1
Palace of Fine Arts
Event venue
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
4.70 (22.2K reviews)
2
Exploratorium
Science museum
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
4.70 (7.9K reviews)
3
Musée Mécanique
Museum
Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.
4.70 (6.8K reviews)
4
The Escape Game San Francisco (Downtown)
Escape room center
👍👍 I’ve been here a bajillion times, and I’ve done a few of the rooms twice. The last time I was here for my cousins birthday, Prescilla was our host. She is AMAZING. She was very kind, helpful, quick to respond, patient, excellent communicator, hospitable, and hands down the best host I’ve ever had. T...
5.00 (6.1K reviews)
5
Orpheum Theatre
Performing arts theater
Ornate landmark built in 1926 showcasing large-scale productions in a cathedral-like setting.
4.70 (5.2K reviews)
7
Spark Social SF
Food court
Rotating menu of local food trucks plus beer & sangria in a festive outdoor setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (3.5K reviews)
8
Johnny Foley's Irish House
Irish pub
Irish bar with pints & hearty pub grub as well as frequent live music & dueling piano shows.
$$ $$
4.40 (3.4K reviews)
9
Sandbox VR
Amusement center
👍👍 First time trying any virtual reality experience and wow, I was amazed and blown away with the feeling.
Giving it a 5/5 does not do justice to the experience and vast setup of this spot. They have 4-5 games to choose from and up to 6 people per game/group.
We tried the squid game and everything fe...
4.90 (3.4K reviews)
10
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Live music venue
👍👍 I went to Bill Graham for the first time this past weekend, and I was floored. The venue location, and the overall set up of the place is fantastic for large shows. I saw Steve Aoki and loved every moment of it. I think the place attracts a really good crowd, and getting in is seamless. I generally...
4.50 (3.2K reviews)
12
San Francisco Symphony
Orchestra
Home to the SF Symphony, this concert hall seats more than 2,700 & has several cafes & bars.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
13
Golden Gate Tap Room
Sports bar
Sprawling spot with retro furnishings featuring 100+ beers, numerous TVs plus video & table games.
$$ $$
4.20 (2.7K reviews)
14
Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar
Seafood restaurant
Embarcadero restaurant with a focus on seafood & outdoor, waterside seating, plus live music.
$$ $$
4.30 (2.6K reviews)
15
The Castro Theatre
Movie theater
Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
16
The Fillmore
Live music venue
Famed '60s counterculture music venue draws crowds for indie & major label acts (capacity: 1,199).
$$$ $
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
17
Emporium Arcade Bar
Bar
Pinball, pool & old-school arcade games, plus music, cocktails & craft beers, in hip, historic digs.
$$ $$
4.40 (2K reviews)
18
The Ramp Restaurant
American restaurant
Casual waterfront restaurant on Mission Bay serving lunch, brunch & evening appetizers year-round.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.8K reviews)
20
STK San Francisco
Steak house
👍👍 Fairly-priced, amazing food, and great service.
I had the Truffle Steak and Egg, which was $52 before taxes and tip. Zorah B. kept my water full and was very welcoming. She seemed glad to make my experience enjoyable, which it was. The food was very good. The steak, which I ordered medium, was perf...
$$$ $
4.60 (1.6K reviews)