Your ultimate guide to San Francisco
Discover San Francisco's best things to do, restaurants, theater and nightlife
The best record stores in the Bay Area
San Francisco has long been a hotbed for vinyl lovers. Each store has its own specialty, whether you’re hunting for ‘60s soul, reggae, indie rock or European electronica.
6 art exhibits not to miss in August
We've once again curated a collection of must see exhibits currently (or soon to be) gracing the walls of San Francisco's finest art spaces.
San Francisco's top parks
And a much-needed visit to a park on a sunny day is hands down one of the best things to do in San Francisco.
12 reasons to look forward to Fall in San Francisco
If the current blanket of (Karl the) fog nestled over San Francisco is any indication, fall is right around the corner.
The best banh mi in the Bay
The banh mi may be the ultimate sandwich: cheap, filling and delicious.
Where to eat in San Francisco
The best chicken and waffles in San Francisco
Peanut butter and jelly, burgers and fries, wine and cheese—some things are just better together, and chicken and waffles are definitely two of 'em.
Top vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco
Peruse our top picks for places that dedicate most or all of their menus to plant-based cooking.
The best hot dogs in San Francisco
“Some people wanted champagne and caviar,” Dwight D. Eisenhower once remarked, “when they should have had a beer and hot dogs.” A well-done dog has the ability to evoke childhood nostalgia, fierce geographic rivalries (ketchup, really?), and campfire memories. But, most of all, it sparks cravings. Whether you prefer yours slathered in mustard, piled with toppings or wrapped in bacon, here’s where to find the best hot dogs in San Francisco.
Arts and culture in San Francisco
Mission murals tour
Get an eye-popping preview of the famous street-art enclave with our curated highlights of murals in the Mission, including paint-covered Balmy Alley
The best San Francisco art galleries
From blue-chip institutions to funky artists’ collectives, we’ve selected the best art spaces to see local and international talent
The best San Francisco museums
Explore everything from local history to cutting-edge science and globe-spanning art—these museums are well worth the price of admission
Plan the perfect weekend or day out
San Francisco events calendar
Plan ahead with Time Out's guide to the biggest and best annual events, festivals and concerts
