BAYVIEW 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 Bayview 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 20 . sftravel.com SF Travel; Brian Baer/©California State Parks; Estevan Padilla Candlestick Point SRA
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