You live in San Francisco, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you have gotten everything out of your city that you should have by now. Whether you are looking to turn over a new rock or are simply bored and eager to find new diversions, San Francisco has much to offer its native sons and restless transplants.
Local Food
If you haven't yet tried Burma Superstar, you're missing out on one of San Francisco's biggest secrets: fantastic Burmese cuisine. For hearty Californian, head to Pisces. Greens is a good vegetarian place tucked away in the Fort Mason Center Building. Dosa also has a lot of vegetarian options; it specializes in South Indian cuisine, and has locations on Valencia and on Fillmore. For healthy organic cuisine, try the Plant Cafe.
The Great Outdoors
Spend the afternoon people watching among the freaks on Hippie Hill. You've made it to the top of Buena Vista Park, but have you tackled Twin Peaks yet? And have you actually been down to pay homage at Jack Kerouac Alley, where the famous Beat writer used to hang out in Chinatown?
Annual Events
On the second Sunday of June each year, head to the Haight Ashbury District for the annual street fair, which features some of your favorite local bands, food vendors and lots of eclectic stuff you can buy. The Castro has its street fair the first weekend in October. Halloween is all about the massive, out-of-control street party in the Castro, so start planning your outrageous costume now. On Fourth of July, celebrate with your fellow citizens at Fisherman's Wharf.
Spa & Wellness
There's probably nothing more rejuvenating than spending a day at the spa, sweating all those nasty toxins out of your system and being pampered like a king. Tru is a day spa that's been featured in "Fitness Magazine" and the "Santa Monica Daily Press," among other publications. It is located on Kearny Street. For something slightly more exotic, Kabuki Springs and Spa is an oasis of wellness based on the model of traditional Japanese communal baths.
Spectator Sports
Even if you're not the biggest sports fan in the world, you can't live in San Francisco without at least once catching all your local pro teams in action. Go all-American in SoMa at AT&T Park when the Giants are in town. Or catch the 49ers in action at Candlestick Park.
References
- "San Francisco"; Time Out; 2008
- "Lonely Planet San Francisco"; John Vlahides; 2010
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