North Beach is full of traditional bakeries, and many will have strong opinions about where to find the best tiramisu.
Down by Crissy Field, you can drive down Marina Blvd. That’ll put you at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. If you go a block down from the water there's the Palace of Fine Arts. The first time I saw it, I went around the corner and it's like, “Oh my god!” You just wouldn't expect it to be there. Then you drive around the bridge, and there’s a little beach.
For shopping, I like Chestnut Street in the Marina. Mainly just one-off boutiques and cute little cafes and restaurants. Then there's North Beach, which is the Little Italy neighborhood. You know, the light poles are all painted red, white, and green. Park near Washington Square and walk down Columbus Street and Green Street. It’s really cute, with so many cafes, bakeries, and coffee shops.
Then drive down Lombard Street because that's just cool to drive down. Then park your car somewhere and ride a cable car, because it’s San Francisco. The coolest bit to do would be to get on at Union Square, where Powell Street hits Market, and then go down to the water at Fisherman’s Wharf. You get the beautiful view of Alcatraz. Fisherman’s Wharf itself is pretty touristy and really just…Well, other than just going down on the cable car and seeing the view, I think you can give it a miss.