San Francisco’s Southern Side

The Golden Gate soars above the bay.

The Transamerica Pyramid is an iconic landmark in the heart of San Francisco’s Montgomery Financial District.

Iconic row houses in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood.

Farmer Brown’s seasonal (spiked) lemonade.

Crispy cornmeal catfish and all the fixings at Farmer Brown.

The entrance of Tartine Bakery and Cafe.

The breakfast rush at Tartine Bakery and Cafe.

Decadent breakfast selections from Tartine Bakery and Cafe.

The Huntington Hotel’s elegant Nob Hill exterior.

Paxton Gate’s lush and exotic interior.

Courtyard garden oasis at Paxton Gate.

Louisiana native Justin Simoneaux helms the kitchen at Boxing Room

Savory combination of collard greens and ham hock at Boxing Room.

Served Cajun-style, Boxing Room’s boiled peanuts make a satisfying snack.

Boxing Room’s gator motif carries into the restaurant’s dining room.

Lowcountry comfort food at the Front Porch.

The Front Porch’s fried chicken, served family style.

A varied selection of Taylor Stitch’s custom-fit products.

Oysters three ways at Hard Water.

Hard Water’s whiskey library.

The America’s Cup cocktail, made with Wild Turkey 101 and blackberry liqueur, from Hard Water.

A hillside view of the Golden Gate Bridge’s impressive span across San Francisco Bay.

Smoked low and slow, the pulled pork at Memphis Minnie’s tastes as if you just stepped off Beale Street.

Memphis Minnie’s mascots.

The de Young Museum’s modern exterior.

Outdoor dining on a grand scale at the de Young Museum café

A sweeping panorama from the observation deck at the de Young Museum.