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Anchorage Square – Where Entertainment and Fun Meet
Whether you're looking to shop, dine, or simply soak in the lively ambience, Anchorage Square has something for everyone.
By
Kathleen
Messmer
Hyde Street Pier – Maritime History in the City
Offering an enchanting voyage through San Francisco's maritime past brings history to life. It serves as an engaging and lasting tribute to the traditions of San Francisco.
By
Kathleen
Messmer
Cantata Coffee – Coffee Break Heaven
The coffee drinks all have cool names like Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, Madonna, John Lennon, and James Joyce. Are you sensing a theme here?
By
Kathleen
Messmer
The Crepevine – Best Spot Ever
The Crepevine is a family-owned crêpery in the Inner Sunset that is just what the doctor ordered. Grab a great breakfast at a reasonable price & hang out.
By
Kathleen
Messmer
Adventure Cat – Sailing the SF Bay
You'll sail completely around Alcatraz and then out to sea, pass other boats, and experience the fog rolling into the Bay—a very cool experience.
By
Kathleen
Messmer
Damnfine Pizza – Best Pizza West of Divis
The name of the business, for once, is no lie, it is pretty dang fine. A personal favorite is the Pig in the Woods: pancetta, enoki, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and truffle.
By
Byron
Beach
Maison Nico – Pâté en croûte en SF
Right in the shadow of the TransAmerica Pyramid, Maison Nico is a must stop for me when I am downtown and need either a perfect pastry or want to bring something home that is special.
By
Byron
Beach
William Stout Books – Architecture & design
"William Stout Books" in SF is a bookstore that specializes in architecture and design books - a true candy store for the serious building porn fan...
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Byron
Beach
Corbin Steps – Fantasy garden stairway
The "Corbin Steps" represent everything delightful & quirky about San Francisco. It's an art project composed of fantasy creatures built of found objects!
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Byron
Beach
6th Ave Skate Park – Daily free roller skate party
When I am in Golden Gate Park in SF, I almost always stop for a few minutes at the 6th avenue skate park to watch the skaters dance to the music...
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Byron
Beach
InoVino – Italian wine bar
"InoVino" in San Francisco is a lovely Italian bar with amazing food! The arancini are my go-to bites with either a Verdicchio or a Barolo...
By
Byron
Beach
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