January 4th, 2023
The Best of San Francisco 2023
2022 is in the rearview mirror and we’re ready to celebrate the Best of San Francisco 2023. Your friends at the Stanford Court Hotel San Francisco have put together this epic list of the best attractions in San Francisco, the best art in San Francisco, the best entertainment in San Francisco, and the best things to do in San Francisco. In addition, the hotel has chosen the best restaurants in San Francisco, best bars in San Francisco, and the best shopping in San Francisco.
Now that you have the list, we hope it will help you plan your next trip to San Francisco to experience all of the best of the city.
BEST ATTRACTIONS, ART, ENTERTAINMENT, AND THINGS TO DO IN SAN FRANCISCO
Best Art Festival in San FranciscoArt Market San Francisco – April 20-23, 2023 at Fort Mason
Best Contemporary Art Museum in San Francisco
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Best Cultural Museum in San Francisco
Asian Art Museum
Best Day Trip from San Francisco
Wine Tasting in Napa Valley
Best Event Venue in San Francisco
University Club of San Francisco
Best Festival in San Francisco
SF Pride – June 24-25, 2023
Best Film Festival in San Francisco
SFFILM Festival – April 13-23, 2023
Best Fine Art Museum in San Francisco
de Young Museum
Best Free Museum in San Francisco
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
Best Hotel Art in San Francisco
Stanford Court
Best Interactive Museum in San Francisco
Exploratorium
Best Large Park in San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Best Military Show in San Francisco
San Francisco Fleet Week - October 2-10, 2023
Best Mode of Transportation in San Francisco
Cable Cars
Best Museum for Families and Children in San Francisco
California Academy of Sciences
Best Music Festival in San Francisco
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival – August 11-13, 2023
Best Music Venue in San Francisco
SF Masonic Auditorium
Best Neighborhood in San Francisco
Nob Hill
Best Cultural Celebration Parade in San Francisco
Chinese New Year Festival & Parade – February 4, 2023
Best Place for An Iconic Photo in San Francisco
Baker Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge
Best Public Golf Course in San Francisco
TPC Harding Park
Best Selfie Spot in San Francisco
Corner of California and Powell just outside Stanford Court
Best Small Park in San Francisco
Huntington Park
Best Sports Arena in San Francisco
Chase Center
Best Stadium in San Francisco
Oracle Park
BEST DINING IN SAN FRANCISCO
Best Bagels in San FranciscoHouse of Bagels
Best Bakery in San Francisco
b. patisserie
Best Bar in San Francisco
LiPo Lounge
Best Breakfast Restaurant in San Francisco
Toast Eatery
Best Brewery in San Francisco
Cellarmaker Brewing Co.
Best Brunch in San Francisco
Foreign Cinema
Best Chinese Restaurant in San Francisco
Sam Wo
Best Clam Chowder in San Francisco
Swan Oyster Depot
Best Coffee Shop in San Francisco
Ritual Coffee Roasters
Best Dim Sum in San Francisco
Good Mong Kok Bakery
Best Dive Bar in San Francisco
Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe
Best Farmer’s Market in San Francisco
Ferry Building Marketplace – Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Best Fine Dining Restaurant in San Francisco
Atelier Crenn
Best Hotel Breakfast Buffet in San Francisco
The Mixing Room | Nob Hill at Stanford Court
Best Ice Cream Shop in San Francisco
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
Best Italian Restaurant in San Francisco
Cotogna
Best Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco
Akiko’s Restaurant
Best Mediterranean Restaurant in San Francisco
Sababa
Best Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco
Californios
Best Outdoor Dining in San Francisco
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
Best Pizza in San Francisco
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana
Best Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco
Scoma’s
Best Steakhouse in San Francisco
Niku Steakhouse
Best Vegetarian Restaurant in San Francisco
Dancing Yak
Best Wine Bar in San Francisco
Millay
BEST SHOPPING IN SAN FRANCISCO
Best Bookstore in San FranciscoCity Lights Bookstore
Best Butcher in San Francisco
Marina Meats
Best Candy and Sweets Shop in San Francisco
Miette Patisserie & Confiserie
Best Cannabis Shop in San Francisco
Barbary Coast
Best Downtown Shopping District in San Francisco
Union Square
Best Flower Shop in San Francisco
Le Bouquet
Best Grocery Store in San Francisco
Bi-Rite Market
Best Hotel in San Francisco
Stanford Court (biased? maybe. badass? definitely.)
Best Jewelry Shop in San Francisco
Yadav Diamonds & Jewelry
Best Luxury Department Stores in San Francisco
Bloomingdale’s
Nordstrom
Saks Fifth Avenue
Best Men’s Clothing Boutique in San Francisco
Cable Car Clothiers
Best Outdoor Clothing Stores in San Francisco
Fjällräven
Patagonia
Ac’teryx
The North Face
REI
Best Pet Store in San Francisco
Bow Wow Meow
Best Place to Shop for Chinese Gifts in San Francisco
San Francisco Chinatown
Best Place to Shop for Japanese Gifts in San Francisco
San Francisco Japantown
Best Shoe Store for Sneakerheads in San Francisco
The Darkside Initiative
Best Shopping Center in San Francisco
Westfield San Francisco Centre
Best Souvenir Gift Shop in San Francisco
San Francisco Mercantile
Best Tech Store in San Francisco
Apple Store Union Square
Best Watch Store in San Francisco
Shreve & Co.
Best Wedding Shop in San Francisco
Janene’s Bridal Boutique
Best Wine Shop in San Francisco
Verve Wine
Best Women’s Clothing Boutique in San Francisco
y&i clothing boutique
