NEIGHBORHOODS

Balboa Street, the main shopping corridor in the Richmond District might only be 8 blocks long, but has everything one could want, including: 2 award-winning bakeries, 7 popular restaurants, a fantastic yoga school you can drop-in, 2 cafés, an independent movie theater, a flower shop and a market.

Located just north of Golden Gate Park and south of the Presidio, the Inner Richmond is surrounded by the most beautiful natural greenscapes found in San Francisco. Clement Street is the perfect spot to grab a bite and lively stroll to experience a day in the life of a local San Franciscan.

Founded in 1967, Green Apple is one of SF's oldest independent booksellers and is packed full of treasures. From vinyl records, to graphic novels to the newest fiction, their comprehensive inventory brings travelers in from around the world.

Park Life features art and design products culled from all over the world. They feature hard to find, limited edition, and unique items that include; books (art, type, design, photography, etc.), modern design objects, prints, paper goods, tee-shirts, home-wares, jewelry, artist multiples, original art and more.

Beer, bourbon, and hummus surround you at Healthy Spirits. Not only do they carry one of the most extensive selections of spirits in the city, the staff goes above and beyond with stellar picks and personalized recommendations.

Foggy Notion carries a unique mix of handmade and vintage goods that can't be missed.

NOISE is a family-operated record store, art gallery, & live music performance space in San Francisco's Richmond District. Owner, Dan, is also a music educator and full time working musician here in San Francisco for 15 years and counting. Their vinyl selection is curated by individuals who have dedicated decades to discovering, producing, enjoying and sharing music with the world. Music is a language any human can understand, a way to bridge the gap between generations and nations. Visit NOISE and discover something new or collect your favorite albums!

It's on every foodies bucket list and well worth the wait. The tea leaf salad and samusa soup are perennial favorites!

Cozy American cafe serving heart classics for break, lunch & weekend brunch with mimosas.

The best place to grab a salad on the street. Blue Danube has great indoor/outdoor seating. Take a seat and prepare for some of the best people watching in the hood.

Fusion at its best. A delicious place for pork belly tacos, taro chips and pumpkin pork stew.

The Ice cream, sandwiches, coffee, and vintage toys make Toy Boat is an institution in the city. Stop in and grab a cone.

Joe's is an old school shoppe that has been serving award winning homemade ice cream, and burgers since 1959.

Fun drinks, great service, and timeless charm can be found at Trad’r Sam’s, the longest-running Tiki Bar in the city.

Angie Rando opened Angelinas Deli Cafe in 1983 inspired by childhood trips to the local deli with her father. 40 years later, Angelina's is a full service Deli, Cafe, and catering service with a strong relationship with it's surrounding neighborhood. They even use honey harvested from hives in Golden Gate Park!

Opened by a pair of friends in 2015, Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant specializing in wood-fired pizzas made with top quality ingredients. In addition to their flagship location on Clement St, the Fiorella team recently opened a location on the other side of the park in the Sunset District.

Buzzy bagel shop, pizza restaurant, and natural wine bar.

Avenues is a little shop in San Francisco's Outer Sunset that sells an eclectic assortment of candles, clothing, home goods, and vintage goods.

Black Bird Bookstore is a neighborhood bookstore and cafe with a carefully curated collection of books for adults and children.

General Store is a collective design community originally founded by Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter. General Store features carefully curated items from both new and vintage sources. Local Artisans and Craftspeople contribute to the mix of furniture, clothing, tools, plants, household items, books, jewelry, cards and small treasures, a little bit of everything useful. Stop by for a visit!

Founders Michael McCrory and Lauren Crabbe aim to make their space a welcoming, functional, and extraordinary experience for the customer. In just over a year, Andytown has gained a loyal following and for good reason. Try their specialty coffee, griddle-baked Irish soda bread, or the Snowy Plover: a housemade espresso soda topped with whip cream.

This neighborhood bike shop provides friendly and knowledgeable service for the bicycle community in the area. Whether you're looking into purchasing a beach cruiser or need servicing on a bike, Swell Bicycles will work hard to make sure your ride is the best it can be.

Outerlands is a gathering place for sea goers who seek warmth, shelter, food, and fellowship- a retreat from the saltwater chill, or a place to hang your hat after a long day's frolic in the sun. Visit to enjoy locally sourced, organic fare served in a cozy, handcrafted setting.

For over fifty years, Polly Ann Ice Cream has been delighting residents and visitors alike with their collection of over 500 flavors of ice cream, all made by Polly Ann staff. If you’re feeling adventurous, spin the big wheel and see what flavor you land on. Polly Ann offers unique flavors such as lychee, black sesame, and pink lemonade. You can also get all of the classic flavors, and many with a twist.

Six days a week, Henry hand-roasts premium blends, some of them only available in rare locations. For 45 years, master coffee roaster Henry Kalebjian and his family have been roasting daily in their Noriega St. store. Customers come by regularly to watch Henry roast, and the store has a loyal following of customers that travel from throughout the Bay Area to the store. This hand-roasted coffee has been voted "Best of the Bay" by San Francisco Bay Guardian.

Irving Pizza was born in NYC, but raised in San Francisco. Open into the wee hours of the morning, for your convenience, Irving Pizza offers not only pizza, but hot sandwiches, burgers, salads, desserts, and more. Recent specials include the "Irish Special" with chicken, ham, sweet corn, and bell peppers.

PPQ serves up fresh Vietnamese food including Five-Spice Chicken, Spring Rolls, and their delicious varieties of Phở noodle soup. Phở (pronounced “fuh”) is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, noodles, herbs and meat. Phở at PPQ has a variety of delicious ingredients including sprouts, lemon, jalapeno, basil, onions, cilantro and your choice of egg noodles, vermicelli or round noodles. You can have chicken, beef or seafood or even vegetarian Phở at PPQ. Don’t forget about the iced Vietnamese coffee!

Java Beach is an independent, mom ‘n pop shop co-owned by San Francisco husband and wife team, Patrick and Buffy Maguire. Ocean Beach is where they live, work and play. Their days are devoted to making Java Beach the best it can be. This process starts with the coffee, where they engage in meticulous standards of sourcing, cupping and roasting. They apply these high standards to every aspect at Java Beach. Their menu features an array of unique coffees, bagels, sandwiches, salads and fresh pastries.

From the taco done Nick’s Way to one of their special burritos, the kitchen prepares each item with careful attention. Meats are slow cooked and infused with flavor. Produce and fish are fresh as they are purchased each morning to ensure an unsurpassed quality. Even the margaritas are prepared fresh and for each customer using agave nectar. The result is a mouthwatering goodness that will leave you wanting to come back for more!

The chef/owners, who both live nearby, opened The Pizza Place on Noriega because they wanted to serve their community and make it a gathering place for all. Specials include “The Rocha” with kale, garlic, roasted potatoes, bacon, tomato sauce and cheese; and the “Meathead” with pepperoni, sausage, ham, salami, red onion, tomato sauce and cheese as well as many other delicious pizzas and appetizers. Pizza is also served on a “create your own” basis as well as by the slice.

Marnee Thai is one of the first restaurants specializing in Thai food to open in San Francisco. For the past 30 years Chef Chai has been serving award winning Thai specialties in the Sunset.

Located in the Outer Sunset, Tazaki Sushi serves a variety of Japanese fare. Their Sizzling Fish Specials are served on a sizzling hot plate and comes with your choice of Chilean Sea Bass, Ahi Steak, Butterfish, Swordfish, Salmon, Orange Roughy, Halibut, Ono, Scallop Steak, Monk Fish, Mahi Mahi or Tazaki Clams. Tazaki Sushi also carries classic Maki and Nigiri sushis as well as Udon, Cold Soba and Ramen.

Devil’s Teeth is open every day from 7am – 4pm, and serves Bicycle coffee, Scharffen Berger hot chocolate, breakfast, lunch and sweets and desserts. They are famous for their Breakfast Sandwich – two eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, all on a homemade buttermilk biscuit. They have BLTs, chicken curry salad, lasagna, and a delicious cinnamon roll among many other sweet treats. Stop by on Sunday mornings for freshly made beignets. Enjoy all of these treats while sitting outside in their award-winning parklet!

Chinese Dumpling (Jiaozi) is a traditional Chinese food and is one of the most widely loved foods in the world. Shanghai-style dumplings are served up hot and fresh at Kingdom of Dumpling. Enjoy their Pork Dumplings, Chicken and Corn Dumplings, or their famous Shanghai Soup Dumplings along with a crispy Onion Pancake.

Serving Mexican comfort food and margaritas since 1960, Celia’s is a popular destination in the Outer Sunset. Celia’s uses fresh ingredients and family recipes to serve up classics like enchiladas, burritos and fajitas. They also offer “north of the border” options such as their Guacamole Chicken Burger and their Deluxe Burger along house specialties such as Pollo en Crema and Steak a la Mexicana. Of course, Celia’s by the Beach also offers surf and turf!

Palm City is a neighborhood gathering space, wine shop, and Hoagie provider located in the Outer Sunset. Heads up, they stop hoagie service on Mondays and Tuesdays to make room for "Mortadella Mondays"!