Last month Michael and I spent a beautiful long weekend in San Francisco, attending our friends’ wedding and soaking in the city through the lens of a local. Normally when I return from a trip, I assemble a weekend guide full of a destination’s must-dos and hidden gems – but since the purpose of this trip was to enjoy the company we were with and not explore San Francisco in a traditional way, I don’t feel comfortable assembling a guide from this trip.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have something to share with you – in fact, we visited many places I thoroughly enjoyed, and would want you to know about for your next trip to San Francisco – so today I’ve put together a little photo diary from our weekend and a mini-directory of my favorite spots. From padding around Potrero Hill and Dogpatch to going ~*out*~ to celebrating our sweet friends’ nuptials in a beautiful ceremony at City Hall (fun fact: their first date was attending a rodeo with us in Fort Worth!), here’s an old-school blogging style look at a memorable weekend in San Francisco:
SAN FRANCISCO PHOTO DIARY
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SAN FRANCISCO DIRECTORY
Sights + Attractions
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City Hall
City Hall | 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102
Stunning Beaux-Arts building, perfect for architecture lovers and people who love beautiful spaces (oh, yeah – and hosting weddings!).
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Ferry Building
Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105
So many great local shops and restaurants in this transit hub (faves: Dandelion Chocolate, El Porteño Empanadas, The Epicurean Trader, Heath Ceramics, Red Bay Coffee, Fog City Flea Trading Post), plus an excellent farmers market and views by the water.
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Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park | San Francisco, CA
Beautiful public greenspace with numerous amenities and attractions (at over 1000 acres, don’t expect to see it all in one visit!).
Food + Drink
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Humphry Slocombe
Humphry Slocombe | Multiple Locations
A modern classic for ice cream with fun flavors.
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Ikon Coffee
Ikon Coffee | 1302 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Excellent coffee with friendly service!
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La Stazione Coffee + Cannoli
La Stazione Coffee + Cannoli | 701 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107
Cannoli for breakfast? Yes, please!
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Neighbor Bakehouse
Neighbor Bakehouse | 2343 3rd St UNIT 100, San Francisco, CA 94107
Innovative and classic pastries with a local feel (expect a wait).
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Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge
Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge | 504 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
Impeccable, approachable dim sum (available for dinner!).
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Plow
Plow | 1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
My favorite breakfast in recent memory (if there’s a wait, I promise it’s worth it!).
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Spark Social SF
Spark Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA 94158
A dog-friendly food truck park that’s ready to feed a crowd.
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Square Pie Guys
Square Pie Guys | Multiple Locations
Our friends catered these pies (my favorite style of pizza!) for their pizza-in-the-park wedding reception, and they were delicious.
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Tupelo
Tupelo | 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
A nightclub for the thirty-something crowd, with a DJ spinning 2000s hits and great live music.
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I hope you enjoyed this quick stroll through San Francisco behind the lens! This trip served as a lovely reminder that sometimes it’s not about the destination – it’s about the people you’re with.
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