Marina/Presidio

The northern swath of the city is arguably its most scenic, with rolling hills, beautiful homes, large parks, and the city's crown jewel: the Golden Gate Bridge. Hilltop mansions and expansive waterfront homes should clue you in on the Marina's and neighboring Pacific Heights' socioeconomic makeup, and while that means there are yuppies to spare, the neighborhoods still have plenty of charms for visitors of all stripes. The Exploratorium is the ultimate in family fun, and the adjacent Palace of Fine Arts is an ideal venue for a sunny afternoon stroll. Pedestrian-, biker-, and picnic-friendly Crissy Field also makes for a dreamy daytime outing within view of the bridge. After having fun in the sun, head to Chestnut or Union Street for eateries and boutiques galore. Dining at Greens, the city's best vegetarian restaurant, makes for a unique SF experience due to its unparalleled view of the Marina's sailboats and the Golden Gate Bridge.

To the west, the former military base of the Presidio has been converted into acres of parks, residences, and public beaches. The 18-hole Presidio Golf Course attracts links lovers and Baker Beach is a local favorite, although be sure to bring warm clothes—it can get windy! West of the Presidio lies Lincoln Park, where visitors can enjoy the California Palace of the Legion of Honor's fine art exhibits, the scenic Land's End coastal hiking trail, and the Richmond District, where Asian cuisine, European food shops, and Irish pubs are all the rage.

Nightlife

Osome

Caffe Union

Bar None

Blue Light Bar & Restaurant

Mauna Loa Club

Kelley's Tavern

La Barca

Ottimista Enoteca-Café

A16

La Cucina

PlumpJack Balboa Cafe

HiFi

PlumpJack Café

Brazen Head

Monaghan's

Left at Albuquerque

Terzo

City Tavern

Final Final

Bus Stop

Betelnut

Matterhorn Restaurant

Rose's Cafe


Attractions

Bryan Lee

Studio On Chestnut

Palace of Fine Arts

Uko

Eurasian Interiors Chinese Antiques Furniture

Artisans of San Francisco (The)

Shu Uemura

Mimi's On Union

Jest Jewels

Vivo

Mudpie

Union Street Papery

Wonders of Tibet

Workshop

Shaw Shoes

Fenzi Uomo

Firuze

Lyon Street Steps

Goldleaf Chocolatier

The Exploratorium

Fort Point National Historic Site

Bubble

Maxxini

Blues Jean Bar

Atys

Baker Beach

Wave Organ

Red Lantern Antiques

Ferry Building Marketplace

Pavillion de Paris

A|X Armani Exchange

Two Skirts

Rome Shoes

Vie Vie

Fog City Leather

Dreamy Angels

Michaelis Wine & Spirits

Bee Market

Union Street Goldsmith

Canyon Beachwear

Silver Moon

Stuart Moore

Crissy Field

Lorenzini

1887 Dance Shop

American Apparel

Union Street Festival

Cara Mia

California Wine Merchant

Walt Disney Family Museum LLC

Dantone Boutique

Images of the North

Octagon House

Off the Grid SF (Fort Mason)


Restaurants

Joji's House of Teriyaki

Yuzu

Pasta Pomodoro

Osome

Doidge's

Caffe Union

Viva Goa

Bistro SF Grill

La Canasta

Espresso Roma Cafe

City Tavern

Brazen Head

Tacolicious

Plant Cafe Organic

PlumpJack Balboa Café

Benjarong

Blue Light Bar & Restaurant


Hotels

Marina Motel

Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel

Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Suites

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