One of the best bookstore i've been. Good selection of design / art book as well. The staff is super nice and knowledgeable. A must.

You have a lot of hills to choose from in San Francisco but in my opinion the best (and most varied) views are from Bernal Hill. Bonus: from my kitchen table I can watch tiny blobs moving around on this hill-- slow blobs are people, fast blobs are dogs.

the best french bakery in town, owned by a very cute french family

for all your fancy pencil needs. In the same building, you have a bunch of nice other stores (fancy japanese object, magazine, ceramics & a brunch place.)

Reliably divey, with an ample back patio, ill-advertised punk shows and the occasional appearance of dollar oysters.