Things to Do in Marina, San Francisco

The Marina features the Palace of Fine Arts, a remnant from the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition. The area is walkable and offers scenic views along the waterfront.

  • Palace of Fine Arts TheatreTheater
  • Palace of Fine ArtsPalace Museum
  • The Coffee Berry SFCoffee Shop

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Marina in San Francisco

Top things to do in Marina

  • Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

    Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

    4.8 · 26.1k
    Theater

    This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Palace of Fine Arts

    Palace of Fine Arts

    4.8 · 26.1k
    Palace Museum

    This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.

  • Books Inc.

    Books Inc.

    4.6 · 205
    Bookstore

    Veteran independent bookseller providing fiction & nonfiction, plus kids' titles.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Marina

  • The Coffee Berry SF

    The Coffee Berry SF

    4.9 · 616
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    An organic and fair-trade cafe located between three iconic San Francisco neighborhoods, offering coffee, espresso drinks, iced beverages, whole bean coffee, house specials, soft serve, and assorted pastries.

  • HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut

    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut

    4.8 · 881
    Ramen· $$
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Roma Antica

    Roma Antica

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Italian· $20–30

    Welcoming neighborhood spot serving modern Italian eats & wine in petite digs with marble accents.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Dynamo Donut & Coffee

    Dynamo Donut & Coffee

    4.3 · 203
    Donut Shop· $10–20

    Small kiosk offering creative donut flavors such as maple bacon & passion fruit milk chocolate.

    Every day
    8 AM – 4 PM
  • The Patio

    The Patio

    4.7 · 274
    Cocktail Bar· $$$

    Modern, minimalist wine bar with a rotating menu of prix fixe food pairings & a la carte items.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    4 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 PM
  • Twisted St. Cafe

    Twisted St. Cafe

    4.6 · 553
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    Traditional bites & takeaways dished up in an informal coffee shop with a covered terrace.

  • Lucca Delicatessen

    Lucca Delicatessen

    4.5 · 474
    Deli· $20–30

    Imported Italian products sold alongside prepared sandwiches, pastas & soups for take-out.

    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Milos Meze

    Milos Meze

    4.9 · 435
    Greek· $30–70

    A restaurant inspired by the timeless flavors of the Greek islands, offering authentic meals and appetizers from across Greece.

  • Pacific Catch

    Pacific Catch

    4.5 · 1.1k
    Asian· $20–30

    There isn't much seating in this place, but that doesn't seem to matter for the patrons that come here to taste Asian/Pacific cuisine. The tuna bowl comes highly recommended.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Ace Wasabi's Rock-N-Roll Sushi

    Ace Wasabi's Rock-N-Roll Sushi

    4.6 · 625
    Sushi· $10–50

    Modern Japanese dishes, sushi & more in a trendy hangout featuring music & happy-hour bingo.

    Mon
    5 PM – 9 PM
    Tue–Thu
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9 PM
  • Delarosa Marina

    Delarosa Marina

    4.4 · 1.6k
    Italian· $$

    Bustling, modern eatery offering Roman pizzas, antipasti, creative cocktails & communal tables.

  • Mamanoko

    Mamanoko

    4.5 · 491
    Japanese· $50–100

    Fashionable outpost with a convivial vibe serving sake, spirits, sushi & Japanese small plates.

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Map of Marina with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
  2. 2Palace of Fine Arts
  3. 3The Coffee Berry SF
  4. 4HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut
  5. 5Roma Antica
  6. 6Dynamo Donut & Coffee
  7. 7Books Inc.
  8. 8The Patio
  9. 9Twisted St. Cafe
  10. 10Lucca Delicatessen

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