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Live Like A Local
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Our staff knows just where to go!

Getting off the beaten path and discovering hidden gems is one of the wonders of travel. But how do you find those special places? Ask a local. Hotel Palomar San Francisco helps you make the most of your San Francisco stay by sharing our staff's favorite picks and insider tips.

We asked our intrepid staff: If you had only two days in San Francisco, what would you do? Take a peek, have some fun and Live Like a Local.

One of a kind

Justin Banta

Bellman

  • Bottom of the Hill chosen by Rolling Stone magazine as "the best place to hear live music in San Francisco," features up and coming acts from around the globe & in our own backyard.

  • SOMA Street Food Park located on 11th & Harrison is where you'll find a great rotation of local food trucks surrounding a large canopy with picnic tables, and live music.

Drink

Rogelio Flores

Restaurant Assistant General Manager

  • Romolo has cutting edge cocktails with amazing bar food located in North Beach.

  • Madrone Art Bar is a great lounge that also features exhibits by emerging artists here in the Bay Area. Plus they serve great cocktails!

Wellness

Tiffany Wade

City Sales Manager

  • The Lyon Street Steps are awesome for a great workout with beautiful SF architecture all around.

  • Every weekday our People in Motion program goes on a run through San Francisco. Join us & start your day off in a healthy way.

Eat

Chef David Bazirgan

Executive Chef

  • Head over to Mission Chinese Food, they donate money from every entrée to the SF Food Bank. Located in the Mission, their food is a must.

  • Hapa SF is a delicious food truck that serves modern organic Filipino cuisine & uses local farmer's market ingredients.

Retail therapy

Emilie Auger

Front office Manager

  • Jeremy's is a great store in the SOMA district where you can find designer items at affordable prices.

  • Azalea Boutique located in Hayes Valley has a uniquely San Francisco feeling to it, catering to both men & women.

Play

Lauren Gruber

Guest Services

  • Boom Boom Room is SF's home for blues, soul & groove. You can get down to live funky town music six days a week.

  • Beach Blanket Babylon is San Francisco's longest running musical revue. A spin on current events, pop culture & political spoofs!

For more information about any of these suggestions and additional favorites, contact Palomar San Francisco's Concierge at (415) 344-3322

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