Boasting views of the Pacific Ocean and the Sutro Baths, this building was restored to its original 1909 neoclassical style in 2003. It is now owned by the National Park Service, and serves up meals all day with one of the best backdrops in the city.

Only the foundation remains of what once was an important hub of aquatic activity that included a collection of indoor saltwater pools. Located in an inlet next to the Pacific Ocean, the structure was built in 1896 by Adolph Sutro, a former mayor of San Francisco. An arsonist burned it down in 1966. Today its remains are owned by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

"Dawn is coming up in San Francisco now: 6:09 a.m. at the Seal Rock Inn. ... Out here at the far end of Geary Street: this is the end of the line, for buses and everything else, the western edge of America."

Immortalized by the words of Hunter S. Thompson, this hotel and restaurant have been part of the city’s history since 1959. Not much has changed since its peak in the 1970s, and it remains a low-key hotel with an unparalleled view of the Pacific.

Located in the Outer Richmond, this theater has been a source of entertainment for generations. The two-screen theater is a refreshing change from the movie megaplexs that are more common nowadays. Renowned architect brothers James and Merrit Reid, who helped design some of the city’s iconic landmarks like the Fairmount Hotel and the Cliff House, built it in 1926.

Perched on a steep hill, this tiny library was renovated in 2011, without losing its original architectural design from 1932. There are plenty of materials in Chinese and Russian, reflecting some of the neighborhood’s diverse cliental. This library provides a great respite from the fog that chills this neighborhood year round.

As one of the original public schools in San Francisco, its earliest version was built in 1909. It went through many transformations and the current structure was built in 1927, out of reinforced concrete, and covered in stucco with a terra cotta trim.

Built in 1930, the intricate stone-carved entryway with colorful tile work makes it one of the neighborhood’s most beautiful schools. Its multi-hued Art Deco exterior also makes it easily recognizable, even on the foggiest of days.

Also known as the Joy of All Who Sorrow, this Russian Orthodox Church is one of the largest of its kind outside of Russia. Hard to miss with its five onion domes covered in 24-carat gold leaf, the church has an interior that boasts vibrant mosaics, detailed religious paintings, and a crystal chandelier that can only be viewed by those who attend the services inside.

Originally christened the La Bonita Theater, this historic cinema has been holding on despite the advent of Netflix and the neighborhood transformations that have been going on around it. Standing on the corner of Clement and 23rd Avenue, it is a family-run theatre that shows everything from major blockbusters to smaller independent films.

A major restoration in 2009 restored this Carnegie building, and preserved the original design as well as expanded it and made it seismically safe. The Richmond Library, constructed in the Classical Revival style, was the first in the city to be built with Carnegie grant funds in 1914. 

Standing out with a red brick Romanesque Revival style, this remodeled building still holds all the original design elements from 1927. The 1996 renovation allowed for a seismically upgraded building that still retains its century-old charm, and has been a neighborhood landmark for generations.  

Influenced by the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, and technically located in nearby Presidio Heights, this temple is an architectural masterpiece, from its 150-foot dome to its large stained glass windows. Built in 1926 by celebrated architect Arthur Brown Jr., it was rewarded shortly after it was completed by the American Institute of Architects as one of the most beautiful buildings in North America.

Known for its towering brick exterior, this Art Deco school was built in 1928 by San Francisco architects, James R. Miller and Timothy Pflueger. The use of brick was a rare choice, since it was not a practical building material after the devastating 1906 earthquake. The choice to build with brick was inspired by the Dutch Pavilion and the Dutch Expressionist buildings at the 1925 Paris Exposition.

Many a neighborhood kid learned to swim in this pool building that was build in 1956 by H.C. Baumann. It was designed in the Modernism style, with Art Deco details like the front entrance lettering. In a former life, the grounds were a victory garden honoring those who fought in World War II. The surrounding playground was built from 1935 through 1936, and was funded by the Depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) program.

For those who want their final resting place to be in the city, this is the last spot where you can be legally interred. This columbarium has been recognized as a significant contributor to the city’s architectural landscape with its large stained glass windows, and blended baroque and neoclassical design. Originally part of the Odd Fellows Cemetery, it was abandoned for decades, then slowly restored to it former glory.