Destination: San Francisco
By Citysearch Editors, San Francisco
From classic restaurants to legendary attractions, leave your heart at these quintessential San Francisco stops.
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Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA
Sip an espresso and listen to opera at this classic North Beach coffeehouse. -
Vesuvio Caffe
255 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Two-tiered North Beach bar brimming with bordello-style character. -
Musee Mecanique
Pier 45 (at the end of Taylor Street), San Francisco, CA
A playground of nickel-and-dime curiosities for the pre-Pac Man generation. -
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
Market St and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
A permanent European-style market plants itself by the bay. -
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA
In a city famous for its views, this panoramic vista is not to be missed. -
Top of the Mark
One Nob Hill, 999 California St, San Francisco, CA
Revelers look out over the city at this legendary lounge atop the Mark Hopkins Hotel. -
Golden Gate Bridge
US Hwy 101, San Francisco, CA
This beautiful red-orange bridge has become the defining symbol of the Bay Area.
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Zuni Cafe
1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Fries, oysters and buzz--this Mediterranean gem still has it going on. -
Hog Island Oyster Company
1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA
The well-respected oyster purveyor brings its pristine Tomales Bay gems to the Ferry Building. -
Delfina
3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA
The Mission's first-rate neighborhood Italian joint--hip, comfortable and consistent. -
Tommaso's Restaurant
1042 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
Old-fashioned North Beach atmosphere and classic Italiano-American cuisine define this longtime neighborhood staple. -
Tadich Grill
240 California St, San Francisco, CA
Open since 1849, today's diners can still eat like a gold prospector at this nostalgic San Francisco landmark.
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The Westin St. Francis
335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
This Union Square hotel has housed queens, presidents and legends since the early 1900s, and its grandeur and majesty remain intact. -
Phoenix Hotel
601 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA
This retro motor lodge is a swanky destination for stylish folks. -
Clift Hotel - Book Direct
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Ian Schrager's lively, elegant collaboration with designer Phillippe Starck. -
Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Providing opulent accommodations for the ruling class. -
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
History and glamour abound at this Nob Hill landmark.
