This pretty North Beach bar is just as trendy as it was fifty years ago.

Yes, it can be touristy, if you don't know the best places to go.  But, Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's most popular attraction for a reason,  so here are  some fun and unique ways to enjoy the...

Most of this neighborhood's former beatnik charm is retained while adding fine cuisine to its claim to fame.

A shopper's paradise, this bustling square near the theater district has everything from upscale department stores and boutiques to discount houses. After a $25-million facelift in 2002, the cosmopolitan hub boasts a huge amphitheater, granite pedestals on which street entertainers perform and a tree and flower-lined environment in which to enjoy an espresso or an elegant meal.

Enjoy live blues and Southern cooking at this cozy venue.

One of the most upscale areas of San Francisco, this is the site of two landmarks: The Fairmont Hotel and The Mark Hopkins.

A small neighborhood with Japanese restaurants, shops and other attractions.

Sip drinks to piano music while taking in a panoramic city view at this lofty and elegant Nob Hill hotel bar.

Check out "Beach Blanket Babylon," a beloved comedy musical revue, at Club Fugazi, which itself is a Victorian theater club.

This elegant and exceedingly popular hot spot is, as its name suggests, decorated entirely in red.

San Francisco's famous gay and lesbian neighborhood is filled with interesting cafes, bars and shops worth exploring. The Castro Theatre draws movie buffs year-round with film festivals and movies of every genre.

Pub famous for its large sandwiches and sports memorabilia.

This post-WWII jazz club still hosts quality local performers.