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HAYES VALLEYThe blocks surrounding Hayes and Octavia are gems.

M I E T T EThis bakery and classic candy shop was designed with charm overload even before the Instagram age. The macarons and layer cakes are particularly photo-worthy.

PAT R I C I A’S G R E E NNamed for the community activist who championed its creation, this green space is the perfect spot to grab a snack and rest your feet.

A R L E Q U I N C A F EBreads and pastries are baked on-site daily. Try the monkey bread and pretzel croissant. Grab a table on the cozy back patio and eavesdrop on venture capitalists making their next deal.

B L U E B O T T L E C O F F E EDon’t miss Linden Street, really an alley by most city standards,

e’re certainly not going to send you to Fisherman’s Wharf, and we’re not even

going to suggest Union Square. Instead, head to the classic neighborhoods where you can explore for blocks, shop at one‑off boutiques, dine and sip at chef‑driven cafes, and stay at charming, small hotels where you won’t feel anonymous. With nonstop flights from John Wayne Airport for less than $200 round trip, San Francisco is an easy weekend destination that doesn’t require burning a vacation day.

ABOVE Satisfy your sweet tooth and your inner photographer at Miette.

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SAN FR ANCISCOLive like locals in the neighborhoods that give the city its charm. by Mindy Benham

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where you’ll find a pocket location of this local favorite coffee roaster.

L AV I S HStock up on whimsical cards, party supplies, and housewares. Your gift-giving inspiration is here.

NOE VALLEY24th Street is the artery to explore in this tight-knit ’hood.

F O L I O B O O K SSan Francisco is lucky to be stud-ded with independent booksellers. The thoughtful staff picks at Folio serve as bookworm inspiration.

FA R M E R S M A R K E TGo for the local cheese and mush-rooms you can’t source from O.C. farm stands. Get a quick education from vendors, sample, then load up on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

W I N K S FThis lifestyle shop features carefully curated classics, many with a wink of irreverence.

There’s also a strong selection of cookbooks from prominent local chefs and bakers.

DIVISADERO STREETCall this area NoPa or call it Western Addition—just don’t miss it.

B I-R I T E M A R K E TIt’s the neighborhood grocer that spawned the famous ice cream—get yourself a scoop of salted caramel at the Bi-Rite Creamery counter. There’s also an enviable selection of cheese, chocolate, and prepared foods.

C H E F I C OThis bustling second-floor space is home to tasty Italian food made from local and seasonal ingredients. Try the supplí, a fried rice ball, as a lead-in to the papparadelle al ragu. The lively bar has inventive cocktails and a full menu if you don’t score a reservation.

A L A M O S Q UA R EA short stroll off Divisadero, tourists collect in the southeast corner for selfies with the famous row of Painted Ladies. Locals gather to lounge on the grass with their pups, eating from the assembled food and coffee trucks.

PACIFIC HEIGHTSExplore the ’hood known for the city’s Billionaires Row.

LYO N S T R E E T S T E P STake in the surrounding luxury real estate at a leisurely pace, or get your heart rate up like the locals who will otherwise lap you. Either way, the gorgeous setting takes the sting off the calorie burn.

H O T E L D R I S C OA 2017 renovation revealed a bright and genteel interior, with views looking out to unmistakably San Francisco rooftops. Rooms start at $377 and include a breakfast buffet of pastries, cereal, and fresh fruit.

LEFT Folio Books in Noe Valley, one of the city’s many independent booksellersRIGHT Luxuriate in the stunning views from rooms at Hotel Drisco.

Tickets go on sale this month for June’s Colossal Clusterfest, a comedy festival (think Coachella, but for laughs) in its third year. Previous headliners have included Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, and Trevor Noah. clusterfest.com

“Walk or run Land’s End for stunning views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge, then head to nearby Clement Street for something to eat.”

—PAM MCKENNEY

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