Welcome to our magical little city by the Bay! If you've never been to San Francisco, we highly recommend taking an extra day to explore if you can. Below, and in no particular order, are a few of the bride and groom's favorite places to eat, drink, and more!

San Francisco truly has some of the BEST food. There's an option for every cuisine, price point, etc. but here are just a few of our top spots to grab a bite!

*Bao: $$ | Mission | Dim Sum, Chinese small plates | Good for: dinner

*Golden Boy Pizza: $ | North Beach | AMAZING pizza | Good for: lunch, dinner, late night until 11pm on weekends!

*Bob's Donuts: $ | Nob Hill | Ranks among Top 10 donuts in the world | Good for: breakfast... or any time you want a donut

*Tartine Bakery: $$ | Mission | Bakery loved by locals and tourists | Good for: breakfast/brunch

*Dancing Yak: $$ | Mission | Nepalese (similar to Indian) | Good for: dinner

*Pancake Boy: $$ | Noe Valley | American | Good for: breakfast and lunch

*Papito Hayes: $$ | Hayes Valley | Mexican | Good for: brunch, dinner

*Sycamore: $ | Mission | American Gastropub (sliders) | Good for: brunch + lunch

*Wooden Spoon: $$ | Duboce Triangle | A mix of breakfast/lunch foods | Good for: breakfast/brunch

*Teakwood: $$ | Hayes Valley | Burmese cuisine | Good for: dinner

*Emmy's Spaghetti Shack: $ | Bernal Heights | Campy, Italian spot | Good for: dinner

*Maxfield's House of Caffeine: $$ | Mission | Grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches, pastries and THE BEST Vietnamese Iced Coffee | Good for: breakfast + coffee

Bars are on every corner, so you don't need us to find one, but here are a few of our favorite watering holes:

*500 Club: $ | Mission | The definition of a dive bar, complete with a jukebox.

*The Royal Cuckoo: $ | Bernal Heights | Live organ/jazz bar with a cute patio in the back.

*The Pawn Shop: $$ | SOMA | Speakeasy that you enter through a "pawn shop" storefront. Bring a small trinket to exchange and gain entry.

*Zeitgeist: $ | Mission | Beer bar, mostly outdoor seating

*The Beehive: $$ | Mission | Fancier cocktails, cool ambiance

*Martuni's: $$ | SOMA | If you like showtunes, this is your jam; bar can get crowded on weekends

*The Mint: $ | Duboce Triangle | Karaoke every night of the week, cash only

*Vesuvio: $ | North Beach/Chinatown | Dive bar, cash only

*Blackbird: $$ | Duboce Triangle | Cute bar at the edge of the Castro

*Detour: $$ | Duboce Triangle | Arcade bar with delicious food, bar takes card but you'll need cash to play the games

🌈 For anyone searching for an LGBTQ+ friendly establishment, try any of these in the Castro:

*For dancing - Beaux or Badlands (but go later)

*Casual vibes, outdoor seating options - The Mix, Toad Hall, Lookout, Copper

There's also Jolene's and Mother (lesbian bars) in the Mission and one of the oldest gay bars in the city, The Cinch on Polk St.

FYI - for anyone who doesn't drink alcohol, many of these establishments offer low/no ABV options!

If this is your first time traveling to San Francisco, or your 50th, we've included some of the can't-miss attractions the city has to offer.

*Alcatraz Island

Purchase your tickets well in advance as the tours do sell out. Multiple options available starting at $45pp.

*Golden Gate bridge

You can easily view the bridge from a few different vantage points, namely here and here. There are tours available and many visitors love to rent a bike to go across but you can enjoy the views and walk it for free.

*Lombard Street

Famously the most crooked street in San Francisco.

*Pier 39 + Fisherman's Wharf

This is a VERY touristy spot - great for grabbing souvenirs, checking out Ghirardelli Square, and watching the sea lions!

*Painted Ladies

Full House anyone? While you can't go inside, the park across the street is a great spot to catch your breath and take pictures of these iconic houses and view the city skyline.

For those of you who have visited San Francisco before, or are looking to mix in some more unique experiences, here are a few we recommend:

*Dolores Park

Great place to chill and spend a sunny day in the city.

*Church of 8 Wheels

An old church that's been converted to a roller skating rink. Make reservations in advance!

*Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon

A bit off-beat but a fun experience to enjoy tea time with a small group. They welcome dressing up too if you love a theme!

*Haight/Ashbury Street

The birthplace of San Francisco's counter-culture in the late 60s, there are tons of vintage shops, cool bars, and people watching in this super-walkable neighborhood.

*The Magic Patio

Amazing illusionist/magic show in an intimate setting. A little pricey but totally worth it!