The City Guide to San Francisco

"Stashed is all about curation. The boutique maintains a small but fresh collection of sneakers, apparel and accessories. Look for everything from new pieces from Heron Preston to elegant Taschen books on design and footwear."

"MAAS & Stacks takes a minimal approach to menswear. If you’re looking for utilitarian styles like Stone Island cargo pants and visvim hoodies, this is the spot."

"With its trademark steep and winding hills, a casual stroll in San Francisco can easily feel like a mountain trek. So naturally, you’ll need a backpack and DSPTCH has you covered. The store carries all manner of practical bags and straps, ranging from fanny packs to camera straps."

"Sneakerheads flock to The Darkside Initiative for its access to the latest footwear drops — the store has even collaborated with Vans Vault. And though sneakers are king, The Darkside Initiative also carries apparel, particularly Japanese brands such as WTAPS and NEIGHBORHOOD."

"Liholiho Yacht Club combines flavors from Hawaii, Japan, Korea and of course California — in short it’s the quintessential San Francisco restaurant. In addition to an eclectic food menu, there’s also a long list of tropical cocktails. And yes, spam is on the menu. For dessert, be sure to order the signature Baked Hawaii."

"The state bird in question is the California quail, which features in the restaurant’s signature dish but State Bird Provisions serves far a wide range of innovative, California-inspired dishes. The menu is modeled after dim sum, with small plates meant for sharing. If you can’t get a table, try its sister restaurant The Progress next door."

"Tartine is, without a doubt, worth the hype. The longstanding bakery is best known for its signature sourdough bread, but if that’s sold out (which it usually is) choose instead from a wide array of fresh pastries and sandwiches. In 2016 Tartine opened the Tartine Manufacturory, which holds a restaurant, coffee shop and bar all under one roof."

"Louisiana native Brenda Buenviaje opened her namesake restaurant in 2007 — back when the Tenderloin wasn’t exactly a trendy destination. Now over 10 years later, she and her wife Libby are still serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, supper and everything in between. Expect creole and soul food classics like beignets, grits and catfish."

"San Francisco isn’t exactly the prime spot for ice cream weather, but that doesn’t stop lines from forming around the block at Bi-Rite Creamery, which also has a grocery store on site. The ice cream shop specializes in organic creations and seeks to foster a sense of community through food. In addition to the original location on 18th Street, Bi-Rite has a cafe at Civic Center Plaza and an ice cream truck that roams the city."

"Sightglass is all about the process. The shop sources and roasts its own beans, which you can purchase online if you can’t make it to the cafe itself. Sightglass has been at its original SoMa location since 2009, but now boasts locations throughout the city."

"Make a stop at Flywheel before exploring Golden Gate Park, found right next door. The shop itself is all about reducing its environmental footprint, and was designed using reclaimed wood and repurposed materials."

"SFMOMA is the country’s largest museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Its permanent collection boasts works by the likes of Georgia O’Keeffe and Frida Kahlo, alongside major exhibitions from outside museums like the Whitney’s popular “Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again.” In 2016, the museum reopened after a three-year closure with a new structure by renowned architecture studio Snøhetta."

"Every Thursday evening, the California Academy of Science stays open late to serve food, drink and music to a 21-plus crowd. Themes change from week to week, but entrance is always $15 USD. Come back during the daytime hours to see the full scope of the museum."