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City Hall
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102

Peter M. writes: About three months ago I got married at city hall during lunch time.  The ceremony was about four minutes, emotions ran high, and a couple of close friends showed up to stand witness.  It was beautiful, wonderful, overwhelming, loving, and after…

Sutro Baths
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

Point Lobos Avenue & Merrie Way
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
San Francisco, CA 94121

Sammy S. writes: I may be the one Bay Area resident who has never visited, or even really known about the Sutro Baths, which makes me a little more than half retarded, but now that I've seen them, I want to travel back in time to actually experience them.

The ladies…

The Pagoda on Hayes Green
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

Hayes and Octavia
San Francisco, CA 94102

Ed to the M. writes: I'm *really* sad it's gone.  I drew so many random pictures on that temple, and it brought a little Burning Man into the City.  For the short time that it was up, it really brought a neighborhood center and focus to Hayes Valley.  The fact that it's…

One Brick
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1629 Lake St
San Francisco, CA 94121

joe f. writes: stop being such a cold and heartless piece of dirty ass shit and do something good for once.

Golden Gate Bridge

Lincoln Blvd & Highway 101
San Francisco, CA 94129

Ed to the M. writes: Paris is my favorite city in the whole world.  If I had a chance, I'd ditch San Francisco in a heartbeat to move to the City of Lights.  I had the opportunity to live in Paris for 6 months when I was in college, an experience that I'll never forget.…

Nordstrom Women's Lounge
Neighborhood: Union Square

865 Market Street
Westfield Shopping Center
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: Jesus, the Nordstrom's Women's Restroom is nicer than my first apartment was.  

Walking in was like stepping onto the sacred shores of the Island of Themyscria, as only women are allowed to venture into the sanctity of THE LOUNGE.

To the right, the…

Twin Peaks

501 Twin Peaks Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94114

Janney B. writes: I almost got killed tonight by a matching pillow-top mattress and box-spring set.

On my realistic quest to look like a Victoria's Secret Model by Summer Swimsuit Season, I hiked two miles this morning and then decided to leave my office (near the…

Zanze's Cheesecake

2405 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94126

lulu p. writes: Ummm.... where is the FULL FAT version of this cheesecake?

Yes, it's so delicate that it must be sliced with fishing line (free gift with purchase).  It must also be eaten with pinky raised.

At over $10 per mini-cake (the same size as a personal pan…

Muir Woods

Muir Woods Rd
Mill Valley, CA 94941

stephy s. writes: Well slap me on the ass and call me clueless! Because who knew hiking through a forest could be so dang fun!!!

Maybe most of you readers did, but I was born and raised in the concrete jungles of Studio City. Sure, we lived in the hills and my brother…

Burlingame Library

480 Primrose Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

Michael M. writes: As a junior and high school student, I used to do all my research here!  Anybody remember microfiche?  Right off Burligame Avenue, parking may be tight, but I always rode my bike here.

It's a small quiet, neighborhood library, where you get what you…

Coit Tower
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94133

heather g. writes: Great place to take pictures of the city and a nice landmark.

R2D2 Mailbox
Neighborhood: Union Square

Corner of Post St. and Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kristina R. writes: No one can fault me for wanting to have one of my very one.  They're not only the coolest thing ever, they're ADORABLE.  That little whistling bag of tin is so damn cute.  C3PO is one lucky gay robot.

I've been preparing a task force.  We're gonna…

Berkeley Public Library
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2090 Kittredge St
Berkeley, CA 94704

Vanessa R. writes: Everytime I go to a library and they have a sign posted somewhere, it always seems to end in "Thanks, your friends at the ________ Library."  

My friends?  Are you kidding me?  You're old and grumpy and you give me evil glares when I'm typing my yelp…

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, CA 94123

margie b. writes: Here is the view you get from there:

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Palermo Delicatessen
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1556 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Tory S. writes: I really don't want to be that girl. The one who arrives in New York and complains about everything, the one who should just leave if she finds everything here so annoying, the one who thinks she is the first one to voice these grievances with life…

City of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 94101

stephy s. writes: What's that? Oh I believe that's...

#2000!!!!!

San Francisco. San Fran. San Fransissy. Frisco. SF. I never knew much about this city beyond the time I came up here solo on a Greyhound bus (definitely don't ever do that) during Spring Break in college.…

Mechanics' Institute
Neighborhood: Financial District

57 Post Street

San Francisco, CA 94104

Nish N. writes: This is one of those lost gems in San Francisco. It's a little dated, as our some of the members, but it's a great resource nonetheless. Their library offers up some great history about the city, and their Cinemalit Series reminds me that their are…

World Affairs Council of Northern California
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

312 Sutter Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94108

Amanda H. writes: I have been an off and on member for well over 8 years now and recently became re-acquainted due to some amazing lectures that have been circulating some strong interest amongst people I know.

You owe it to yourself to look into it if you have a…

American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter
Neighborhood: SOMA

85 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

laura b. writes: I don't mean to sound all dooms day and end of times and l ron hubbard and shit but listen, the BIG ONE is coming.  i can feel it in my bones (and yes, i have bones under the layers and layers of fat so fuck you).  listen now and hear me later or…

UCSF Library
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

530 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143

grace m. writes: 5th floor, in the back.... the leather chairs for chillaxin'... the picturesque view of GG Park and GG Bridge... unobstructed.  Look to your left and enjoy the sunset.  Look to your right and see the SF skyline.  Drink in all the beauty and life…

Foster City Library

1000 E Hillsdale Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404

Lilly O. writes: I come from Hayward to this library if I need to get books or study on Sunday. There are no libraries open around me on Sundays so the quick hop over the bridge is fine by me.  If it makes you feel better, Amy D., I did grow up in San Mateo and I can…

American Legion Log Cabin

120 Veterans Pl
Memorial Park
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Wendy K. writes: If you haven't heard of this place, that's not surprising.  You, like 100 percent of the rest of the world, don't know about the best kept secret in west Marin County, that's all...

This is essentially an authentic log cabin in the middle of a park…

East Bay Regional Park District
Neighborhood: East Oakland

2950 Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605

Rinky A. writes: EBRPD is one of the main reasons we stay in the Bay Area.
We have been to almost every park in the district  and are always
amazed at what we have seen and experienced.

The parks are fantastic but what makes them first rate is the staff
of park…

San Francisco Public Library
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

jessica t. writes: I am only slightly embarassed to admit that my first and only time venturing inside this library (as of date)

was to use the bathroom during love-fest, with my friend.

But I was nevertheless moved.

The library  - architecturally is quite beautiful  -

Wave Organ
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1 Yacht Rd
Marind Blvd, End of the jetty
San Francisco, CA 94123

Josua P. writes: The Wave Organ sounds more grandiose than it is in reality. If you think there are going to be massive waves crashing all around you producing symphonic organ music well, then sure, you're going to be a little disappointed. However, if you're looking…

San Mateo Public Library - Main Branch

55 West 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402

Cyn W. writes: The most gorgeous, awe-inspiring library in California!  

Funded by a huuuuuuuge grant, this newly-built library opened its doors less than a year ago and now boasts:
*  spectacular architecture. a grand, modern design (tons of glass, maple, steel,…

Alliance Française De San Francisco
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1345 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Loulou d. writes: Ready to learn French?  Brush up on your skills?  Formidable!  You've come to the right place mon petit!

The Alliance provides instruction by *real* French people who know what they're doing.  The classes are very small and intimate so one gets a lot…

University of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Kristina R. writes: Them Jesuits sure know how to learn a person, but good!  

I spent a year at USF, and was impressed.  Although the parking situation was the worst I've ever experienced in San Francisco, or anywhere else, for that matter.

My classes were small,…

San Francisco Public Library - Mission Bay Branch
Neighborhood: SOMA

960 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158

KayJay .. writes: Yooooooooooooo!

Check it!  So, I do this thing some Friday nights.  I get way krunk on the red vino and then wake up to an inbox full of itunes receipts.  One Saturday morning I awoke to $72.00 worth of itunes purchases that I DO FREAKIN' NOT RECALL…

San Francisco Public Library - North Beach Branch
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

2000 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94133

Don B. writes: Sorry... only 4 stars.  This is a clean, well lit place and has a very friendly and attentive staff.  I was between a rock and a hard place for a few weeks and after morning coffee I'd hit this place for just a place to get off the street and surf…

Jack London Square
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

2 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

David D. writes: This is a pretty waterfront shopping center.  It's one of our favorite Sunday afternoon stops.  

There is a harbor front stair flanked with little lighthouses, which reminds me of the harbors in the Greek islands.  Nice paving, pretty fountains and…

City of Oakland
Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland

1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612

JT F. writes: Sometimes when life is right, things are going well and you don't have a care in the world, you owe it to yourself to fuck it all up by visiting the City of Oakland. You should come by, drive around and park anywhere that strikes your fancy.  

Now…

City College Rosenberg Library

50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

matt G. writes: Although I am no longer a student at City College, this ten year old library is the best place to do your reading,even if you're not a student. It has 3 huge floors,where students do there homework,read or sleep. All San Francisco public library are…

San Francisco Food Bank
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

900 Pennsylvania Ave
San Francisco, CA 94107

euge l. writes: spending a thanksgiving morning with some fellow yelpers, volunteering at the food bank.... life is good.

feels good to give back to the community. we all know sf isnt a cheap place to live. being able to give back even just a little bit to those…

US Post Office - Lakeshore Plaza

Lakeshore Plaza
1537 Sloat Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94132

Nathalie L. writes: Welp, this will be my last San Francisco review. *sniffs* I'm moving back home to Houston TOMORROW so I hope y'all are ready for chicken fried steak and breakfast burrito reviews! :)

Anyway, Lakeshore has been a lifesaver throughout this whole moving…

511.org
Neighborhood: Lake Merritt

101 Eighth Street
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Oakland, CA 94607

Charlene L. writes: Mr. 511 doesn't mind when I try to throw him off with my Filipino accent: "Trahhpeek!" He loves me, tells me where things are going wrong, how to get around them, and how long it'll take me to get there. I sit there, waiting to get into town, and I…

The UPS Store - Lakeshore Plaza

1559-B Sloat Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94132

THE BUNNY THAT ROARED .. writes: The people @ this UPS store could not be nicer! I had to mail my husband's vintage bass guitar and case... a heavy bulky item, to say the least.  Not to mention rare  and valuable,  yikes! The folks here packed it safe and secure and got it sent off.…

SF Tenant's Union
Neighborhood: Mission

558 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kristina R. writes: Oh, psycho landlord, you cute lil' dude,
How I wish I could put arsenic in all of your food.

You stalk me and mine, and come into my home
where you go through my stuff with a fine tooth comb.

I love how you always seem to be lurking
You do understand that…

West Portal Branch Library

190 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127

Josua P. writes: I grew up in West Portal so naturally this was my go to library. I don't do as much checking out of books as I used to because my free time is occupied by reading all your fine reviews (I'm not sucking up or anything...but fan me!) However, I popped…

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