The recipient of the coveted James Beard cooking award, chef Gary Danko practices his genius at his eponymous, 65-seat restaurant. Luxurious appetizers, flavorful entrees, and decadent desserts are the true crowd pleasers. Try the Lobster Salad with Fennel, Citrus, Avocado and Mustard Tarragon Dressing or an entree of Seared Maine Scallops with Black Truffle, Leek and Potato Puree. Indulge in the special Flambeed Pineapple with Macadamia Nuts and Cocounut Sherbert, prepared tableside and with gusto. An outstanding wine list featuring hundreds of California and French bottles is available (prices vary).

Nestled in the Commodore Hotel, award winning Chef Dennis Leary works wonders at this restaurant. The menu is petite and lists Californian delights. Attention is paid to the procedures, resulting in tempting delicacies like Salmon à la Barigoule served with Artichokes and Provencal Sauce, and Blanquette de Veau. Begin your day with some yummy breakfast or lounge around after a long brunch on weekends. And what better way to pack in the meal than indulging in one of the desserts!

This impressive neo-Gothic structure crowning Nob Hill was built on the site of the Crocker Mansion after the 1906 earthquake and fire. The interior features stained glass windows in celestial blues and vibrant reds and yellows. There are also frescoes depicting the history of San Francisco and scenes from the life of San Francisco's patron saint, St. Francis of Asissi. The gilded bas-reliefs that adorn the doors of the main entrance are cast from Ghiberti's original molds for the Gates of Paradise that adorn the Baptistry in Florence. This facility also boasts an indoor and an outdoor labyrinth.It has the outdoor labyrinyth made up of Tezzaro stone and the indoor one made up of limestone.

Using fresh seasonal ingredients from California, Campton Place takes the best elements of French cuisine and puts an American spin on them to create a truly spectacular and unique menu.

Located next to Union Square, Saks Fifth Avenue is an upscale department store, that carries incomparable fashions by all the top designers the world has to offer. You'll find fine cosmetics and fragrances, shoes, accessories, and garments by names like Narciso Rodriguez, Zoran, Gucci, Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar De La Renta, Donna Karen, Calvin Klein, TSE, Max Mara, Anne Klein, and Ellen Tracy. Beware—this store is just for women. The men's store can be found one and one-half block east at 220 Post Street.

Located in a vintage Beaux Arts building dating from just after the 1906 earthquake and fire, Neiman Marcus is one of San Francisco's most upscale department stores. It features today's top designers. You'll find all the big names in fashion: Chanel, Jil Sander, Calvin Klein, Salvatore Ferragano, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Giorgio Armani, TSE, Fendi, Gucci, Versace, Christian Dior, Donna Karen, and Yves Saint Laurent. It also features two eating establishments, The Rotunda and the Fresh Market Café.

If you are in the mood for sheer luxury, head to this Financial District gem and treat yourself to some of the most amazing seafood in the country. Chef-owner Michael Mina gets rave reviews from local and national press for his perfect execution and artistry. The signature appetizer, Ahi Tuna paired with Foie Gras, may be an unusual combination, but you will savor every bite. Although the menu changes, each of the fresh fish dishes are sure to please even the most discerning gourmet. Do not come here on a budget though.

The historic Westin St. Francis in downtown San Francisco overlooks the hustle and bustle of Union Square. Luxurious rooms, excellent service, and world-class dining make this a comfortable, convenient and classy stay near the Bay. For food and drink satisfaction, enjoy contemporary American cuisine at the Michael Mina Restaurant, sip a cocktail in The Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge or grab a latte at Caruso's. The Westin St. Francis is also a premier hotel for meetings and social functions with elegant conference rooms and a Grand Ballroom. Be sure to stop at the Imperial Floor for breathtaking views of the city.

Sears Fine Food is a good option for breakfast till 3pm everyday for all the sleepyheads and also for the sheer joy of digging into Swedish pancakes with maple syrup and fresh whipped butter. If you are going there for breakfast, be prepared to queue up. Lunch and dinner menus are also appetizing and they have a great wine selection to go with it. Old school decor in the recently refurbished restaurant keeps the old world charm intact and the staff add an extra dose of charm.

The underwater decor at this Union Square destination is interesting and somewhat whimsical. Imagine a sea of enormous, luminous purple jellyfish magically floating near the ceiling. It is quite a scene. People stand elbow-to-elbow in the bar, sipping on their pricey cocktails. The food, such as Sea Urchin Gratin and Black-truffled Dungeness Crab, is delicious, beautiful and expensive. Overall, it is a very memorable dining experience of the aquatic kind with service as exquisite as the glass sculptures that populate the ceiling.

Everyone knows this designer, one of the world's most famous. Step into this Union Square boutique. It offers great vibes and fabulous collections of apparel, shoes and accessories. In this museum-like floor space you will find everything from tailored suits and fine leather shoes or handbags to silver key chains, military dog tags and a rubber dog bone. Considering how upscale this boutique is, it is surprising how friendly the staff is.

Located on the top five floors of the San Francisco Shopping Centre, Nordstrom is one of the city's favorite department stores. The upscale store features a concierge, a pub and the ultimate pampering station, Spa Nordstrom, which offers massages, hair care and facials. You can suit the whole family from head to toe in fashions that suit a broad price range, from designer collections to Nordstrom's more affordable private label. Below the department store are dozens of high fashion boutiques.

Welcome to the Style Lab. More than a source for cutting-edge denim, the Diesel label is a hip alternative for man, woman or child. Here at Diesel's flagship San Francisco shop, you will find an extreme selection of the trendy brand's latest collection of clothes, watches, sunglasses, jewellery and underwear. It is a favorite with visitors and locals alike.

Located just off of Market Street, this restaurant puts a contemporary spin on traditional Thai flavors with dishes such as spicy Volcanic Beef topped with fried onion rings. Modern decor features a fusion of classic and modern design, with brick and natural wood accents set off by candlelight. An extensive drink menu includes an assortment of eclectic wines and unique signature cocktails, like the Orange Drop. Try the Ginger Crème Brulee for dessert.

The recipient of the coveted James Beard cooking award, chef Gary Danko practices his genius at his eponymous, 65-seat restaurant. Luxurious appetizers, flavorful entrees, and decadent desserts are the true crowd pleasers. Try the Lobster Salad with Fennel, Citrus, Avocado and Mustard Tarragon Dressing or an entree of Seared Maine Scallops with Black Truffle, Leek and Potato Puree. Indulge in the special Flambeed Pineapple with Macadamia Nuts and Cocounut Sherbert, prepared tableside and with gusto. An outstanding wine list featuring hundreds of California and French bottles is available (prices vary).

Known as "the spot" for the power breakfast and lunch crowd, Seasons comes alive at night as Seasons Steak & Seafood. Overlooking Market Street in the heart of San Francisco's business district, the comfortably inviting and stylish restaurant is complemented by the attentive yet discreet service that defines the Four Seasons Hotel. Executive Chef Jeremy Emmerson and Chef Amy Engberts combine premier cuts of meat and the freshest seafood in a seasonally changing menu that innovates and refines the steakhouse concept. Lighter preparations of creative side dishes allow the fresh, locally sourced and organic produce to shine. In addition to these customizable accompaniments, the menu features a unique three-part Surf 'N' Turf tasting menu and an extensive, expertly crafted wine list, emphasizing California's boutique wineries.

Windows, Seasons Steak & Seafood's private dining room, provides breathtaking floor to ceiling views of downtown for parties of up to 18 guests.

The only year-round ice-skating rink in San Francisco. An attractive, all-new facility atop the Moscone Center, the ice-skating center offers recreational skating (with plenty of skates to rent) day and night. Skating lessons are also available for beginners, as are hockey games, adult hockey workshops, and figure-skating lessons. With so much going on, it's advisable to call ahead to check the schedule. The rink can be rented for private groups or parties. The brand new bowling alley built atop the Moscone Center, right next to the skating rink, is a great place to take friends or kids. In fact, it can be rented for bowling parties. Lessons and league bowling is offered, as well. The bowling center is attractively designed, too (in a bowling-alleyish kind of way), and it has a very friendly feeling.

This huge Shanghai-style restaurant features clean lines, good service and an outstanding array of dishes from which to choose. The menu runs to several pages and there are always a good number of daily specials available, in addition to some very good Dim Sum ordered from rolling carts. You could probably eat here every day for a month and always have something new. The Chicken Soup is also noteworthy both as a light lunch in itself or a starter for one of the wonderful noodle entrees that come with a variety of toppings. For something a little more fancy, the Wine-marinated Squab, served cold, makes for a piquant dining experience.

Emphasizing luxury and specialty goods, Barneys New York is a premium shopping experience with fabulous customer service and a knack for promoting new, young designers. Barneys New York sells such ritzy items as USD135 silk ties, USD500 Prada bags and USD10,000 business suits. It began as a men's tailor renowned for its professional sales staff and classic clothing designs, and the store is still admired for its great tailoring and discerning selection of designer labels. There is also an excellent range of high-end household items on sale. This San Francisco location keeps an intense focus on specialty items and caters to all ages.

Nob Hill is located between some of San Francisco's most popular tourist spots such as Union Square, Cable Car Museum and Fisherman's Wharf. Historically, Nob Hill played a significant role in the city as powerful businessmen of the 19th century like Leland Stanford built their mansions in the area due to its stunning views. Try to spot locations shown in classic films such as Vertigo and Dirty Harry, or spend your time sipping coffee in Cafe Mozart.

Gourmets and revellers come to this eatery, located in the Financial District, to eat, drink and conduct business in a comfortable setting. While the most requested drink may be the classic dry martini, other drink features include a Mojito 'Isidro' and Bix Punch. Entrees such as Seared Rare Yellowfin Tuna and Grilled Rib-Eye Stctiorange from $20 to $30. There is an alternative at lunch, when a prix-fixe menu is available for around $20.

To enter this restaurant, you need a healthy appetite for meat! The interior boasts of several dining rooms, a bar & cocktail lounge, and a fireplace, making it feel like an exclusive club-house; the owner, Joe Betz, is known for redecorating the establishment every so often. Chunks of delicious prime rib are served with a variety of side dishes (the most popular being spinach and potatoes). A daily fish special is also offered for those who want something light at House of Prime Rib. So come on in for some serious eating!

Liberty Cafe is a comfortable and comforting restaurant serves some of the best American style food in the city. The focus here is simple tradition, on food that mom might have made if she ever had the time. So enjoy. Start with a Caesar Salad, they don't get any better. Next, the Chicken Pot Pie, which is a crisp crusted, gooey centered work of art. And for dessert, the down home pies, cakes and brownies beat any church bake sale anywhere!

The Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. The museum's current home is the result of the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the city's former Main Library, a 1917 beaux arts–style building. Renowned architect Gae Aulenti oversaw the dramatic transformation of the building — now featuring 40,000 sq ft of gallery space — allowing the museum to better fulfill its mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture. See website for special event notices and more.

Hana Zen offers excellent sushi, the finest yakitori and premium sake, sake flights, soju, wine, & cocktails. They offer friendly service in an open and lively atmosphere. They are the home of the true Japanese food lover.

As much a trademark of The City's skyline as the Golden Gate Bridge, this 853-foot high masterpiece, the tallest office tower in The City, is headquarters to some of San Francisco's most powerful companies. Unfortunately, the elevator, which ascends to the building's uppermost heights, is no longer open to the public. Fortunately, rooftop video cameras allow visitors to "virtually see" the bird's-eye view from the comfort of the lobby. Outside, a man-made Redwood Park offers a welcome green oasis within the concrete jungle.

While you'll find a handful of fine restaurants neighboring this Embarcadero park, you might prefer to opt for a bagged lunch. This grassy knoll is the perfect spot for a midday picnic. It's a well-kept facility featuring apartments and businesses, but it's the park that ties its community together with class. Stroll across a plush lawn, take a nap underneath a fir tree, or sit on the steps of the fountain centerpiece and smell the fresh flowers.

The recipient of the coveted James Beard cooking award, chef Gary Danko practices his genius at his eponymous, 65-seat restaurant. Luxurious appetizers, flavorful entrees, and decadent desserts are the true crowd pleasers. Try the Lobster Salad with Fennel, Citrus, Avocado and Mustard Tarragon Dressing or an entree of Seared Maine Scallops with Black Truffle, Leek and Potato Puree. Indulge in the special Flambeed Pineapple with Macadamia Nuts and Cocounut Sherbert, prepared tableside and with gusto. An outstanding wine list featuring hundreds of California and French bottles is available (prices vary).

Burma Super Star is one of the few restaurants in The City to specialize in Burmese cuisine. Critically acclaimed, this venue was voted "Best Burmese restaurant on the West Coast" by Asian magazine. Treat yourself to large portions of flavorful ethnic food at prices that will not hurt your wallet. Burmese cuisine is full of spicy flavors such as lemon grass, garlic and curry. There are more than 100 dishes on the menu including Mandarin recipes and a wide selection of meat-free dishes for vegetarians. Decide between noodles and rice, fresh vegetables, poultry, beef, pork, goat and seafood.

Located within the Hotel Rex, Café Andrée offers a perfect mix of Californian and French cuisine. Though the cafe serves the aforementioned cuisines, it also features an eclectic menu from around the world. Try the wines from around the globe, the hand made pasta and the seasonal delights from the menu, you won't be disappointed. Perhaps the reason why the cafe is considered to be a hot lunch spot. In terms of the decor and interiors, Cafe Andree, has a huge collection of antique books displayed on the back wall giving it a library look.

Macy's is one of California's most popular department stores, with locations in San Francisco at Union Square and Stonestown Galleria. This full-service department store caters to men, women, teens, children, and the home. You can get a makeover at counters hosted by Prescriptives, Christian Dior, Clinique, Lancôme, and Estee Lauder. Young women will love the junior department's fashions by Guess, Calvin Klein, and Esprit. You can fit the whole family in casual and dress shoes at Macy's footwear salons.

Yank Sing's chefs use culinary techniques dated to the Sung Dynasty to transform fresh meat and vegetables into bite-sized morsels of dim sum. A posh restaurant with over 100 varieties of dim sum, Yank Sing offers the ultimate dim sum experience.

Get close to your favorite sea creatures and also some of the deadliest snakes. This aquarium in the revamped Academy of Sciences showcases piranhas, pythons, pipefish, penguins, moray eels and snakes. The Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit will have you marveling at the rainbow of tropical fish. At the Touch Tide Pool you can touch sea stars and hermit crabs. The newest addition includes the Snake Alley, which displays anacondas, African rock pythons, California king snakes and the Ball python. If you are studying biology, this is a good place to meet the aquatic biologists who look after and feed the animals.

This is a great place for an inquiring mind. The wonders of the natural world are on display in the Steinhart Aquarium, complete with a penguin colony; the Morrison Planetarium, offers a sky show; and a natural history museum with a hunk of jade the size of a steamer trunk. There is also a collection of artifacts from the local native populations of the Bay Area and Oceania, and a whimsical courtyard display of animal statues by renowned sculptor Buffano.

Deemed one of the best restaurants in San Francisco, Boulevard features French-inspired cuisine and an illuminating view of the Bay from Embarcadero. Gourmands can revel in seasonal favorites such as the fried squash blossom stuffed with ricotta or the scallops atop a Dungeness crab salad.

Opened by a team that believe movies and dinner are a natural combination, this courtyard restaurant cum bar keeps an internationally intellectual atmosphere by projecting the films of Fellini, Polanksi and company on its neighbors walls. Table side speakers add a drive-in feel to the French bistro fare, letting the films function as either the background or a main attraction. Reservations are recommended as this is one of the leading contestants in the Mission hipness race.

This little place lends an undeniable taste of the French countryside to a bustling Mission District intersection. Though sweet items (cakes, pies, buns, cookies and pastries) may be Tartine's "bread and butter," the decidedly savory heartiest-and-most-Béchamel-drenched open-faced croque monsieurs you will ever have the pleasure of devouring keeps neighborhood folk lining up for more. And speaking of bread, if you arrive early enough, you just might score yourself a loaf of the divine rustic country bread served (and constantly raved about) at sister bistro Bar Tartine. Can't shake that sweet tooth? Opt for one of their beloved Morning Buns (marbled with cinnamon and orange) or the decadent Bread Pudding. Whatever you order, enjoy it at the big communal table gazing through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the energy of the 18th Street corridor.

Haight Ashbury is a district of San Francisco, California, US, named for the intersection of Haight and Ashbury Streets. It is commonly called The Haight. The district generally encompasses the neighborhood surrounding Haight Street, bounded by Stanyan Street and Golden Gate Park on the West, Oak Street and the Golden Gate Park Panhandle on the North, Baker Street and Buena Vista Park to the East, and Frederick Street and Ashbury Heights and Cole Valley neighborhoods to the South.

The sushi here is really a delight as it is fresh and impeccably assembled, with perfect rice. But what sets this sushi bar apart from the scores of others in town is that each chef assembles for just the few patrons sitting in front of him. A full Japanese menu is also available. Because it lies at the crucible of the Inner Sunset's parking inferno, leave plenty of extra time or just take a cab. Reservations are advised, but even so, the wait can be long once you are there.

This is a living museum in Golden Gate Park that is home to a wide array of rare and exotic plant life from around the world. Visit the 70-acre garden and explore seemingly endless trails past duck ponds, an arbor, herbs, flowers, blooming trees and redwoods, and smaller, specialized gardens with names like the Garden of Fragrance. Also on hand is an education center that provides different gardening, horticulture, botany, and environmental classes for adults and children, plus a horticulture library and bookstore. The public is allowed to stroll through the garden anytime, although they are asked to keep on the paths.

Baker Beach is a state and national public beach on the Pacific Ocean coast, on the San Francisco peninsula. It is roughly a half mile long, beginning just south of Golden Gate Point (where the Golden Gate Bridge connects to the San Francisco Peninsula), extending southward toward the Seacliff peninsula and the Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Sutro Baths.

Baker Beach is part of the Presidio, which was a military base from the founding of San Francisco by the Spanish in 1776 until 1997. When the Presidio was decommissioned as a U.S. Army base, it became part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is administered by the National Park Service.
nude beach.Baker Beach is the site of one of the few existing colonies where Hesperolinon congestum, (the Marin Dwarf Flax, a threatened plant), can be found.[citation needed]

Baker Beach was the original site of the Burning Man art festival. Its north end (nearest the Golden Gate Bridge) is a well-known nude beach.

At Nick's, you will find a festive environment and the best crispy tacos around. We don't just do tacos - we offer other specialties like tasty burritos, corn on the cob and fresh juices. Located inside Harry Denton's Rouge on Polk Street, we're a great way to start (or recover from) a night on the town! But get here early - it's take-out only after 8:30pm!