San Francisco Activities

You'll most likely want to explore the area surrounding your San Francisco short term housing to find your best bets in dining, shopping and other activities. Read on to learn more about what the short term housing in San Francisco has to offer!

Dining

In your San Francisco short term housing, you'll quickly find out that the city on the Bay is full of delicious seafood. Fisherman's Wharf, offers several seafood restaurants, such as Neptune's Palace Seafood Restaurant and the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Other standout seafood establishments include the Swan Oyster Depot, around since 1912, and Kingfish, which brings New Orleans cooking to San Francisco.

If seafood is not your style, there are plenty of other enticing restaurants close to your short term housing in San Francisco. From Argentinean to Barbeque to Filipino, you'll find it all. To eat in the lap of luxury, check out favorites like Restaurant Gary Danko or Globe Restaurant. Looking for good cooking with less hassle? Try Home, a cozy restaurant that will remind you of mom's home-made dishes.

Shopping

Get ready to shop! San Francisco has great shopping areas where you can find everything from unique gifts to handmade jewelry to vintage clothing. In the city you'll typically find boutiques and shops spread throughout as opposed to large malls with one stop shopping. With such a individual focus on each store, you can be sure to find exactly what you are looking for while in your San Francisco short term housing.

San Franciscan's favorite shopping districts include Castro Street (unique, quirky stores), Chestnut Street (town square feel with grocers and florists) and Fillmore Street (chic boutiques and vintage stores). Union Square is a large commerce and cultural center, home to many trendy, upscale shops. And the San Francisco Shopping Centre boasts nine levels with the world's largest Nordstrom's! Needless to say, it's quite possible that a day around the city will lead to a few items making their way home to your short term housing in San Francisco.

Nightlife

San Francisco has an exciting nightlife to offer those in short term housing, with a wide variety of bars, lounges and clubs. City dwellers head to North Beach, Mission District, Marina District, South of Market and Castro (known for its gay community) for a night out on the town. Rockin' clubs and bars include Café Balboa, Club Six, Slim's and Tosca Cafe. If savoring a glass of wine is more your style, take a trip Hayes and Vine Wine Bar or Nectar Wine Lounge.

For fun sans alcohol, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy while in your San Francisco short term housing. Head to Union Square for a night of people watching or for a laugh, check out San Francisco's comedy clubs like Punch Line or Cobb's. And if you're a signer at heart, show off your talent at one of San Francisco's karaoke bars, perhaps Encore Karaoke Lounge or The Mint Karaoke Lounge.

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