San Francisco 101

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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

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Foreign Cinema
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    2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

    Concrete chic meets "La Dolce Vita" at this cocktails-and-celluloid Mission District phenomenon.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Zuni Cafe
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    1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Waterbar
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    399 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.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
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    1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Restaurant Gary Danko
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    800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

Where to Stay

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Tomo
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    1800 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    This trendy Japantown hotel rocks decor inspired by modern Japanese culture.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended W San Francisco
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    181 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

    Fab Rate. Play Dates. Why Wait?

  3. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended InterContinental San Francisco
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    888 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.

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Orchard Garden Hotel
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    466 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

Where to Relax

  1. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tru
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    750 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.

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended kabuki Springs
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    1750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    At this Japantown sanctuary, nirvana is attained for less than the cost of a good sushi dinner.

  3. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Nob Hill Spa-Huntington Hotel
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    1075 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

  4. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bliss World Spa
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    181 Third St 4th Fl, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

Where to Drink

  1. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
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    950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    Fairmont Hotel's tiki bar is a "Pirates of the Caribbean" for grown-ups.

  2. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Redwood Room
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    495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    See and be seen at this revamped classic, nestled deep within the new Clift Hotel.

  3. 16 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Slide
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    430 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

  4. 17 3 Star Rating: Average Vessel
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    85 Campton Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

  5. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Top of the Mark
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    One Nob Hill, 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    Revelers enjoy city-spanning views at this historic hotel hangout.

What to See

  1. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Alcatraz Island
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    Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    Escape from the mainland to this legendary prison for a thrilling tour behind bars.

  2. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fisherman's Wharf
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    The 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.

  3. 21 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Golden Gate Bridge
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    US Hwy 101, San Francisco, CA 94129 (map)

  4. 22 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Coit Tower
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    1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

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