This document provides recommendations for things to do in San Francisco from a local's perspective, including riding the cable cars to Fisherman's Wharf, having a picnic at Chrissy Fields to view the Golden Gate Bridge, visiting the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, and catching the sunset at Sutro Heights. Key neighborhoods mentioned are SOMA known for brunch and nightlife, the Mission District known for its historic mission and best tacos, and attractions include City Hall, a Beaux-Arts landmark, and Fisherman's Wharf.

1. SAN FRANCISCO, CA
FROM THE LOCAL’S POINT OF VIEW

3. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

4. SOMA
South of Market neighborhood.
Good for brunch and nightlife.

5. THE MISSION DISTRICT
A neighborhood in San
Francisco originally known a
“the Mission lands” meaning
the lands belonging to the sixth
Alta California mission, Mission
San Francisco de Asis. The
mission, San Francisco’s oldest
standing building is located in
the northwest area of the
district.
Best tacos in the world.
Lunchtime.

6. CABLE CAR
RIDE
Every car is pulled along it’s hilly track by
an underground cable.
Get on at a non touristy stop to avoid lines.
Take it to Fisherman’s Wharf.

7. FISHERMANS WHARF

8. BRIDGE VIEW
PICNIC
Head to Chrissy Fields for a picnic and bridge
views.

9. LEGENDARY CITY HALL
A Beau-Arts monument to the
City Beautiful movement that
epitomized the hit-minded
American Renaissance of the
1880’s to 1920’s. The
structure’s dome is the fifth
largest in the world.
Get married here.

10. JAPANESE TEA GARDEN
At Golden Gate Park

11. SUTRO HEIGHTS SUNSET
To finish off the day.