Step outside into Ghirardelli Square to enjoy some of the best dining San Francisco has to offer in the courtyard-style food hall. Indulge in the namesake chocolates, Ghirardelli Squares, at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience, or sample one of the innovative creations made with the beloved confections.

Taste some of the best seafood on the West Coast in San Francisco. A favorite of locals and travelers alike, the Bay Area’s waterfront restaurants are known for serving oysters with afterwork drinks. Fresh daily catches from the Pacific grace the plates at the city’s sushi restaurants, while the seasonal Dungeness crab can be found in restaurant recipes passed down within fishermen’s families for generations.

Sample San Francisco sourdough at the city’s finest bakeries. Sourdough is made from a fermented leavening agent known as a starter. This ancient style of breadmaking is said to have been practical for California’s rugged mining communities, especially before the commercialization of baker’s yeast. The crusty, tangy bread has been perfected and popularized in the region ever since.