Best Hangout Places in SF Bay Area
San Francisco, one of the greatest cities in Northern California, is home to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, summer fog, cable cars, hippie culture, Victorian architecture and the living style of sf. You will never run out of things to do or see in this beautiful city, which is astounding for the compact city that it is.
It also has some of the coolest places to let your down in, from parks and theaters to bars and restaurants. Here’s a list of some of the best hangouts in San Francisco –
- Sightglass Coffee Bar and Roastery
This hip and welcoming split level café is both spacious and minimalistic. It has large windows which makes the café bright, perfect for your Instagram pictures.
Sightglass Coffee Bar and Roastery takes it coffee roasting seriously and you can see the roasting taking place from your seat. Locals swear that their cold brew is the best they’ve ever had.
- Peacekeeper
This bi level bar located on Bush Street has a retractable roof which they leave open on sunny days. The place is well lit and airy. They also have a fireplace in case it gets a bit cold making the place even cozier.
There’s a pool table downstairs and a skee-ball machine on the top of the stairs if you fancy a game. The cocktails here are refreshing and the bar also offers chips and habanero salsa if you want something to munch on.
- Chinatown
This aesthetically pleasing neighborhood is one of the most walkable ones. It has everything from upscale restaurants to street vendors making it perfect for everyone, no matter what your budget is. It is lined up with the best tea shops, galleries and karaoke bars.
The Golden Gate Bakery is one of the most popular places to eat where you can buy an egg tart for just 2$.
- The Palace of Fine Arts
Rebuilt in 1965, The Palace of Fine Arts has architecture inspired from Roman and Greek architecture. It is one of the most photographable locations in San Francisco. Tugged away from the city noise, you can get your peace of mind here by having a walk around the lagoon. Bring your friends along and you can play games like giant jenga and ping pong.
- The Yerba Buena Gardens
The Yerba Buena Gardens is the most idyllic place to shop, eat, play or just wind down. It features an ice rink and a bowling center if you’re in the mood to have fun. It also has seven museums and an inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Fountains, a waterfall and sculptures add to the beauty of these gardens. If you’re a tea lover, don’t forget to visit the Samovar Tea Lounge.
