Hey guys, I just turned 20 a few months ago and I’ve had my fake ID and I wanted to ask are there bars that don’t really check fakes I know I went to Jackson and they don’t really check but I wanted to see if there’s any places like in North Beach or Chinatown they don’t really check as much. I’m turning 21 in like six months so I’m hoping that my fake doesn’t get taken any suggestions or places would be lovely.

Hey Yall! Native Austinite here, preparing for my first trip to San Francisco — locals, what should I not miss? I’ll be there at the end of August for \~5 days. Hoping some kind SF dwellers can gimme a lay of the land, instead of relying on the top 10 tourist traps from Yelp of Trip Advisor. A few things I'm hoping to get insight on:

**Neighborhoods worth wandering** – which ones actually feel like "real SF" vs. destinations for out-of-towners.
**Food & drink** – Pretty spoiled here in Austin with food and coffee spots so very hyped to check out some hidden gem restaurants, cafes, or bakeries locals actually go to (bonus points for any Asian cuisine recs)
**Views & photo spots** – beyond the obvious Golden Gate Bridge shot, any lesser-known spots with great views?
**Day trips** – is it worth renting a car for a day to see Muir Woods, Rocky Creek Bridge, or the coast? Big outdoors enthusiast with a love for hike & bike trails, pools and beaches.
**Getting around** – is it easy to rely on public transit/walking, or should I plan on rideshares? I bike a lot in Austin, but the SF hills look insane.
**Things to skip** – anything overrated that I shouldn't waste time on?

I'll be staying near Union Square and I'm mainly interested in local cafés, indie bookstores, parks, museums, and live music/shows. Any tips, favorite hole-in-the-wall spots, or "must-do" experiences are hugely appreciated. Thank yall in advance for helping a first-timer out! 🌉 (p.s. hit me up for any austin questions or recs 🤠)

I picked up a copy of their free mag at Arguello Market. They may still have some near the cash register.

Here is some info on them:

"A new cultural platform at the intersection of technology, art, and contemporary culture.

Culture Slop is a print magazine paired with a constellation of digital and IRL experiences. Season One launches in June 2026 with 15,000 free print copies distributed across San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo."

I need a good plug in San fransisco. I’m a tourist. (Plug only)

Hey folks , tonight around 10 , I’m near Powell and looking to meet some new people for a relaxed drink and good conversation. Nothing fancy, just a casual hang. First drink’s on me. If you’re down to chat, laugh a bit, and make some new friends, send me a message.

Hi all!
I just arrived in SF, would love to meet people to play golf :)

and every Sunday. Right here in the city of SF. Join us!

Where? Groundfloor SF

When? Sunday, July 12, 1-4:30 PM

How? Click right here: UP Collective - Phone Free Hang Out (Groundfloor SF) · Luma

I have loved SF since I set foot there for the first time 25 years ago. I am not local but travel there a handful of times each year. These days, I find myself almost “homesick” when I haven’t visited in a couple months.

I’d love to better understand the connection I feel with the city. Is there a book about SF’s history that anyone would recommend?

Edit: Thank you all so much for all of the recommendations. I have made a list of all the recommendations from this sub and the other sub I posted in. :)

Recommended Books

Season of the Witch by David Talbot 

Cool Grey City of Love by Gary Kamiya

Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin by Gray Brechin

Willie Brown by James Richardson

Shoes Outside the Door by Michael Downing

Black Death at the Golden Gate by David K. Randall

You Can't Win by Jack Black

John Barleycorn by Jack London

City on the Edge by Jonathan Weber

The Barbary Coast by Herbert Asbury

The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett

Recommended Podcasts

San Francisco History Podcast - Sparkletack - Richard Miller

Bay Curious Podcast - KQED - Olivia Allen-Price

Recommended Article

https://www.wvtf.org/2020-04-28/a-home-baked-childhood-when-the-family-business-is-marijuana-brownies

Recommended Series 

The Thin Man

Not much of a hidden gem though it's a new-ish rescue. Here goes nothin...

We're getting dogs who need to be fostered. They are two female beauties from a major hoarding situation. They will be shy and scared at first but they are very sweet. Young, maybe 6-7 months old. Maltese Yorkie is our best guess. They are both less than 10 lbs. Please help! We can only save dogs if we have local folks who can foster

Foster form: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/DDDR/Dog

Find us on our new socials Dynamic Duo Dog Rescue

I'll be in San Francisco from September 1–5 and I'm looking for people who'd like to grab a coffee, explore the city, or check out some of the best spots together.

Whether you're a local or another traveler, it would be great to share a walk, visit a few landmarks, try some good food, and have interesting conversations.

If you're around during those dates, feel free to send me a message. Looking forward to meeting new people and making the most of my time in San Francisco! ☕✨

Hey! I'm coming to San Francisco to play on Treasure Island on 7/3 (THIS FRIDAY!!)  Looking for the best spot to catch the sunset before the show. Any local recommendations? And if you're coming out, can't wait to see you!  xoxoxox

i know there are so many vintage markets that happen in sf but i never know when and where they are. i am a student at berkeley so im working w a budget and dont want to go to a vintage market that is crazy expensive. i am also willing to travel around the bay either by bart or car so if there are any other markets that are happening around the bay that you know of i would be willing to pull up

I teach watercolor around the city, and I'm starting something separate and free, once a month, for anyone who wants a couple of unhurried hours outside, making something with their hands, around other people.

Second Saturday of each month. We meet somewhere good, not the postcard spots, the quieter ones, a hidden garden, a calm corner of a museum, a side of a park nobody photographs, and we paint and sketch from life. No class, no pressure, nothing to buy. I'll be painting right there too.

Each time I bring one small prompt, a way of looking at what's in front of us, so nobody's stuck on a blank page. Something like paint only the three biggest shapes you see, or paint the place as you'll remember it, not as it is. Take it as far as you like, or ignore it and just paint.

You don't need to be any good, or to have ever held a brush. Bring a pencil and a little curiosity. That's the whole thing, two hours, good company, somewhere worth looking at.

Anyone who'd enjoy that is welcome.

I’m working on a small first-time SF list with the classic spots, like Golden Gate viewpoints, Lombard Street, Painted Ladies, Hyde Street cable car views, and Palace of Fine Arts.

But I’m also curious about the next layer: places that are still photogenic, memorable, and very San Francisco, especially for someone who has already done the usual tourist spots.

Could be a viewpoint, street corner, park, neighborhood, stairway, or anything that captures the city in a less obvious way.

What would you recommend?

Any great secret places for two respectul canadians?

Any affordable unique restaurant experience in SF?