Shopping
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StThe best place for beautiful gifts and ceramics.
Book Passage
In case you forgot reading material.
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveAmazing cheese selection. Great daily pizza.
All of the Arizmendis are delicious spots for baked goods and daily pizzza.
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Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveAll of the Arizmendis are delicious spots for baked goods and daily pizzza.
Moe's Books
2476 Telegraph AveGreat independent.
Park Life
220 Clement StA great book/art hybrid shop.
Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving StNice local surf shop.
GENERAL STORE
4035 Judah StIf you need presents for people back home.
One of the best book stores in the city. You can lose entire afternoons here and then go eat great dim sum nearby.
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Green Apple Books
506 Clement StOne of the best book stores in the city. You can lose entire afternoons here and then go eat great dim sum nearby.
Food Scene
Proof Lab Surf Shop
244 Shoreline HwyFantastic coffee and surf shop hybrid.
Fish.
350 Harbor DrDelicious oysters and seafood.
Pelican Inn
10 Pacific WayMy favorite place to have a pint.
Cibo
1201 BridgewayExcellent coffee and pastries.
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveDelicious.
Drake's Bay Oyster Company
Go on the weekends and barbq oysters.
Great place for supplies before a day of hiking in Point Reyes.
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Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1Great place for supplies before a day of hiking in Point Reyes.
Cowgirl Creamery
80 4th StA don't-miss in Point Reyes.
I think this is the best sushi in the Bay Area. Pricey but delicious.
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Sushi Ran
107 Caledonia StI think this is the best sushi in the Bay Area. Pricey but delicious.
A great place for lunch. In a very fancy open air shopping center.
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Rustic Bakery
2017 Larkspur Landing CirA great place for lunch. In a very fancy open air shopping center.
Delicious organic diner...best place for breakfast. Make sure to order the Green Gulch bread for toast.
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Shoreline Coffee Shop
221 Shoreline HwyDelicious organic diner...best place for breakfast. Make sure to order the Green Gulch bread for toast.
Sartaj India Cafe
43 Caledonia StCheap good Indian full of locals.
Ippuku
2130 Center StIf you're in the East Bay, a great place for dinner.
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveDelicious ramen if you're in the East Bay.
Fantastic pizza, salad, drinks, everything else...in West Oakland.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveFantastic pizza, salad, drinks, everything else...in West Oakland.
Outerlands
4001 Judah StFantastic lunch or brunch spot, try to hit it on a weekday.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StDelicious.
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StGreat sushi in the city.
Central Kitchen
3000 20th StFantastic spot for brunch.
Sightseeing
Muir Woods National Monument
Redwoods!
Muir Beach
Great beach for a bonfire and a walk.
Headlands Center For the Arts
944 Simmonds RdCome for open house.
Great place to see the elephant seal and sea lion patients.
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The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker RdGreat place to see the elephant seal and sea lion patients.
Point Reyes National Seashore
My favorite hiking in the North Bay. Whales!
If you're in town on a Thursday night, check out their "night life" series, you can drink cocktails as you wander through the aquarium and gaze at the penguins.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrIf you're in town on a Thursday night, check out their "night life" series, you can drink cocktails as you wander through the aquarium and gaze at the penguins.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
731 E Blithedale AveGood, close market.
Everything Else
SoulCycle
2095 Union StreetFancy spinning!
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center
1601 Shoreline HwyLovely place for contemplation.
Bolinas
Great day trip for surfing and grabbing a beer in town afterwards.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Alembic
1725 Haight StOne of my favorite spots for afternoon cocktails.