Depending on your hotel location, you can start a cable car ride in Nob Hill (going down) or from the Wharf (going up). Either way, head to Buena Vista before or after for an Irish coffee.

Take a walk from Fisherman’s Wharf toward the Ferry Building on Embarcadero Street. You’ll pass the famous sea lion pier (Shelby hates this, but most people get a kick out of it).

The Ferry Building itself is beautiful and you can look straight down Market Street into the heart of the Financial District from its entrance. Inside, you’ll find a million shops and restaurants. We recommend Gott’s (burgers), Hog Island Oyster Company, and Acme Bread.

Download the Waymo app and take a driverless car ride home – eek!

This is our current neighborhood!

Fillmore Street between Jackson and Post is full of cute shops and restaurants.

Shelby's favorite city walk is between Alta Plaza park and the Lyon Street steps. Take Pacific there and Broadway back (or vice versa) for maximum mansion watching. It's a little hilly but the reward of panoramic Bay views is worth it! The top of the Lyon Street steps is also a good place to drop into the Presidio if you're looking for a longer walk - head down Lover's Lane trail toward the Presidio Green and then drop down into Tunnel Tops park.

Post Street between Fillmore and Webster is also the heart of Japantown. Matt tagged two great ramen shops on the map below - if you try both, let him know your winner. It's a highly contentious rivalry.

Spend time with the Marina girls and boys near the city's waterfront.

For a wholesome day, plan a visit to the Fort Mason farmer's market on Sunday and walk down the Marina Green toward Crissy Field and Fort Point. You can stop at the Philz coffee truck along the way.

If you really want to experience Marina "culture" (term used loosely), shop around on Union or Chestnut before heading to Balboa Cafe for martinis and then Little Original Joe's for people watching with a side of pasta.

GGP is 20% larger than Central Park and truly magical.

We recommend a stroll down JFK highway, which is closed to cars, toward the De Young museum. There's a free lookout tower in the museum with panoramic views of the city. Other highlights: Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, the buffalo pasture, If you make it pretty deep into the park, you can walk or bike over to Hook Fish (fish tacos) or Palm City (hoagies) for a great bite.

While walking (read: panting uphill) around SF always pays off, sometimes the weather has other plans.

Shelby's rainy day: Legion of Honor. Cozy steak dinner with martinis at Brazen Head.
Matt's rainy day: Cal Academy of Sciences. Japantown mall. Movie at AMC Kabuki.

-We've tagged Very Important restaurants on the map below (namely, the best burritos in the city- La Taq and El Farolito).
-Check out the ferry schedule for easy excursions to Sausalito or Tiburon. The Alcatraz tour is also actually very good.
-The city is full of beautiful parks perfect for an afternoon sit if weather permits: Mission Dolores, Lafayette, Fort Mason
-If you rent a car for a more extended trip, please let us know. We would love to share our recommendations for day trips including hikes in the Marin Headlands, the best stops in wine country, or our favorite spots on the northern coastline.