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Yummy chicken and waffles abound at this hotspot (as well as many other good eats). Try the “Nasty Woman” at the bar.

Dance club in Mission District with VIP bottle service. So much fun – between getting a fabulous dinner and having a blast at a nightclub, you’re sure to have the best night.

Hot tip: If you stay late enough for Bissap Baobab to turn into a nightclub, you’ll beat the lines and entry fee.

The Da Vinci Villa is a super cute place to crash. It’s a converted midcentury motel. Cheap, accessible to MUNI lines, and it has a good cheap Dim Sum place attached. Get your hipster traveler on.

This pinball place is off a street in Upper Haight. All the tables are collector-owned. Be careful – you can easily blow through $20 in a night, just playing the games.

The famous (and original!) sushi/burrito will fill you up enough to hike around the city for the rest of your day. It’s an innovative eating concept without being over-the-top, and a must-try for any San Francisco visit.

This historic neighborhood at the center of San Fran has been dubbed “The Harlem of the West,” with amazing, live music, cool shopping, and awesome eats. Spend an entire day there exploring.

With amazing tunes provided by an in-house DJ, friendly faces, and a cool atmosphere, this church-turned-roller-rink is fun for all ages. Remember that it’s cash only!

This experience is definitely not one for the kids – you’re entering into complete and total darkness, and can be a little scary. There are sounds that are relaxing, and sounds that are jarring – it’s not so much a music experience as an auditory one.

Built into the Marina District, this unique spot is located just past the Golden Gate Yacht Club. It was created in 1986 by the Exploratorium. The organ is made out of PVC pipes that connect to the bottom of the bay. The pipes make different sounds when the waves hit them. It’s a truly magical experience.

Expect long waits, especially on the weekend, at this ice cream shop fave of locals, but also expect a variety of flavors and relatively inexpensive treats.