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20 Gorgeous Camping Spots Within 100 Miles of San Francisco

With popular landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, its namesake urban park, and a host of other urban attractions, camping typically isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about exploring the San Francisco Bay Area.

Well, we’re here to tell you it should be.

In a state that is home to nine national parks including Yosemite and Redwoods, camping competition can be fierce. Yet those familiar with the unique coastline and impressive diversity of public lands around the Bay Area know full well that proximal camping options rival some of the most coveted campgrounds in the state.

Whether you’re traveling through or residing in the Bay Area and simply looking for a nearby outdoor overnight, one need drive no further than a few hours drive from the urban core. In many cases only a fraction of that drive time is necessary to access campground gems set among scenic coastal backdrops, redwood groves and rolling oak savannah hills.

Below is a list of some of our favorite Bay Area campgrounds located within a 100-mile radius, stretching from the Sonoma Coast to northern Big Sur. While most campgrounds listed below are accessible by vehicle, some require a short walk or hike in. Note that reservations are recommended during weekends and holidays where applicable.

GERSTLE COVE CAMPGROUND, Salt Point State Park

Gerstel Cove Campground in Salt Point State Park has 30 drive-in sites located on the ocean side of Highway 1. While other campgrounds are available in the park, Gerstle Cove Campground offers the nearest ocean access and remains open year-round. As the name suggests, the campground is adjacent to Gerstle Cove, a State Marine Reserve that hosts a healthy underwater kelp forest. The rich marine ecosystem makes Gerstle Cove a popular spot for divers staying at the campground.

The campground is situated around a single loop, and the outer campsites offer more privacy than others. There are no showers. Reservations are possible year-round and strongly encouraged April through September.

  • PROS: Easy access to Gerstle Cove. Exploring Salt Point State Park.
  • CONS: Can be booked weekends April through September.
  • REGION: Sonoma Coast + Napa Area, CA
  • CONGESTION: High
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $35.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $8.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 30
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, at campground but not on trails or beaches

BODEGA DUNES CAMPGROUND, Sonoma Coast State Park

Tucked away in the dunes behind the sand and crashing surf, Bodega Dunes Campground offers beach access and a tranquil camping option for visitors to Bodega Bay and the surrounding area. The campground is a couple of dunes away from South Salmon Creek Beach, a picturesque setting for beach combing, kite flying, and picnics. There area also a few surfing spots nearby, such as North Salmon Creek Beach a mile to the north.

The campground has campsites for car/tents or RVs up to 31 feet (although no RV hookups are available), bathrooms, showers and potable water. The majority of the campsites are shaded by Monterey cypress trees and some of the sites have sandy dune backdrops. There is a day use area with picnic tables and an access road within the campground closer to the beach.

  • PROS: Beach access. Shaded campsites.
  • CONS: Sounding of a foghorn througout the night.
  • REGION: Sonoma Coast + Napa Area, CA
  • CONGESTION: Low
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $35.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $8.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 98
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 1
  • GROUP SITES: 1
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, at campground but not on dunes or beaches

DORAN BEACH CAMPGROUND, Doran Regional Park

Surrounded by the waters of Bodega Bay and Bodega Harbor, Doran Beach Campground offers visitors a beautiful beachside setting and both car/tent sites and RV sites (although with no hookups). It’s a great camping spot for beachcombers and kayakers.

The campground is divided among four campground loops, Shell Campground, Gull Campground, Cove Campground and Jetty Campground, and also has a walk-in tent area and a group camping area. Shell, Gull and Cove Campgrounds are situated across the campground access road from Doran Beach, and Jetty Campground directly abuts the beach. Potable water is available throughout the campground, and dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash at all times.

  • PROS: Access to Bodega Bay and Doran Beach. Great fishing. Boat launch.
  • CONS: No hook-ups. Can get crowded on sunny weekends.
  • REGION: Sonoma Coast + Napa Area, CA
  • CONGESTION: High
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $35.00 to $37.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 128
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 10
  • GROUP SITES: 1
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, $2 per night fee

SKY CAMP, Point Reyes National Seashore

Founded in 1962, the Point Reyes National Seashore is a 70,000-acre park with access to long beaches, jagged cliffs, rain forests, and huge meadows. Trails are scattered throughout the area, and there are four large campgrounds: Glen, Coast, Wildcat, and Sky.

Sky Campground is located at an elevation of 1,025 feet and features 12 campsites, solar-powered bathrooms, and potable water. There is one large group site, but the other 11 are smaller sites for one or two tents. Grills have been removed due to fire hazard but each site still has a picnic table and food storage lockers; gas camp stoves are permitted. The sites that are further from the main trail are the most secluded, and some provide beautiful views of the Point Reyes Peninsula.

  • PROS: Secluded campsites. Beautiful views.
  • CONS: Sites are reserved early.
  • REGION: Marin, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $30.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 11
  • GROUP SITES: 1
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

PANTOLL CAMPGROUND, Mount Tamalpais State Park

Located half way up Mount Tamalpais’ forested southern slopes, Pantoll Campground is one of two first-come, first-served walk-in campgrounds within Mount Tamalpais State Park (Bootjack being the other). With 16 historic campsites lying beneath a quiet Douglas fir forest, time spent next to the campfire here will quickly expunge thoughts of the big city that lies just a few miles to the south.

  • PROS: Direct access to Mount Tamalpais’ best hiking trails.
  • CONS: Limited number of sites.
  • REGION: Marin, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $25.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 16
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

BOOTJACK CAMPGROUND, Mount Tamalpais State Park

After over 40 years of closure, a renovated Bootjack Campground reopened in the fall of 2013, offering an additional 15 historic campsites within Mount Tamalpais State Park. The campground provides walk-in sites adjacent to the parking and day use area, and two sites that meet ADA standards. In an effort to preserve the historic character of the campground, campsites feature grills suspended over rock fire rings that are reminiscent of the Civilian Conservation Corps era.

Bootjack occupies an ideal location on Mount Tam, sitting at the junction of the Matt Davis and Bootjack Trails, two premier park hikes. The Bootjack trail leads down to Muir Woods National Monument. Pantoll Station is only a short distance up the trail, and this connects with numerous other Mount Tam trails, such as the Steep Ravine to Dipsea Trail Loop. There is a picnic area below the campground that provides views of the Redwood Creek and Muir Woods valley below.

  • PROS: Quiet campground. Access to hiking trails.
  • CONS: Limited number of sites.
  • REGION: Marin, CA
  • CONGESTION: Low
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $25.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 15
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, in campgrounds and on paved roads

LIVE OAK CAMPGROUND, Mount Diablo State Park

One of three main campgrounds within Mount Diablo State Park, Live Oak lies half way up the mountain’s southern slopes near the impressive sandstone formations of the Rock City area. As its name suggests, sites are set under large coast live oaks, some with impressive spans that provide welcome swaths of shade over the camp. Each site comes equipped with traditional Diablo fire grills, picnic tables, and raccoon boxes to help keep Mount Diablo’s critters away from your nightly feed. A covered picnic area is located near the restroom building.

The cozy campground is situated around a loop with perimeter sites offering slightly more privacy. Mout Diablo’s Summit Trail passes through the campground and continues up to Rock City, a short walk away. Dogs are permitted at the campground, though they must remain on a 6-foot leash, and they are not permitted on the nearby trails.

  • PROS: Large coast live oaks. Diablo Grills.
  • CONS: Typically hot in summer.
  • REGION: East Bay, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Winter, Spring, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $30.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 22
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, in developed areas of park only

JUNIPER CAMPGROUND, Mount Diablo State Park

The largest campground in Mount Diablo State Park, Juniper Campground sits at 3,000 feet and overlooks Diablo Valley and much of the greater Bay Area. Laid out on a loop, a quarter of Juniper’s sites are situated on the western edge of the campground and provide spectacular views. The others offer better shade, and although they don’t offer the same views, they are only a short walk away. Traditional Diablo grills are provided for a handful of the roomier sites; the others are equipped with a campfire pit.

The Juniper Trail, part of the 7-mile Great Loop that circumnavigates Mount Diablo, passes next to the Juniper Campground and offers an excellent day hike option.

  • PROS: Big vistas. Connection to the Juniper Trail and the Grand Loop.
  • CONS: Sites with best vistas have limited shade.
  • REGION: East Bay, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Winter, Spring, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $30.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 36
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, in developed areas of park only

JUNCTION CAMPGROUND, Mount Diablo State Park

With only six campsites, Junction Campground is Mount Diablo State Park’s coziest. Located at the junction between South Gate, North Gate, and Summit Roads, the campground sits under the shade of coast live oaks and opens to west-facing views that overlook Diablo’s lowers slopes and Diablo Valley. Each campsite comes equipped with traditional Diablo stone grills.

The Junction Ranger Station sits near the entrance road to the campground where helpful park and recreation information can be found. The Summit Trail also passes nearby, connecting campers to nice hiking and biking options around Mount Diablo’s hillsides and notable landmarks.

  • PROS: Peaceful oak setting. Vistas. Diablo Grills.
  • CONS: Limited number of sites.
  • REGION: East Bay, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Winter, Spring, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $30.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 6
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, in developed areas of park only

COSTANOA KOA

Between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, the raw California coast is spectacular and dotted with state parks and beaches. What is lacking, however, are any developed state park campgrounds. The ONLY option for those looking for RV hook-ups or a more developed tenting area with activities and other amenities is the Costanoa KOA campground right across the highway from Año Nuevo State Park. Jointly managed with the Costanoa Lodge, this campground, while pricey, offers more of a complete experience than just a simple campground.

  • PROS: The only developed campground in the area. Many seasonal outdoor activities. Adjacent to Año Nuevo State Park.
  • CONS: Fairly expensive. Little privacy in the tent camping area.
  • REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: From $44.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: Not Required
  • FULL HOOK-UP RV SITES: 98
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 10
  • GROUP SITES: 1
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, with restrictions

CASTLE ROCK CAMPGROUND, Castle Rock State Park

The backcountry campsites at Castle Rock State Park are an easy 2.5-mile hike from the main parking lot. You can take the Saratoga Gap or Ridge Trail to get to them at the apex of the loop.

The campsites are well maintained, spacious, and come equipped with fire pits and picnic tables. Finding level ground should not be an issue here. There is currently no potable water available at the campground but there is a small amphitheater, restrooms, and a bad weather shelter.

  • PROS: Spacious campsites. Reasonable hiking distance from the parking lot.
  • CONS: Gunfire from nearby range.
  • REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $15.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 25
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: No

HENRY COWELL REDWOODS STATE PARK CAMPGROUND, Santa Cruz

If you are itching for some outdoor adventure, a short drive from Santa Cruz or the South Bay will take you into the old-growth redwood territory of the San Lorenzo Valley. Camping at this historic location has plenty of perks to help entice the undecided traveler. Sites are spacious, mostly level, and private. While there are no hookups in the campground, these sites can accommodate trailers 31 feet in length as well as campers or RVs up to 35 feet.

Thirty miles of dog-friendly hiking trails (a few are off limits to dogs), fishing, swimming, picnicking, bird and big game watching are all activities you can do within the park. Take a train ride to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk from Roaring Camp, a historic rail line used to take tourist to see the giant redwoods.

  • PROS: Spacious. Level ground. Hiking trails.
  • CONS: None.REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: High
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $35.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 103
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 4
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

NEW BRIGHTON STATE BEACH CAMPGROUND, Santa Cruz

One of the string of state park jewels that encircle Santa Cruz, New Brighton is an understandably-popular beach and campground. While the beach itself is narrow and somewhat rocky, it is set in an undeveloped stretch of shore with a beautiful backdrop. The day use parking area can get crowded on weekends and even on nice days in the winter. The campground fills up on weekends all year, and early reservations are a must nearly any time.

New Brighton Campground is the closest campground to the city of Santa Cruz, yet it has a very private and remote feel. Deer are sometimes seen in the campground. Many of the sites are huge, including all of the premium sites on the bluff’s edge. There are a small number of sites with electric and water hookups and pay showers in some of the bathrooms. The sites are distributed on several one-way loops with wide spaces and vegetation that provides moderate privacy. There is a $15 added cost for the nine premium sites, which are perched on the edge of the bluff and have eye-popping views of the Pacific.

  • PROS: Large, spacious sites. Many ocean views. Convenient to much in the Santa Cruz area.
  • CONS: Difficult to get reservations. Fairly expensive.
  • REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: High
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $35.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 97
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 9
  • GROUP SITES: 3
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

SEACLIFF STATE BEACH CAMPGROUND, Santa Cruz

Seacliff State Beach is another of the wonderful set of coastal state park campgrounds located close to the towns of northern Monterey Bay. Seacliff is solely an RV campground, however, so there are no tent camping facilities here (but check out the nearby Manresa Uplands Campground for tents-only camping).

The Seacliff Campground has two sections. The full hookup area at the northern end of the beach has 26 sites, and the “overflow” area consists of lots A, B and C with no hookups, picnic tables, or fire rings. The overflow sites are just lines painted on the pavement delineating the 60-foot-long by 24-foot-wide spaces. All of the sites in the campground are just across the walking path from the beach, and all have fantastic views of the Monterey Peninsula and the Santa Cruz Coast. There are restrooms at intervals along the main campground road.

  • PROS: Beachfront campsites. Some full hookups. Dogs allowed on beach.
  • CONS: Subject to evacuation during winter storms. Tough to get reservations.
  • REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $65.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • FULL HOOK-UP RV SITES: 26
  • NON-HOOK UP SITES: 37
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

MOUNT MADONNA VALLEY VIEW CAMPGROUND #1, Mount Madonna County Park

Mount Madonna Valley View Campground #1 is one of four campgrounds located in Mount Madonna County Park. It offers spacious and somewhat private sites for your RV or tent with all the basic amenities and, in contrast to Valley View Campgrounds #2 and #3, Valley View #1 is the only campground in the park with yurts. Choose from five different ones ranging diameter from 16 feet ($66 per night), 20 feet ($81 per night), or 24 feet ($96 per night) that can accommodate 6, 8, or 10 adults respectively. The Huckleberry Group site is available by reservation as well. Most of the tent sites are fairly level and provide food lock boxes.

Mount Madonna County Park has plenty of activities to keep you busy throughout the day. A network of trails offers hikers and equestrians a serene landscape of redwoods, madrone and live oak trees to explore. Wildlife in the park is quite abundant, making this an excellent place for nature watchers and photographers. Included in the park are a multitude of various picnic areas and shelters. An amphitheater and archery range are also available.

  • PROS: Moderate congestion. Well-maintained park.
  • CONS: Sporadic weather.
  • REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Spring, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: From $15.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $6.00
  • RV SITES: 17
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 27
  • GROUP SITES: 1
  • YURTS: 5
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

MOUNT MADONNA VALLEY VIEW CAMPGROUNDS #2 + #3, Mount Madonna County Park

Mount Madonna Valley View Campgrounds #2 and #3 are tucked away just a half mile from the information and payment kiosk located on Pole Line Road. These sites do not offer the RV camping or yurts that are available in Mount Madonna Valley View Campground #1, but the spaces are much larger. Being away from the main road also makes these sites more quiet and peaceful.

All sites include potable water, food lock boxes, picnic tables, and a barbeque pit. Each campground has a clean and well-maintained restroom with flushing toilets. Lone Pine and Azalea picnic areas are close to the Valley View Campgrounds and offer dozens of tables and barbecue pits as well as picnic shelters.

  • PROS: Very spacious camp sites.
  • CONS: Sporadic weather. Uneven tent sites.
  • REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Spring, Summer, Fal
  • CAMPING FEE: $34.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $6.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 46
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

UVAS CANYON COUNTY PARK CAMPGROUND

Just a short, 30-minute drive from South San Jose, Uvas Canyon Campground is a fantastic option for a quick camping getaway from the Silicon Valley. Although there are only 25 campsites, most of them have a decent amount of room with ground that is level enough to pitch a tent. These shady campsites come equipped with potable water, picnic tables, and barbecue pits. Note that fire restrictions sometimes prohibit the use of all but camp stoves. Both the camp host and clean restrooms with showers are centrally located for easy access.

The Upper Bench Youth Group Area consists of five separate campsites with multiple picnic tables and barbecue pits. The trailhead to Knibbs Knob can be found in this group area, as well. Uvas Canyon County Park is a great place to spend the afternoon, as there are miles of trails for exploring the waterfalls and canyons of the Santa Cruz Mountains. All campsites are available by reservation.

  • PROS: Roomy campsites. Shaded.
  • CONS: None.
  • REGION: San Francisco Peninsula + Santa Cruz, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $34.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $6.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 25
  • GROUP SITES: 1
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK CAMPGROUND

Whether you visit Pinnacles to conquer the high peaks or just to enjoy the local flora and fauna, this national park has an excellent campground to use as your base for operations. Located near the park’s east entrance, camping here provides quick access to hiking trails, a general store and ranger station, and a swimming pool. Tent, RV, and group sites are spacious, clean and level. Most campsites have a decent amount of shade thanks to large oak trees and other foliage. A picnic table and fire pit comes standard with each site. RV campers can enjoy 120-volt hookups with 30-amp service, and there is a dump station on site. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are sporadically distributed around the campground.

  • PROS: Spacious campsites with all the amenities. Level ground.
  • CONS: None.
  • REGION: Gabilan + Southern Diablo Mountains, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S):Winter, Spring, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $23.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: National Park Pass or $15.00 to 30.00 depending on mode of entry
  • RV SITES: 37
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 83
  • GROUP SITES: 14
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

ANDREW MOLERA WALK-IN CAMPGROUND, Andrew Molera State Park

This walk-in campground, which reopens Spring 2022, is Andrew Molera State Park’s one and only. With 24 sites located about a third of a mile from the trailhead, this is more of a gear haul than a backpacking trip. The campground has limited shade and privacy, although a handful of sites are tucked up against sycamore and oak trees that offer some respite from the sun. Sites are limited to four people and have a maximum duration of seven nights.

Lying adjacent to the lower section of the Big Sur River and its final reach to the Pacific Ocean, scenic Molera Point and Andrew Molera State Beach, a good spot for beachcombing and surfing, are both accessible from Trail Camp via the Headland Trail. En route to the beach you’ll pass through the blue gum eucalyptus trees of Cooper’s Grove. If you are camping between October and January you can witness the beautiful display of monarch butterflies that migrate thousands of miles to roost in the grove during winter. Be sure to watch for the wildlife here both in and out of the water.

  • PROS: Waking up within the park. Easy beach access.
  • CONS: Hauling gear.
  • REGION: Big Sur Coastline, CA
  • CONGESTION: Moderate
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $30.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 24
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: No

PFEIFFER BIG SUR STATE PARK CAMPGROUND

If Big Sur redwoods, riverside camping, and nearby hiking trails leading into the Santa Lucia mountains sound enticing, look no further than Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground. Located in the heart of northern Big Sur, this large and well-maintained campground offers guests an ideal base camp for exploring the Big Sur coast or for simply staying local within the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park itself.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park sits in the Big Sur River Valley and covers over 1,000 acres. The Big Sur River runs through the campground and provides swimming holes on hot days, plus hiking access to the Big Sur River Gorge and the clear refreshing pools further upstream. Valley View, Pfeiffer Falls, and Pine Ridge trails are all easily reachable from the campground on foot, and Pfeiffer Beach is a 5-mile drive down Highway 1 and Sycamore Canyon Road.

  • PROS: Great central Big Sur base camp. Big Sur River access. Hiking trails.
  • CONS: Can get crowded on holidays and weekends.
  • REGION: Big Sur Coastline, CA
  • CONGESTION: High
  • PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • CAMPING FEE: $35.00
  • DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQUIRED: $10.00
  • TENT/CAR SITES: 169
  • TENT/WALK-IN SITES: 2
  • GROUP SITES: Currently closed
  • PICNIC TABLES: Yes
  • DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, but they are not allowed on trails

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The Women Who Left Their Mark on San Francisco History

This Women’s History Month, 7×7 is taking a moment to remember the mothers, daughters, aunties and sisters who, thanks to their ambition, skill and generosity, have become synonymous with the San Francisco landscape.

From the spectacular Legion of Honor built in 1924 by the “great grandmother of San Francisco” Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, to the clanking, clanging streetcars on which Maya Angelou conducted riders from bay to ocean in 1943, here are six (of many) women who have left their mark on the city, and the places that evoke their names.

Lotta Crabtree + Lotta’s Fountain

The oldest still-standing monument in the city dominates an unassuming pedestrian island at the downtown intersection of Geary, Market, and Kearny. Painted bronze and adorned with mythical creatures, the 24-foot Lotta’s Fountain was entertainer Charlotte Mignon “Lotta” Crabtree’s satisfying f-u to the city that raised her then drove her out for her bohemian ways.

Crabtree was brought to San Francisco in 1853 at the age of six, one of the few white children in the city at that time. The charismatic girl attracted attention and, at the age of eight, began dancing for Gold Rush miners and ruffians. Over time, Crabtree (along with her mother and an Italian “friend”) played at so many saloons, gambling houses, and dives around Northern California that she eventually rose to prominence as the state’s most lauded entertainer of the era, making a pretty penny in the process. From her $4 million dollar estate, Crabtree commissioned Lotta’s Fountain in 1875.

Ironically, the monument built by the woman that was driven from the city’s streets became an important symbol of SFs longevity and resilience in later years. Immediately following the 1906 earthquake, it served as a meeting place for loved ones separated in the chaos, and a number of famous entertainers have performed in front of it, including famed opera singer Madame Tetrazzini. // Kearny @ Geary (Union Square)

Lillie Hitchcock Coit + Coit Tower

Firefighter firebrand Lillie Hitchcock Coit forever changed the San Francisco skyline. An eccentric all her life, Coit bucked the dowdy standards governing women’s bodies and minds in the mid- to late-19th century. In addition to regularly smoking cigars, wearing trousers, and gambling at male-only establishments in North Beach, the wealthy socialite was made an honorary member of Knickerbocker Engine Co. in 1863 at the age of 20.

Coit maintained a lifelong relationship with the city’s firefighters, visiting them on their sickbeds and attending their funerals, but her greatest recognition of their work came after her death in 1929. Coit dedicated a third of her significant estate to the construction of a firefighter monument at the northwest corner of Washington Square Park and honored the city they protected with the building of Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill. Despite rumors to the contrary, the tower was not intentionally built to resemble a fire hose nozzle—but it’s all the more fitting that it does.

Learn more about Lillie Hitchcock Coit at Coit Tower, daily from 9:30am to 6pm. // 1 Telegraph Hill (North Beach), sfrecpark.org

Alma de Bretteville Spreckels + Legion of Honor

“The great grandmother of San Francisco” came from humble beginnings as the daughter of Danish immigrants to the Sunset District. But Alma de Bretteville’s beauty unlocked the door to a more opulent world. Following her marriage to sugar magnate Adolph Spreckels in 1908, Alma began to rub elbows with artistic and literary figures including Jack London and Auguste Rodin. She was particularly taken by the latter and purchased a number of his sculptures, displaying them at the French Pavilion at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915.

De Bretteville Spreckels was so enamored with the temporary pavilion that she embarked on a quest to have it perfectly replicated in permanent form for the display, in part, of her burgeoning art collection. With husband Adolph’s fortune, she successfully completed the project in 1924, calling the museum the Legion of Honor.

Although the institution was not her only major cultural undertaking—de Bretteville Spreckels also funded the construction of the San Francisco Maritime Museum and the Maryhill Museum of Art in Washington State —the stunning museum in the fog-drenched outskirts of the Presidio remains her most important legacy. // 100 34th Ave (Outer Richmond), legionofhonor.famsf.org

Maya Angelou + SF Streetcars

Before she became a world-renowned poet, author and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou was a teenage streetcar conductor, the first Black woman to fill the role in San Francisco. Just 15 and on a semester off from high school in war-tinted 1943, Angelou attempted to apply for a job with the Market Street Railway. Though they refused at first, plucky Angelou returned every day for two weeks until they finally accepted her application, in which she passed herself off as a work-eligible 19-year-old.

Angelou worked several lines during her five-months on the job, likely including the 7-Haight and 5-McAllister lines, and wrote about her position in her magnum opus I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. While the era’s Jewett Cars were eventually replaced by buses, streetcar service resumed along the Embarcadero and Market Street in 1981. Those vintage trolleys still run today.

Learn more about the city’s historic streetcar system at the San Francisco Railway Museum, located just a block from the clinking, clanging behemoths running down the Embarcadero. // 77 Steuart St (Embarcadero), streetcar.org

Working Women + Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park

When 10 million men were called to the World War II battlefield, they left the United States in the capable hands of women. By 1945, millions of women from all walks of life had been recruited into the workforce, called to the task by propaganda sporting the image of Rosie the Riveter, a white woman dressed in denim coveralls and a red polka-dot bandana, with the slogan “We can do it!”

Richmond and its port across the bay from San Francisco was one of the centers of industry for the women-staffed war effort. There, they built war ships—747 to be exact, one of the most productive shipyards in history—and worked in 55 other industries as electricians, carpenters, welders, and journeymen. Their en masse migration to Richmond had far reaching impacts not only by reshaping the region’s cultural landscape, but by kickstarting the women’s and civil rights movements of the mid-20th century.

Learn more about the integral role women played in World War II and visit the SS Red Oak Victory, the last remaining ship built in that era, at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park. National Rosie the Riveter Day is March 21st. // 1414 Harbour Way S (Richmond), nps.gov/rori

Amy Tan + Chinatown

Amy Tan didn’t play a role in the establishment of the largest Chinatown outside of Asia but she did help to bring new recognition to the enclave with her bestselling book, The Joy Luck Club. The Joy Luck Club revolves around Waverly Place, the colorful, enigmatic street still considered the soul of San Francisco’s Chinatown (one of the characters is even named for the street), deftly revealing the lives of the Chinese and Chinese-American women who have long woven the neighborhood’s social, cultural, and historical tapestry.

The Joy Luck Club so successfully acted as a bridge for cultural understanding by providing intimate insight into a community that had long faced discrimination, it was selected as a 1989 finalist for the National Book Award and adapted into a movie in 1993. In 2020, Tan’s masterpiece was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural significance. // Waverly Place, between Washington + Sacramento, (Chinatown)

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The Sparkliest Spots to Drink Champagne in San Francisco

Champagne adds sparkle to any special occasion, but we like it best on your average weekday, paired with potato chips and friends.

Toast to the weekend, the holidays, or whatever you fancy at San Francisco’s best spots for a pop, clink, and fizz.

Leo’s Oyster Bar

The Hideaway at Leo’s.

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From restaurateur Anna Weinberg, Leo’s Oyster Bar not only has some of the most Instagram-worthy decor in town thanks to team Ken Fulk, but the florally fabulous FiDi spot is also home to a dazzling list of sparklers. Wash your oysters down with Paul Laurent Cuvee du Fondateur or Tattinger brut in the leafy front dining room or the delightfully tropical Hideaway at back. // 568 Sacramento St. (Financial District), leossf.com

Ungrafted

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Popped open at the beginning of 2019, Ungrafted is a casual urban wine bar and restaurant from a couple of sommeliers with a passion for Champagne. This translates into an incredible wine and sparkling list made for drinking any day of the week—think bottles of Pierre Moncuit grand cru and Chapuy blanc de blancs. There are three bubbles available by the glass, poured alongside dishes like grilled octopus and hangar steak, not to mention three different types of caviar. Reservations are recommended for drinking and dining in; if you’re loving what you’re sipping, grab a few bottles to go. PS: Go for a toast to Black History Month—Ungrafted is a Black-owned biz. // 2419 3rd St. (Dogpatch), ungraftedsf.com

​The Bump Bar at California Caviar Co.

California Caviar founder Deborah Keane with Bump Bar’s chef Callan Smith.

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Where there’s caviar, there must be Champagne. Just over the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, find your way to The Bump Bar, a new spot from California Caviar Company that offers Champagne tasting flights as well as bottles—look for the likes of Pierre Gimonnet and Vilmart & Cie. Come hungry and enjoy a la carte and chef’s tasting menus with Champagne pairings. // 1403 Bridgeway (Sausalito), californiacaviar.com

High Treason

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This minimalist hi-fi bar in the Inner Richmond is a classy, cool place for an effervescent evening over glasses of bubbles and sweet vinyl tracks. High Treason has more than a dozen old and new world sparklers at surprisingly affordable prices, including Chateau Haut-Segottes Grand Cru and Krug Rosé Brut Champagne. And because bubbles go with everything, the Caribbean eats from Unco Frank’s Island Grindz pair perfectly. Join the Treasonous Wine Club to enjoy up to three bottles a month at home. // 443 Clement St (Inner Richmond), hightreasonsf.com

San Francisco Champagne Society

SFCS founder and director Bill Marci.

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It almost sounds like a secret club, but the San Francisco Champagne Society is actually a reservation-only Champagne lounge where you can sample your way through different glasses of unique bubbly. Expect a private, guided experience from founder Bill Marci, who pours some of the rarest small-batch Champagnes produced (they specialize in small grower-producers who fill as few as 10,000 bottles each year). If you’re limited on time, arrange for a Champagne pick up or delivery. // 1097 Howard St. (SoMa), sfchampagnesociety.com

Avery

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If you’re one to pair your bubbly with upscale eats, Avery is your spot. This fine dining restaurant in San Francisco offers a tasting menu each night focused on creative, seafood-centric American cuisine. For each meal, find a special menu of Champagne pairings available, thoughtfully curated to accentuate the food just so. // 1552 Fillmore St. (Fillmore), averysf.com

Charmaine’s

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We’re pretty sure an amazing view automatically makes anything taste 100 times better, and Charmaine’s has one of the city’s best vantage points. On the rooftop of the Proper Hotel, the lounge also benefits from posh Kelly Wearstler design, as well as a selection of more than 10 sparklers including Dom Perignon and Veuve Clicquot Rosé. // 1100 Market St. (Civic Center), properhotel.com

Barbarossa Lounge

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Barbarossa is what many may remember as the Bubble Lounge. While the 1800s jailhouse turned cocktail bar has a new name (inspired by its criminal past), it still has all the sparkling delights of its predecessor—more than two dozen bottles, Champagne tasting flights, and rare varietals. Sip a Dom Perignon 1996 Rosé or Veuve Clicquot Rich. Oh yeah, and stop by for their $1 oysters, Champagne, and cocktails happy hour on Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm. // 714 Montgomery St. (Jackson Square), barbarossalounge.com

Fool’s Errand

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Fool’s Errand checks all the boxes for what we want in a neighborhood wine bar. It’s perfectly casual yet subtly sexy and the place can swing it for cozy meetups with friends or date nights. The wine list is tactfully curated, with bubblies like Domaine du Facteur Chenin Blanc and Marie-Courtin Blanc de Noir. // 639A Divisadero St. (NoPa), foolserrandsf.com

Foreign Cinema

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When you think of Foreign Cinema, you undoubtedly think of elegant Mediterranean-inspired food and the dreamy outdoor courtyard with movies quietly rolling each evening. Make sure you also file this under where to get your Champagne fix. You can choose from Champagnes by the glass, magnums (like Egly-Ouriet Brut), or one of their 40-plus bottles of sparkling including Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs or house-favorite Domaine Vouette et Sorbée Extra Brut. // 2534 Mission St. (Mission), foreigncinema.com

Arlequin Wine Merchant

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Arlequin Wine Merchant is among Hayes Valley’s most low-key gems. The well-rounded bottle shop always has a great selection of wine and Champagne. Purchase your bubbles and cozy up in a corner to enjoy them in-store, or pick up a bottle for a rainy day. Join their wine club to keep yourself in sparkling all year round. // 348A Hayes St. (Hayes Valley), arlequinwinemerchant.com

​Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

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Absinthe nails the French brasserie vibe, which means Champagne is a must. The mainstay restaurant offers French sparklers by the glass or bottle—J. Lassalle Premier Cru Brut and Maison Foucher Cremant Rose. Pair your bubbles with raw bar classics like oysters or Tsar Nicoulai white sturgeon caviar. // 398 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley), absinthe.com

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Anggur alami menikmati pusat perhatian di bar, restoran + toko San Francisco ini

Anggur non-alkohol mungkin sedang tren, tetapi kami akan tetap berpegang pada kesepakatan yang sebenarnya, terima kasih banyak. Tentu saja, kami juga meraih hal-hal baik—yaitu, banyak anggur organik, biodinamik, bebas aditif baru yang muncul belakangan ini.

Anggur alami terus menjadi lebih baik dan lebih baik, dan akhirnya mendapatkan haknya di bar anggur dan toko khusus di sekitar San Francisco, seperti Key Klub yang baru dibuka, bar anggur Lower Nob Hill dari pemilik Lalo Luevano dan Paria Sedigh, dari North Beach’s Bodega.

Bar anggur Bush Street mengambil namanya dari bar tahun 1950-an dengan nama yang sama, tetapi ruang tersebut mendapat sedikit penyegaran sejak saat itu untuk mengakomodasi beberapa area tempat duduk yang akrab untuk minum dan bersantap dengan hidangan brasserie bergaya California. Bagian terbaiknya: Ini adalah ruang yang benar-benar bersahaja untuk menemukan anggur alami dari gelas dan botol.

“Ini bukan tentang membuat ruangan terasa terlalu berharga—itu bukan pengalaman anggur yang kami hadirkan di sini,” kata Luevano, yang mengatakan hal terpenting adalah “kami membawa anggur yang rasanya enak.”

“Kami ingin memungkinkan pelanggan menjadi diri mereka sendiri, ingin tahu, mencoba anggur baru, menemukan daftar putar baru, memulai percakapan.” Datang di musim semi, ruang bawah tanah juga akan berfungsi sebagai toko yang diisi dengan botol-botol unik.

Klub Kunci (850 Jalan Semak) akan dibongkar pada akhir masa sewa empat tahun. Lihat, bersama dengan lebih banyak bar, restoran, toko anggur, dan klub dengan fokus kuat pada anggur alami di sekitar San Francisco.

(Courtesy of Tofino Wines)

Toko Anggur + Klub

Anggur Tofino

Permata Laurel Heights, Tofino Wines adalah ruang seluas 2.500 kaki persegi dengan langit-langit tinggi, jendela besar, dan lantai terakota asli dari tahun 1920-an. Dengan kata lain, ruang yang indah untuk menikmati sejumlah besar anggur. Toko dan bar menyediakan lebih dari 1.200 anggur berkualitas dari California, Prancis, Italia, dan Spanyol. Tidak yakin harus mulai dari mana? Tofino menyelenggarakan acara dan pencicipan mingguan, dan juga anggur bergilir yang ditawarkan oleh gelas untuk dipasangkan dengan gigitan kecil di bar (dibuka kembali pada pertengahan Februari). Mintalah ya ampun—nat rosé hewan peliharaan pilihan dari Andreas Gsellmann Austria, tersedia di sini untuk pertama kalinya di A.S. // Buka Selasa sampai Minggu; 2696 Geary Boulevard (Lauren Heights), tofinowines.com

Gemini Botol Co.

Terlepas dari tanda zodiak Anda, Anda pasti ingin memeriksa Gemini Bottle Co. jika Anda sedang berburu berbagai pilihan anggur alami seperti setetes cuvée terbaru dari pembuat anggur Sisilia, Sergio Drago. Klub anggur butik ini juga tidak boleh dilewatkan, dengan tiga pilihan bulanan yang berbeda untuk dipilih: $60 untuk dua botol, $110 untuk empat botol, atau $110 untuk dua botol eksklusif dengan permintaan tinggi. Ini adalah cara yang bagus untuk mencoba beberapa anggur yang mungkin tidak ada di radar Anda. Gemini juga menawarkan pencicipan gratis pada hari Jumat dari jam 5 sore hingga 7 malam. // Buka setiap hari; 2801 22nd St (Misi); geminibottlesf.com

Anggur Verve

Dari sommelier Dustin Wilson (yang mungkin Anda kenal dari film dokumenter Som), Verve, yang juga memiliki lokasi di NYC dan Chicago, bangga akan “layanan anti-keangkuhan”. Idenya adalah untuk membuat penemuan anggur baru menjadi pengalaman yang dapat diakses oleh semua orang. Mampirlah ke toko yang diterangi matahari untuk mencicipi, bawa pulang beberapa botol, atau pesan untuk pengiriman di hari yang sama di SF. Anda juga dapat bergabung dengan klub anggur dan mendapatkan empat botol sebulan seharga $95. Mencari anggur après-ski yang enak? Verve punya recs. // Buka Selasa sampai Minggu; 2358 Fillmore St. (Ketinggian Pasifik), vervewine.com

Tidak di-root

Dapatkan anggur berkualitas yang dikirim langsung ke pintu Anda dengan Unrooted. Toko anggur online berbasis SF bersumber secara eksklusif dari kilang anggur kecil dan berkelanjutan untuk memberi Anda 100 persen anggur organik non-GMO bebas dari semua barang menjijikkan. Beli botol apa pun yang Anda suka, atau daftar ke klub anggur ($ 109) untuk mendapatkan empat botol bersama dengan catatan mencicipi dan ide memasangkan. Karena para pendiri percaya bahwa anggur terasa lebih enak ketika Anda mengetahui sedikit tentangnya, mereka juga memasukkan pendidikan tentang setiap anggur dan cerita tentang pembuat anggur. Langganan hadiah dan paket liburan juga tersedia. // unrootedwines.com

Anggur Ruby

Toko dan bar anggur Potrero Hill ini tetap fokus pada anggur alami yang dibuat oleh produsen pengrajin. Pilih segelas atau sebotol ($10 corkage) untuk dinikmati di taman terbuka, atau bergabunglah dengan klub anggur: Anda akan mendapatkan dua botol seharga $50, empat seharga $90, atau dua botol eksklusif seharga $100. Anggota juga akan menerima diskon 10 persen untuk pembelian eceran dan dan dapat melewati biaya corkage. // Buka setiap hari; 1419 18th St. (Bukit Potrero), rubywinesf.com

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Bar + Restoran

Ruang tunggu Moongate

Lounge megah di atas restoran berbintang Michelin Tuan Jiu mendapat banyak perhatian karena interiornya yang gerah dan koktail musiman yang terinspirasi oleh Kalender Lunar Cina, tetapi daftar anggurnya juga terkenal bagi oenophiles yang mencari sesuatu yang alami untuk dicicipi. Direktur anggur Louisa Smith (juga dari Turntable di Lord Stanley) mengkurasi pilihan vintage organik, biodinamis, alami dalam sembilan pilihan kaca. // Buka Rabu sampai Sabtu; 28 Waverly Pl. (Pecinan), moongatelounge.com

Penny Roma

Pada restoran Italia terbaru dari tim Tepung+Air, mencoba anggur alami tidak pernah semudah ini. Direktur anggur Samuel Bogue (a 2019 Star Chefs Rising Star Sommelier) telah menyusun daftar ke dalam kategori langsung — pikirkan anggur putih segar, merah sedang, dan anggur oranye — dengan pilihan masing-masing empat anggur alami dan empat anggur klasik. Jika Anda menemukan botol yang Anda suka, Anda dapat membawa pulang satu botol ekstra dengan diskon 50 persen. // Buka untuk makan malam setiap hari; 3000 20 St. (Misi), pennyroma.com

Bar Paruh Waktu

Jika Anda pernah ingin minum anggur alami di bawah bola disko dengan beberapa lagu, pergilah ke Bar Part Time. Pendiri Justin Dolezal, Jeremy Castillo, dan Dan Small terkenal sebagai penikmat pesta anggur SF dengan pop-up awal 2020 mereka di Mercury Cafe di Hayes Valley. Sekarang mereka telah membuka toko botol dan bar anggur yang berubah menjadi pesta dansa malam lengkap dengan DJ internal. Anggota klub anggur mendapatkan tiga botol sebulan seharga $99, ditambah diskon 10 persen untuk semua pembelian di bar. Kenakan sepatu dansa Anda dan lupakan vodka Red Bull itu. // Buka Selasa sampai Sabtu, 496 14th St (Misi), barparttime.com

Bir & Anggur Woods

Jangan abaikan paruh kedua nama pembuat bir kerajinan populer ini. Anggur mereka—termasuk pet nats, mourvedre, rosé of syrah, dan banyak lagi—dibuat dengan anggur organik dan biodinamis, ragi asli, intervensi minimal, dan tanpa penghalusan atau penyaringan. Mereka bahkan telah mengalengkan beberapa anggur pilihan mereka: Cobalah grüner veltliner dan campuran albariño kontak kulit 2020 untuk hari pantai atau taman Anda berikutnya. // Beberapa lokasi di SF dan segera hadir di San Anselmo, woodsbeer.com

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Minuman Besar: 50 Koktail Paling Ikonik di San Francisco 2022

Banyak yang telah berubah sejak terakhir kali kami menerbitkan daftar 50 koktail paling ikonik di San Francisco, pada tahun 2019 sebelum pandemi melanda.

Beberapa bar favorit SF ditutup secara permanen (RIP Bar Agricole, The Saratoga), beberapa tetap tutup sementara (Slanted Door, P.C.H.), dan beberapa bar baru telah dibuka (Bar Iris, Mothership).

Kota dan daftar ini, yang mewakili minuman dewasa paling terkenal yang ditawarkan, telah mengalami perubahan besar, tetapi itulah alasan lebih untuk keluar kota untuk menjelajahi tempat-tempat baru dan meninjau kembali standar lama yang mungkin pernah Anda kunjungi. hilang selama beberapa tahun terakhir.

Pilihan kami (dalam urutan abjad dengan nama koktail di bawah) mencerminkan tren rasa dan format yang kami lihat di bar. Minuman rum seperti Red + Blue di Kona’s Street Market mewakili pelarian yang canggih. Mezcal, dalam koktail seperti Casements ‘Peas for Bees, mengancam akan menyalip bourbon dan gin sebagai semangat pencampuran paling populer di kota itu. Dan tren “rendah dan tidak” yang terus Anda dengar ada di mana-mana, dalam bentuk spritze, tukang sepatu, gazoz, dan mocktail yang dibuat dengan sherry, amaro, anggur bersoda, dan minuman beralkohol non-alkohol.

Ya, pemandangannya telah berubah, jadi keluarlah dan berkenalan kembali. ini peta bar yang berguna untuk membantu Anda. Semangat, teman-teman.

Air Suci Setelah Demam Emas.(Marc Fiorito, Fotografi Gamma Nine)

1. 1934 Zombie di Ruang Tonga. Ini mungkin membuat kepala Anda berenang dengan rum, jeruk nipis, jeruk bali, kayu manis, falernum, absinth, dan pahit yang terlalu kuat. // Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. (Bukit Nob), tongaroom.com


2. Abad ke-20 di Stookey’s Club Moderne. Lempar kembali kemunduran ini dengan gin, anggur kina, creme de cacao, dan lemon. // 895 Bush St. (TenderNob), stookeysclubmoderne.com

3. Setelah Demam Emas di Air Suci. Akui angka empat suci bourbon, sirup nanas, aprikot, dan jeruk nipis. // 309 Cortland Ave. (Bernal Heights), holywatersf.com

4. Bacchus Kuno di Schroeder’s. Pasangkan dengan pretzel: brendi anggur Jerman, gandum hitam, pahit, gula, absinth // 240 Depan St (FiDi), schroederssf.com

5. Anjing pelacak di Anjing pelacak. Rilis di anjing: gin atau vodka, jeruk bali, jeruk nipis, Campari, dan prosecco. // 1145 Folson St (SoMa), bloodhoundsf.com

6. Bloody Mary di Zeitgeist. Tidak perlu diperkenalkan: vodka, jus tomat, rempah-rempah, dan hiasan acar. // 199 Valencia St. (Misi), zeitgeistsf.com

7. Sarapan Negroni di Wildhawk. Nikmati negroni yang diresapi Cocoa Puff ini dengan gin, Campari, vermouth, dan pahit garam cokelat. // 3464 19 St. (Misi), wildhawksf.com

8. Pendingin California di Horsefeather. Gin dan jus (seledri)! Ditambah jeruk nipis, thyme, sauvignon blanc, lobak, dan anggur bersoda. // 528 Divisadero (NoPa), horsefeatherbar.com

9. Cherry Bounce di Comstock Saloon. Dapatkan semangat dalam langkah Anda dengan bourbon, brendi ceri, lemon, pahit, dan Champagne. // 155 Columbus Ave. (Pantai Utara), comstocksaloon.com

10. Chinese Mai Tai di Li Po Cocktail Lounge. Itu terkenal secara lokal, lalu mendapat Bourdained: rum, minuman keras Cina, dan nanas. // 916 Grant Ave. (Pecinan), lipolounge.com


Orang bodoh setia Bar Iris.

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11. Selesaikan Bloody Mary di Gibson. Rewel, mewah, dan luar biasa: air tomat, vodka tua, shochu, shoyu, saus ikan, dan shichimi togarashi. // 111 Mason St. (Tenderloin), gibsonsf.com

12. Pantai Martini di Chezchez. Kita semua mengapung dengan manzanilla sherry, aquavit, blanc vermouth. // 584 Valencia St. (Misi), chezchezinsf.com

13. Ceko dan Saldo di The Sea Star. Ceko it out: bourbon, amaro, lemon, madu, dan allspice // 2289 3rd St (Dogpatch), thisastarsf.com

14. Dublin Honey di The Ice Cream Bar. Anda mendapatkan ini: Guinness, es krim madu karamel, sirup cokelat Valrhona, dan port. // 815 Cole St. (Lembah Cole), theicecreambarsf.com

15. Orang bodoh yang setia di Bar Iris. Bagaimana Anda menyukai apel (granny smith) ini dengan calvados, sake yuzu, air soda, dan woodruff manis. // 2310 Polk St (Bukit Rusia), bar-iris.com

16. Gazoz di Estiatorio Ornos. Nikmati pilihan musiman anggur yang diperkaya dengan buah fermentasi, air soda, dan hiasan kebun herbal. // 252 California St (FiDi), michaelmina.net

17. Gigi Greyhound di Spruce. Mengklasifikasikan klasik: vodka, Benediktin, jeruk bali, lemon, jeruk pahit. // 3640 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights), sprucesf.com

18. Topi di Cincin di Junior. Buang, Anda tahu: gin, minuman beralkohol pahit, jeruk bali, dan pahit. // 2545 24th St. (Misi), juniorbarsf.com


19. Basil Suci di Wildseed. Ini pesta nabati Anda: vodka cabai hijau, jeruk nipis, dan semak kemangi mentimun. // 2000 Union St. (Kongga Sapi), wildseedsf.com

20. House Campari Soda di Buddy. Buka langit-langit mulut Anda, buka pikiran Anda dengan vermouth pahit, minuman keras ceri kina, anggur aperitivo, jeruk pahit, dan soda. // 3115 22nd St. (Misi), sobatthebar.com

Mai O Mai dari Laurel Sejati.(Marc Fiorito, Fotografi Gamma Nine)

21. Kopi Irlandia di Buena Vista Cafe. OG, dengan wiski Irlandia, kopi, gula, dan krim. (Pst: Kami juga punya resep.) // 2765 Hyde St. (Wharf Nelayan), thebuenavista.com

22. Saya Telah Tumbuh untuk Mencintai Hidup Terlalu Banyak di Interval di Long Now. Pilih kehidupan dalam bentuk cognac, minuman keras pir berbumbu, dan creme de cacao dengan segelas anggur bersoda di sampingnya. // 2 Marina Blvd. (Benteng Mason), theinterval.org

23. Zombie Jamaika di Desa Zombie. Bangunkan orang mati dengan rum, jeruk bali, jeruk nipis, mangga, Doc’s Spice #2, dan cabai Scotch bonnet. // 441 Jones St. (Tenderloin), thezombieville.com

24. Kentucky Buck di Rickhouse. Diciptakan di sini, dan terkenal di dunia: bourbon, lemon, dan bir jahe yang diresapi stroberi. // 246 Kearny St. (FiDi), rickhousebar.com

25. La Copa Verde di Padrecito. Menjadi hijau itu mudah dengan mezcal, cilantro, chipotle powder, dan lime. // 901 Cole St. (Lembah Cole), padrecitosf.com

26. Ritus Terakhir di Ritus Terakhir. Yang pertama, tapi bukan yang terakhir: rum, markisa, molase, dan campuran rempah-rempah. // 718 14 St. (Segitiga Duboce), lastritesbar.com

27. Resor yang Hilang di Resor yang Hilang. Kata Terakhir tentang masalah ini: gin, Chartreuse, kembang sepatu, dan lemon. // 2736 20 St. (Misi), lostresortsf.com

28. Mai O Mai di True Laurel. Diklarifikasi dan ditinggikan: rum, jeruk nipis, orgeat pistachio, curaçao, dan rum kopi mengapung. // 753 Alabama St. (Misi), truelaurelsf.com

29. Manhattan di The Progress. Jika ragu, tambahkan produk susu: bourbon mentega hitam, vermouth manis, dan pahit. // 1525 Fillmore St. (Penambahan Barat), theprogress-sf.com

30. Mezcal Madre di Ocean Beach Café. Semua asap dan tanpa air api: tequila non-alkohol, mixer teh berasap, sirup agave, dan jeruk nipis. // 734 La Playa St. (Richmond Luar), oceanbeachcafe.com

Pir Berduri yang Nyaman.(Marc Fiorito, Fotografi Gamma Nine)

31. Mezcal Paloma di Nopalito. Lebih dari asap dan cermin: mezcal, minuman keras artichoke, jeruk bali, dan soda. // 1224 9th Ave. (Matahari Terbenam), nopalitosf.com

32. Paloma Slushy di The Lark Bar. Menjadi beku dan bersoda dengan tequila, jeruk nipis, jeruk bali, sirup jambu biji, dan Sprite. // 29 Jalan Ketiga (SoMa), thelarkbar.com

33. Kacang polong untuk Lebah di Casements. Peasy mudah: semak asam sitrat mezcal, kacang polong dan stroberi, dan jeruk nipis. // 2351 Jalan Misi (Misi), casementsbar.com

34. Nanas Sherry di ABV. Item menu rahasia terbaik dan terburuk yang disimpan. // 3174 16 St. (Misi), abvsf.com

35. Pisco Apricot Tropicale di Absinthe Brasserie & Bar. Berair! Pisco, aprikot, permen karet nanas, dan lemon pahit. // 398 Hayes St (Lembah Hayes), absinthe.com

36. Pir berduri di The Snug. Bumbui semuanya dengan mezcal, nopales, pir berduri, amaro, jeruk nipis, dan habanero. // 2301 Fillmore St. (Ketinggian Pasifik), thesnugsf.com

37. Perintah Karantina di Pagan Idol. Simpan untuk diri sendiri: pahit, rum, kayu manis, markisa, jeruk bali, dan jeruk nipis. // 375 Bush St. (FiDi), paganidol.com

38. Merah + Biru di Pasar Jalanan Kona. Kocok dengan rum, sherry, krim kelapa ube, jeruk, dan cambuk nangka asin. // 32 3rd St. (SoMa), konastreetmarket.com

39. Tukang Sepatu Jendela Merah di Jendela Merah. Oh, sherry!…dan tangelo, peach, ara, dan dua anak pahit; tersedia dalam ukuran besar. // 500 Columbus Ave. (Pantai Utara), theredwindow.com

40. Tes Layar di The Madrigal. Tom kha gai dalam gelas: rum gelap, minuman keras kumquat, kemangi, santan, cabai Thailand, dan jeruk nipis. // 100 Van Ness Ave (Pusat Sipil), themadrigalsf.com

Rum Barrel Penyelundup di Smuggler’s Cove)(jasmin van to)

41. Seafoam Spritz di Anina. Buket sepanjang hari: elderflower, minuman beralkohol anggur, jeruk nipis, prosecco, dan serai. // 482 Hayes St. (Lembah Hayes), aninasf.com

42. SF Yacht Club di 25 Lusk. Seorang peminum sosial: vodka, jeruk bali, mentimun, lemon, jeruk nipis, dan mint. // 25 Lusk St. (SoMa), 25lusk.com

43. Sespan di Bix. Tetap berkelas dengan cognac, curacao, dan jeruk nipis. // 56 Emas St. (Jackson Square), bixrestaurant.com

44. Terkadang Kuno di Minuman Dingin. Scotch yang diresapi lemak bebek peking membuat ini benar-benar asli, dengan gandum hitam, lemon, merica, jamur, dan pahit. // China Live, 644 Broadway (Pantai Utara), chinalivesf.com

45. Rum Barrel Penyelundup di Smuggler’s Cove. Campuran rahasia dengan rum, jus, dan rempah-rempah. (Ketika rantai pasokan mengakomodasi lagi, Anda dapat membeli tong yang disajikan untuk disimpan sebagai suvenir.) // 650 Gough St. (Lembah Hayes), smugglerscovesf.com

46. Spritzzz di The Detour. Mari kita semprot: Aperol, mawar bersoda, lemon, dan soda. // 2200A Market St. (Castro), detoursf.com

47. Sepuluh Maju di Mothership. Keluarkan jus: amaro, markisa, lemon, vodka bunga kacang polong, dan adas, // 3152 Mission St. (Bernal Heights), mothershipbar.com


48. Margarita Tommy di Restoran Meksiko Tommy. Zen dan seni agave: tequila, jeruk nipis, dan sirup agave; batu, tanpa garam. // 5929 Geary Blvd. (Luar Richmond), tommysmexican.com

49. Violet Skies di Violet’s. Gairah ungu: mezcal, gin, brendi stroberi, kelapa, cremé de violette, dan lemon. // 2301 Clement St. (Luar Richmond), violet-sf.com

50. White Cap Martini dan White Cap. Bumbui dengan gin dan vermouth kering yang diresapi rumput laut. // 3608 Taraval St. (Matahari Terbenam Luar), whitecapsf.com

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Bar Hotel Terbaik di San Francisco

Tinggal di kiblat turis tentu saja disertai dengan keluhan; sekali lagi, jutaan pengunjung ke kota setiap tahun berarti kami memiliki banyak tempat untuk menginap. Anda tahu apa artinya ini: banyak bar hotel.

Dari penginapan butik modern-minimalis hingga merek-merek terkenal yang sangat mewah, ada banyak bar hotel yang aneh, indah, dan ramah di sini untuk menyelenggarakan happy hour setelah jam kerja, pesta pribadi, dan pertemuan rahasia kami.

Mempersempit daftar ini menjadi tujuh terbaik bukanlah tugas kecil, dan ada banyak runner-up yang patut dicatat: di antaranya, Hotel Zelos’ Kebiasaan Kotor, tempat persembunyian di atap tempat Anda dapat sesekali menonton film luar ruangan; Marriott Marquis’ Lihat Lounge, bagus untuk Anda-tahu-apa; dan lounge lobi yang mewah di St. Regis dan Ritz Carlton, di mana kami akan dengan senang hati menikmati segelas sampanye setiap hari dalam seminggu.

Dalam daftar di bawah, Anda akan menemukan bar hotel favorit kami di San Francisco, masing-masing sepenuhnya unik. Di antara mereka, Anda juga dapat mencicipi beberapa koktail paling ikonik di kota ini—tiga dari bar ini menjadikan kami Minuman Besar 2019.

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Charmaine di Proper Hotel SF: Desain Tinggi + Pemandangan Atap


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Apa yang tidak disukai dari rancangan Kelly Wearstler San Francisco Proper Hotel? Di Pasar Menengah transisi, permata arsitektur yang telah diperbarui adalah tempat yang cerah—surga bagi seni eklektik, perabotan vintage dan modern, dan sepasang tempat yang luar biasa untuk makanan dan minuman. Sementara restoran lobi Villon sangat bagus untuk kencan malam, saat bar pergi, Charmaine’s adalah yang teratas.

Lounge koktail di puncak gedung dilengkapi dengan kursi berlengan berlapis kain dan kursi cinta untuk memesan minuman ringan, seperti Mister Bigglesworth (George Dickel bourbon, El Silencio mezcal, apple molé, angostura, dan jeruk pahit) dan Proper’s take on the Pimm’s Cup , disajikan lama dengan gin Hendrick, blackberry, mentimun, jeruk, bir jahe, dan absinth. Lapar? Ada camilan kecil dan banyak pilihan untuk membuat makan malam lengkap—pikirkan tusuk sate perut babi, bakso ayam panggang, keju, salad, dan taco ikan. Tapi nilai jual sebenarnya di sini adalah lubang api di teras dengan pemandangan pusat kota. Sampai di sana lebih awal untuk mengklaim kursi Anda. /

/ Proper Hotel, 1100 Market St. (Mid-Market), properhotel.com

Kamar Redwood di Clift: Kemewahan Art Deco


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Di kota metropolitan yang termakan oleh tren—belum lagi pintu-pintu landmark kota yang sudah lama tutup—favorit lama adalah sesuatu untuk dirayakan. Hotel CliftRuang Redwood, yang meluncurkan penyegaran pada tahun 2020, memiliki acara khusus yang tertulis di atasnya.

Mengatakan ada sejarah di sini akan meremehkan: Lounge koktail mengambil namanya dari pohon redwood berusia 800 tahun yang melapisi dinding, kolom, dan bagian belakang bar bergaya Art Deco. Cahaya ambient berasal dari lampu gantung Deco dan bahkan ada karya seni asli oleh pelukis Gustav Klimt. Karpet geometris baru mengambil tema Deco, dan menunya menampilkan sentuhan klasik. Bersulang untuk umur panjang dengan Redwood Room martini (gin Botanist, vermouth kering, dan zaitun keju biru).

Untuk waktu terbatas pada Februari 2022, Redwood Room bekerja sama dengan The Macallan menawarkan paket khusus kepada pecinta wiski: menginap semalam gratis di a junior suite, ditambah sebotol gelembung dan sepasang coklat, dengan dua tuang dari Masters Decanter Series di bar. (Hubungi 415.929.2372 atau email redwoodroom@sonesta untuk reservasi.)

// Clift Hotel, 495 Geary St. (TenderNob), redwoodroomsf.com

Chambers Eat + Drink di Phoenix Hotel: Party Vibes by the Pool


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Minum dan makan di tepi kolam renang bukanlah hal yang biasa di San Francisco. Kecuali jika Anda mengunjungi landmark rock and roll Tenderloin Hotel Phoenix, atau hanya mampir untuk mencari suasana. Pada pembukaan kembali terakhir untuk layanan pasca-Covid reguler pada 27 Januari, Chambers adalah tujuan ideal untuk minum di luar ruangan. Bisakah Anda mengatakan makan siang di tepi kolam renang? (Jangan khawatir, mereka memiliki pemanas.)

Makanan favorit kami minggu ini hadir dengan segala sesuatu mulai dari challah French toast hingga shakshuka plus, tentu saja, koktail yang namanya agak menyembuhkan (#4 Mezcal Drink dan #7 Slushie du Jour) mendustakan kecanggihan ramuannya. Berbicara tentang kecanggihan, interior yang moody—tanda baca dengan tanda “Be Amazing” yang cerah—sangat cocok untuk makan malam dan kencan malam.

// Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St. (Tenderloin), chambers-sf.com

Marianne’s di Hotel Zetta: Sedikit Rock and Roll


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Sepasang pintu merah jambu panas di Jessie Street di samping SoMa’s Hotel Zetta adalah hadiah untuk Marianne’s, ruang belakang yang dulunya pribadi sekarang hanya reservasi yang terinspirasi oleh glamor rock-and-roll ikon tahun 60-an Marianne Faithfull.

Dapat diakses selama jam makan malam melalui It restaurant bergaya Inggris The Cavalier, Marianne’s dirancang oleh tim Ken Fulk untuk mendorong peminum santai dan pemanjaan berlebihan. Ketika tidak disediakan untuk pesta pribadi mewah masyarakat San Francisco dan elit teknologi, bar membutuhkan ressi selama 60 hingga 90 menit untuk pasangan dan kelompok kecil. Layanan kaviar dan camilan ringan datang dari The Cavalier. Reservasi untuk dua hingga delapan tamu tersedia melalui tok.

// Hotel Zetta, 360 Jessie (SoMa), mariannessf.com

Gibson di Hotel Bijou: Kereta Koktail + Glamour Berlapis Emas


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Gaya Art Deco, mural langit-langit yang gerah, bilik kulit berumbai, dan cahaya keemasan yang hangat menambah sentuhan glamor pada Hotel Bijou‘s Gibson, yang sebenarnya merupakan lingkungan sederhana untuk mendentingkan gelas koktail luar biasa yang dipasangkan dengan masakan Amerika Baru yang dimasak dengan api langsung di dapur terbuka.

Gerobak koktail bergaya dim sum sedang bergerak untuk menyediakan layanan minuman di sisi meja yang dihiasi dengan makanan lokal dan acar rumah. Kami menyukai inovatif clear bloody mary (air tomat, vodka tua, shochu, shoyu, saus ikan, dan shichimi togarashi)—a Minuman Besar 2019 memilih. Pasangkan minuman beralkohol Anda dengan starter kaviar sturgeon putih. Pemesanan dapat dilakukan melalui Tabel Terbuka.

// 111 Mason St. (Tenderloin), gibsonsf.com

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar di Fairmont: Tiki Kitsch Forever


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Ya, ada bar hotel yang lebih canggih. Dan bahkan ada minuman flaming berkualitas tinggi yang bisa didapat di sekitar sini berkat rasa haus San Francisco yang tampaknya tak terpadamkan. tempat tiki kitsch.

Hotel FairmontTonga Room & Hurricane Bar membuat daftar kami untuk anomali atmosfernya (mandi hujan dalam ruangan dan laguna, halo) serta untuk daya tahannya—tempat ini telah menjadi slangin’ mai tais sejak 1945. Ruang Tonga menawarkan pelarian neotropis di yang paling spektakuler, menyajikan persembahan anggur Polinesia klasik seperti Zombie 1934, yang 7×7 telah menamakannya salah satu minuman paling ikonik di kota ini. Padukan dengan taco babi kalua dan selera untuk bertualang.

// The Fairmont, 950 Mason St. (Nob Hill), tongaroom.com

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