San Francisco Things to Do

If a day at the beach works up your thirst and appetite, stop here. This pub offers Guinness at the right temperature, and freshly baked Irish soda bread hot from the oven. You could also try the Roasted Lemon Chicken with vege... more

This place is almost like a big garage, with floor-to-ceiling glass panels that open horizontally to an outdoor courtyard. There are plenty of tables for dining alfresco. The excellent food at 42 Degrees is inspired by the 42 d... more

If you want the real deal with regard to Mexican and Latin American crafts, folk-art jewelry, cards, and books, visit this gallery store located in the core of San Francisco's Latino culture. There you can browse as if in a Mex... more

A local paper once dubbed this Marina favorite the "best place to take your visiting parents." It's also quite a hit with the younger generation of stockbrokers and socialites who populate the Union Street district. California... more

Despite the name, this is a very congenial place. It is light and cozy, with tables so close together that you might be inspired to strike up a conversation with the other diners around you. The food is wonderful and features h... more

Just as W San Francisco redefines the terms for luxury in accommodations, the hotel's restaurant puts a new spin on fine dining. The bar is well stocked with premium liquor, only the best will do, and the Euro-Asian menu and un... more

From the outside, Fish Bowl Bar & Grill is an attractive brewpub, blue with red trim and nifty tile accents. The interiors reflect an aqua theme with seashells and mermaids adorning the walls and lending an almost dreamy qualit... more

Art adds color to the fabric of life, be it in whichever form. And for all those of you who are art connoisseurs, Gallery Flux stands in good stead, representing creativity inspired from nature, and molded into exquisite jewelr... more

One of North Beachs favorite Irish bars, this spot features a full bar, patio seating and authentic Irish cuisine. The weekend brunch is a popular event during which happy customers enjoy Irish coffees and corned beef hash. A f... more

Nestled close to the AMC Kabuki 8 Theatre, this Japanese-style Karaoke lounge fills nightly with local Japanese, Koreans and Americans as well as tourists waiting to take their turn at the microphone. Though the bar is capable... more