Darrell’s Portola Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Historic Garden District of San Francisco, with a lot of hidden ethnic restaurants, private markets, and just enough ease/distance from the bustle of downtown.
Portola
Historic Garden District of San Francisco, with a lot of hidden ethnic restaurants, private markets, and just enough ease/distance from the bustle of downtown.
Up the hill a bit, but contains a great stretch of community and activity on Cortland Ave. Swing by Barebottle Brewery as well - they're super!
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bernal Heights
56 Ellsworth StUp the hill a bit, but contains a great stretch of community and activity on Cortland Ave. Swing by Barebottle Brewery as well - they're super!
Food and Drink
Local food and drink in the area.
Ilobasco Restaurant Pupuseria
2680 San Bruno AveLlively spot with papusas, and a great chicken soup!
Not just donuts, but very affordable breakfast and lunch options as well.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jim Georgie's Donuts
2462 San Bruno AveNot just donuts, but very affordable breakfast and lunch options as well.
Best Chinese pastries on San Bruno Ave. Their cafe fare is also worth a stop and bite as well - cash only.
Red House Bakery and cafe
2818 San Bruno AveBest Chinese pastries on San Bruno Ave. Their cafe fare is also worth a stop and bite as well - cash only.
Popular breakfast spot. Be sure to get there early if it’s the weekends. A gem to visit on weekdays!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast At Tiffany's
2499 San Bruno AvePopular breakfast spot. Be sure to get there early if it’s the weekends. A gem to visit on weekdays!
Affordable but made with great fresh ingredients. Maybe grab a banh mi and hit McLaren Park!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banh Mi House
2701 San Bruno AveAffordable but made with great fresh ingredients. Maybe grab a banh mi and hit McLaren Park!
Family owned and super friendly! Great taqueria to get a burrito or some nachos.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Gonzalez
2531 San Bruno AveFamily owned and super friendly! Great taqueria to get a burrito or some nachos.
Historic location that makes hearty food in a lively space. Great for watching local sports!
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill
2800 Bayshore BlvdHistoric location that makes hearty food in a lively space. Great for watching local sports!
Get Outside
Just a short walk up from the unit, San Francisco's second largest park space is a great place to hang out, search for mushrooms (yes, it is a mushroomer target spot), have a picnic, and even has a golf course within!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McLaren Park
2075 Burrows StJust a short walk up from the unit, San Francisco's second largest park space is a great place to hang out, search for mushrooms (yes, it is a mushroomer target spot), have a picnic, and even has a golf course within!
Local Services
2812 San Bruno Ave
2812 San Bruno AvenueOur closest coin-op laundromat.
Our local United States Postal Service location from shipping & delivery.
United States Postal Service
2755 San Bruno AvenueOur local United States Postal Service location from shipping & delivery.
Walgreens
1496 Market StLocal pharmacy and convenience store.
Our closest full-scale grocery store. We do recommend all the smaller produce markets on San Bruno Ave. though!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin StOur closest full-scale grocery store. We do recommend all the smaller produce markets on San Bruno Ave. though!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Getting Downtown
#8 MUNI Bus (Downtown in 20 mins by freeway): Travel East on Woolsey St., North on San Bruno Ave. and wait at the stop on the East side of San Bruno, at Wayland St. You may also take the #8 AX (Express).
#9 MUNI Bus (Downtown in 30 mins by city streets): Travel East on Woolsey St., South on San Bruno Ave. and wait at the stop on the East side of San Bruno, at Dwight St. You may also take the #9 R (Rapid) which will skip half the stops, but still lead downtown.
For MUNI, you can pay:
In cash (or via Clipper card) to cover the fare of $3.00 (exact change required).
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Closest Access To BART
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) - Balboa Park Station:
>Travel East on Woolsey, turn South on San Bruno Ave. for a block, then East on Paul Ave.
>On the North side of Paul Ave. (under the overpass) board the #29 MUNI Bus
>Get off the #29 at Ocean Ave. @ I-280 On-Ramp - Balboa Park Station is to the South, across the street
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Taxi or Rideshare
Local Cab Companies:
Yellow Cab of SF: 415.333.3333
SF Green Cab: 415.626.4733
Rideshare:
Uber/Lyft: Download the app for your phone, or book online
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San Francisco Microclimates
Remember that SF is notorious for its microclimates. It can be 90 degrees in the Mission, and 62 degrees in the Richmond. The Portola stays relatively warm for SF, but if you're venturing to other areas bring an extra layer.