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Food Scene

This is one of our favorite culinary experiences in the neighborhood boasting clean, elegant Mexican food.
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Nopalito
306 Broderick St
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This is one of our favorite culinary experiences in the neighborhood boasting clean, elegant Mexican food.
A new addition to the neighborhood with super fun topping, definite kid pleaser.
Let's Roll Ice Cream
2421 Irving St
A new addition to the neighborhood with super fun topping, definite kid pleaser.
Our favorite sushi place, for their high quality fish and creativeness.
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Sushi Kazu
841 Irving St
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Our favorite sushi place, for their high quality fish and creativeness.
Korean classics for rainy day comfort food that always hits the spot.
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Manna
845 Irving St
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Korean classics for rainy day comfort food that always hits the spot.
Our favorite Vietnamese haunt, especially for grey rainy days!
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PPQ Beef Noodle House
1816 Irving St
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Our favorite Vietnamese haunt, especially for grey rainy days!
Lovely service and a unique cuisine.
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New Eritrea Restaurant
907 Irving St
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Lovely service and a unique cuisine.
This is more a liquor store (a great one!), but we order sandwiches from them quite regularly because they are THE BEST!
Handy Deli
This is more a liquor store (a great one!), but we order sandwiches from them quite regularly because they are THE BEST!
Kids favorite pizza, pretty classic with many other offerings.
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SF Hole In The Wall Pizza
1825 Irving St
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Kids favorite pizza, pretty classic with many other offerings.
Mom's favorite Italian style pizza....buy more than you think as the slices are quite thin;)
Baiano Pizzeria - Sunset
1330 9th Ave
Mom's favorite Italian style pizza....buy more than you think as the slices are quite thin;)
Family friendly with good happy hour offerings, but best of all: a new SUSTAINABLE menu called Clean Catch that is divine and feels right!
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Pacific Catch
1200 9th Ave
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Family friendly with good happy hour offerings, but best of all: a new SUSTAINABLE menu called Clean Catch that is divine and feels right!
Our local carryout burger place - another kid favorite owned by a lovely Japanese couple
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Jenny's Burger
1233 9th Ave
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Our local carryout burger place - another kid favorite owned by a lovely Japanese couple
Sometimes you just need authentic Mexican in a hurry. These guys have never let me down! Also great for quick black beans or guacamole if you are cooking.
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Gordo Taqueria
1239 9th Ave
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Sometimes you just need authentic Mexican in a hurry. These guys have never let me down! Also great for quick black beans or guacamole if you are cooking.
The original Marni Thai (though you can walk to the one on 9th) is a SF icon. Amazing Thai food, great for groups. We usually do carryout, though! Always takes longer than they say;)
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Marnee Thai Restaurant
2225 Irving St
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The original Marni Thai (though you can walk to the one on 9th) is a SF icon. Amazing Thai food, great for groups. We usually do carryout, though! Always takes longer than they say;)
Best Chinese food in the hood. Gets pretty busy, so order carryout early and expect to do some people watching as this cumbersome line can take a minute....but always worth the wait!
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San Tung
1031 Irving St
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Best Chinese food in the hood. Gets pretty busy, so order carryout early and expect to do some people watching as this cumbersome line can take a minute....but always worth the wait!
Quaint tiny shop with beautiful gifts and treats. They use great coffee, but can be slow, so come prepared to do deep breathing or reflection exercises;)
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Hollow
1435 Irving St
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Quaint tiny shop with beautiful gifts and treats. They use great coffee, but can be slow, so come prepared to do deep breathing or reflection exercises;)
Tween/Teen heaven! We are a boba-loving-family, and this is the best close by. Unsweetened still has the natural sweet of the tea for a more grown-up palette.
Tpumps
1916 Irving St
Tween/Teen heaven! We are a boba-loving-family, and this is the best close by. Unsweetened still has the natural sweet of the tea for a more grown-up palette.
Long regarded as one of the best sushi restaurants. Can't beat the quality and they have recently added RAMEN!! My only sadness is the lack of emphasis on sustainable fishing practices.
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Ebisu Restaurant
1283 9th Ave
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Long regarded as one of the best sushi restaurants. Can't beat the quality and they have recently added RAMEN!! My only sadness is the lack of emphasis on sustainable fishing practices.
Great Japanese Tapas busting out of this tiny kitchen! Small dining area can be a little loud, but coveted by locals!
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Izakaya Sozai
1500 Irving St
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Great Japanese Tapas busting out of this tiny kitchen! Small dining area can be a little loud, but coveted by locals!
For a quick dumpling fix, this is our go to.
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King of Noodles
1639 Irving St
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For a quick dumpling fix, this is our go to.
Favorite Taco in SF!
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission St
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Favorite Taco in SF!
We love the people and the clean fabulous fare....as well as Kelly Tunstall's art hung there!
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Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero St
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We love the people and the clean fabulous fare....as well as Kelly Tunstall's art hung there!
So creative, a decadent date-night. Reserve super early, or line up for 5:30 opening!
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State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore St
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So creative, a decadent date-night. Reserve super early, or line up for 5:30 opening!
Without fail, a great meal every time with charming atmosphere and all-around excellence.
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Zuni Café
1658 Market St
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Without fail, a great meal every time with charming atmosphere and all-around excellence.

Arts & Culture

The de Young is a beautiful museum with an excellent cafe. Walk from there to or from the Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, or Botanical Garden!
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Museo ng de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
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The de Young is a beautiful museum with an excellent cafe. Walk from there to or from the Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, or Botanical Garden!

Entertainment & Activities

This is a beautiful place for kids and grown-ups alike! Get your planetarium pass as soon as you walk through the door so you don't miss out! Then visit the aquarium, rain forest, and living roof!
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Academy Of Sciences station
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This is a beautiful place for kids and grown-ups alike! Get your planetarium pass as soon as you walk through the door so you don't miss out! Then visit the aquarium, rain forest, and living roof!
You can rent paddle or row boats here, or just walk around the lake to take in the natural beauty of this area, and drop in above the Japanese tea garden accross from the botanical garden if you head to the eastern end.
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Stow Lake
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You can rent paddle or row boats here, or just walk around the lake to take in the natural beauty of this area, and drop in above the Japanese tea garden accross from the botanical garden if you head to the eastern end.

Parks & Nature

A beautifully curated garden, small but tranquil
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Hardin ng Hapones na Tsaa
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
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A beautifully curated garden, small but tranquil
Pack a picnic and a book and spend the day strolling through botanical regions of the world!
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Hardin ng mga Halaman ng San Francisco
1199 9th Ave
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Pack a picnic and a book and spend the day strolling through botanical regions of the world!
A beautiful natural space with a balance of redwoods, meadows, remembrances and landscaping.
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National AIDS Memorial Grove
Bowling Green Drive
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A beautiful natural space with a balance of redwoods, meadows, remembrances and landscaping.
Best trail in the city! Boasts beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin headlands. Ends/begins above the Sutro Bath ruins, which are also worth a visit!
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Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
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Best trail in the city! Boasts beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin headlands. Ends/begins above the Sutro Bath ruins, which are also worth a visit!
This is a wide long beach, great for sunset or a bonfire. Watch for dolphins on a tranquil day!! Can be very exposed if windy (try Baker Beach if windy). Dog off leash zone from gate 21 and northward to Cliff House.
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Ocean Beach
La Playa St
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This is a wide long beach, great for sunset or a bonfire. Watch for dolphins on a tranquil day!! Can be very exposed if windy (try Baker Beach if windy). Dog off leash zone from gate 21 and northward to Cliff House.
Small, deep entry beach with views of bay/GG Bridge, but more protected from winds.
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Baker Beach
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Small, deep entry beach with views of bay/GG Bridge, but more protected from winds.

Essentials

Because we try to kill our phones all the time.....these guys do screen repair, water damage, etc. And now rent electric bikes for just 35$/day!
Fix My Phone SF
842 Cole St
Because we try to kill our phones all the time.....these guys do screen repair, water damage, etc. And now rent electric bikes for just 35$/day!
Debbie and Phillip are another neighborhood fixture. She is a great seamstress and together they can conquer any textile snafu you have!
Irving Cleaners & Laundry
1356 Irving St
Debbie and Phillip are another neighborhood fixture. She is a great seamstress and together they can conquer any textile snafu you have!

Sightseeing

This is a beloved neighborhood jewel! Definitely march up 17th avenue (away from park), and turn left up Moraga. Go a bit before sunset and you will be dazzled by the twinkling tile work on the upright surfaces of the steps. Beyond the steps, there are two more sets of stairs up and to the right that will take you to Grand View Park for some of the most fabulous views of the city!! Please do this if nothing else!!!
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Moraga Steps
Moraga Steps
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This is a beloved neighborhood jewel! Definitely march up 17th avenue (away from park), and turn left up Moraga. Go a bit before sunset and you will be dazzled by the twinkling tile work on the upright surfaces of the steps. Beyond the steps, there are two more sets of stairs up and to the right that will take you to Grand View Park for some of the most fabulous views of the city!! Please do this if nothing else!!!
See my Moraga Street Stairs comments;)
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Grand View Park
1705 14th Ave
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See my Moraga Street Stairs comments;)

Shopping

Tiny little gift store with treasures for gifting. Only open Thurs to Sun, but worth a visit.
Whistle
1311 16th Ave
Tiny little gift store with treasures for gifting. Only open Thurs to Sun, but worth a visit.
If you are willing to shop second hand, great deals on gently worn clothes await!
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Crossroads Trading
1901 Fillmore St
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If you are willing to shop second hand, great deals on gently worn clothes await!
Forever a treasure of the Richmond district, the collaborated with a sweet artsy video store to bring new life and vibrance to the neighborhood with readings and events!
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Green Apple Books
506 Clement St
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Forever a treasure of the Richmond district, the collaborated with a sweet artsy video store to bring new life and vibrance to the neighborhood with readings and events!
Great stop with the kids.
Misdirections Magic Shop
1236 9th Ave
Great stop with the kids.