To Do San Francisco

Find community at Pilsner Inn to transition to chill! March 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Mentioned in this episode:

Pilsner Inn

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Muguboka for your home-cooked Korean comfort food! March 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Mentioned in this episode:

Muguboka

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Always a Dutch Crunch Roll at Noe Valley’s Subs Inc! March 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Mentioned in this episode:

Subs Inc. - 1300 Castro Street at 24th, San Francisco

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Al Hamra Indian Restaurant's Tandoori Chicken! March 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Mentioned in this episode:

You make me feel (Mighty Real) by Sylvester music video on YouTube
Al Hamra Indian Pizza & Curry restaurant

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The polished up and sonic wonder The Castro! March 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Mentioned in this episode:

The Castro
Sam Smith
- Sam Smith's San Francisco insta foodie page @samserved

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Trad'r Sam can be your staycation getaway! March 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Chinese New Year Festival and Parade
Trad'r Sam - 6150 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco CORRECTED HOURS - 2PM until 2AM (not 10am opening)

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Jamie's "Great Loop" 3.5 mile northeast San Francisco walk! March 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Route goes from Ferry north along Embarcadero Promenade until you reach Pier 39. Turn left (south) onto Powell Street to start the climb up into North Beach and Washington Square Park. At the southwest corner of the park, cross over to the other side and start heading southeast on Columbus Avenue. When you reach the Sentinel Building with Cafe Zoetrope, turn left to head east on Jackson Street. Turn right onto Davis (heading south). Turn left onto California Street and cross Drumm Street towards the Hyatt Regency. Walk around the Hyatt to get back on Market Street eastbound, and return to the Ferry Building!
Gott's
Parachute Bakery
Humphry Slocombe ice cream

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Asian Art Museum in Civic Center! March 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Asian Art Museum

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L&L Hawaiian BBQ for some island time! March 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Stronger by Kelly Clarkson music video
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - 412 Kearny Street, San Francisco

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Yuja Kitchen in Rincon Hill! March 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Yuja Kitchen - 396 Harrison Street (Rincon Hill/east SoMa), San Francisco
- @eat.yuja on Instagram!

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The Grove Yerba Buena for all your third place needs! February 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

The Grove Yerba Buena - 690 Mission Street, San Francisco
The Grove Bar - 690 Mission Street, San Francisco

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Classic breakfasts and sandwiches at Chestnut Diner! February 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Chestnut Diner, 1312 Chestnut Street, San Francisco

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Handcrafted soba noodles at Sobakatsu! February 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Sobakatsu - 1700 Laguna Street, San Francisco

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Leverage San Francisco's Excellent Public Library! February 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Modern Love by David Bowie music video on YouTube
San Francisco Public Library

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Try Kawanoya in Noe Valley! February 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Kawanoya - 1689 Church Street, San Francisco

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Movie house magic in San Francisco! February 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

AMC Metreon 16 - 4th and Mission Streets, San Francisco
The Roxie - 3125 16th Street, San Francisco
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - 2550 Mission Street, San Francisco

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Arcade Bars in San Francisco! February 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Noise Pop Festival starts tonight, February 19, 2026!
Emporium Arcade Bar - 616 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
Thriller Social Club - 508 4th Street, San Francisco
The Detour - 2200 Market Street, San Francisco

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Fill the gap while waiting for your hotel room in Union Square! February 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Bounce or Stasher - when you don't have a typical hotel that will check your bags for a few hours, these sites might be able to help you drop and go hands free
Chinatown Dragon Gate at Bush and Grant Avenue
St. Mary's Square rooftop park
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Yerba Buena Gardens

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How to use Waymo to get around San Francisco! February 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Mr. Blue Sky sung by Jeff Lynne's ELO
Waymo - download the app, and try it out! This is NOT a paid anything, by the way.

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Let's visit the Dogpatch neighborhood! February 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Crane Cove Park
The Ramp - for weekend brunch or evening dancing and drinks - meet the real San Francisco, away from the tourist traps!
Neighbor Bakehouse - delicious baked treats!
Third Rail Bar - jerky and bourbon!

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West SoMa's LGBTQ Community Spots! February 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Get some historic context on the freedoms and tragedy experienced in West SoMa's LGBTQ community in the 1980s from the book or the HBO series "And the Band Played On" by Randy Shilts
SF Eagle - 398 12th Street A leather community cornerstone!
Lone Star Saloon - 1354 Harrison Street Where bears, bikers, and daddies and their admirers gather!
The Stud - 1123 Folsom Street A place for everybody 'weird and wonderful!'
Powerhouse - 1347 Folsom Street Sex-positive home for fetish enthusiasts and cruising!

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Take a ride on the N-Judah MUNI train! February 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Kezar Triangle in Golden Gate Park's southeast corner, near Cole Valley
Zazie French bistro in Cole Valley
San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park (9th and Irving stop, and then short walk into the park)
Arizmendi Bakery - a worker-owned co-op with lovely baked goods and pizza
Hook Fish Co. - try a poke burrito

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Let's visit the village of West Portal! February 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

The Bullshead - bison burgers!
Calibur - grass-fed, organic burgers!
Submarine Center - try the hot pastrami sub!
Elena's - Mexican restaurant with delicious frozen margaritas!
Shaw's - candy and ice cream shop!

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Let's go to the Presidio! February 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Michael Bublé singing Everything
The Presidio official website
Yoda Fountain at Letterman Digital Arts Center
Walt Disney Family Museum
Presidio Bowl 12-lane bowling alley
Tunnel Tops park and Presidio Pop Up food trucks

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Sacred spaces for peaceful moments in San Francisco! February 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Grace Cathedral - 1100 California Street, San Francisco
Saints Peter and Paul Church - 666 Filbert Street, San Francisco
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption - 1111 Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco
St. Patrick Catholic Church - 756 Mission Street, San Francisco - Founded in 1851, San Francisco's Historic Landmark #4

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Let's check out 24th Street in the Mission District! February 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Balmy Alley murals between 24th and 25th Streets on Balmy Street, parallel to Treat Avenue and Harrison Street.
La Espiga de Oro Bakery - 2916 24th Street, San Francisco
Panadería La Victoria - 2937 24th Street, San Francisco
Taqueria Vallarta - 3033 24th Street, San Francisco

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Clement Street stroll! February 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Green Apple Books - 506 Clement Street, San Francisco
Clement Street Farmers Market - 244 Clement Street, San Francisco on Sundays, 9am - 2pm
Schubert's Bakery - 521 Clement Street, San Francisco

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San Francisco Baked Sweets! February 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Arsicault Bakery - 397 Arguello (Richmond District original location), 87 McAllister (Civic Center District near BART/MUNI subways), and 1070 Bridgeview Way (Mission Rock project near 3rd Street), San Francisco
Tartine Bakery - 600 Guerrero Street (Mission District original location), 1226 9th Avenue (Inner Sunset District), and Tartine Manufactory at 595 Alabama Street, San Francisco. There are also locations in Los Angeles and Seoul, South Korea!
Eastern Bakery - 720 Grant Avenue (Chinatown), San Francisco
Yasukochi's Sweet Stop tucked inside Super Mira Market - 1790 Sutter Street (Japantown Neighborhood), San Francisco. Check website for hours of operation.

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Stay curious - explore San Francisco museums! February 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) - 151 Third Street, San Francisco
Exploratorium - Pier 15 (Embarcadero across from Green Street), San Francisco
California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco - Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive

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San Francisco's Ice Cream Delights! February 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream - Locations inside the Ferry Building and at 699 22nd Street in the Dogpatch neighborhood just a little ways south of Chase Center in San Francisco. Other locations in Berkeley, Oakland, Redwood City, Emeryville, Campbell, and Concord.
Mitchell's Ice Cream - 688 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco. You can also find Mitchell's Ice Cream flavors at Norman's near Fisherman's Wharf, Toy Boat Cafe on Clement, and many other ice cream shops.
Bi-Rite Creamery - 3692 18th Street (near Mission Dolores Park), San Francisco

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Slow down with a visit to our San Francisco parks! January 30, 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Mission Dolores Park
Washington Square Park
- Victoria Pastry Co. - at Filbert (not Funston) and Powell Streets - try the Saint Honore Cake!
Duboce Park

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Super Bowl LX week activities in San Francisco! January 29, 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Super Bowl Experience - Tickets online
Chinatown Lunar New Year Block Party - information - Correction: 5pm-9pm (not 5pm-7pm)
Downtown First Thursdays - RSVP at website for February 5th event
Chase Center's Big Game Viewing Event - Tickets/RSVP for February 8th event

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San Francisco downtown late night eats! January 28, 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

McDonald's 609 Market Street, San Francisco (SoMa neighborhood)
Louie's Bar 55 Stevenson Street, San Francisco (SoMa neighborhood)
Pinecrest Diner 401 Geary, San Francisco (Union Square neighborhood)
Orphan Andy's 3991 17th Street, San Francisco (Castro neighborhood)

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San Francisco Vegetarians! Greens and Cha-Ya restaurants! January 27, 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Grace Kelly music video by Mika on YouTube
Greens Restaurant in Building A at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Cha-Ya at 762 Valencia Street, San Francisco

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San Francisco YMCA makes our community stronger along with you! January 26, 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

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Visit San Francisco City Hall and the Asian Art Museum! January 23, 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place (Polk Street), San Francisco
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco
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Deli Board, Saigon Sandwich, and Irving Subs! January 22, 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in today's episode:

Deli Board at 1058 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Saigon Sandwich at 560 Larkin Street, San Francisco
Irving Subs at 1298 12th Avenue, San Francisco

Japantown $5 per bite happy hour izakaya and a yakitori option! January 21, 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Ninniku Ramen Izakaya at 1730 Fillmore Street
Yakitori Edomasa at Japan Center Mall, 1581 Webster Street, Unit 270

City Lights, Fabulosa Books, Kinokuniya Bookstore! RIF January 20, 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Get Outta My Way by Kylie Minogue music video
Padam Padam by Kylie Minogue music video
City Lights Bookstore - 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
Fabulosa Books - 489 Castro Street, San Francisco
Kinokuniya Bookstore - Japan Center, 1581 Webster Street, San Francisco

Yemeni Coffee Shops - open late! January 19, 2026

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Sana'a Cafe - 199 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco and multiple other Bay Area locations
Delah Coffee - 370 4th Street or 450 Sansome Street in San Francisco; multiple other Bay Area locations
Heyma Coffee & Brunch - 248 9th Street, San Francisco and 1122 University Avenue, Berkeley

Irish Coffee! January 16, 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

The Buena Vista 2765 Hyde Street at Beach Street, San Francisco
Napper Tandy 3200 24th Street, San Francisco
Mad Dog in the Fog 1568 Haight Street, San Francisco
Danny Coyle's 668 Haight Street, San Francisco

Taste of Bayview neighborhood! January 15, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Gumbo Social 5176 Third Street, San Francisco
All Good Pizza 1605 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco

Rice rolls and jook! January 14, 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Rice Rolls Wikipedia reference
Rice Roll Express at 1131 Stockton Street, San Francisco
Cafe New Honolulu at 888 Stockton Street, San Francisco (Cash Only)
Good Mong Kok Bakery at 1039 Stockton Street, San Francisco

Presidio Tunnel Tops Park and Battery Bluff Park! January 13, 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Jimmy Cliff's I Can See Clearly Now music video
Presidio GO shuttle service from downtown San Francisco to the Presidio
Presidio Tunnel Tops Park
Presidio Pet Cemetery
Battery Bluff Park

Mosaic Staircases of San Francisco January 12, 2026

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

AileenBarr.com - Mosaic tile staircase artist
ColetteCrutcher.com - Mosaic tile staircase artist
San Francisco Stairways map and information - www.sfstairways.com/stairways/

San Francisco Tiki Bar Triangle! January 9, 2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Zombie Village — 441 Jones Street (no sign - look for the palm decor), San Francisco, CA 94102
Fan / reviewer favorites: Coco Pandan, Disco Banana
Frequently mentioned favorites from reviews: Coco Pandan, Voodoo Zombie (plus others)
Smuggler’s Cove — 650 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Popular picks: Mai Tai, Demerara Dry Float, Smuggler’s Rum Barrel
Tiki Haven — 1334 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Favorites and menu picks: Fire Bowl • Mai Tai, Wiki Waki Woo

Chess anyone? Check out the Mechanics' Institute! January 8, 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Mechanics' Institute at 47 Post Street. Library, Chess club, and cultural events for the intellectually curious are all reasons to buy an annual membership to this club.

Try the St. Honoré Cake at Victoria Pastry in North Beach! January 7, 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Victoria Pastry Company with a San Francisco bakery beside Washington Square Park at 700 Filbert Street. Try their St. Honoré Cake!
Play Mahjong with others at the Ferry Building every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at the Marketplace across from Delica, the Japanese deli in the center of the building.

Fried chicken wings at Capital Restaurant - you'll love it! January 6, 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Lynne's E.L.O. performs Mr. Blue Sky
Icona Pop's I Love It music video
Capital Restaurant at 839 Clay Street (at Grant Street) in San Francisco's Chinatown has some salt and spicy pepper fried chicken wings that everyone should try once

Support live music! Try the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Performance Calendar
Donations to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to keep it keeping on

This weekend's family owned restaurant to try; Need a laugh? January 2, 2026

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Tio Chilo's Grill - 2872 24th Street in the Mission - Try the Birria tacos, menudo soup, or pozole!
Cobb's Comedy Club - comedy club in North Beach
The Punch Line - comedy club in the Financial District
Cheaper than Therapy - comedy club in Union Square
The Function Comedy Club and Cocktail Lounge - comedy club in Civic Center

Happy New Year 2026! Take financial charge; let's go out, San Francisco!

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Suze Orman's Women & Money (and everyone smart enough to listen) podcast
Personal finance book recommendation (also available at San Francisco's Public Library for free) - Suze Orman's The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+
Downtown First Thursdays - RSVP for January 1st event!

Buh-bye, 2025! Tomato soup time. Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

www.TheMelt.com - grilled cheese and tomato soup source
KRON 4 - tune in starting at 11:30pm on New Year's Eve for a live broadcast of the San Francisco New Year's Fireworks Show
Happy New Year!

Kiss of Life! Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Kiss of Life by Sade
Stars by Simply Red
Parachute Bakery and Café at the San Francisco Ferry Building

To Do San Francisco - Monday, December 29, 2025 Hello!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Mentioned in this episode:

Big Art Loop - https://bigartloop.org

To Do San Francisco Podcast Promo

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0800

Dusting off some cobwebs and getting this podcast ready for a reboot. I hope you'll join me every week!

Music credit: baegel / I Need Therapy / courtesy of Epidemic Sound