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Best in SF: People Watching

Exhibit: Sip, Savor, and Stare

at The SF Museum of Modern Art

Art enthusiasts and classroom doodlers alike find something to talk about at the MOMA – be it the rooftop Blue Bottle coffee, the Warhol collection, or that inexplicable sculpture on… (Casey Near)

Arts & Entertainment, Coffee, Date Spots, Educational Activities, Exhibits, Family Fun, Good for a Date, Good for Groups, Museums & Galleries, People Watching, Sweet Treats


Every day in SOMA

Eat & Play on the Boardwalk

at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

There’s no better cure for the modern ailments of internet overload, organic food comas, and tyrannical bosses than a deep fried twinkie and a spin on the Giant Dipper Rollercoaster.… (Ian Tuttle)

Active, Amusement Parks, Arcades, Family Fun, Games, Good for a Date, Good for Groups, Historical Sites, Local Trips, Nature Appreciation, Outdoor Activities, People Watching, Summer


Every day in Santa Cruz

The Gathering of the Food Trucks

at Off The Grid: Fort Mason Center

Off The Grid's flagship gathering at Fort Mason is back for the season, with more bells, whistles, and food trucks than ever. The Alembic and Magnolia are still keeping thirsts… (Eater SF)

Dinner, Family Fun, Food & Dining, Food Trucks & Pop-Ups, Good for a Date, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Snacks, Street Food, Sweet Treats


Fri in Marina/Cow Hollow

Grab Some Grub

at Off the Grid: UN Plaza

In a city already teeming with delectable eats, San Francisco’s street vendors are redefining the food truck experience with a weekly congregation at one of four locations where local foodies… (Suegol Malek)

Family Fun, Food & Dining, Food Trucks & Pop-Ups, Lunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Snacks, Street Food, Sweet Treats


Thu in Civic Center/Tenderloin

Thin Crust at its Best

at Pizzeria Delfina

Pizzeria Delfina is a San Francisco favorite known for its simple, fresh thin crust pizzas and wide variety of authentic (if sometimes adventurous) antipasti. The quirky staff and vibrant atmosphere… (Kiyomi Dong)

Dinner, Food & Dining, Italian Cuisine, Lunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Pizza


Every day in The Mission

Afternoon Tea Service

at Lovejoy's Tea Room

If the Queen ever chose to regale San Francisco with her presence, Lovejoy's tearoom would almost certainly be her first stop (after perhaps the embassy and the loo). A tearoom… (Casey Near)

Coffee, Food & Dining, Good for Groups, People Watching, Restaurants, Snacks, Sweet Treats, Tea


Wed-Sun in Noe Valley

Coffee and Crepes

at The Creamery

An iconic outpost in SOMA, the Creamery plays host to countless startups and entrepreneurs, serving Ritual lattes, spot-on crepes, free Wifi, and an impressive list of draft beers. (The Creamery)

Coffee, Creperies, Good for Groups, Lunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Snacks, Tea & Coffeeshops


Every day in SOMA

Wilson & Wilson

at Wilson & Wilson

The Wilson, a reservation-only, password-protected bar hidden inside an already-elusive bar, Bourbon & Branch, is taking reservations now. (UrbanDaddy)

Artisanal Cocktails, Bars, Good for a Date, Lounges, Nightlife, People Watching


Mon-Sat in Civic Center/Tenderloin

A good meatloaf sandwich is a meal in itself, and 'wichcraft's take on the classic is absolutely exemplary. The meatloaf—tender, crumbly, mildly spicy, and ribboned with bits of scallion—is combined… (SF Weekly)

Celebrity Chef, Food & Dining, Good for Groups, Lunch, People Watching, Restaurants, Sandwiches, Snacks


Every day in SOMA

The Original Irish Coffee

at The Buena Vista Café

Treat yourself to an Irish Coffee from the bar which claims to have been the first in America to serve it! (The Sōsh Concierge)

Bars, Coffee, Featured Drinks & Flights, Food & Dining, Open Late, People Watching


Every day in Fisherman's Wharf

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Photo credits: Martin Hapl, Off The Grid, Off The Grid, Pizzeria Delfina, Giles Alexander, The Creamery, Wilson & Wilson, 'wichcraft, Rod Begbie,