what3words explores: San Francisco
Try to put a label on San Francisco – or SF as the locals call it – and you’ll find there’s no single definition which sticks. Home to a community that’s equal parts big tech and old-school hippy, the result is a city unlike any other, possessing an unmissable food scene, an abundance of natural beauty, and world-famous landmarks that will surely make your Insta followers envious (even the bots).
But there’s a catch: at some point between admiring the Golden Gate Bridge and riding the quaint cable cars – possibly when you’re soaking up the sights of the San Francisco Bay from a rooftop bar – you’re going to realise that there just isn’t enough time to see everything the city has to offer.
Read on for some of the best spots in the city, curated from the local experts, DK Eyewitness guidebooks. To make sure your San Francisco trip goes off without a hitch, each suggestion comes with a what3words address so you can easily find each location.
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Seasoned city-breakers know that a little research goes a long way when planning the perfect trip. When you’re short on time, it pays to know precisely where to eat, drink, and where to soak up some culture. Many sights worth seeing don’t have a traditional street address and – when they do – it’s often in a language you don’t speak.
That’s why what3words is the ultimate travel app. Every 3 metre square has been given an address made of 3 words – a what3words address. This means you can easily find, share, and navigate to any precise location, like a specific market stall, the entrance to a hidden café, or a piece of street art. Plus, it works in 60 languages so you can navigate to places abroad using your native tongue.
Our San Francisco highlights
If you fancy adding extra locations to your itinerary, remember to ask for a what3words address wherever you plan to visit so you know exactly where to find them.
Tip: Use the Scan feature in the what3words app for the addresses below to quickly open them in the app. Here’s how it works .
Where to eat:
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Nightbird bistro is the brainchild of chef Kim Alter. According to DK Eyewitness, the “five course and five bite” set menus are a must.
Where to drink:
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Fans of speakeasies and cocktails need to check out The Library . But be warned: you will need to give a password to get in (hint: it’s “books” – you’re welcome!)
Where to soak up some culture:
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The Peephole Cinema is one of those places that’s emblematic of the unique San Francisco culture: quirky, artsy and innovative. Go have a peep for yourself.
Where to go exploring:
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A trip to the Presidio national park should be on everyone’s bucket list when visiting the city. The green-fingered gardeners reading this should definitely pop into the Presidio Nursery.
How to use what3words on your next trip
Easily find and share any precise location
Learn how to navigate to a what3words address , how to plan meet-ups and how to find your current what3words address .Scan locations into the app
You can scan what3words addresses into the app, which is handy for things like guidebooks and even our recommendations above! Learn how here .Create, share and follow lists of the best spots
When planning the itinerary for your next trip, try saving the what3words addresses for every location you want to visit to a customised list in the app. Plus, you can share these lists with friends! Watch how to save a what3words address , and how to create and share a list of locations .Navigate even when you’re offline
what3words works even if you have no data or phone signal. Here’s how .