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Your Guide to San Francisco

Sutro Baths

A great scenic hike overlooking the ocean (and the remains of the famous Sutro Baths)

Attractions

Presidio

A beautiful park within easy walking distance.

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Spend a Day in the Mission

Experience San Francisco like a local by visiting this up and coming neighborhood, once gritty, but now a favorite of artsy hipsters and high-tech mill…

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San Francisco Lindy Hop Facebook Group

Best update-to-date resource for lindy events

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Curious Planet

Wide range of jazz in beautiful outdoor location – every Thur

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Family Friendly Events in SF

Red Tricycle never fails with their calendar of family-friendly activities

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Haight-Ashbury

The famous hippie neighborhood is an easy walk through GG Park from our house.

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49 Mile Scenic Drive

DIY drive around the city

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California Academy of Sciences

Planetarium, aquarium, earthquake simulator, alligator, penguins, and more!

Golden Gate Park

Stow Lake

Scenic lake with beautiful lookout from the top of the hill in the middle

Golden Gate Park

Dutch Windmill

Windmills in SF! This one and the Murphy WIndmill just south of here

Golden Gate Park

Chinatown

Fun neighborhood downtown to check out and great some food!

Attractions

Circus Center

Come on, you’ve always wanted to try trapeze, right!?

Activities

Club Deluxe

One of our favorite clubs, with live music – usually jazz – every night.

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Day Trip to Muir Woods & Wine Country

Combining two amazing highlights if you want to get out of the city for a day

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California Academy of Sciences

Our favorite museum: Planetarium, aquarium, earthquake simulator, alligator, penguins, and more!

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Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island

#1 Tourist Attraction in San Francisco!

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Everything you can imagine!

Everything you can imagine!

Complete list of every possible tour and activity

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SF Station Events Calendar

SF Station Events Calendar

Updated list of events in SF

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San Francisco CityPass

Save 45% at 4 top SF attractions

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Green Apple Books

Awesome indy bookstore nearby

Shopping

Pike Place Market

Lots of fun stuff!

Attractions

Rossi Park & Playground

Wonderful park right around the corner. Playground, indoor swimming, and more

Attractions

Smitten Ice Cream

Best ice cream ever. They literally make the ice cream in front of you!

Ice Cream

9:20 Special – Lindy every Thursday

This has a special place in our heart, as it’s where Kim and David met! It is beginner friendly, casual, and a ton of fun. **Show this recommendation…

Jazz & Lindy Hop

Bourbon & Branch

Old speakeasy. Secret & hidden. Make sure to make reservations in advance.

Ambiance

Kim’s favorite place for clothing shopping. Hip and trendy.

Shopping

Fillmore District

Great shopping and restaurants; fun to walk around.

Shopping

Tickets Bar

They have wonderful tapas!

The Sporting Globe Richmond

The best drinks for any visitor

Test Akumal

This is a test lat and long recommendation

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Nando’s

Wonderful bar food and great atmosphere

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point

Classic San Francisco must-see spot. Best way to reach the bridge is to take the bus.

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Pillbox Hike

Beautiful views; wonderful hiking

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Black Cat

Intimate, underground high-quality jazz (and food)

Jazz & Lindy Hop

Urban Putt

The mini-golf is great, and even better with their bar!

Activities

Cards And Comics Central

Fun shop for kids: sports cards, Pokemon, comics, games, toys, and more

Shopping

Yampa River Core Trailhead

My wife and I each got a coffee to go from a local coffeeshop and walked along the Yampa River Core Trail. Even though it’s very close to the road, it …

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Dr. Rich Weiss Park

Has wonderful trails attached to it. It is part of Steamboat so what can I say its well kept and a family friendly area! Whether you bike, longboard, r…

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Metropolitan Wildhorse 6 Stadium Cinemas

This theater was great! I went and saw Captain Marvel with my family. We were planning on seeing Us, but that did not work out, (some family members ar…

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Walmart Pharmacy

Prescriptions are usually filled within the hour, excellent customer service, and not too expensive

Shopping

Fringe Boutique

LOVE FRINGE! Some of the best gifts I’ve found were from this store!

Attractions

lululemon

Staff was very friendly & had a welcoming atmosphere. Explained the difference in items and overall very helpful.

Shopping

Snow Bowl Steamboat

Went with the family and was blown away! The facility is state of the art. Do Not miss out on entering your picture when setting up the scoring- we lau…

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Off the Beaten Path

Amazing little bookstore and coffee place. Got a chai latte and some pastries and it was the best I have had in quite a long time. Pretty cozy place an…

Shopping

Double Diamonds Bar

Tayler is a great bartender! Love the vibe and the atmosphere. Easy walk from our condo. Reasonably priced drinks. Highly recommend.

Bars
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Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill

Go here. Just do it. Don’t let the brewery angle scare you away if you’re looking for a great dining experience. Food is spectacular and very unexpecte…

Wild Horse Gallery

Friendly staff and great selection! Bit out of my price range but tons of artists!

Attractions

Mesa Schoolhouse

We held our bridal tea here last Oct (2018) and it was perfect for the event! Small & quaint, yet had a full size kitchen and bathrooms. Affordable…

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Nopa

Great restaurant – very busy most nights. Excellent food, and known for their superb burger.

Places to eat

Bob’s Donut and Pastry Shop

Best Donuts in the City. Get whatever’s hot! (Also another location on Baker St)

Places to eat

Khamsa Restaurant

Amazing Moroccan food and beautiful outdoor patio area.

Places to eat

Greens

High quality vegetarian food in a beautiful surrounding

Places to eat

San Tung

Great Chinese food, known for their friend chicken

Places to eat

Cinderella Bakery & Cafe

A local favorite. Great pastries and traditional Russian food! Also wonderful coffee.

Places to eat

Peter Luger’s

Wonderful steaks!

Places to eat

The Pig and The Lady

Great vietnamese food…get a banh mi sandwich at lunch!

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Free Bird

Great coffee!

Places to eat

Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique

everything is wonderful and creative!

Places to eat

Mescolanza Restaurant

Great Italian, right down the street!

Places to eat

Kula Bistro

They have great burgers and fries

Places to eat

The Food Company

They have the best pizza and fish

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Pesos

Great food!

Places to eat

Restaurant Toro Latin Kitchen & Bar

Great food with beautiful view

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CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

The best ceviche

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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill

Yummy pizza! Great food; great variety.

Places to eat

Country Spirit Restaurant

Great breakfast; try their huevos rancheros

Places to eat

Pacific Pizza

Great pepperoni pizza

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Café Plume

Wonderful Mochas!

Places to eat

Muse Restaurant

They have great salads!

Places to eat

Cocotte

The have wonderful chicken!!!

Places to eat

Red Lion

Great steak!

Places to eat

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

The best mac and cheese!

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Le Diplomate

Wonderful cocktails!

Places to eat

Clyde’s of Gallery Place

The best cocktails

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Poppies Cafe

Great pancakes!

Places to eat

BIBO DANI GARCIA

Wonderful tapas

Places to eat

Papalote Mexican Grill

Easily in any argument about the best Mexican food in SF. Try their many salsas, from mild to super spicy!

Places to eat

Ceresio 7

Beautiful view and wonderful food

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Kan Zaman Restaurant – Chinatown

wonderful morroccan food and great belly dancing!

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