30 Hours in San Francsisco
Tony Bourdain finds himself in San Francisco, a city known by vegan and vegetarian lovers alike. He discovers that San Francisco is actually a "bare-knuckled, 2-fisted drinking town," where you can get a ...
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The Fairmont Hotel
"Hotel whore that I am, I'm fond of the Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill. Big. Old. Built in 1907, with lots of history and character. Most importantly, a tiki bar in the cellar."
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Sleep
Tony Also Recommends: Hotel Des Artes
For a cheaper option, visitors can stay at this funky hotel with innovative décor. Rates begin at just $59 a night.
447 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Eat
Swan Oyster Depot
One of Tony's "favorite places to eat in America," Swan Oyster Depot is a casual spot that's first-come, first-serve, so breakfast is the best time to come. Tony and chef Roland Passot order crab butter, oysters and sea urchins.
1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-3606
Eat
Tony Also Recommends: Blue Bottle Coffee
Handcrafted artisanal produced coffee and small breakfast options.
66 Mint St, San Francisco, CA 94103
See & Do
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is the geographic center of San Francisco with an amazing view of the city.
San Francisco, CA 94131
See & Do
Tony Also Recommends: The Castro Theatre
"The Castro Theatre is the most dramatic movie theater in the city, playing revivals, foreign and indie films and occasional sing-along movie musicals."
429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2019
Eat
Toronado Bar
Tony goes for an afternoon drink. "Daytime drinking is a tradition here, as it is in any great city," he says. Toronado is a beer bar with 50-plus microbrews on tap and 100 bottled beers.
547 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Tony Also Recommends: Zeitgeist
"Zeitgeist is a beer garden with bikers, a great jukebox with local bands and back patio with picnic tables."
199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Tony's Tips on Foursquare
Check out Anthony Bourdain's tips for places to visit in each city that he travels to in The Layover and follow our lists on Foursquare to replicate his trip.
