DK Travel : San Francisco

San Franciscans will, rather candidly, admit that they are the most fortunate people on earth, the occasional earthquake notwithstanding; and most visitors, after a few days of taking in the sights and sounds of this magnificent city, will agree. Ask anyone who has been here and they will tell you it’s their favorite US city. The geographical setting evokes so much emotional drama, the light seems clearer, the colors more vivid, the cultural diversity of the ethnic neighborhoods so captivating and inviting, that it’s a place almost everyone can fall in love with at first sight.

Astrid’s Rabat Shoes

If walking the steep city streets is challenging your footwear, this Noe Valley shop can fit you with a new pair of sturdy, comfortable walking shoes in the very latest style.
Atlas Café

This enclave features live acoustic music on Thursday night and Saturday afternoon. Otherwise, it’s a cheap place to grab a bite. Good coffee, beer on tap, and vegetarian dishes.
Azie

East meets West here, as the feng shui interior (tilted mirrors over the bar for watching your back), sake martinis, and “nine bites” nibbles would confirm.
Badlands

Its old, dingy interior used to live up to its menacing name, but no more since it has gone all slick and shiny. Still, it’s a big draw for the under-40 set. The Sunday afternoon beer bust (4–9pm) is, for many, the most happening event of the week.
Bagdad Café

This diner is all-American – pot roast, chicken wings, and pastries displayed in a revolving carousel.
Bailey Banks & Biddle

The finest gems are set off by elegant designs created by this venerable jeweler, in business since 1832. They also carry figurines by Lladró.
Baker Beach

This one-mile (1.5-km) stretch of sandy beach, with its perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, is the most popular in the city. It’s great for sunbathing, dog-walking, picnicking or jogging, but signs warn off swimmers because of riptides. Sunsets here are unforgettable.
Balmy Alley

The most famous set of murals in town, by local Latino artists.
Bambuddha Lounge

The sumptuous restaurant in this ultra-hip nightclub serves Southeast Asian cuisine and all the dishes are priced under $15. The interior is an eclectic mix of modern slate fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling waterfalls, with a retro cocktail lounge and Asian artifacts. Bambuddha boasts a poolside dining area, and couples will enjoy the intimate corners and low tables for private conversations.
Bambuddha Lounge

This popular and trendy restaurant and nightclub is the place to visit for fabulous cocktails and hip beats. There is a heated patio.

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For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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