San Francisco 101
Updated: March 12, 2009
Have your camera ready: Cable cars, world-class restaurants and the Golden Gate Bridge make the city a sightseer's dream.
On this page:Where to Eat, Where to Stay, Where to Relax, Where to Drink, What to See.
Where to Eat
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Foreign Cinema
Read Reviews2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
Concrete chic meets "La Dolce Vita" at this cocktails-and-celluloid Mission District phenomenon.
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Zuni Cafe
Read Reviews1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
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Waterbar
Read Reviews399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)
Splashy Embarcadero seafood spot provides fresher-than-fresh fare, a large-yet-cozy space, a wealth of wine options and killer Bay views.
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Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
Read Reviews1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)
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Restaurant Gary Danko
Read Reviews800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)
Where to Stay
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Hotel Tomo
Read Reviews1800 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)
This trendy Japantown hotel rocks decor inspired by modern Japanese culture.
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W San Francisco
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InterContinental San Francisco
Read Reviews888 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)
SoMa luxury hotel features 32 stories of guest rooms, suites, meeting space, ballrooms and entertainment venues, including a spa, fine-dining restaurant and bar.
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Orchard Garden Hotel
Read Reviews466 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)
Where to Relax
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Tru
Read Reviews750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)
This deluxe spa is an elegant oasis on the borders of Chinatown, North Beach and the Financial District.
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kabuki Springs
Read Reviews1750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)
At this Japantown sanctuary, nirvana is attained for less than the cost of a good sushi dinner.
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Nob Hill Spa-Huntington Hotel
Read Reviews1075 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)
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Bliss World Spa
Read Reviews181 Third St 4th Fl, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)
Where to Drink
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The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Read Reviews950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)
Fairmont Hotel's tiki bar is a "Pirates of the Caribbean" for grown-ups.
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Redwood Room
Read Reviews495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
See and be seen at this revamped classic, nestled deep within the new Clift Hotel.
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Slide
Read Reviews430 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
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Vessel
Read Reviews85 Campton Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)
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Top of the Mark
Read ReviewsOne Nob Hill, 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)
Revelers enjoy city-spanning views at this historic hotel hangout.
What to See
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Alcatraz Island
Read ReviewsGolden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)
Escape from the mainland to this legendary prison for a thrilling tour behind bars.
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Fisherman's Wharf
Read ReviewsThe Embarcadero and Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)
There's still romance and authenticity lingering among the touristy crowds that frequent this carnival of commercialism.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Read ReviewsUS Hwy 101, San Francisco, CA 94129 (map)
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Coit Tower
Read Reviews1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)



















