As a designer, she aims to enhance a woman’s natural beauty and provide a sense of body positivity for her clients. Her eponymous brand is growing in popularity among
sophisticated Bay Area fashionistas thanks to her masterful combination of luxe fabrics and bold prints. “As a designer, I believe it’s important to be expansive when thinking of expressing your vision. This means surrounding yourself with a wide variety of environments. I am inspired by all artistic realms and, of course, I acknowledge my own cultural background in my design process,” says Liu. Awarded Best Young Designer by ArtsThread/WGSN in 2012, she designs at her atelier in San Francisco and manufactures in New York, giving her creations that cool coast-to-coast vibe and a proud Made in USA label.
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As menswear is gaining market share and getting more fashion notice, Dahae Kim has turned her early accolades (a prestigious CFDA scholarship and a San Francisco Fashion Award for best emerging menswear designer in 2012) into a must-have brand for men who are stylish, driven and confident no matter their age or vocation. “San Francisco is a city with inspiration left and right and with many different faces, constantly changing due to its unique climate. It’s something that I am fascinated with as a designer,” says Kim. She works by a unique and somewhat controversial mantra: “Don’t try to alter a man’s ego, design for it.” If contemporary
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Marufuku’s ramen warrants the lines outside. There are only eight seats at Oma where you can find some of the freshest, prettiest sushi in town. The communal hibachi grill tables and slicing and dicing theatrics impress every time at Benihana.
Find a world of colorful Japanese foods at Nijiya Market. Kinokuniya Books is full of Japanese literature, and also sushi photography books and playful souvenirs. Spend hours at New People’s three-story complex exploring Japanese pop culture, fashion and art.
Visit Matcha Cafe Maiko for an authentic taste of Japanese green tea. Relax at the casual yet elegant Bar at Hotel Kabuki. Step away from Japan into the glamour of Bombay and enjoy a spice-infused cocktail at Dosa.
Take a breather at Peace Plaza, home to the iconic five-story Peace Pagoda. Experience the fun that is Purikura at Pika Pika’s famous photo sticker booths. From hot tubs to communal soaks, Kabuki Springs & Spa is a traditional Japanese-style bathhouse.
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1581 Webster St., 415.567.7625 www.usa.kinokuniya.com
1625 Post St., 415.922.3200 www.jdvhotels.com
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1737 Post St., 415.563.4844 www.benihana.com
1746 Post St., 415.345.1975 www.newpeopleworld.com
1700 Fillmore St., 415.441.3672 www.dosasf.com
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Books, Music, & Electronics AMOEBA MUSIC This institution has one of the largest selections of CDs, DVDs, videos, vinyl records, enamel pins, turntables, stickers and vintage rock posters anywhere. It also hosts live music performances that range in genre and are all-ages. 1855 Haight St., 415.831.1200; 2455 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, 510.549.1125. www.amoeba.com
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CITY LIGHTS BOOKSTORE Co-founded by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, this independent bookstore and publishing house has been a hub for writers and artists since the Beat era. 261 Columbus Ave., 415.362.8193. www.citylights.com OMNIVORE BOOKS ON FOOD Featuring new, antiquarian and collectible books by and for culinary gurus, this bookstore is a wonderland for readers interested in food and drink. 3885A Cesar Chavez St., 415.282.4712. www.omnivore books.com
Children’s Shops 826 VALENCIA This pirate supply store serves as a front for a nonprofit dedicated to supporting students’ writing skills. You can buy message bottles and spy glasses. 826 Valencia St., 415.642.5905. shop.826valencia.org SMALL FRYS This hip children’s shop carries a variety of local brands, eco-friendly and organic items, accessories and other soughtafter baby essentials. 3985 24th St., 415.648.3954. www.smallfrys.com
Department Stores BLOOMINGDALE’S This is the second largest Bloomingdale’s store in the country, offering the latest fashions for women, men and kids, plus home decor. 845 Market St., 415.856.5300. www.bloomingdales.com MACY’S The flagship store is housed in two buildings between O’Farrell and Geary streets on either side of Stockton Street and encompasses an entire city block. 170 O’Farrell St., 415.397.3333. www.macys.com NEIMAN MARCUS This shopping mecca features couture and accessories departments for men and women, plus high-end lingerie and cosmetics. Enjoy a lobster club sandwich or high tea
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Dispensaries THE APOTHECARIUM This dispensary emphasizes education and customer service for seniors, first-time visitors and patients with serious medical conditions. Flow Kana products are available here. 2029 Market St., 415.500.2620; 2414 Lombard St., 415.408.6986; 527 Howard St., 415.741.0741. www.apothecarium.com GANJA GODDESS If you tend to shy away from going to a physical dispensary, Ganja Goddess is the perfect solution, offering deliveries of curated cannabis products ranging from edibles to concentrates to tinctures. Free shipping on orders over $75; most deliveries arrive within one business day. 855.426.5246. www.goddessdelivers.com THE GREEN DOOR Opened in 2003, this is one of the longest-operating dispensaries in California. Flow Kana products are available here. 843 Howard St., 415.541.9590. www.greendoorsf.com MOE GREENS This dispensary claims to be a “place where you can bring your mother” and offers three different lounges: a vaping lounge, an extracts lounge and a lounge with large booths. Flow Kana products are available here. 1276 Market St., 415.762.4255. www.moegreens.com VAPOR ROOM Founded in 2004, this cannabis dispensary has been at the forefront of the industry and provides caring and friendly service. Dogs are welcome. Flow Kana products are available here. 79 9th St., 415.626.2100. www.vaporroom.com
you can’t find anywhere else. The Hayes Valley location offers in-store prescription check. 357 Hayes St., 415.906.5313; 216 Stockton St., 415.528.2698. www.warbyparker.com
Gourmet & Specialty Foods DANDELION CHOCOLATE Dandelion is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory with a cafe. The chocolate is made of only two ingredients, beans and sugar, and is meticulously sourced. 415.349.0942. 740 Valencia St., 1 Ferry Building, 2600 16th St. www.dandelionchocolate.com RECCHIUTI CONFECTIONS Michael Recchiuti’s chocolates come in unusual and wonderful flavors, and beautiful designs. 1 Ferry Building Marketplace, Shop 30, 415.834.9494; 801 22nd St., 415.489.2881. www.recchiuti.com
Home & Design ATYS The modern items at this store are designed by architects and industrial designers. Most of the sleek pieces are imported from Denmark, Germany, France and Italy. 2149B Union St., 415.441.9220. www.atysdesign.com BIORDI ART IMPORTS The secret of Biordi’s success is to maintain a clientele with taste and fond appreciation for Italian Renaissance-style majolica: exquisite objets d’art finely crafted, dinnerware handsomely hand painted and much more. 412 Columbus Ave., 415.392.8096. www.biordi.com
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NEEDLEPOINT INC. For the best in hand-painted needlepoint designs, visit this shop in the heart of Jackson Square. Needlepoint Inc. carries a wide assortment of original canvases, fibers and stitching accessories. 326 Jackson St., 800.345.1622. www.needle pointinc.com
WARBY PARKER The affordable eyeglasses retailer has limited-edition styles
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Jewelry LANG ANTIQUES Find fine jewels from every important design period, as well as estate diamond engagement rings at this quaint little shop. 309 Sutter St., 800.924.2213. www.langantiques.com SHREVE & CO. One of the city’s leading purveyors of fine jewelry, watches and crystal, this San Francisco institution features an in-store Mikimoto pearl boutique, Rolex watches and more. 150 Post St., 415.421.2600; 329 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 650.327.2211. www.shreve.com
Men’s Apparel CABLE CAR CLOTHIERS Cable Car offers classic Britishmade menswear plus robes, boxer shorts, hats and scarves. Don’t miss the barbershop. 110 Sutter St., 415.397.4740. www.cablecarclothiers.com
Shoes THE ALDEN SHOP This shoe company offers classic men’s footwear that represents New England’s tradition of custom boot-making at its finest. Find a complete line of shoes made with premium calfskins, luxurious suedes and genuine shell cordovan. 170 Sutter St., 415.421.6691. www.aldenshop.com
Shopping Destinations EMBARCADERO CENTER The office towers known as 1, 2, 3 and 4 Embarcadero house more than 70 retailers, 50 restaurants and a movie theater. Find upscale retailers like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic. Sacramento and Davis streets, 415.772.0700. www.embarcaderocenter.com
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FERRY BUILDING MARKETPLACE Located at the foot of Market Street, this marketplace is home to abundant food shops. You’ll also find ceramics, gardening supplies and skin care. 1 Ferry Building. www. ferrybuildingmarketplace.com HILLSDALE SHOPPING CENTER Retail giants like Nordstrom and Macy’s anchor this large shopping center approximately 20 miles south of the city, which also features about 120 more specialty shops to boot. 60 31st Ave., San Mateo, 650.571.1029. www.hillsdale.com STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER Indulge in some retail therapy at one of America’s most beautiful open-air malls. Browse more than 140 boutiques and admire the gardens and picturesque sculptures. 660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, Shopping Line: 650.617.8200. www.stanfordshop.com
THE GROCERY STORE No ordinary corner market, this is a hip European fashion oasis featuring cool clothing with a rock-star twist. 3687 Sacramento St., 415.928.3615. VER UNICA For over 20 years, this upscale vintage shop has been San Francisco’s go-to for highquality finds. The exquisite collection offers everything from ‘50s sundresses to ‘60s Chanel baubles to ‘70s Gucci bags. 526 Hayes St., 415.621.6259.
ART Art Galleries THE ANTIQUE TRADERS This shop has a fine collection of original Art Nouveau antique items, which includes lamps and art glass, chandeliers, stained and beveled glass windows, bronzes, sculptures and furniture. 4310 California St., 415.668.4444. www.the antiquetraders.com
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WESTFIELD SAN FRANCISCO CENTRE This nine-story shopping mall features Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and more than 200 shops and restaurants such as Aveda, Coach, Godiva Chocolatier, Kate Spade and Sephora. 865 Market St., 415.512.6776. www.west field.com/sanfrancisco
ARTHAUS ArtHaus specializes in contemporary works by established and mid-career Bay Area and New York artists and also provides an intimate setting for cocktail receptions. 228 Townsend St., 415.977.0223. www.arthaus-sf.com
CATHARINE CLARK GALLERY This is a gallery with attitude. It specializes in contemporary painting and new media installation art by emerging artists, often with social and political themes. 248 Utah St., 415.399.1439. www.cclark gallery.com
BUBBLE STREET GALLERY Bubble Street Gallery offers an eclectic mix of fine arts and crafts. Contemporary surrealist Daniel Merriam’s collection reflects styles from steampunk to neo-Victorian and pop surrealism. 565 Bridgeway Blvd., Sausalito, 415.339.0506. www. bubblestreetgallery.com
CCA WATTIS INSTITUTE The California College of the Arts’ Wattis Institute provides two floors of contemporary exhibition space that are free to the public in addition to its artist residency and research programs. 360 Kansas St., 415.355.9670. www.wattis.org
CALDWELL SNYDER GALLERY Caldwell Snyder is a contemporary art gallery representing many significant international painters and sculptors from the 21st century. It has introduced many artists to the Bay Area for the first time. 341 Sutter St., 415.392.2299; 1328 Main St., St. Helena, 707.200.5050. www.caldwellsnyder.com
CHRISTOPHER-CLARK FINE ART This premier gallery features paintings, drawings and original prints by European masters. Find art by Gauguin, Renoir, Manet, Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Kandinsky and Dali plus Frankenthaler, de Kooning and Lichtenstein. 377 Geary St., 415.397.7781. www.clarkfineart.com
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Women’s Apparel AMOUR VERT Founded in 2010, this ecofashion brand plants a tree for every purchase. This company has set a new standard for socially responsible clothing. 437 Hayes St., 415.800.8576; 2110 Chestnut St., 415.654.5385; 1840 4th St., Berkeley, 510.898.1870. www.amourvert.com CUYANA Meaning “to love” in Quechua, Cuyana creates premium apparel and accessories, designed with a classic, modern aesthetic, sourced from the world’s highest quality materials and crafted to last. 291 Geary St., 2nd floor, 415.445.3001. www.cuyana.com
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FRAENKEL GALLERY Founded in 1979, this worldclass gallery at 49 Geary focuses on photography, with rotating shows that span the medium’s history from the beginning to modern day. 49 Geary St., 4th floor, 415.981.2661. www.fraenkelgallery.com HACKETT MILL Hackett Mill represents the contemporary artists David Beck, Masatoyo Kishi, Manuel Neri, Raimonds Staprans and Brian Wall and is the exclusive representative of David Park and Robert Schwartz. 145 Natoma St., 415.362.3377. www.hackettmill.com
HASHIMOTO CONTEMPORARY Hashimoto Contemporary is home to an eclectic blend of new contemporary artists. The gallery focuses on a range of painting, sculpture and installation-based work. 804 Sutter St., 415.655.9265. www. hashimotocontemporary.com
MARK WOLFE CONTEMPORARY ART This all-media gallery offers a mix of young urbanism and new traditional media. It focuses on exposition, showing works that encourage audiences to perceive visuals in new ways. 555 Sutter St., 415.369.9404. www.wolfecontemporary.com
JENKINS JOHNSON GALLERY Features contemporary photography, painting, video, performance and glass sculpture by emerging, midcareer and established artists. 464 Sutter St., 415.677.0770. www.jenkinsjohnson gallery.com
MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES This gallery specializes in original paintings, sculptures and limited-edition graphics and features works by Basquiat, Dali, Warhol and emerging artists. 366 Geary St., 415.956.0345. www.martinlawrence.com MEYEROVICH GALLERY One of the country’s leading galleries, specializing in American and European paintings, works on paper, graphics and sculpture by contemporary masters such as John Baldessari, Guy Dill, Alex Katz, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Motherwell, Chuck Arnoldi, Ross Bleckner, Deborah Kass, Andy Warhol, Frank Stella,
MONTAGUE GALLERY The only gallery of its kind in San Francisco, Montague Gallery specializes in contemporary fine art glass with an expansive roster of world renowned artists including Dale Chihuly and Dante Marioni. 445A Sutter St., 415.964.4978. www.montaguegallery.com MODERNISM This gallery’s museum-quality program emphasizes historical exhibitions of significant artistic movements, foremost, the Russian Avant-Garde 1910-1930. This was the first gallery to exhibit Andy Warhol in the Bay Area. 724 Ellis St., 415.541.0461. www.modernism inc.com/gallery MONTGOMERY GALLERY This Jackson Square gallery offers works ranging from Old
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JOHN BERGGRUEN GALLERY This gallery showcases works by 20th-century contemporary American and European painters and sculptors such as Richard Serra and Julie Mehretu as well as historic exhibits of Georgia O’Keeffe and Matisse. 10 Hawthorne St., 415.781.4629. www.berggruen.com
Donald Sultan and Bernar Venet. The gallery has extensive experience in working with museums and international clientele. 251 Post St., Suite 400, 415.421.7171. meyerovich.com
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CK CONTEMPORARY This gallery space is home to original paintings by noteworthy American and European contemporary artists. The gallery also works closely with collectors to assist clients in finding the perfect pieces for their home. 357 Geary St., 415.397.0114. www.ck contemporary.com
Masters to 20th-century modern, European and American Impressionism, and 19th- and 20th-century Californian. 545 Sansome St., 415.788.8300. www.montgomerygallery.com RENA BRANSTEN GALLERY Rena Bransten Gallery defines its artistic program by including both established and emerging artists, whose work engages with contemporary social and cultural climates. 1275 Minnesota St., 415.982.3292. www.renabranstengallery.com ROBERT KOCH GALLERY Offers a wide range of exemplary photography that spans from the 19th century to the present, exhibiting works by artists such as Isaac Abrams, Alex Webb and Debra Bloomfield. 49 Geary St., 5th floor, 415.421.0122. www.kochgallery.com
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SAN FRANCISCO ART EXCHANGE San Francisco Art Exchange is a worldwide leader in art and photographs from pop culture, offering original photographs, paintings and limited-edition prints of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and more. 458 Geary St., 415.441.8840. www.sfae.com SAN FRANCISCO CENTER FOR THE BOOK This gallery showcases every artistic aspect of books, from the antique to the experimental. Ponder exhibitions on censorship and literary forms or take one of the 300 workshops on book-making techniques. 375 Rhode Island St., 415.565.0545. www.sfcb.org SCOTT NICHOLS GALLERY This gallery shows vintage and contemporary photographs by established and emerging artists. It’s home to an extensive inventory of photographs by iconic California photographers such as Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lange. 450 1st St. E, Sonoma, 707.343.1928. www.scottnicholsgallery.com SERGE SOROKKO GALLERY Located in Union Square, this gallery features post-war and contemporary art by acclaimed
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American and European artists, including Hunt Slonem, Ross Bleckner and Miguel Condé. This gallery also provides advising services to its clientele. 345 Sutter St., 415.421.7770. www.sorokko.com TANGENT CONTEMPORARY ART This gallery showcases works from American and international artists that present new approaches to traditional media and challenge viewers’ perception. 373 Geary St., 415.956.9999. www.tangentart.com WEINSTEIN GALLERY This gallery’s collection is dedicated to rare works of 20th-century masters including Picasso, Chagall, Calder and Matta. The gallery has Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism, as well as contemporary figurative painters. 383 Geary St., 415.362.8155; 444 Clementina St., 415.362.8151. www.weinstein.com ZK GALLERY This contemporary and modern art gallery exhibits both internationally renowned and emerging artists, ranging from traditional and hybrid media, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and photography. 213 Jefferson St., 415.632.1036. www.zkgallery.com
Museums ASIAN ART MUSEUM Home to over 18,000 exquisite art objects spanning 6,000 years of history and culture throughout Asia, this museum is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere devoted exclusively to Asian art. 200 Larkin St., 415.581.3500. www.asianart.org BAMPFA This museum has rotating art exhibitions that range from classical Chinese painting to abstract expressionism to provocative multimedia work. The film archive has screenings of movie classics, foreign films and experimental cinema. 2155 Center St., Berkeley, 510.642.0808. www.bampfa.org
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CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM Located in a Daniel Libeskinddesigned building, the CJM explores contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art and ideas. 736 Mission St., 415.655.7800. www.thecjm.org DE YOUNG MUSEUM Founded in 1895, this impressively varied museum showcases collections from the Americas, Pacific Islands and Africa as well as photography, graphic art and textiles. Free general admission first Tu of each month. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, 415.750.3600. deyoung.famsf.org LEGION OF HONOR This grand art museum is a three-quarter-scale adaptation of the 18th-century Palais de la Légion d’Honneur in Paris. The museum was built to commemorate soldiers who died in World War I. 100 34th Ave. in Lincoln Park, 415.750.3600. legionofhonor.famsf.org MISSION CULTURAL CENTER FOR LATINO ARTS The MCCLA promotes and preserves arts that reflect the traditions of Chicano, Mexican, Central and South American and Caribbean societies. 2868 Mission St., 415.821.1155. www.missionculturalcenter.org MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGN This is San Francisco’s only museum devoted exclusively to modern and contemporary craft and design. 2569 3rd St., 415.773.0303. www.sfmcd.org MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA This cultural institution celebrates the richness of black culture and is one of the few museums in the world that exclusively examines the African diaspora. 685 Mission St., 415.358.7200. www.moadsf.org MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM Step inside an immersive experience, painted neon-pink, and populated with cookie carousels and a swimming pool filled with rainbow sprinkles. 1 Grant Ave., 855.258.0719. www.museumoficecream.com
SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART SFMOMA is the largest modern art space in the nation. See painting, sculpture, photography, architecture and design, and media arts. Most of the museum’s ground floor is free and public. 151 3rd St., 415.357.4000. www.sfmoma.org YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS This contemporary art center highlights multicultural issues through artwork, performing arts, film and civic engagement. 701 Mission St., General: 415.978.2700. Tickets: 415.978.2787. www.ybca.org
NIGHTLIFE Bars & Nightclubs 15 ROMOLO One of the best bars in the city for a perfectly crafted, creative cocktail, this dim, hidden spot in an alley off the North Beach strip also serves well-priced carnival-themed bar bites. 15 Romolo Place, 415.398.1359. www.15romolo.com ALCHEMIST BAR & LOUNGE This bar and lounge mixes SF’s famed speakeasy-style bar scene (classic cocktails served in an off-the-beaten-path second story location) with a hipster vibe in the SOMA district. 679 3rd St., 415.746.9968. www.alchemistsf.com BARREL HEAD BREWHOUSE This modern brewpub has a giant torpedo behind the bar, which serves as the base of the bar tap. Barrel Head offers over 30 rotating craft beers, plus cocktails and a full menu. 1785 Fulton St., 415.416.6989. www.barrelheadsf.com BOURBON & BRANCH This Tenderloin speakeasy offers strong Prohibition-era cocktails in a 1920s private club atmosphere. Imbibe Champagne or bourbon-heavy libations at the library or book a booth in the back. 501 Jones St., 415.346.1735. www.bourbonandbranch.com
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Changing and Unchanging Things: Noguchi and Hasegawa in Postwar Japan is organized by The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York, and made possible through lead support from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Transportation assistance has been provided by ANA (All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.). The presentation at the Asian Art Museum is made possible by Joan L. Danforth, and Lucy Sun and Warren Felson. This exhibition is a part of the Asian American Experience, which is made possible with the generous support of Glen S. and Sakie T. Fukushima, an anonymous donor in honor of Ambassador and Mrs. Sampson Shen, and Claudine Cheng. Additional support is provided by John and Carole Harlow. Sustained support generously provided by the following endowed funds: Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Endowment Fund for Exhibitions Kao/Williams Contemporary Art Exhibitions Fund Calligraphics, 1957, by Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904– 1988). Iron, wood, rope, and metal. The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York. © The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York/ARS. Photograph by Kevin Noble.
COMSTOCK SALOON Named after Henry Comstock and the Comstock Lode, this historic watering hole offers classic cocktails and live jazz, plus upscale and ambitious interpretations of bar food. 155 Columbus Ave., 415.617.0071. www.comstocksaloon.com
MR. TIPPLE’S RECORDING STUDIO This jazz bar is hidden in a back alley of the Mid-Market neighborhood. The bar features live jazz nightly with no cover, a sharp list of rotating cocktails and under-$10 snacks. 39 Fell St., 415.384.9365. www.mrtipplessf.com
ELIXIR Serving since 1858, this Mission Dolores bar is the second oldest continually operating saloon in San Francisco. There’s no better spot for handmade fresh fruit cocktails and a huge selection of whiskey. 3200 16th St., 415.552.1633. www.elixirsf.com
NIHON WHISKY LOUNGE Nihon is a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya and a seductive whisky bar, serving over 500 selections of whisky. 1779 Folsom St., 415.552.4400. www.dajani group.net/establishments/ nihon-whisky-lounge
EL TECHO Drinks range from pisco-based cocktails to Brazilian beer at this expansive rooftop bar. Dig into tasty nibbles like empanadas and meat skewers. 2516 Mission St., 415.550.6970. www.eltechosf.com
NOIR LOUNGE Offering seasonal cocktails, a wide selection of wine and a menu of elevated comfort food, Noir Lounge channels a 1940s jazz club with live piano Su-W while regularly screening noir films in a dedicated room. 581 Hayes St., 415.431.6647. www.noir-sf.com
HORSEFEATHER Horsefeather has a late-night food menu (serving until 1 am) and stellar lineup of cocktails made with fresh ingredients and house-made syrups. 528 Divisadero St., 415.817.1939. www.horsefeatherbar.com LOCAL EDITION This classy cocktail bar is inspired by the 1950s and ’60s newspaper industry. The vintage décor includes typewriters and news clippings; the staff are dressed in period outfits too. 691 Market St., 415.795.1375. www.localeditionsf.com MIKKELLER BAR This beer bar features 42 taps and over 100 bottles from the best breweries in the world, exclusive house beers and a kitchen serving bar bites, sandwiches and a limited selection of entrées such as mussels. 34 Mason St., 415.984.0279. www.mikkellerbar.com/sf
NOVELA Novela is a book-themed bar where classic literary references present themselves in new and intriguing ways. Enjoy original house libations and historically inspired punches. 662 Mission St., 415.896.6500. www.novelasf.com PLAYERS SPORTS GRILL & ARCADE This sports bar features San Francisco’s only waterfront tiki bar plus over 35 HDTVs, 200 sports channels, 85 arcade games and 15 beers on tap. The menu offers bar bites and American fare. End of Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, 415.981.6300. www.playerssf.com RICKHOUSE In 2015, Food&Wine magazine named Rickhouse one of the best bars in the world.
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MONK’S KETTLE This gastropub specializes in craft beer, serving 28 drafts and over 150 bottles. The kitchen serves upscale seasonally driven pub food. Be prepared to wait —they do not take reservations. 3141 16th St., 415.865.9523. www.monkskettle.com
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CITYSCAPE LOUNGE Cityscape Lounge offers 360-degree views of the Bay Area and San Francisco’s iconic landmarks. The menu features small plates and appetizers. Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 46th Floor, 333 O’Farrell St., 415.923.5002. www.cityscapesf.com
Dedicated to whiskeys from around the world, you’ll also find local beer and wine, as well as cocktails made from locally sourced ingredients. 246 Kearny St., 415.398.2827. www.rickhousebar.com SHOTWELL’S This historic bar’s motto is “Craft beer, done well.” Enjoy craft beer, wine and cider plus pool tables, and you can bring your own food and your dog. 3349 20th St., 415.506.7305. www.shotwellsbar.com SMUGGLER’S COVE Modeled after a pirate ship and tiki hut and featuring a waterfall, this bar showcases more than 550 varieties of rum from around the world, as well as over 80 cocktails. 650 Gough St., 415.869.1900. www.smugglerscovesf.com
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TRICK DOG The Bon Vivants opened this hot spot, focusing on hand-crafted, inventive drinks. The converted warehouse space features a bar with retro decor, and a loft-like restaurant serving elevated bar food. 3010 20th St., 415.471.2999. www.trickdogbar.com VESUVIO This historic North Beach dive bar, located just next door to City Lights Bookstore, used to quench the thirst of Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady. 255 Columbus Ave., 415.362.3370. www.vesuvio.com WHITECHAPEL Featuring the largest gin selection in North America, Whitechapel’s cocktail menu celebrates the history and traditions of this versatile spirit. The limited food offerings include vegan options. 600 Polk St. www.whitechapelsf.com
Breweries 21ST AMENDMENT BREWERY This SoMa brewpub delivers reasonably priced, homebrewed beer in unique flavors alongside standards like cheeseburgers and house-made chili. 563 2nd St., 415.369.0900. www.21st-amendment.com
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THIRSTYBEAR BREWING CO. The first and only organic brewery in San Francisco serves house-made ales that complement Spanish-inspired cuisine, with dishes served in tapas-sized portions. 661 Howard St., 415.974.0905. www.thirstybear.com
Classical Music & Dance SAN FRANCISCO BALLET America’s oldest professional ballet company and one of the three largest ballet companies in the United States performed one of the first American productions of both “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker.” War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., 415.861.5600. Tickets: 415.865.2000. www.sfballet.org SAN FRANCISCO OPERA Located in the War Memorial Opera House since 1932, this is the second largest opera company in North America, bringing exciting performances to the stage each season. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.3330. www.sfopera.com
hot spot in the famed Fillmore District offers funk, soul, blues, jazz, rock and more. Shows are 21 years and older only. Check online for up-to-date schedule. 1601 Fillmore St., 415.673.8000. www.boomboomroom.com BOTTOM OF THE HILL Lauded by Rolling Stone as “the best place to hear live music in San Francisco.” Open seven nights a week and showcasing an array of styles from hard rock and punk to folk and pop. 1233 17th St., 415.626.4455. www.bottomofthehill.com THE FILLMORE This legendary historic venue has hosted acts such as James Brown, the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, Sonic Youth, Prince and many more. 1805 Geary Blvd., 415.346.3000. www.thefillmore.com SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus is an international standard bearer for a mix of extraordinary musical excellence and mission-driven activism and is an icon among LGBT organizations. 170 Valencia St., 415.865.3650. www.sfgmc.org
SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY Founded in 1911, the symphony is widely considered to be among the country’s most artistically adventurous art institutions, well known for its conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.6000. www.sfsymphony.org
SFJAZZ CENTER This is the first stand-alone performance venue built specifically for jazz. The 35,000-square-foot building seats 700 people and boasts the acoustic qualities of a concert hall with the intimacy of a jazz club. 201 Franklin St., 866.920.5299. www.sfjazz.org
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TWIN PEAKS TAVERN This Castro neighborhood landmark has seen the birth and growth of the gay movement through its large glass windows. 401 Castro St., 415.864.9470. www.twin peakstavern.com
AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER Offering classical and contemporary theater productions, the A.C.T. is a large, highly respected nonprofit theater company. The Geary Theater: 405 Geary St., 415.749.2228; The Strand Theater: 1127 Market St. www.act-sf.org
Live Music BOOM BOOM ROOM Self-proclaimed as “San Francisco’s funkiest club,” this
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BEACH BLANKET BABYLON This hilariously campy revue has been a local favorite since
1974, known for its hats, wigs and spoofs of current events and celebrities. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (formerly Green St.), 415.421.4222. www. beachblanketbabylon.com NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE CENTER New Conservatory Theatre Center has been San Francisco’s premier LGBTQIA and allied performing arts institution since 1981. 25 Van Ness Ave., 415.861.8972. www.nctcsf.org THE SAN FRANCISCO DUNGEON This theatrical experience retells the city’s dark and sordid Barbary Coast and Gold Rush era history through a cast of actors and special effects. 145 Jefferson St. www.the dungeons.com/san-francisco SHN For over 30 years, this has been the pre-eminent theatrical entertainment company in San Francisco, owning and operating two of the city’s major venues: the historic Orpheum and Golden Gate theaters. 1182 Market St., 888.746.1799. www.shnsf.com
Wine Bars AMELIE WINE BAR This modern French-style wine bar has a wine menu that changes daily. Try the thoughtfully paired small plates to complement your wine. Enjoy live music on Sundays and Mondays. 1754 Polk St., 415.292.6916. www.amelie winebar.com/nobhill TANK18 This no-nonsense wine bar has the motto “Eat, Drink, Play” and brings local wines and varietal information to both new and experienced tasters. The restaurant serves a small but upscale dinner menu. 1345 Howard St., 415.799.7161. www.tank18.com YIELD WINE BAR Yield specializes in sustainable vintage practices. The menu, which rotates monthly, consists entirely of “green” wines. 2490 3rd St., 415.401.8984. www.yieldandpause.com
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Attractions & Sights AQUARIUM OF THE BAY Visit San Francisco’s only waterfront aquarium to get up close and personal with the bay’s amazing marine life. Walk through tunnels of water filled with 20,000 aquatic animals. Pier 39, 415.623.5300. www.aquariumofthebay.org COIT TOWER Lillie Hitchcock Coit bequeathed funds for the “beautification of the city.” Her heirs used the money to build Coit Tower. 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd., 415.249.0995. www. sfrecpark.org/destination/ telegraph-hill-pioneer-park/ coit-tower
CRISSY FIELD This scenic waterfront recreation area is a favorite among active locals and visitors. See views of the Golden Gate Bridge and find picnic tables and more. Located in the Presidio, along Mason Street. Warming Hut: 415.561.3040. www.parkscon servancy.org/parks/crissy-field FISHERMAN’S WHARF You’ll find crab stands along the sidewalks, seafood restaurants and shops in the historic heart of the city’s fishing industry. Pier 43, 415.673.3530. www. visitfishermanswharf.com FORT MASON This nonprofit sits on the site of the former embarkation point for soldiers going to war in the Pacific. Now the 13-acre campus is home to theaters, galleries and museums. 2 Marina Blvd., 415.345.7500. www.fortmason.org
GHIRARDELLI SQUARE The former chocolate factory site is home to boutiques, restaurants and the Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop. 900 North Point St., 415.775.5500. www.ghirardellisq.com GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE One of the most iconic landmarks in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge defines the city. A stroll down the east side offers views of the city and the bay. Lincoln Blvd. and Armistead Road in the Presidio. Welcome Center: 415.426.5220. www. goldengatebridge.org
by the architecture of Paris’ Notre Dame, serves as a diverse gathering place for worship, celebration and conversation. 1100 California St., 415.749.6300. www.gracecathedral.org IMMIGRANT POINT Dedicated to all those who came to San Francisco in search of a better life, Immigrant Point is located in the Presidio and offers stunning vistas. Washington Blvd., near the Rob Hill Campground. 415.561.4323. www.presidio.gov/places/ immigrant-point-overlook
GOLDEN GATE PARK This park is home to the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences and the Conservatory of Flowers, with soccer fields, a golf course, tennis courts and more. Pick up a park map at McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan St., 415.831.2700. www.goldengatepark.com
INSPIRATION POINT Hike through pines and eucalyptus trees in the Presidio to Inspiration Point, which offers views of Angel Island and Alcatraz on a clear day. Located just inside of Arguello Gate. On Arguello Blvd., just north of the Presidio Cafe. www.presidio.gov/places/ inspiration-point-overlook
GRACE CATHEDRAL A famous San Francisco landmark, this cathedral, inspired
JAPANESE TEA GARDEN Take a slow stroll among bonsai trees and koi fish in the oldest
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CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS This botanical wonderland in Golden Gate Park is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. The inside
houses nearly 2,000 plant species. 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, 415.831.2090. www. conservatoryofflowers.org
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public Japanese garden in the United States. The garden boasts monuments, bridges, native Japanese plants, ponds and a teahouse. 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.japanese teagardensf.com LANDS END Known for its shipwrecks and landslides, this is San Francisco’s wildest and rockiest coast. The crown jewel is the scenic Coastal Trail, with views of the Pacific coast and Golden Gate Bridge. Visitor Center: 680 Point Lobos Ave., 415.426.5240. www.parksconservancy.org/ visit/park-sites/lands-end.html
lined with cottages and trees and ends with stairs leading to Taylor Street and bay views. Between Taylor and Jones streets, parallel to Union St.
remaining mission of 21 missions built along the El Camino Real by Father Serra. 3321 16th St., 415.621.8203. www.missiondolores.org
MADAME TUSSAUDS SAN FRANCISCO This famous chain of wax museums is filled with celebrities. You can now get up close and personal with the figures—no more ropes—and snap a pic with your favorite celebrity. 145 Jefferson St. www.madame tussauds.com/sanfrancisco
ORACLE PARK The Stadium features a ninefoot tall statue of America’s greatest living ballplayer, Willie Mays, an 80-foot Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides and diverse dining options. 24 Willie Mays Plaza, 415.972.2000. www.mlb.com/giants/ballpark
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LOMBARD STREET This famous San Francisco landmark has eight hairpin switchbacks on a downward pitch making it the so-called “crookedest street in the world.” Lombard and Hyde streets.
MARINA GREEN This is a 74-acre expanse of grass between Fort Mason and the Presidio. It is home to the famous Wave Organ and close to the Palace of Fine Arts and the Exploratorium. Marina Blvd., 415.831.2700. www.sfrecpark.org/reservable facility/marina-green
MACONDRAY LANE This small pedestrian lane is a hidden garden. It begins with a fairy-tale wooden trellis, continues with a cobbled lane
MISSION DOLORES Completed in 1791, Mission Dolores is the oldest intact building in San Francisco, the city’s first church and the only
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PAINTED LADIES This row of seven pastel Victorian homes (made famous by the opening credits of “Full House”) lines the eastern side of Alamo Square park. This stretch of homes is often called Postcard Row. 710-720 Steiner Street. PALACE OF FINE ARTS This domed rotunda is all that remains from the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition. Today this is a popular spot to stroll and take photos and the theater hosts
events ranging from ballet to burlesque. 3301 Lyon St., 415.563.6504. www.palace offinearts.org PIER 39 This family-friendly shopping, dining and entertainment destination near Fisherman’s Wharf features more than 50 shops and 14 restaurants with beautiful bay views, including Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline. Beach St. and the Embarcadero, 415.981.7437. www.pier39.com THE PRESIDIO Eucalyptus groves, freshwater creeks, sand dunes and coastal prairie cover the Presidio, a modern-day national park. Accessed via Washington Blvd., 15th Ave., 25th Ave., Arguello Blvd., Presidio Ave. and Chestnut St. Visitor center at 210 Lincoln Blvd., 415.561.4323. www.presidio.gov RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM This museum houses more than 400 mind-boggling and bizarre
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exhibits. Interactive displays appeal to people of all ages. 175 Jefferson St., 415.202.9850. www.ripleysf.com SAN FRANCISCO BOTANICAL GARDEN This internationally recognized urban oasis includes 55 acres of gardens displaying almost 9,000 different kinds of plants, plus a library, bookstore, family activities and guided walks. 1119 9th Ave., 415.661.1316. www.sfbotanicalgarden.org THE SAN FRANCISCO ZOO A vast array of wildlife awaits at this facility near the far edge of Ocean Beach. The attractions include a children’s petting zoo and a lemur forest. Sloat Blvd. at Great Highway, 415.753.7080. www.sfzoo.org
THE WOMEN’S BUILDING MURAL This spectacular mural is a collaboration between seven women artists. Its themes include the healing power of women’s wisdom and the contributions of women. 3543 18th St., 415.431.1180. www.womensbuilding.org YERBA BUENA GARDENS The Yerba Buena Gardens offer nine different types of gardens, a center for the arts, a carousel, an MLK memorial, an iceskating rink and bowling center, plus child care facilities. 750 Howard St., 415.820.3550. www.yerbabuenagardens.com
Bay Area Attractions ANGEL ISLAND This small island just off the Tiburon Peninsula offers hiking and biking trails, campsites, picnic facilities and spectacular views of the city. Purchase tickets from Blue and Gold Fleet or the Tiburon Ferry, 415.435.3972. www.angelisland.org
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TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID Many critics claimed that an obelisk-shaped skyscraper didn’t belong in San Francisco. The iconic pyramid is now a source of great city pride. 600 Montgomery St., 415.829.5423. www.thepyramidcenter.com
BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM This interactive learning center lets children play outdoors, design and create hi-tech projects and build oversized structures. 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, 415.339.3900. www. bayareadiscoverymuseum.org JACK LONDON SQUARE Famed American author Jack London spent much of his boyhood on Oakland’s waterfront, now Jack London Square. Today, the district is home to dining, shopping and entertainment options. Water St. and Broadway, Oakland, 510.645.9292. www.jacklondonsquare.com
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MOUNT TAMALPAIS STATE PARK Marin County’s highest mountain (rising 2,500 feet at its peak) is ideal for hiking, cycling and horseback riding and offers breathtaking views of the Bay, Farallon Islands and more. Panoramic Highway, 415.388.2070. www.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=471 MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT This famous grove of virgin redwoods is full of 400-800year-old trees that grow over 250 feet high, plus a plethora of other wildlife. Parking and shuttle reservations required. 1 Muir Woods Road, Mill Valley, 415.561.2850. Parking/Shuttle Reservations: 800.410.2419. www.nps.gov/muwo OAKLAND ZOO The Oakland Zoo is home to more than 750 native and exotic animals and is recognized for their outstanding animal care, and their LEED-certified veterinary hospital. 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, 510.632.9525. www.oaklandzoo.org UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BOTANICAL GARDEN The 34-acre botanical garden at UC Berkeley exhibits over 10,000 types of plants. It features nine regions of plantings from Italy to South Africa, along with a collection of California native plants. 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, 510.643.2755. botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
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WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE The Winchester Rifle heiress spent 38 years directing construction of her 160-room home, full of stairs that lead to the ceiling, decor done in multiples of 13 and doors that open to nowhere. 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, 408.247.2000. www. winchestermysteryhouse.com
Museums BEAT MUSEUM Dedicated to the poetry and social movement that made San Francisco part of literary history, this museum showcases artifacts from Jack Kerouac, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and others. 540 Broadway, 800.537.6822. Front Desk: 415.399.9626. www.kerouac.com CABLE CAR MUSEUM Located in the historic Washington-Mason cable car depot and powerhouse, this museum houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs and mechanical displays. 1201 Mason St., 415.474.1887. www.cablecarmuseum.org
gender community through dynamic exhibitions and programming, this museum is the only one of its kind in the U.S. and the second in the world. 4127 18th St., 415.621.1107. www.glbthistory.org MUSEE MECANIQUE Come see one of the world’s largest privately-owned collections of coin-operated mechanical music boxes and antique arcade games in working condition. Free admission daily. Pier 45 at Taylor St. on Fisherman’s Wharf, 415.346.2000. www.museemecaniquesf.com SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY MUSEUM This museum near the Ferry Building celebrates the history of San Francisco rail transit with historic artifacts, displays, archival photography and more. 77 Steuart St., 415.974.1948. www.streetcar.org/museum WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM This museum tells the story of the man behind the Disney
magic. The tale of Walt Disney comes to life in galleries with voice clips, home videos and family photographs. 104 Montgomery St. in the Presidio, 415.345.6800. www.waltdisney.org
Sports BATTER’S BOX SF This 2,000-square-foot facility in the Presidio packs softball and baseball batting cages, all equipped with HD simulation pitching machines. 933 Mason St., 707.412.8228. www.battersboxsf.com GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS The Bay Area’s professional basketball team (and winners of six championship titles, most recently in 2018) has finally moved to their new home at the Chase Center in San Francisco’s Mission Bay. Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way. For tickets: 888.479.4667. www.nba.com/warriors
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES The academy is an international center for scientific education and research and the only museum in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum under one (living) roof. 55 Music Concourse Drive, 415.379.8000. www.calacademy.org CHILDREN’S CREATIVITY MUSEUM This hands-on, multimedia arts and technology experience for kids of all ages promotes 21st century skills, to inspire new ideas and a spirit of invention. 221 4th St., 415.820.3320. www.creativity.org EXPLORATORIUM This educational center offers an array of interactive scientific exhibits and hands-on displays that stimulate the senses and mind. Pier 15, 415.528.4444. www.exploratorium.edu GLBT HISTORY MUSEUM Celebrating the San Francisco gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-
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ALCATRAZ CRUISES This is the official concessioner for the National Park Service. See Alcatraz, one of San Francisco’s most popular visitor attractions, or take a combo tour of Alcatraz and Angel Island. Ticket Booth: Pier 33, 415.981.7625. www.alcatraz cruises.com BLUE AND GOLD FLEET Blue and Gold Fleet offers tours of the Bay and Alcatraz. A free multi-language audio tour is available on select tours in nine languages. Bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour. Pier 41, 415.705.8200. www.blueandgoldfleet.com RED AND WHITE FLEET This historic fleet is legendary for its breathtaking San Francisco cruises. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz aboard the one-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise. All cruises depart from Pier 43 1/2, Fisherman’s Wharf, 415.673.2900. www.redandwhite.com
Bike Rentals BAY CITY BIKE RENTALS Simply rent a bike here, or get to know San Francisco and Sausalito on a guided tour. 501 Bay St., 1669 Haight St., 2661 Taylor St., 415.346.2453. www.baycitybike.com BAY WHEELS Explore San Francisco with Bay Wheels, a bike share system with docking stations around the Bay Area. Rides start at just $2. Requires the Lyft app. San Francisco and Bay Area, 855.480.2453. www.lyft.com/ bikes/bay-wheels BLAZING SADDLES Bike on your own or take a tour with this professional and accessible biking adventure company, offering locations at Fisherman’s Wharf, the Financial District and Union Square. 415.202.8888. www.blazing saddles.com/san-francisco WHEEL FUN RENTALS Wheel Fun Rentals offers the only free GPS-guided audio tour, and is the only rental company with “infinity shifting” bikes and free maps, safety equipment and locks. Pier 43 1/2, 415.770.1978; 2627-A Taylor St. www.wheelfunrentals.com
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS One of the longest-established professional baseball teams, the 2010, 2012 and 2014 MLB World Series champions attract 3 million fans annually. Watch ball at the 43,000-seat Oracle Park. 24 Willie Mays Plaza, 415.972.2000. www.sfgiants.com
WINE TASTING ON THE BAY Explore the San Francisco Bay and taste wines aboard the city’s only floating tasting room (named “Wine Therapy”). Sip from a large selection of California wines on the two-hour journey. Pier 39, 415.859.7052. www.wine tastingonthebay.com
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Public Transportation BART Bay Area Rapid Transit trains serve the city of San Francisco as well as San Francisco and Oakland International airports, Berkeley, Oakland and other Bay Area destinations. Trains run until midnight daily. 510.464.6000. www.bart.gov
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CABLE CARS These moving National Historic Landmarks run 6 am-12:30 am daily. Powell-Mason (line 59) and Powell-Hyde (line 60) run between Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf; California (line 61) runs between Market Street and Van Ness Ave. 415.701.2311. www.sfmta. com/getting-around/muni/ cable-cars CALTRAIN Offering commuter rail service along the San Francisco Peninsula, through the South Bay to San Jose and Gilroy. Oneway tickets range $3.75-$15 regular; $3.20-$14.45 for Clipper card users. 800.660.4287. www.caltrain.com CLIPPER CARD Available for use on Muni, BART, CalTrain and more, this is an all-in-one transit card that keeps track of any passes, discount tickets, ride books and cash value loaded onto it.
MUNI Citywide bus and light-rail service. Muni Passports, good for unlimited rides for one, three or seven days, are available at the Visitor Information Center at the BART station on Powell and Market streets. 415.701.2311. www.sfmuni.com
Tours ALL ABOUT CHINATOWN TOURS This cultural, historical and culinary walking tour of Chinatown includes a look into architectural history, an herbal pharmacy and a fortune cookie factory. Tours depart from Old St. Mary’s Cathedral at 660 California St., 415.982.8839. www.allaboutchinatown.com
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AVITAL TOURS Visit some of the city’s best eateries and bars and take in the sights as your guide shares engaging historical anecdotes. 415.355.4044. www.avital tours.com/san-francisco BARBARY COAST TRAIL TOURS The Barbary Coast Trail is a 3.8-mile walk through the heart of historic San Francisco, and leads to 20 of the city’s most important historic sites. 415.537.1105. www.sfhistory. org/barbary-coast-trail CRUISIN’ THE CASTRO TOURS Learn facts about San Francisco and its transformation into the world’s “gay mecca” on this walking tour that explores one of the oldest and largest LGBTQ neighborhoods in the country. Tours meet at the Rainbow Flag pole near 400 Castro Street. 415.550.8110. www.cruisin thecastro.com
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EDIBLE EXCURSIONS Epicurean concierge Lisa Rogovin offers intimate culinary excursions in San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland for foodies looking to get a behind-the-scenes taste of the Bay Area’s remarkable food culture. 415.806.5970. www.edibleexcursions.net ELECTRIC TOUR COMPANY SEGWAY TOURS Sign up for fully-guided Segway tours of Fisherman’s Wharf and the waterfront, Golden Gate Park, Chinatown and Lombard Street. One-on-one training is provided. Participants must be over 12 years of age and weigh 100-250 pounds. 415.474.3130. 757 Beach St., 82 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.electric tourcompany.com FOODIE ADVENTURES Eat your way through the city’s ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Enjoy Latin cuisine in the Mission, Italian in North Beach, and Chinese in Chinatown. 888.498.2008. www.foodieadventures.com GOURMET WALKS Take a stroll in a burgeoning foodie neighborhood and
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SAN FRANCISCO WHALE TOURS Journey to the Farallon Islands, where whales migrate through the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. If no whales are spotted, the next trip is free. Advance purchase required. Pier 39, 415.706.7364. www. sanfranciscowhaletours.com SEAPLANE ADVENTURES Get a bird’s-eye view of the city and the bay on this flying tour, which takes passengers soaring above the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz and the Pacific coastline. 242 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, Mill Valley, 415.332.4843. www.seaplane.com SF SCOOTER TOURS & ADVENTURES Visit San Francisco sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge on a fully guided electric scooter tour. These powerful, easy-toride e-scooters allow riders to cover more ground than on foot. 415.523.1300. 757 Beach St., 82 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.sfscooteradventures.com SKYLINE SIGHTSEEING Tour on an open-top, vintage double-decker bus. The downtown loop is hop-on, hop-off, and tickets are valid for 48 hours. Also find tours of Alcatraz, Muir Woods and Sausalito and more. 2724 Taylor St. www.sightseeingworld.com STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO BIKING TOURS Go off the beaten tourist track on rides of 9-18 miles to areas where the locals work and live, like the city’s most highly trafficked bike route, The Wiggle. 415.448.7673. www.sosf biketours.com URBAN HIKER SAN FRANCISCO Get in a workout while taking advantage of San Francisco’s great hiking within city limits. Trek hills, stairways and trails and take in history, nature and incredible views. 415.669.4453. www.urbanhikersf.com WOK WIZ CHINATOWN WALKING TOURS Experience the herbal shops, open markets and historic
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Visitor Centers MARIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Visitors information on where to stay, who to meet, things to do and places to explore in Marin County. 1 Mitchell Blvd., San Rafael, 415.925.2060. www.visitmarin.org PRECITA EYES MURAL ARTS & VISITORS CENTER Precita Eyes is a multipurpose, community-based arts organization and the starting point for tours encompassing more than 80 murals in an eight-block walk in the Mission District. 2981 24th St., 415.285.2287. www.precitaeyes.org
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