A Side of San Francisco the Media Won't Show You!
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Dolores Park
Park · Mission District
The upper slope is nicknamed Gay Beach; roaming vendors sell snacks and edibles, and the Hunky Jesus contest is held here at Easter.
Mission District
Neighborhood · Mission District · brief mention
Swan Oyster Depot
Restaurant · Nob Hill
Order the crab butter, the mixed seafood cocktail, the crudo with olive oil, capers and shallots, and the Dungeness crab.
Tenderloin
Neighborhood · Tenderloin
It looks cleaner, with fewer tents during the day, but residents say conditions worsen after about 8 pm.
The Castro
Neighborhood · Castro · brief mention
Golden Gate Park
Park · Golden Gate Park · brief mention
North Beach
Neighborhood · North Beach
Cioppino with Dungeness crab, mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari is rated 10/10 and called a non-negotiable.
Alamo Square
Park · Alamo Square
Bring a coffee or tea here, then walk the surrounding streets to admire the Victorians.
Haight-Ashbury
Neighborhood · Haight-Ashbury · brief mention
Painted Ladies
Landmark · Alamo Square
Any row of matching, differently painted Victorians counts as painted ladies; walking around to find them is recommended.
