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Things to do with friends in San Francisco, CA

What are fun things to do with friends in San Francisco?

We checked 56 real places in San Francisco, CA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in San Francisco, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Tenderloin Museum to The Connection

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Tenderloin Museum

    398 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Palega Recreation Center

    Bayview District, San Francisco, California

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Brothers Pizza

    3627 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Boom & Bust Course

    1379 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Saint Mary's Recreation Center

    95 Justin Drive, San Francisco, CA 94112

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Lehr's German Specialties

    1581 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Ly Luck

    5732 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at The Connection

    Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

San Francisco Zoo to Judnich's

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit San Francisco Zoo

    41st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94166

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Bernal Heights Park

    Mission, San Francisco, California

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Oki Sushi

    1740 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Mashouf Wellness Center

    Font Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94132

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Fida Market

    1941 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Catch a show at Presidio Theater

    Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Fili-taste

    4441 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Judnich's

    2882;2884;2886 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Treasure Island Museum to Dragon Lounge

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Treasure Island Museum

    Trade Winds Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94130

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Topaz Open Space

    Mission, San Francisco, California

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Ming Hui Dim Sum

    2495 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Church of 8 Wheels

    554 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse City Center

    2675 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at AMC Loews Metreon 16

    135 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at El Honduras

    3047 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Dragon Lounge

    1355 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in San Francisco

Real places in San Francisco for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit San Francisco Zoo

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)41st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94166
  2. Visit Yosemite Slough

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeBayview District, San Francisco, California
  3. Eat at Universal Breakfast & Lunch

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)1215;1217 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
  4. Go to Yerba Buena Bowling Center

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  5. Go to Phyllis Wattis Theater

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)Natoma Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  6. Snack stop at Word. A Cafe

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)5114 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

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Date night ideas in San Francisco

Real places in San Francisco for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Word. A Cafe

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)5114 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
  2. Walk through Palou Phelps Mini Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeBayview District, San Francisco, California
  3. Look around San Francisco Fire Department Pioneer Museum

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)655 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115
  4. Play a round at Yerba Buena Bowling Center

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  5. Dinner at Brothers Pizza

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)3627 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
  6. Drinks at Royal Cuckoo (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)3202 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Things to do with a large group in San Francisco

Real places in San Francisco for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Bowling at Yerba Buena Bowling Center

    Teams take turns, so everyone stays in the game. Book lanes ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  2. Play at Vogue Theatre

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)3290 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
  3. Park time at Mission Valencia Plaza

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeMission, San Francisco, California
  4. Dinner at Brothers Pizza

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)3627 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
  5. Drinks at El Toro Nightclub (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)2470 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

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Weekend in San Francisco with friends

A two-day plan of real places in San Francisco, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)640 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
  2. Saturday lunch: Brothers Pizza

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)3627 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
  3. Saturday afternoon: Bayview Gateway

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeBayview District, San Francisco, California
  4. Saturday night: Fat Cat x The Mantis (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)3215 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Word. A Cafe

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)5114 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
  6. Sunday afternoon: 4 Star Theater

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)2200 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Birthday ideas for adults in San Francisco

Real places in San Francisco for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Brothers Pizza

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)3627 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
  2. Play at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)2550 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
  3. Drinks at Casa Barajas / Chug Pub (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)1849 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
  4. Visit Ripley's Believe it or Not

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)175 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
  5. Picnic at Palega Recreation Center

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeBayview District, San Francisco, California

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Things to do with friends under 21 in San Francisco

Real places in San Francisco for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Boom & Bust Course

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)1379 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
  2. See a movie at Phyllis Wattis Theater

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)Natoma Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  3. Get active at Upper Noe Recreation Center

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)295 Day Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
  4. Coffee or a snack at Word. A Cafe

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)5114 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
  5. Eat at Brothers Pizza

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)3627 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
  6. Hang out at Palega Recreation Center

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeBayview District, San Francisco, California

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Places in San Francisco

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in San Francisco?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in San Francisco costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in San Francisco for free?

Free places on our list include Palega Recreation Center, Yosemite Slough and Bernal Heights Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in San Francisco?

Good places to start are Brothers Pizza, Ly Luck and Oki Sushi. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in San Francisco?

Sights on our list include Tenderloin Museum, Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center and San Francisco Zoo. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in San Francisco?

Try visit San Francisco Zoo, visit Yosemite Slough and eat at Universal Breakfast & Lunch. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in San Francisco?

Try coffee at Word. A Cafe, walk through Palou Phelps Mini Park and look around San Francisco Fire Department Pioneer Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in San Francisco?

Try bowling at Yerba Buena Bowling Center, play at Vogue Theatre and park time at Mission Valencia Plaza. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in San Francisco?

Try saturday morning: Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, saturday lunch: Brothers Pizza and saturday afternoon: Bayview Gateway. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in San Francisco?

Try birthday dinner at Brothers Pizza, play at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and drinks at Casa Barajas / Chug Pub (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in San Francisco?

Try play at Boom & Bust Course, see a movie at Phyllis Wattis Theater and get active at Upper Noe Recreation Center. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for San Francisco?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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