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Ghirardelli Square
Chocolate, an ice-cream sundae, shops, and a meal in one of San Francisco’s most recognizable historic squares. An easy place to make part of your day.
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, ON FOOT
A morning by the water. A favorite café. A whole afternoon with nowhere else to be. From the doorstep to the longer weekend walk, here are 18 places to make your own.
THE ADDRESS IN PERSPECTIVE
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Chocolate, an ice-cream sundae, shops, and a meal in one of San Francisco’s most recognizable historic squares. An easy place to make part of your day.

A beach, a waterfront promenade, and the curve of the cove. Come for a short walk, a quiet pause, or to watch the swimmers out on the Bay.

Terraced green space above the waterfront, with lawns, a playground, and Bay views. A nearby change of pace, with an uphill approach.

The classic stop at Hyde and Beach for an Irish coffee. Pair a visit with a walk along the waterfront or a cable-car ride up the hill.

The Hyde and Beach turnaround is a short walk away. Ride through Russian Hill and onward toward Powell and Market; check current service and fares before you go.

Open lawn, paths, and room for a picnic above the waterfront. Upper Fort Mason brings a national-park landscape into your neighborhood routine.

Walk toward Jefferson and Taylor for the familiar waterfront atmosphere, seafood stops, and harbor activity. It’s a natural starting point for an afternoon along the piers.

The famous turns between Hyde and Leavenworth make a memorable neighborhood walk. Allow extra time for the climb and the view from the top.

Groceries and the makings of dinner at 401 Bay Street. A practical neighborhood stop to pair with a walk east from home.

Art, culture, food, and a Sunday farmers market in a waterfront campus of historic buildings. Check the center’s calendar for exhibitions and markets.

Another useful grocery option at Marina Boulevard and Buchanan. The trip puts Fort Mason and the Marina waterfront within the same outing.

Sea lions, restaurants, shops, and the energy of the waterfront. Follow the shoreline east for a classic San Francisco outing with visiting friends.

Make Washington Square your destination, then wander into North Beach for cafés and an unhurried meal. Routes through Russian Hill include slopes.

Boutiques, cafés, and restaurants along a lively neighborhood shopping street. This estimate takes you to the Union and Fillmore area.

A longer waterfront walk opens onto broad lawns, boats, and Bay views. Keep going when you feel like turning a quick outing into a proper afternoon outdoors.

The Marina’s shopping and dining corridor brings cafés, boutiques, and restaurants into reach. This estimate is to Chestnut and Scott, in the commercial heart of the street.

A destination walk to the monumental rotunda and lagoon. Take your time here, or combine it with the Marina waterfront on the way home.

For a longer outing, continue west to the beach and promenade at Crissy Field. This estimate ends at East Beach, with more shoreline still ahead.