I Left My Heart in San Francisco . Billing itself as the nation's oldest Italian restaurant, Fior d'Italia is in North Beach, a popular area for nightlife. After dinner, take in the musical send-up, Beach Blanket Babylon , at the nearby Club Fugazi. A museum explains the mission's history, including its often-strained relations with the native population. Now it's time to hit the beach.
Ocean Beach is ideal for walking, flying a kite and surfing, but swimming is dangerous.
Order some scenery with your meal at the Cliff House, or try the casual Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant. Below the Cliff House, an old-fashioned arcade boasts a 1912 Wurlitzer Orchestrian. The Beach Chalet's fresco-filled main floor serves as the Golden Gate Park Visitor's Center. Follow your interests here, from the aquarium and natural history exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences to the Japanese Tea Garden. Stop at the Exploratorium, a science museum emphasizing hands-on exhibits for kids.