SOMA

The very definition of industrial chic, South of Market is home to some of the city’s slickest clubs and restaurants. Though with luxury high-rises popping up left and right these days, SOMA is also transforming from a nightlife destination to a more traditional neighborhood.

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Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St 415-863-2840

Another successful venture from Vintage 415, this Tahoe lodge-meets-Aspen boite has plenty to entertain: pool table, the Big Buck Hunter arcade game, and Willie Nelson on the jukebox.

Photo: Courtesy of Bloodhound

330 Ritch

360 Ritch St 415-902-3125

Low ceilings, a casual yet stylish crowd, and lots of exposed brick make this live music and DJ hotspot feel almost like you’re hanging out in a friend’s basement — if that friend was the coolest kid in school.

Photo: Misha Vladimirskiy / Butchershop Creative

Coco500

500 Brannan St 415-543-2222

Chef Loretta Keller’s Cali creations, like to-die-for seasonal flatbread and tempura-fried green beans, have a cult-like following. Add in perfectly prepared cocktails and the restaurant’s sleek, blond-wood interior, and you can easily see why.

Photo: Courtesy of Coco500

Mezzanine

444 Jessie St 415-625-8880

Although it’s a big space, this club feels like an intimate music venue, even with two levels and a VIP lounge. Mezzanine draws highly sought-after acts and DJs, as well as a high-energy crowd.

Photo: Misha Vladimirskiy / Butchershop Creative

SFMOMA

151 3rd St 415-357-4000

From the building’s striking design to the world-class special exhibits, there’s always something new to see at SFMOMA. A new sculpture garden and rooftop patio, where you can enjoy a sweeping city view, Blue Bottle coffee in-hand, make a visit even more enticing.

Photo: Tom Bross / Courtesy of SFMOMA