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What do you do with an abandoned military complex? You'll find musuems, art galleries, theatres and a legendary restaurant humming along in the old buildings from the military era.
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Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdWhat do you do with an abandoned military complex? You'll find musuems, art galleries, theatres and a legendary restaurant humming along in the old buildings from the military era.
There’s something for everyone at Fisherman’s Wharf: food, views, history, family fun and more. Be sure to try some clam chowder and sour dough bread!
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Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StThere’s something for everyone at Fisherman’s Wharf: food, views, history, family fun and more. Be sure to try some clam chowder and sour dough bread!
PIER 39 is neighbored by Fisherman’s Wharf & the Exploratorium. With stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower & the San Francisco Bay Bridge, your photo opportunities are endless
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Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoPIER 39 is neighbored by Fisherman’s Wharf & the Exploratorium. With stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower & the San Francisco Bay Bridge, your photo opportunities are endless
Ride a bike, walk it or drive over it, this historical landmark is amazing to see.
http://www.goldengatebridge.org/
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeRide a bike, walk it or drive over it, this historical landmark is amazing to see.
http://www.goldengatebridge.org/
There are about 400 shops, restaurants & businesses up & down the Union Street shopping district, many are obscured from view & upstairs in the historic victorians so keep a look out or you could miss
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Union Street
Union StreetThere are about 400 shops, restaurants & businesses up & down the Union Street shopping district, many are obscured from view & upstairs in the historic victorians so keep a look out or you could miss
Great views! http://www.presidio.gov/explore/Pages/crissy-field.aspx#.Uub8bbTTlhE
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Crissy Field
Great views! http://www.presidio.gov/explore/Pages/crissy-field.aspx#.Uub8bbTTlhE
The large stores are here and in the winter they have an ice rink.
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Union Square
333 Post StThe large stores are here and in the winter they have an ice rink.
Try some chocolate!
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StTry some chocolate!
A monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there.
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Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StA monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there.
ine buffs will fall in love w/this uniquely stocked & meticulously organized wine shop. Staff members are well versed in the store's entire selection & are helpful when asked to recommend a good wine.
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PlumpJack Wine & Spirits
4011 24th Stine buffs will fall in love w/this uniquely stocked & meticulously organized wine shop. Staff members are well versed in the store's entire selection & are helpful when asked to recommend a good wine.
Crunch Fitness - Polk Street
2330 Polk StGreat gym in an old movie theatre
Beauty Company
2435 Polk StGreat spa and beauty product store! Check the website for deals before booking!
Yoppi Yogurt
2125 Polk StGreat frozen yogurt!
Walgreens
1333 Castro StDrug store... just in case!
DAVIDsTEA
2123 Polk StLOTS of different types of teas, loose teas, mugs, infusers and more
North Beach
The "Little Italy" of San Francisco
Chinatown
The largest China Town in the US!
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetThe crookedest road in the world - a 'must see'!
Food Scene
Creators of the Irish Coffee - yes really! You must try one! Then hop on the cable car and head over to Union Square!
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Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StCreators of the Irish Coffee - yes really! You must try one! Then hop on the cable car and head over to Union Square!
Tapas like tortilla espanola, sauteed spinach and baked goat cheese are fabulous. 2018 Lombard St. (near Webster Street), (415) 929-8888.
Alegrias
2018 Webster StTapas like tortilla espanola, sauteed spinach and baked goat cheese are fabulous. 2018 Lombard St. (near Webster Street), (415) 929-8888.
Meticulously crafted dishes meant to artfully resemble a forest or the sea floor are served on plates of slate tiles and river rocks. 3127 Fillmore St. (415) 440-0460
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Atelier Crenn
3127 Fillmore StMeticulously crafted dishes meant to artfully resemble a forest or the sea floor are served on plates of slate tiles and river rocks. 3127 Fillmore St. (415) 440-0460
This self-described "pan-Asian tapas" - The minced chicken with lettuce cups, spareribs, crispy calamari and towering tropical cocktails are worth planning ahead for or waiting in line for.
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Betelnut
2030 Union StreetThis self-described "pan-Asian tapas" - The minced chicken with lettuce cups, spareribs, crispy calamari and towering tropical cocktails are worth planning ahead for or waiting in line for.
Perfect for late night - An English pub atmosphere offering a mostly American menu. Burger, braised short ribs, pepper steak and scampi are great. Open late. (-SF Chronicle) 3166 Buchanan St.
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The Brazen Head
3166 Buchanan StPerfect for late night - An English pub atmosphere offering a mostly American menu. Burger, braised short ribs, pepper steak and scampi are great. Open late. (-SF Chronicle) 3166 Buchanan St.
Beautiful Parisian-style brasserie serves classic French cuisine including steak tartare & duck l'orange alongside classic vintage cocktails and an extensive wine list. Weekend brunch includes raw bar
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Cafe Des Amis
2000 Union StreetBeautiful Parisian-style brasserie serves classic French cuisine including steak tartare & duck l'orange alongside classic vintage cocktails and an extensive wine list. Weekend brunch includes raw bar
A fav vegetarian spot Greens serves up award-winning veg cuisine w/1 of SF's best restaurant views; the west-facing wall of Greens is a window looking straight out toward the Marina & The GG Bridge.
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Greens
2 Marina BlvdA fav vegetarian spot Greens serves up award-winning veg cuisine w/1 of SF's best restaurant views; the west-facing wall of Greens is a window looking straight out toward the Marina & The GG Bridge.
Great BRUNCH too! - Serving since 1969, Perry's has become an institution on Union Street. The NY-style bar & grill is known for its burgers though it also serves a variety of soups & salads & entres.
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Perry's on Union
1944 Union StGreat BRUNCH too! - Serving since 1969, Perry's has become an institution on Union Street. The NY-style bar & grill is known for its burgers though it also serves a variety of soups & salads & entres.
An izakaya-style menu of pan-Asian specialties -- a little robata, a little dim sum, a bit of sushi, hot pots and stir-fries, following the Japanese sake hall-and-snack concept.
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Umami Burger Marina
2184 Union StAn izakaya-style menu of pan-Asian specialties -- a little robata, a little dim sum, a bit of sushi, hot pots and stir-fries, following the Japanese sake hall-and-snack concept.
LOVE the burger here! - With its dimly lit, stuffed-to-the-gills, loud & pulsing stretch of bar, the Balboa is the quintessential Marina watering hole.
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Balboa Cafe
3199 Fillmore StLOVE the burger here! - With its dimly lit, stuffed-to-the-gills, loud & pulsing stretch of bar, the Balboa is the quintessential Marina watering hole.
This sparkling bar & rest is a swanky option in the Marina. White tablecloths & candlelit tables make for a romantic date destination & the oysters & other seafood options are a reliably high caliber.
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Eastside West Restaurant & Bar
This sparkling bar & rest is a swanky option in the Marina. White tablecloths & candlelit tables make for a romantic date destination & the oysters & other seafood options are a reliably high caliber.
Best burger I have ever had in my life... amazing truffle mac n cheese, great atmosphere, I HIGHLY recommend it.
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Street Restaurant and Bar
2141 Polk StBest burger I have ever had in my life... amazing truffle mac n cheese, great atmosphere, I HIGHLY recommend it.
Wasabi & Ginger
2299 Van Ness AveGreat sushi!
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StWho doesn't need a little Starbucks in their life?
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StMy personal favorite big chain coffee house.
Escape From New York Pizza
1737 Haight StGreat pizza!
Little Kitchen
2401 Polk StreetAwesome Chinese food - not fancy
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
2348 Polk StYummy Thai food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Stick to simple favorites like fried calamari with remoulade dipping sauce and crispy pizzas at this inviting pub/restaurant. (-SF Chronicle) 3200 Fillmore St. (at Greenwich), (415) 567-0918.
City Tavern
3200 Fillmore StreetStick to simple favorites like fried calamari with remoulade dipping sauce and crispy pizzas at this inviting pub/restaurant. (-SF Chronicle) 3200 Fillmore St. (at Greenwich), (415) 567-0918.
Italian wine bar & small-plates restaurant from the sommelier of Rose Pistola. The stock of 250 bottles is split among Italy, California & other parts of the world; 25 different wines by the glass.
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Ottimista Restaurant & Bar
1838 Union StreetItalian wine bar & small-plates restaurant from the sommelier of Rose Pistola. The stock of 250 bottles is split among Italy, California & other parts of the world; 25 different wines by the glass.
Known as the Jaegermeister bar, it's not much of a stretch to realize the clientele is made up of a bridge & tunnel college crowd. This late-night hook up can get a bit sloppy, but is always full.
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Bar None
1980 Union StKnown as the Jaegermeister bar, it's not much of a stretch to realize the clientele is made up of a bridge & tunnel college crowd. This late-night hook up can get a bit sloppy, but is always full.
This retro spot hearkens the '70s and '80s with its old school music. A bit on the dark side, the club still attracts the post cocktail Marina crowds who want to shake it up to the old sounds.
The Comet Club
3111 Fillmore StThis retro spot hearkens the '70s and '80s with its old school music. A bit on the dark side, the club still attracts the post cocktail Marina crowds who want to shake it up to the old sounds.
MatrixFillmore features DJs every night playing a variety of groove & lounge music. Specialty cocktails like an apple pie martini cost from $7-$10. There is an extensive wine list & pricey meals.
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White Rabbit
3138 Fillmore StMatrixFillmore features DJs every night playing a variety of groove & lounge music. Specialty cocktails like an apple pie martini cost from $7-$10. There is an extensive wine list & pricey meals.
Low-key semi-divey nightspot that brings a bit of aloha flavor to the area. Wear your best drinking shoes, and bring some quarters for the pool table.
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Mauna Loa Club
3009 Fillmore StLow-key semi-divey nightspot that brings a bit of aloha flavor to the area. Wear your best drinking shoes, and bring some quarters for the pool table.
A stylish little lounge that hosts a relaxed after-work crowd yet still caters to the routine barhopping crunch. Check the bar’s FB page before going to see what the secret PW for free gummy bears!
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Tonic
A stylish little lounge that hosts a relaxed after-work crowd yet still caters to the routine barhopping crunch. Check the bar’s FB page before going to see what the secret PW for free gummy bears!
Like Cheers, but better. Small divey bar with great pours and cold beers. Friendly staff.
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Shanghai Kelly's
2064 Polk StLike Cheers, but better. Small divey bar with great pours and cold beers. Friendly staff.
A great staple in SF inside the Fairmont Hotel. Fruity drinks and a small lake inside that rains above it!
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StA great staple in SF inside the Fairmont Hotel. Fruity drinks and a small lake inside that rains above it!
Shopping
Ambiance overflows with standout designs, such as Free People Angora shirts, formal Laundry dresses, wool jackets, and Hot Kiss pants. Ambiance offers colorful accessories including Steve Madden shoes
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Ambiance
3979 24th StAmbiance overflows with standout designs, such as Free People Angora shirts, formal Laundry dresses, wool jackets, and Hot Kiss pants. Ambiance offers colorful accessories including Steve Madden shoes
Over 20 styles of jeans for women and a dozen for men. Some of the designers include Bartack, AG, Future Vintage, True Religion, and Von Dutch.
Denim & Soul
1827 Union StOver 20 styles of jeans for women and a dozen for men. Some of the designers include Bartack, AG, Future Vintage, True Religion, and Von Dutch.
Carries designs from all over -- New Zealand, Europe, and the U.S. The racks spill with Lisa Curran and Verde Veronica swimsuits, among other names. Canyon also sells sarongs, loose, lightweight tops,
Canyon Beachwear
1728 Union StCarries designs from all over -- New Zealand, Europe, and the U.S. The racks spill with Lisa Curran and Verde Veronica swimsuits, among other names. Canyon also sells sarongs, loose, lightweight tops,
Claim to fame is its large stock of Jack Rogers sandals, the favorite shoe of none other than Jackie Kennedy. Aside from sandals, Cara Mia carries luxury brands, such as Max Mara, Marc Jacobs & more.
Cara Mia
1814 Union StClaim to fame is its large stock of Jack Rogers sandals, the favorite shoe of none other than Jackie Kennedy. Aside from sandals, Cara Mia carries luxury brands, such as Max Mara, Marc Jacobs & more.
With the distinction as the longest running clothing store on the street, Dreamy Angels features a hodgepodge of items, such as crocheted scarves, slippers, and men's Nicole Miller socks & much more!
Dreamy Angels
1943 Union StWith the distinction as the longest running clothing store on the street, Dreamy Angels features a hodgepodge of items, such as crocheted scarves, slippers, and men's Nicole Miller socks & much more!
This second-floor shop, upstairs from Thursday's Child, features young fashions at inexpensive prices. Casual, sexy designs by the likes of Symphony fill the racks. Offers the gamut of accessories.
Entrance
1980 Union StThis second-floor shop, upstairs from Thursday's Child, features young fashions at inexpensive prices. Casual, sexy designs by the likes of Symphony fill the racks. Offers the gamut of accessories.
A stylishly conservative collection accurately reflects the store's motto: "For women who dress up for the occasion and dress down in style."
Firuzé
2001 Union StA stylishly conservative collection accurately reflects the store's motto: "For women who dress up for the occasion and dress down in style."
Has creative, independent designers. This women's clothing shop carries mostly casual wear, including basics like T-shirts and jeans, and the not-so-basics, such as butterfly embroidered denim skirts.
L F Stores Inc
1870 Union StreetHas creative, independent designers. This women's clothing shop carries mostly casual wear, including basics like T-shirts and jeans, and the not-so-basics, such as butterfly embroidered denim skirts.
Lorenzini
2149 Union StLorenzini specializes in elegant, tailored work and dress-up clothing for guys.
Leading designer of comfortable, stylish yoga wear, Lululemon allows you to remain fashionable even as you sweat.
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lululemon
1981 Union StLeading designer of comfortable, stylish yoga wear, Lululemon allows you to remain fashionable even as you sweat.
Packed with wearable art, such as embroidered jackets and hand painted silk tops, Mimi's makes for an entertaining visit. Unique accessories include colorful cell phone cases, beaded purses, and more!
Mimi's On Union
2133 Union StPacked with wearable art, such as embroidered jackets and hand painted silk tops, Mimi's makes for an entertaining visit. Unique accessories include colorful cell phone cases, beaded purses, and more!
Clothing, accessories, jewelry, lingerie & art from emerging designers like Erin Mahoney, Hand Maid & Spare Change Designs, all handmade & many one-of-a-kind, stock this boutique with new pieces.
Mingle
1815 Union StClothing, accessories, jewelry, lingerie & art from emerging designers like Erin Mahoney, Hand Maid & Spare Change Designs, all handmade & many one-of-a-kind, stock this boutique with new pieces.
Men's store carrying the Emile Lafaurie French line of elegant suits & casual wear. Clothes are a slender fit & run the mid to highend in prices. Dress shirts & slacks run in the $100 to $150 range.
Sean
2163 Union StMen's store carrying the Emile Lafaurie French line of elegant suits & casual wear. Clothes are a slender fit & run the mid to highend in prices. Dress shirts & slacks run in the $100 to $150 range.
Uko steers clear of mass produced labels, appealing to urban dwellers with a penchant for the counter culture. Designers hail from France, Japan, New York, and L.A. and cater to women as well as men.
Uko
2070 Union StUko steers clear of mass produced labels, appealing to urban dwellers with a penchant for the counter culture. Designers hail from France, Japan, New York, and L.A. and cater to women as well as men.
Featuring designers from Europe, Australia, and Japan, the clothes range from finely made basics, such as cashmere sweaters, to more adventurous wares.
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WorkshopSF
2254 Union StFeaturing designers from Europe, Australia, and Japan, the clothes range from finely made basics, such as cashmere sweaters, to more adventurous wares.
For years, Shaw has been celebrating women's feet with a dizzying array of high-end Italian shoes. The selection, mostly formal wear, would make Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw squeal with delight.
Shaw Shoes
2001 Union StFor years, Shaw has been celebrating women's feet with a dizzying array of high-end Italian shoes. The selection, mostly formal wear, would make Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw squeal with delight.
A big and packed, but nicely arranged, showroom displays tasteful jewelry in almost every style imaginable (everything from chunky amber bracelets and bright beadworks to platinum and 14-carat-gold
Jest Jewels
1869 Union StA big and packed, but nicely arranged, showroom displays tasteful jewelry in almost every style imaginable (everything from chunky amber bracelets and bright beadworks to platinum and 14-carat-gold
Focuses on watches from Switzerland and jewelry from Italy. Marcello Iacomini, who has worked with David Clay as a watchmaker, carries lines like Omega and Maurice Lacroix.
Marcello Watches & Repair
2030 Union StFocuses on watches from Switzerland and jewelry from Italy. Marcello Iacomini, who has worked with David Clay as a watchmaker, carries lines like Omega and Maurice Lacroix.
Styles made exclusively for the company, and hurrah -- no locked display cases, so that you can try on anything without having to call over the salesperson with the little key. Metal-rimmed aviators
SEE Eyewear
2100 Union StStyles made exclusively for the company, and hurrah -- no locked display cases, so that you can try on anything without having to call over the salesperson with the little key. Metal-rimmed aviators
focuses on elegant pieces from a variety of California and New York designers. Other designers include Zoppini Firenze and Frederic Duclos. Silver, gold, and gemstones are all represented.
Silver Moon Jewelry
1832 Union Stfocuses on elegant pieces from a variety of California and New York designers. Other designers include Zoppini Firenze and Frederic Duclos. Silver, gold, and gemstones are all represented.
When there's chocolate in your soap and your bath is filled with rosebuds, it's a Lush life. The UK-based company has long been a cult favorite, thanks to its scrumptious fresh-made bath & body produc
LUSH
2116 Union StWhen there's chocolate in your soap and your bath is filled with rosebuds, it's a Lush life. The UK-based company has long been a cult favorite, thanks to its scrumptious fresh-made bath & body produc
Eyeliners, foundations, mascaras, brushes, and more. MAC offers makeovers, lessons in applying makeup, and can host makeup related parties.
MAC Cosmetics
45 Powell StEyeliners, foundations, mascaras, brushes, and more. MAC offers makeovers, lessons in applying makeup, and can host makeup related parties.
This cosmetics superstore can be a bit overwhelming. But it is fun to walk through and test samples of makeup and fragrances.
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SEPHORA
2083 Union StThis cosmetics superstore can be a bit overwhelming. But it is fun to walk through and test samples of makeup and fragrances.
Featuring solutions for gifts in need of that perfect finishing touch, this busy little shop features creative gift wraps and stationery and solid greeting-card and invitation selections.
Union Street Inn
2229 Union StFeaturing solutions for gifts in need of that perfect finishing touch, this busy little shop features creative gift wraps and stationery and solid greeting-card and invitation selections.