Johnny Davis, longtime denizen of the local punk and metal scenes, shares his favorite S.F. hangs, from Buckshot to the Hard Knox Cafe.
A surge of new merchants brings a fierce focus on unique, locally produced, one-of-kind offerings. Six don't-miss shops.
Native San Franciscan DJ Irie Dole has traveled the world, but no place has captured his heart like S.F. Here are some of his favorite spots »
The albino alligator is just part of the fun at the Cal Academy of Sciences, home to an indoor rain forest, tidepool petting tank and living roof.

by ramblinman
7/29/2010 3:12:00 AM
Discover a lively stretch of S.F.'s waterfront, backdropped by the Ferry Building, brightly painted vintage streetcars and rows of palm trees.
From the Dahlia Dell to the Anglers Lodge, these 14 often-overlooked attractions are worth stepping off the park's beaten path.
Inside this multicultural market you'll find a Middle Eastern restaurant with specialties from Morroco, Turkey, Iraq and Syria.

From burger shacks to seafood restaurants, these six spots all offer good food, great views and plenty of sea air and sun.
S.F. Botanical Garden is a lush spot for nature enthusiasts to discover more than 8,000 plant species, from the familiar to the exotic.
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