SAN FRANCISCO

Introduction

San Francisco Overview

As a cultural mecca of food, music, art and style, and a city of extraordinary natural beauty, San Francisco is one of the most picturesque cities in America. To experience the ultimate that San Francisco has to offer, explore our highly selective San Francisco City Guide for the best selection of hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do in San Francisco. Don't miss our Local Expert interviews, where we open the address books of some of San Francisco's most discerning locals.

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Where to Sleep

BEST HOTELS  San Francisco boasts a wide selection of classical 5-star hotels with beautiful San Francisco views, trendy design hotels and several great budget-chic options located in the heart of San Francisco’s restaurant and nightlife districts. Here is our selection of the best hotels in San Francisco right now:

1. Best For Luxury - St. Regis

2. Best For Design - The Clift

3. Best Urban Escape - Cavallo Point Lodge

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Where to Eat

BEST RESTAURANTS  San Francisco’s food scene is world-class, from its dazzling waterfront fine dining restaurants to its trendy, casual local cafes. Several new upscale restaurants such as Coi have also been gaining the international spotlight. Here is our selection of the best restaurants in San Francisco right now:

1. Best For Fine Dining - Coi

2. Best For Asian Cuisine - The Slanted Door

3. Best Foodie Hot Spot - Mission Chinese

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Where to Play

BEST NIGHTLIFE  San Francisco’s nightlife scene offers some of the best cocktail bars in the country with cutting-edge mixologists & intimate, dimly-lit spaces, along with several relaxed outdoor terrace cafes, casual wine bars and a few late night nightclubs. Here is our selection of the best nightlife places in San Francisco right now:

1. Best Local Bar - Bar Agricole

2. Best For Cocktails - Bourbon & Branch

3. Best For Trendy Scene - The Redwood Room

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City Snapshot

A. North Beach - A popular area in the north eastern part of the city with many dining, entertainment and nightlife options.

B. Chinatown - A vibrant and exotic Chinese district, home to the largest Chinese population in the USA.

C. Nob Hill - San Francisco’s poshest and highest area with soaring views overlooking the city.

D. SoMa - San Francisco’s cultural center with many of the city’s best art galleries & museums.

E. Hayes Valley - A favourite destination for boutique shopping.

F. Haight Ashbury - San Francisco's bohemian district.

G. The Castro - San Francisco’s popular gay district with a multitude of great dining & nightlife spots.

H. The Mission - One of our favourite local areas with a cutting-edge art, dining, nightlife and shopping scene.