Travel Guide: A Wedding at San Francisco's City Hall

Last month, Michael and I spent a gorgeous long weekend in San Francisco for our friends’ wedding, taking in the city like locals. Normally, after a trip, I’d put together a guide with all the must-dos and hidden gems. But since this time was more about enjoying good company than sightseeing, a full guide didn’t feel quite right.

That said, I still have plenty to share! We visited many places I genuinely loved, spots I’d highly recommend for anyone planning a trip to San Francisco. So today, I’ve created a little photo diary of our weekend, along with a mini-directory of my favorite finds.

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From casual strolls around Potrero Hill and Dogpatch to evenings out and celebrating our friends’ beautiful City Hall ceremony (fun fact: their first date was with us, attending a rodeo in Fort Worth!), here’s a nostalgic, blog-style look at a memorable weekend in San Francisco:

SAN FRANCISCO PHOTO DIARY

SAN FRANCISCO DIRECTORY

SIGHTS + ATTRACTIONS

City Hall

A stunning Beaux-Arts building, perfect for architecture lovers and people who love beautiful spaces (oh, yeah – and hosting weddings!).

→City Hall // 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Ferry Building

So many great local shops and restaurants in this transit hub (faves: Dandelion Chocolate, El Porteño Empanadas, The Epicurean Trader, Heath Ceramics, Red Bay Coffee, Fog City Flea Trading Post), plus an excellent farmers market and views by the water.

→Ferry Building // 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105

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Golden Gate Park

Beautiful public greenspace with numerous amenities and attractions (at over 1000 acres, don’t expect to see it all in one visit!).

→Golden Gate Park // San Francisco, CA

A plate of pancakes, eggs, sausage, and potatoes at Plow — Humble and hearty, breakfast at Plow is always a good idea

FOOD + DRINK

Humphry Slocombe

A modern classic for ice cream with fun flavors.

→Humphry Slocombe // Multiple Locations

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Ikon Coffee

Excellent coffee with friendly service!

→Ikon Coffee // 1302 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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La Stazione Coffee + Cannoli

Cannoli for breakfast? Yes, please!

→La Stazione Coffee + Cannoli // 701 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Neighbor Bakehouse

Innovative and classic pastries with a local feel (expect a wait).

→Neighbor Bakehouse // 2343 3rd St UNIT 100, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge

Impeccable, approachable dim sum (available for dinner!).

→Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge // 504 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Plow

My favorite breakfast in recent memory (if there’s a wait, I promise it’s worth it!).

→Plow // 1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Spark Social SF

A dog-friendly food truck park that’s ready to feed a crowd.

→Spark Social SF // 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA 94158

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Square Pie Guys

Our friends catered these pies (my favorite style of pizza!) for their pizza-in-the-park wedding reception, and they were delicious.

→Square Pie Guys // Multiple Locations

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Tupelo

A nightclub for the thirty-something crowd, with a DJ spinning 2000s hits and great live music.

→Tupelo // 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

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I hope you enjoyed this quick stroll through San Francisco behind the lens! This trip served as a lovely reminder that sometimes it’s not about the destination – it’s about the people you’re with.

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One Comment on “Photo Diary: Attending a Wedding at San Francisco’s City Hall + A Mini Directory”

Melissa at Welcome Objects says:

November 10, 2023 at 10:43 pm

This photo diary makes me miss my old home. BTW if you’re there on a Friday, there are tours of City Hall.

Photo Diary: Attending a Wedding at San Francisco’s City Hall + A Mini Directory