This public pool tucked out in the middle Sunset got an awesome, $17 million renovation in 2009, and thus it's housed in a pretty, modern, concrete and glass building with tons of natural light. En savoir plus .
Mission Pool is one of the few outdoor public pools in San Francisco, and the fresh air makes all the difference in the quality of your swim. En savoir plus .
One rad outdoor pool that not too many people know about is at UCSF's Mission Bay campus, and $20 gets you a day pass that gives you access to both that and a heated indoor pool. En savoir plus .
She's big, she's beautiful, and she is located really close to your office. This downtown YMCA has recently been so fantastically renovated, the Village People should write a whole new song about it. En savoir plus .
On the fine line between kitsch and tradition sits Archimedes Banya. Steam yourself in the two traditional Russian saunas, relax with a drink in the soaking pools and finish off with a Platza massage. En savoir plus .
Did someone order a steaming pile of LUXURY? Take a whiff. That's that nasty stank of pure f*ing relaxation. It's the perfect place if you're rich and under the impression that you have real problems. En savoir plus .
O-p-u-l-e-n-c-e...opulence. You. Own. Everything. Everything is yours. The joint comes replete with all the amenities one would expect from a spa, and boasts one of the best views in the entire city En savoir plus .
The real reason to hit the Kabuki are their communal baths. You know that scene in Eastern Promises? That's the Kabuki. You're not allowed to talk, and it's a nude scene, so creepers get the boot. En savoir plus .
Park Tavern has become well known for their house Bloody Mary, made with their own special mix and Russian Standard vodka. En savoir plus .
Instagrammable down to the floral dishes, this slice of Eastern Europe in Hayes Valley is known for knishes and cake (the bagels are also pretty good!) but it's also a great spot for a weekend brunch. En savoir plus .
In additional to the relaxed vibe and sidewalk seating, the cooks throw New Orleans specialties in along with the classic eggs, pancakes and French toast. The Hangtown Fry guarantees a cured hangover. En savoir plus .
Wake up and smell the Lexington-style barbecue, people! Brunch faves are pig grits (with hickory-smoked pork barbecue) and a chicken biscuit, with thigh meat and a generous helping of sausage gravy. En savoir plus .
The "Beckett" is Samuel and the "Bird" is Charlie "The Bird" Parker, and that should tip you off that, in addition to being a classy bookseller, this Glen Park gem is also a jazz haunt. En savoir plus .
While of course they're known for their wide selection of books, their program of author events is really remarkable, with stops from niche-y, cult writers and mass-market stars alike. En savoir plus .
A helpful, friendly staff will help you find the latest twee periodical or the hottest beach read, and don't miss bizarre literary happenings like Shipwreck, a fan-fiction take down. En savoir plus .
Founded in 1953 by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Peter D. Martin, the independent bookstore and publisher specializes in world literature, the arts, and progressive politics. En savoir plus .
Dog-Eared Books is an oddity: It's a bookstore... that's growing. In addition to its Valencia Street shop for new, used, and discount books (plus odds and ends like maps), there's a new Castro store. En savoir plus .
Who among does not consider the women depicted atop the Women's Building mural as personal maternal figures? The mural is called MaestraPeace.
The original 'mural alley', Balmy Alley is a maintained outdoor mural gallery instrumental in the outdoor art movement.
Dandelion is known for their uniquely smooth and nuanced-in-flavor chocolate — seekers of wacky flavored, super sweet stuff should look elsewhere. En savoir plus .
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST NEW VENUEA combo of nonprofit space, art studio & gallery, along with a two-story main room makes it SF's top venues for live electronic music En savoir plus .
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ROCK CLUBAsk bands from around the world what venue they're most excited to play — in any city — chances are you'll hear Bottom of the Hill… En savoir plus .
