Rainy Day Guide
By Angela Asche, Contributor
A wet day is enough to keep most from leaving the house. While the occasional day snuggled in front of the TV can be a welcome reprieve from a chaotic life, too many can leave you with a bad case of cabin fever. Add some sunshine to that gloomy forecast with these activities that defy the lazy reputation of rainy days.
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Park Chalet
1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA
Watching the ocean during a storm can only be made better with a pint of house-made brew and a cozy fireside table. -
Bliss Bar
4026 24th St, San Francisco, CA
Hide out and sip martinis in this casual Noe Valley den with a low-key soundtrack and romantic fireplace. -
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food--deep-dish pizza--at this cool parlor in the Western Addition. -
Tadich Grill
240 California St, San Francisco, CA
Warm up with a hearty bowl of seafood cioppino at this nostalgic landmark beloved by gold prospectors in 1849 and modern yuppies, too. -
The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Mentally escape to the tropics at this tiki bar in the Fairmont Hotel, a "Pirates of the Caribbean" for grown-ups.
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Photographer's Supply
436 Bryant St., San Francisco, CA
Bring out the photographer in you and hone your camera skills both indoor and out. -
Arch Drafting & Graphic Supply
99 Missouri St, San Francisco, CA
You never have to step foot in the rain at this craft store that delivers straight to your doorstep. -
City Lights Bookstore
261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Spend the day browsing the works of the Beat writers--in the place where they were inspired. -
Gamescape
333 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Jigsaw puzzles, tarot cards and chess sets from this old-school gaming emporium will keep you entertained indoors for hours. -
Ferry Building
Market and Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Peruse the artisan markets and find fresh ingredients for baking a tasty cake or for having your very own indoor picnic. -
Le Video
1231 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA
"Singing in the Rain," "Rain Man" and "Hard Rain" are all waiting to be brought home for a couch-sitting movie marathon.
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de Young Museum
50 Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA
Browse their immense collection or climb the viewing tower to see the city being doused with rain. -
San Francisco Public Library -- Main Branch
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Seek shelter from the downpour by putting your nose in a borrowed book. -
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center
750 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
Hit the ice for a few laps--or the lanes for a couple games--at this indoor skating-and-bowling center. -
Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA
Big movie theaters are often packed on rainy days, so skip the multiplex for a homier, less-crowded experience. -
Kamalaspa Day Spa and Salon
240 Stockton St 7th Fl, San Francisco, CA
Find warmth and pampering for your cold feet at this Union Square paradise. -
YMCA Embarcadero
169 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA
If your neighborhood park pick-up basketball plans were rained out, bring the friends indoors to this popular facility. -
Steinhart Aquarium
875 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
Got caught without an umbrella? Dry off while watching our permanently wet (and beautiful) friends swim in circles.
