Wonderland SF

2929 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 641-4600
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Part art gallery, part boutique, this 24th Street shop is the place to go to find unique art and fashion made by local artists and designers. Located in an emerging part of the Mission District, Wonderland SF is the brainchild of owner Irene Hernandez-Feiks, who opened the store to showcase the works of independent Bay Area artists and designers.

With its high ceilings, charming chandeliers, and unique art pieces displayed throughout the store, it’s a great setting for browsing the racks of apparel, accessories, jewelry, and handbags. It’s definitely worth stopping by on the first Thursday of every month for their art openings that are held in the store. |Wonderland SF|

SF Street Food Festival

On Folsom Street, between
24th and 26th Streets
3rd Saturday of August, annually
11am – 7pm
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With the emergence of gourmet food carts reaching critical mass in the city, it’s no surprise there is now a festival dedicated to the phenomenon. Snaking around a handful of city blocks along Folsom Street, close to Garfield Square in the Mission District, the SF Street Food Festival this year was packed to the brim with hungry visitors, all there to experience something unexpectedly delicious that was prepared from a mobile kitchen. The wait times just to sample dishes from various vendors like |Roli Roti| and |Kung Fu Tacos| were overwhelming to say the least, which made coordinated efforts with friends to wait in multiple lines the right move.

Many of the vendors with more notoriety such as |Hapa Ramen| or |Creme Brulee Cart| ran out of food fairly quickly, but there were still numerous choices that made the trip worthwhile like the homemade smores from |Kika’s Treats|. The choices this year were mixed between established restaurants trying to market themselves with quick bites and fancy non-alcoholic drinks, and actual street food vendors whose locations they operate from change on the regular. There was even a silent auction that raised money for charity by auctioning off cool prizes such as being a chef for a day at |Chez Panisse| and an all day butchery class at |4505 Meats|. |SF Street Food Fest|

Duke & Duchess

528 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-3555
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Established in 2008, Duke & Duchess is a Hayes Valley boutique that specializes in their house label rugged denim, canvas bags, and locally designed apparel. The store also has a wide variety of sunglasses, key chains, belts, and accessories. Another cool item is their selection of graphic t-shirts sold in a can. With premium denim commanding high prices these days, it’s nice to still see styles that can be bought for less than $100 a pair. Their newest addition is their house brand of canvas bags that look sturdy, durable, and have a great vintage feel to them.

Conveniently located on one of the best streets for shopping, this store is a must visit while exploring the various boutiques and eateries on Hayes Street. Upon walking into the store, I was immediately struck by the cool rustic cedar paneling on the walls, the blown glass lighting fixtures, and the floor to ceiling wall shelves that work together to showcase their great products. |Duke & Duchess|

Osso & Co.

1232 9th Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-6113
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Just a few blocks down the street from Golden Gate Park, Osso & Co. is a chic pet boutique on 9th Avenue, located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. The store is well organized and fully stocked with everything a pet owner should need for their cat or dog.

Osso & Co. has a great selection of collars, toys, even dog houses and training supplies. The eyes are immediately drawn to all the bright colors on their wall of colorful food and water bowls, assorted leashes, and dog artwork. After a nice meal in one of the eateries nearby or some time in Golden Gate Park, Osso & Co. is a great place to stop by for that thoughful gift for man’s best friend. |Osso & Co.|

Harding Park Golf Course

99 Harding Road
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-4690
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Originally designed by architect Willie Watson in 1925, the course at picturesque Harding municipal golf course offers beautiful views of Lake Merced and its surrounding landscape. Located adjacent to the San Francisco State University in the Lakeside district, Harding was featured in the 2009 |PGA Tour President’s Cup| and is an affordable option for those looking for a challenging round of golf on an award-winning course. With San Francisco resident discounts of over 60 percent off the daily standard rate, a round of 18 holes at Harding Golf Course is a great deal for the price. For those looking for an even more affordable option, there is a nine-hole course within the grounds called Fleming that’s around $30 for the standard rate. Playing here has a certain calmness about it from the fog that rolls in to the serene Monterey Cypress trees that dot along the fairways. It’s a course I would recommend to anyone looking for a memorable place to play a round of golf in the city. |Harding Park|