Things to Do in Alamo Square, San Francisco Best known for the Painted Ladies, the Victorian row that fronts Alamo Square Park's hilltop lawn with downtown San Francisco behind. Surrounding blocks hold more of the city's grandest 19th-century mansions.
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Painted Ladies and Alamo Square ★ 4.4 · 28.0k★
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
Rare Device ★ 4.6 · 147· $$
Store/gallery featuring housewares & art objects by local designers, artists & artisans.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Alamo Square Park ★ 4.7 · 4.5k
Neighborhood in San Francisco, California, United States
Every day 5 AM – 12 AM
Originals Vinyl ★ 4.8 · 186
A record store that buys and sells used vinyl records and offers ultrasonic cleaning and de-warping services.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 5 PM
Sat 12 PM – 5 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Alamo Square
Emporium Arcade Bar ★ 4.4 · 2.4k· $10–20
Pinball, pool & old-school arcade games, plus music, cocktails & craft beers, in hip, historic digs.
Mon–Fri 4 PM – 2 AM
Sat 2 PM – 2 AM
Sun 2 PM – 2 AM
Independent ★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Intimate, no-frills music venue with a full bar that features indie & emerging acts.
The Mill ★ 4.5 · 2.3k· $10–20
Bright & airy coffee shop serving a simple menu curated by Four Barrel Coffee & Josey Baker Bread.
Every day 7 AM – 5 PM
Madrone Art Bar ★ 4.4 · 1.1k· $10–20
Rotating art installations share space with a bar, couches & a tiny dance floor where DJs entertain.
Every day 4 PM – 2 AM
Nopa ★ 4.5 · 3.1k· $50–100
Ingredient-focused Californian eats & creative cocktails in a lively, 2-story setting.
Mon–Thu 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Eddie's Cafe ★ 4.4 · 1.1k· $20–30
Long-running corner diner for homey, hearty breakfast & lunch in a straightforward setup.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM Planning time in Alamo Square?
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1 Painted Ladies and Alamo Square 2 Rare Device 3 Emporium Arcade Bar 4 Independent 5 Alamo Square Park 6 The Mill 7 Originals Vinyl 8 Madrone Art Bar 9 Nopa 10 Eddie's Cafe Other areas in San Francisco Ready to plan Alamo Square? Turn these Alamo Square picks into a day-by-day San Francisco plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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