Guidebook for San Francisco

Melinda
Guidebook for San Francisco

Arts & Culture

This amazing movie theatre features an enormous Wurlitzer organ and shows art films, classics, and is part of many different movie festivals. Big old movie palaces like this are few and far between.
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Театр Кастро
429 Castro St
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This amazing movie theatre features an enormous Wurlitzer organ and shows art films, classics, and is part of many different movie festivals. Big old movie palaces like this are few and far between.
The new de Young is an architectural marvel filled with art from every era and from all over the world. Great cafe and fabulous part of any trip to SF.
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Музей де Янга
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
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The new de Young is an architectural marvel filled with art from every era and from all over the world. Great cafe and fabulous part of any trip to SF.
Terrific collections of modern and contemporary art. Anchor museum in the area that also includes the Jewish Contemporary Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora.
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Музей современного искусства в Сан-Франциско
151 3rd St
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Terrific collections of modern and contemporary art. Anchor museum in the area that also includes the Jewish Contemporary Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora.
Professional repertory company. Always good, always well-staged. Beautifully-restored 19th century theater.
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A.C.T.'s Geary Theater
415 Geary St
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Professional repertory company. Always good, always well-staged. Beautifully-restored 19th century theater.
Musicals direct from Broadway! Unlike some "touring" theaters, most shows are here for 4-6 weeks, so some local casting and rehearsal improves the quality. Wicked was born here at the Orpheum.
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Театр SHN Орфеум
1192 Market St
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Musicals direct from Broadway! Unlike some "touring" theaters, most shows are here for 4-6 weeks, so some local casting and rehearsal improves the quality. Wicked was born here at the Orpheum.
Great movie theater showing "better" movie releases and the Met Opera. The heart of the West Portal neighborhood with great shops and restaurants. Easy MUNI access via underground.
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CineArts at the Empire
85 W Portal Ave
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Great movie theater showing "better" movie releases and the Met Opera. The heart of the West Portal neighborhood with great shops and restaurants. Easy MUNI access via underground.
Second largest opera company in the U.S. Internationally-known opera stars. September-December and in June.
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Опера Сан-Франциско
301 Van Ness Ave
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Second largest opera company in the U.S. Internationally-known opera stars. September-December and in June.
Michael Tilson-Thomas leads this world-class orchestra in a large variety of repertoire almost year-round.
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Симфонический зал имени Луизы М. Дэвис
201 Van Ness Ave
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Michael Tilson-Thomas leads this world-class orchestra in a large variety of repertoire almost year-round.

Sightseeing

Some of the finest Victorians in San Francisco are along this charming side street including the Caselli Mansion at the corner of Caselli and Douglas.
Caselli Avenue
Caselli Avenue
Some of the finest Victorians in San Francisco are along this charming side street including the Caselli Mansion at the corner of Caselli and Douglas.
Amazing views of the City and the Bay. Just keep going up behind our house and you'll be there!
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Твин Пикс
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Amazing views of the City and the Bay. Just keep going up behind our house and you'll be there!
Two Chartres-style labyrinths (one outside and one inside) provide a spiritual break from sight-seeing. Take the cable car there!
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Собор Грейс
1100 California St
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Two Chartres-style labyrinths (one outside and one inside) provide a spiritual break from sight-seeing. Take the cable car there!
Year-round, world-famous farmer's market. The Ferry building also has many wonderful restaurants including Boulette's Larder and the Slanted Door. Foodie heaven!
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Фермерский рынок Ferry Plaza
1 Ferry Plaza
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Year-round, world-famous farmer's market. The Ferry building also has many wonderful restaurants including Boulette's Larder and the Slanted Door. Foodie heaven!
Beautiful outdoor space. There are often free concerts and Samovar Tea Lounge is a favorite restaurant.
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Сады Йерба-Буэна
750 Howard St
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Beautiful outdoor space. There are often free concerts and Samovar Tea Lounge is a favorite restaurant.

Food Scene

My favorite coffee and bistro spot. And it's a bar at night. Beautiful patio and great people watching.
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Flore on Market
2298 Market St
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My favorite coffee and bistro spot. And it's a bar at night. Beautiful patio and great people watching.
Good food, great waiters, and the best people watching in the Castro.
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Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia St
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Good food, great waiters, and the best people watching in the Castro.
Wonderful French bistro
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Zazie
941 Cole St
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Wonderful French bistro
Bring your pup or just enjoy the sing-a-long in the morning line for great coffee. My favorite take-away coffee place. Great pastries too.
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Spike's Coffees and Teas
4117 19th St
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Bring your pup or just enjoy the sing-a-long in the morning line for great coffee. My favorite take-away coffee place. Great pastries too.
Wonderful, inexpensive Chinese food. Deliveries orders include extras such as pork buns and sesame balls. They can usually deliver within 30 mins. to our house.
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Red Jade
245 Church St
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Wonderful, inexpensive Chinese food. Deliveries orders include extras such as pork buns and sesame balls. They can usually deliver within 30 mins. to our house.
Our friend who is French says they make the best croissants in San Francisco. We agree. YUM!
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Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church St
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Our friend who is French says they make the best croissants in San Francisco. We agree. YUM!
Great cozy brunch place with fireplace and lovely patio. In the heart of Noe Valley with its charming shops.
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Savor open kitchen
3913 24th St
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Great cozy brunch place with fireplace and lovely patio. In the heart of Noe Valley with its charming shops.
Eclectic menu and energetic crowd. Some Asian influences in the cuisine, but many Bistro staples such as soups, sandwiches, and salads.
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Chow Food Bar
215 Church St
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Eclectic menu and energetic crowd. Some Asian influences in the cuisine, but many Bistro staples such as soups, sandwiches, and salads.
Wonderful brunch spot and bakery.
Luna
558 Castro Street
Wonderful brunch spot and bakery.
Inexpensive, excellent food and open late!
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Miyabi
253 Church St
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Inexpensive, excellent food and open late!
Inexpensive wraps and good Lebanese/Syrian food. Mohammed, the owner, is a gracious and beautiful man. Sidewalk tables make this great on a sunny day.
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Palmyra
700 Haight St
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Inexpensive wraps and good Lebanese/Syrian food. Mohammed, the owner, is a gracious and beautiful man. Sidewalk tables make this great on a sunny day.
Wonderful patio and great people watching. Good burgers!
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Flippers Gourmet Burgers
482 Hayes Street
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Wonderful patio and great people watching. Good burgers!
Roasted chicken, pastas, lovely salads, and very good veggie sides make this a neighborhood comfort food stop. Wine and beer only, but surrounded by bars!
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Firewood Cafe
4248 18th St
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Roasted chicken, pastas, lovely salads, and very good veggie sides make this a neighborhood comfort food stop. Wine and beer only, but surrounded by bars!
The BEST dim sum in San Francisco! In the heart of the second Chinatown. Do NOT miss the mango pudding.
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Ton Kiang
5821 Geary Blvd
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The BEST dim sum in San Francisco! In the heart of the second Chinatown. Do NOT miss the mango pudding.
Hip atmosphere, great Thai food. And they deliver to our house.
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Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro St
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Hip atmosphere, great Thai food. And they deliver to our house.
Best coffee, fast wi-fi and a charming patio.
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illy Caffè
2349 Market St
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Best coffee, fast wi-fi and a charming patio.

Everything Else

Julie is our beloved chiropractor and we couldn't recommend her more.
Julie L. Trestman, DC
550A Castro St
Julie is our beloved chiropractor and we couldn't recommend her more.
Great neighborhood gym.
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Cole Valley Fitness
957 Cole St
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Great neighborhood gym.
Need a bit of meditation? This is a world-famous zendo in the City. Great onsite bookstore. Check their website for current schedules.
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San Francisco Zen Center
300 Page St
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Need a bit of meditation? This is a world-famous zendo in the City. Great onsite bookstore. Check their website for current schedules.
Great pilates studio!
Center Studio For Pilates
663 Castro Street
Great pilates studio!

Shopping

This is a must-stop in the Castro. Hardware and feather boas in one place. Uniquely Castro.
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Cliff's Variety
479 Castro St
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This is a must-stop in the Castro. Hardware and feather boas in one place. Uniquely Castro.
If you need it, they have it. Map is a bit off - you enter on Castro street.
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Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th St
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If you need it, they have it. Map is a bit off - you enter on Castro street.

Entertainment & Activities

Interactive science-based museum is great for all ages, but especially fun for elementary school-aged kids. Terrific views of the bridge and bay.
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Эксплораториум
Green Street
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Interactive science-based museum is great for all ages, but especially fun for elementary school-aged kids. Terrific views of the bridge and bay.
Four-story rainforest, planetarium, aquarium, and a living roof make this a MUST see place. Make a day of it: wander the park and have lunch at a food truck on the music concourse.
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Academy Of Sciences station
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Four-story rainforest, planetarium, aquarium, and a living roof make this a MUST see place. Make a day of it: wander the park and have lunch at a food truck on the music concourse.

Essentials

Closest and best market in the neighborhood. Walk down and take the Mollie Bus back! See flyer for more information.
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Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St
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Closest and best market in the neighborhood. Walk down and take the Mollie Bus back! See flyer for more information.