San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - 2025 VPG

Known as the sunniest corner of San Francisco, Bayview is filled with can’t-miss restaurants, eclectic sights and a growing creative community.

SEE & DO 

Walk the trails at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area for beautiful bay views and abundant wildlife. You’ll see plenty of soaring ospreys and shorebirds at Heron’s Head Park. Nature lovers will appreciate educational exhibits and the kid-friendly Nature Exploration Area at the park’s EcoCenter. Release your inner artist at a glassblowing or flameworking class at Public Glass, or find reusable supplies and inspiration for your next project at SCRAP, a materials depot for creatives. See a theatrical performance or attend a musical event at the beautifully restored Bayview Opera House. 

EAT & DRINK 

Soothe your hunger with international comfort food at Old Skool Cafe, a nonprofit supper club run by local youth. Savor soul food peppered with love at Gumbo Social, whose hearty bowls draw foodies from around the Bay Area. Prohibition-era charm oozes at the intimate Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, where you can sip San Francisco suds ranging from hoppy lagers to hazy IPAs. For decadent seafood, try the Angry Shrimp Linguine with chili pepper or the mussel- and prawn-loaded Fisherman’s Risotto at The Old Clam House, a local institution with a long history.

Neighborhood Voice 

For talented musician and lifelong neighborhood resident Martin Luther McCoy, Bayview is the heart of the city. “This community has had a history of activation. It’s a rebellious spirit that thrives here. A pioneering energy has always been part of the soil.” Find Your Heart