Alamo Square, San Francisco: Things to Do & Map

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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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Alamo Square

Painted Ladies and Alamo Square
★ 4.4 · 28.4k
Plaza★
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
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Rare Device
★ 4.6 · 148
Home Goods· $$
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
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Alamo Square Park
★ 4.7 · 4.5k
City Park
Neighborhood in San Francisco, California, United States
Every day
5 AM – 12 AM
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Originals Vinyl
★ 4.8 · 188
Record Store
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
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Where to eat & drink in Alamo Square

Emporium Arcade Bar
★ 4.4 · 2.4k
Lounge· $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
1 PM – 2 AM
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Independent
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Live Music
Intimate, no-frills music venue with a full bar that features indie & emerging acts.
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The Mill
★ 4.5 · 2.3k
Bakery· $10–20
Bright & airy coffee shop serving a simple menu curated by Four Barrel Coffee & Josey Baker Bread.
Every day
7 AM – 5 PM
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Madrone Art Bar
★ 4.4 · 1.1k
Nightclub· $10–20
Rotating art installations share space with a bar, couches & a tiny dance floor where DJs entertain.
Every day
4 PM – 2 AM
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Nopa
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
American· $50–100
Ingredient-focused Californian eats & creative cocktails in a lively, 2-story setting.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
5 PM – 9:30 PM
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Eddie's Cafe
★ 4.4 · 1.2k
Breakfast· $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
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