Location: North Beach
Top Things to do in North Beach
10 Sights & Landmarks in North Beach That You Shouldn't Miss
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco
1. North Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Most of this neighborhood's former beatnik charm is retained while adding fine cuisine to its claim to fame.
Reviewed By misopiso88 - Seattle, United States
My son and I were in North Beach for the afternoon. We went for lunch as well as checked out a few of the shops. Then we walked south on Columbus Ave to City Lights Bookstore which is THE COOLEST! Highly recommend!
2. The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
I visited the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is in the North Beach - Chinatown area of San Francisco. It was founded June 17, 1849. It was the first parish church in San Francisco as well as the first parochial school. The first ordination to th priesthood was held there in 1852. I visited during the Christmas holiday season so nativity scenes were up as well as poinsettias It was very pretty. The archietecture, religious statues, and; tall column struce of the cathedral are all nice to see.
3. Sentinel Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
One of my favorite North Beach restaurants (Cafe Zoetrope) is in the Sentinel Building. As such, I very much like this bullding. It is in the North Beach area. The Building also known as the Columbus Tower is a flatiron type building. It survived the 1906 earthquake.
4. Top of Broadway District
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
The Top of Broadway business community represents one of the oldest and continuous commercial cultural and entertainment corridors on the West Coast. This district has a very rich history of music and adult entertainment, with venues that have been frequented by millions over the past 130 years. Formerly known as the Barbary Coast, this area is distinct as a special sub-district of the North Beach
5. Jazz mural
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
6. Columbus Savings Bank building
7. Ghirardelli Building
8. Language of the Birds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By misopiso88 - Seattle, United States
Near City Lights Books, we wanted to check out Language of the Birds. Such a cool light installation in North Beach. Look up or you may miss it!
9. Washington Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to Littlle Italy's park - Washington Square. Its a nice park with statues. Close by the park is historic and architecturally interesting Church of Saint Peter and Paul also known as the Joe Dimaggio Church.
10. Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 380 reviews
Section of the North Beach neighborhood with plenty of Italian restaurants and businesses.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
I like Little Italy area as its like taking a vacation to Italy There are the amazing delis like Molinari Delicattessan. There are good Italian restaurants and cafes. and yes, I do like the bakeries too.
