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Southern Italian restaurant

Michelin Bib Gourmand–recognized Marina institution serving Neapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven, regional pastas, and a James Beard Award–winning Southern Italian wine list.

2355 Chestnut St  ·  415-771-2216

Lucca Delicatessen

Italian delicatessen

Family-owned Italian deli operating since 1929, serving hand-made ravioli, house-cured meats, and legendary Italian sandwiches on fresh-baked rolls.

2120 Chestnut St  ·  415-921-7873

Morella

Argentinian-Italian restaurant

The Marina's first Argentinian-Italian fusion restaurant, blending housemade pastas and sorrentinos with wood-smoked meats and empanadas in an eclectic, palm-filled dining room.

2001 Chestnut St  ·  628-286-9698

Little Original Joe's

Italian-American neighborhood eatery

Lively Italian-American restaurant on Chestnut Street serving pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in a see-and-be-seen setting with leather booths and branded cocktails.

2031 Chestnut St

Ristorante Parma

Southern Italian restaurant

One of the Marina's longest-standing restaurants on Steiner Street, serving hearty Southern Italian comfort food in a warm, family-run atmosphere for roughly 30 years.

3314 Steiner St  ·  415-567-0500

Greens Restaurant

Vegetarian fine dining

San Francisco landmark vegetarian restaurant operating since 1979 under the auspices of the SF Zen Center, with sweeping bay views from its Fort Mason waterfront dining room.

2 Marina Blvd, Bldg A, Fort Mason  ·  415-771-6222

Delarosa

Roman-style pizza restaurant

Bustling Chestnut Street spot beloved for Roman-style pizzas, craft cocktails, and a heated parklet ideal for communal all-day dining.

2175 Chestnut St  ·  415-673-7100

Lobalita

Modern Mexican cantina

Walk-in cantina in the former Tipsy Pig space offering open-fire Mexican cooking, $14 cocktails, tostadas, guacamole, and a sprawling back patio; open Tuesday–Sunday from 4 p.m.

2231 Chestnut St

Dragon Well

Chinese restaurant

Neighborhood Chinese restaurant on Chestnut Street since 1998, known for handmade potstickers, tea-smoked duck, and mahjong tables operating six nights a week.

2142 Chestnut St  ·  415-474-6888

Viva Goa Indian Cuisine

Goan Indian restaurant

The city's only restaurant specializing in the coastal cuisine of Goa, with standout tandoori fish, prawn xacuti, and vindaloo on Lombard Street.

2420 Lombard St  ·  415-440-2600

Ace Wasabi's Rock-N-Roll Sushi

Sushi restaurant

High-energy Marina sushi hotspot serving creative rolls alongside sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails, with a nightly happy hour from 5–6 p.m.

3339 Steiner St  ·  415-567-4903

Perry's on Union Street

American bistro and bar

A Cow Hollow institution since 1969, Perry's serves classic American fare — Cobb salad, hamburgers, chops — beneath wood-paneled walls in its original blue-and-white checked-tablecloth setting.

1944 Union St  ·  415-922-9022

Wilder

Casual New American restaurant

Relaxed Cow Hollow neighborhood restaurant from the Proof Positive group, known for approachable New American dishes in a comfortable, unpretentious setting on Union Street.

1775 Union St

California Wine Merchant

Wine bar and retail shop

Marina wine destination since 1974 that pours 25–30 wines by the glass from small California producers and doubles as a retail shop with a regularly rotating list.

2113 Chestnut St  ·  415-567-0646

Roaming Goat

Wine bar

Intimate Cow Hollow wine bar featuring rare pours from Armenia and Georgia alongside elevated bar fare such as grilled halloumi with truffled honey.

1830 Union St

Horseshoe Tavern

Neighborhood bar

No-frills Marina watering hole known to regulars as 'The Shoe,' with cold beers, a jukebox, pool tables, and wall-to-wall TVs for sports viewing.

2030 Chestnut St  ·  415-346-1430

SusieCakes

Bakery and cake shop

Marina bakery specializing in from-scratch layer cakes, cupcakes, and cookies made with all-natural ingredients and European-style butter, with custom cakes available for special occasions.

2109 Chestnut St  ·  415-346-3444

Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights

Boutique hotel

An elegant, award-winning Pacific Heights boutique hotel in a restored 1903 Edwardian building, offering complimentary breakfast, evening wine service, and a free neighborhood car service.

2901 Pacific Ave  ·  415-346-2880

Inn at the Presidio

Historic boutique hotel

The only hotel within the Presidio National Park, housed in the restored Georgian Revival Pershing Hall with 22 rooms and suites, daily breakfast buffet, and evening wine and cheese receptions by a fire pit.

42 Moraga Ave, Presidio  ·  415-800-7356

Lodge at the Presidio

Historic boutique hotel

Restored historic Army officers' barracks within the Presidio offering sweeping views from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz, with complimentary breakfast and easy access to Presidio Tunnel Tops.

105 Montgomery St, Presidio  ·  415-561-1234

Hotel Del Sol

Boutique motor hotel

A retro 1950s motor lodge transformed into a colorful, playful boutique hotel in the Marina with a heated outdoor pool and complimentary continental breakfast in a sunny courtyard.

3100 Webster St  ·  415-921-5520

Pacific Heights Inn

Motel

Conveniently located between Cow Hollow and the Marina District, this inn offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi — rare amenities in San Francisco — making it practical for business and leisure travelers.

1555 Union St  ·  415-776-3310

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Motel and suites

Comfortable Lombard Street motel offering spacious rooms and suites in the heart of Cow Hollow, with easy access to Union Street dining and the Marina waterfront.

2190 Lombard St  ·  415-921-5800

Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Full-service hotel

Contemporary Marina hotel in the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offering stylish rooms, a fitness center, and convenient access to Chestnut Street restaurants and the Presidio.

1809 Lombard St  ·  415-922-1010

Jackson Court San Francisco

Boutique inn

A charming ten-room inn housed in a historic 1900 Pacific Heights townhouse, offering understated elegance and a quiet retreat steps from Fillmore Street shopping.

2198 Jackson St  ·  415-929-7670

Books Inc. in the Marina

Independent bookstore

The Marina's full-service independent bookstore — part of the West's oldest independent bookselling company, founded in 1857 — with a strong children's section, author events, and curated staff picks.

2251 Chestnut St  ·  415-931-3633

ei Home

Home goods and gift boutique

Chestnut Street boutique offering rare candles, fine fragrances, and thoughtfully curated gifts that are hard to find elsewhere in the city.

2154 Chestnut St

Cost Plus World Market

Home goods and specialty foods store

Large-format retailer on Marina Boulevard offering imported foods, wines, furniture, and eclectic home décor from around the world, a Marina neighborhood fixture for decades.

2552 Taylor St  ·  415-928-6200

Past Perfect Vintage

Vintage furniture and décor shop

Sprawling Union Street warehouse stocked with vintage and antique furniture, lighting, and home accessories from multiple dealers under one roof.

2204 Union St  ·  415-929-7651

San Francisco Optics by Alexander Daas

Independent optical boutique

Family-owned eyewear shop on Chestnut Street for over 45 years, offering a curated selection of luxury frames and prescription lenses.

2094 Chestnut St  ·  415-921-6200

Benefit Cosmetics (Union Street flagship)

Beauty boutique

The original home of the San Francisco-born cosmetics brand, offering its full line alongside brow bar services in an intimate Union Street boutique.

2117 Union St  ·  415-567-0242

Plumpjack Wine & Spirits

Wine and spirits shop

Well-stocked Cow Hollow wine shop connected to the PlumpJack Group, known for a smart selection of California wines, spirits, and knowledgeable staff.

3201 Fillmore St  ·  415-346-9870

Fraîche

Artisan provisions and cheese shop

Chestnut Street provisions shop specializing in artisan cheeses, charcuterie, imported pantry goods, and prepared foods for picnics and entertaining.

2114 Fillmore St  ·  415-776-7500

Fillmore Strasse

European fashion boutique

Upper Fillmore boutique carrying a well-edited selection of contemporary European clothing and accessories for women, anchoring the street's reputation as a shopping destination.

2206 Fillmore St  ·  415-346-3726

Marin Country Mart – Starbucks / Crissy Field area

Specialty grocery

The Crissy Field / Marina waterfront area anchored by healthy take-out options and small specialty grocers serving the cycling, hiking, and jogging community along the bay.

603 Marina Blvd

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Nonprofit arts and culture campus

National Historic Landmark waterfront campus housing approximately 30 nonprofit arts organizations, theaters, galleries, and event spaces, with 1.5 million visitors annually.

Marina Boulevard at Buchanan St  ·  415-345-7500

Palace of Fine Arts

Historic landmark and event venue

Bernard Maybeck's Greco-Roman rotunda and colonnaded lagoon — the last surviving structure from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition — serves as a beloved public monument and private event space open daily.

3601 Lyon St  ·  415-608-2220

Walt Disney Family Museum

Cultural museum

Engaging museum in the Presidio exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney, with interactive galleries, archival film, and rotating special exhibitions in a stunning waterfront setting.

104 Montgomery St, Presidio  ·  415-345-6800

Presidio Officers' Club / Heritage Gallery

Historic cultural center and gallery

The oldest standing structure in San Francisco, the restored Officers' Club hosts free public exhibitions on the Presidio's multi-layered history, including Ramaytush Ohlone heritage and military eras.

50 Moraga Ave, Presidio  ·  415-561-4323

Presidio Theatre

Historic performing arts theater

Beautifully restored 600-seat theater within the Presidio presenting live music, dance, theatre, film, and special events in a historic park setting.

99 Moraga Ave, Presidio

Gathering for Justice Gallery / Magic Theatre

Professional theater

Fort Mason-based theater company known for world premieres and bold new American plays, operating since 1967 with an intimate mainstage and a second performance space.

Bldg D, Fort Mason Center  ·  415-441-8822

ArtSeed at Tides Converge in The Presidio

Community arts gallery and nonprofit

Presidio-based arts education nonprofit whose China Brotsky and Seed Galleries host year-round open-call exhibitions and mentorship programs open to the public on weekdays.

1012 Torney Ave, Presidio  ·  415-656-9849

SFMOMA Artists Gallery at Fort Mason

Art gallery and sales gallery

Nonprofit gallery at Fort Mason presenting and selling works by Bay Area artists, supporting SFMOMA's education and community programs.

Bldg A, Fort Mason Center, Marina Blvd  ·  415-441-4777

Body Temp Yoga

Hot yoga and Pilates studio

Marina District hot yoga and mat Pilates studio open since 2012, offering heated yoga, sculpt, HIIT, Yin, and recovery classes with a community-focused atmosphere.

2280 Chestnut St

Karma Yoga SF

Heated yoga studio

Pacific Heights yoga studio at 2219 Filbert Street offering hot power yoga, karmic flow, and hot HIIT flow classes in a dedicated heated space.

2219 Filbert St

CorePower Yoga – The Marina

Yoga studio chain

Marina location of the national CorePower Yoga chain, offering heated power yoga, yoga sculpt, and restorative classes with a flexible drop-in and membership model.

2225 Chestnut St

Yoga Flow SF – Pacific Heights

Yoga studio

Full-service yoga studio on Union Street offering classes in a wide range of styles and times, with a special $25 seven-day intro package for new students.

Union St, Cow Hollow

Bodyrok – Marina

Lagree Megaformer Pilates studio

High-intensity Lagree fitness studio using custom Megaformer machines for full-body sculpt sessions; the Marina location is one of several Bay Area outposts.

Marina District

CORE40 – Marina

Lagree fitness studio

Marina Lagree fitness studio offering mat and reformer-style Pilates classes on the Megaformer for a challenging full-body workout.

Marina District

Hot 8 Yoga – Marina

Hot yoga studio

Marina outpost of the Hot 8 Yoga chain offering a full range of heated yoga classes from Power 1 to Yoga Sculpt, Yoga Barre, and restorative Yin in a consistently clean, spa-like environment.

Marina District

Presidio Golf Course

Public golf course

Historic 18-hole public golf course inside the Presidio National Park, one of the most scenic and storied public courses on the West Coast with over 120 years of play.

300 Finley Rd, Presidio  ·  415-561-4653

Marina Green

Waterfront park and recreation area

Beloved bayfront park offering jogging paths, kite flying, windsurfing, picnicking, and unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, with an outdoor fitness circuit near Fort Mason.

Marina Blvd between Buchanan and Fillmore

Crissy Field Center / Golden Gate Promenade

National park trail and recreation area

Restored tidal marsh and beach trail running 1.5 miles from the Marina to Fort Point beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Crissy Field, Presidio

Presidio Tunnel Tops

National park open space and playground

Opened in 2022 atop the Presidio's tunnels, this 14-acre park features San Francisco's largest playground, lawn areas, fire pits, food kiosks, and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

210 Lincoln Blvd, Presidio

Lafayette Park

Neighborhood park

Leafy hilltop park in Pacific Heights with tennis courts, grassy terraces, and sweeping city views, a favored spot for dog walking and informal recreation.

Laguna St at Sacramento St

Alta Plaza Park

Neighborhood park

Tiered hilltop park in Pacific Heights with playground equipment, tennis courts, and panoramic views stretching from the bay to the hills, popular with families and dog owners.

Jackson St at Steiner St