Inspired by: http://matthewlevine.jottit.com/things_to_do_in_san_francisco

  1. Check out the California Academy of Sciences.
  2. Have an afternoon of tea and cheese at Samovar.
  3. Try and buy various new cheeses from Say Cheese.
  4. Have a picnic at Ocean Beach.
  5. Ride the elevator at the St. Francis Hotel in Union Square to the top.
  6. Have a drink at the View Lounge at the top of the Marriot in SOMA.
  7. See an old movie at the Castro Theatre, where every film begins with a pipe organ performance.
  8. Visit the unique shops on Valencia: 826 Valencia (the pirate store), Paxton Gate, Little Otsu, and the Curiosity Shoppe.
  9. Try to catch the Creme Brulee Cart, Magic Curry Cart, Amuse Bouche Cart, Moo Moo Cakes Cart, Bike Basket Pies
  10. Eat at Mission Street Food and have a discounted drink at Beauty Bar down the street while you wait for a table.
  11. Walk around Golden Gate Park on a nice day.
  12. Go up to Twin Peaks to view the city at night.
  13. Take a day trip up to Napa.
  14. Have a macaron or 5 at Paulette in Hayes Valley.
  15. Indulge in BBQ and mac+cheese at Memphis Minnie's.
  16. Try the pumpkin curry at Thep Phenom.
  17. Have a pastry and delightful fruit+granola+thick yogurt combination at La Boulange de Cole.
  18. See what all the buzz is about at Tartine.
  19. Discover your favorite cocktail at The Alembic.
  20. Sushi at Tsunami or Ebisu.
  21. Order some experimental ice cream flavors at Humphry Slocombe.
  22. Have brunch or order the "hot chocolate" dessert at Zazie.
  23. Order a wine flight at Eos.
  24. Go to a farmers' market.
changed June 11, 2009