The outer sunset is one of my favorite areas in SF for a lot of reasons – it's relatively quiet, often a little gloomy [which i love], near the beach while also right next to the park, and is full of unique shops, restaurants, coffee and cute homes. Often windier and colder than other parts of the city, this neighborhood is one I find myself coming back to often. A quick neighborhood guide below.
To eat & drink:
- Outerlands: [pictured below] my favorite for both brunch & dinner, cocktails and gorgeous design
- Beachside Cafe: cozy neighborhood cafe serving breakfast & lunch
- Judahlicious: smoothies and acai bowls perfect for a post-surfing snack
- Devil's Teeth: locals line up for breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked bread/pastries
- Trouble: coffee & toast with an awesome parklet, the perfect place to hang if outerlands has a wait
- Andy town: corner coffee shop that locals go out of their way for. Famous for their snowy plover which closely resembles a coffee float
To Shop & Explore
- The General Store: California modern shop with bohemian vibes. An "I want everything" experience at it's finest, with a beautiful garden + table out back to sip and enjoy your coffee
- Case for Making: a beautifully designed art supply shop for local artists, but fun to browse for all
- Mollusk: also in Venice beach, this surf shop sells boards, wetsuits, gear, books, clothing and other fun accessories in a cheerful modern environment
- Golden Gate Park: such a massive park but, full of so many wonderful things. The De Young, Botanical Gardens, Academy of Sciences, bike riding, picnic meadows and even free swing lessons ;)
- Ocean Beach: a favorite spot to surf to many SF locals. On a warm day this beach makes you feel like you're in SoCal. On a cold day, it's cozy to bundle up and watch the surfers.
- Sutro Baths: read more about their history here
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