The 10 Best Things to do in North Beach, California (CA)

July 30, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

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. Dylan's Tours

Excellent
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5.0 based on 3,243 reviews

Dylan's Tours

We offer intimate, minibus, electric bicycles tours through San Francisco, Muir Woods, Alcatraz and Sausalito, led by our renowned local San Franciscan tour guides. Our Famous Tour covers San Francisco, Sausalito and Muir Woods-all in a day! Our City Loop E-Bike Tour is a life changing experience that takes you beyond where tour buses can go. We also offer the least expensive bike rentals in the city! We love our city and we want to give you the best experience possible.

2. Tastebud Tours San Francisco Food Tours

Excellent
94%
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5.0 based on 184 reviews

Tastebud Tours San Francisco Food Tours

The Best Food Tours in the USA since 2009! Simply the Best San Francisco Food Tour! Tastebud Tours is the SF Food Tour everyone is talking about! Featured on NBC News, ABC's 190 North, USA Today, WGN and WTTW. As if that's not enough, we are proud to say that we've been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor for the last 7 years! Now that's tasty! Unlike other SF Food Tours, Tastebud Food Tours is a progressive meal, not a small tasting tour. You can Shop on all Tastebud Tours! Now that's fun! XOX's chocolates, yum! Tastebud Food Tours,"not to be missed, the Best Food Tour in San Francisco!" Enjoy tastes that are synonymous with our great city and be introduced to other foods that San Francisco has made famous. Walk through the heart of the city on this 3 hour taste adventure. Enjoy six memorable food stops in the beautiful neighborhood of North Beach. Hear about San Francisco history, culture and fun facts as you savor the celebrated cuisine. Group Events & Customized Private tours are available. Open year-round. Enough food is served to be considered a great meal. Tastebud Food Tours are the most economical Tours in San Francisco, Come Hungry! Tours sell out fast! Buy Tickets at Tastebud Tours website. We offer Team Building and Private Tours. Come Hungry!

3. Project Zen Massage and Bodywork

325 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133-1901 +1 415-500-4777 [email protected] http://www.projectzenmassage.com
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5.0 based on 166 reviews

Project Zen Massage and Bodywork

Project Zen is a boutique urban sanctuary specializing in health, harmony, and balance.Our philosophy is that people are overworked and desperately in need of relaxation. Our stressful lifestyle often leads to physical, mental, and emotional disorders. It is our mission to provide a serene environment for people to acheive peace and wellness through massage and relaxation.

Reviewed By shaunceyd - San Francisco, United States

I live in San Francisco and this is my go to for a great Thai massage. I have had their deep tissue and Swedish as well and they were also great! I have been going for over a year and each massage is different and amazing. Look no further!

4. Basically Free Bike Rentals

Excellent
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5.0 based on 791 reviews

Basically Free Bike Rentals

At Basically Free Bike Rentals you can rent a high-quality hybrid, electric, road and/or kids bike ... basically for free! You receive the full value of your rentals to use as store credit at Sports Basement, San Francisco's #1 sports store located on the way to the Golden Gate Bridge! There are no strings attached either! There is no minimum purchase at the store and your credit can be used for any of the awesome items we carry at Sports Basement like Nike, The North Face, Ray-Ban, and Patagonia! We have everything from drinks and snacks, to sporting goods, clothing and fun toys like kites, balls, frisbees and a ton of other stuff. Come check us out today and see how great a Basically Free Bike Rental can be! But don't take our word for it ... read the reviews above : )

5. North Beach

Broadway at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111 +1 415-678-5327 http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/northbeach/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

North Beach

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!

6. Beach Blanket Babylon

678 Beach Blanket Babylon Boulevard Club Fugazi, San Francisco, CA 94133-3878 +1 415-421-4222 [email protected] http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/
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4.5 based on 1,983 reviews

Beach Blanket Babylon

"Beach Blanket Babylon," San Francisco’s hilarious pop culture musical revue, is the perfect night out with friends. Celebrating more than 16,000 performances and seen by more than six million people from around the world, this internationally acclaimed production continues to delight audiences at Club Fugazi in San Francisco's North Beach district with its spectacular costumes and outrageously gigantic hats! “Beach Blanket Babylon” follows Snow White as she takes a fast-paced journey around the world in search of her “Prince Charming.” Along the way she encounters a star-studded, ever-changing line-up of hilarious political and pop culture characters, including Donald and Melania Trump, Kim Jong-un, Taylor Swift, Colin Kaepernick, Wonder Woman, Sarah Huckabee, Vladimir Putin, Ivanka Trump and Jared, Lady Gaga, Prince, Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Harvey Weinstein, Bernie Sanders, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Oprah, Prince Harry and Meghan, and the Golden State Warriors.

Reviewed By MancTeacher - Manchester, United Kingdom

I have been visiting San Francisco for over 16 years and this show has always passed me by. This year I decided to go on New Year's Eve. And, boy was I glad I did. From the minute it starts, you are taken on a wild and zany ride. Everything you can think of from Politics through to popular culture is sent up. From Madonna to Ariana Grande and Clinton to Trump and the whole thing is a blast. Terrific costumes and the cast change at lightening speed, and the performances are energetic and incredibly funny. The venue itself is small and friendly and the staff go out of their way for you to have a great time. When I return to San Fran, I am headed back to Beach Blanket Babylon, for sure. A 1st class night out.

7. Jazz mural

606 Broadway & Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-4406 http://www.sfmuralarts.com/mural/178.html
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Jazz mural

8. The Beat Museum

540 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133-4507 +1 415-399-9626 http://www.kerouac.com/
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

The Beat Museum

The mission of The Beat Museum is to spread the values of The Beat Generation--tolerance, inclusiveness, and having the courage to live your own individual truth. Our first floor contains our book shop and gift shop, as well as the entrance to the Beat Museum. The second floor contains six rooms of exclusive Beat era memorabilia.

Reviewed By HenryW - Portland, United States

We worried that it might be tacky - it wasn't at all. In addition to an excellent 1 1/2 hour documentary film, we spent another hour touring the exhibits and chatting with the knowledgeable owners. An unexpected highlight of our 3 days in SF!

9. Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours

Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,333 reviews

Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours

Bay City Bike, a 15 year veteran in the bike rental & tour industry, is the only authentic San Francisco Bike Rental and Tour Company with local expertise. Self-Guided, Daily Guided & Customized Group Tours! We feature a fleet of 1,000+ bicycles; from standard Comfort Hybrids, Performance Bikes & Tandems to Electric, Kids & Road Bikes, we give you the option to experience SF like a true native. Indulge in the road less traveled and the exciting "underground" routes through this spectacular city as you partake in a Self-Guided or Daily Guided Tour. 4 Prime Locations in the Fisherman’s Wharf!

10. The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi

610 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133-3917 +1 415-986-4557 [email protected] http://www.shrinesf.org
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi

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.

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