il paradiso york Steps of Rome One of the many Italian caf s often full of real Italians lined up along this stretch

Steps of Rome One of the many Italian caf s often full of real Italians lined up along this stretch of Columbus. This one features large windows, usually open, with clientele spilling out onto the sidewalk to eye the stream of passers-by. Good coffee and desserts make it an appealing pit stop until closing il paradiso york time at 2am. d 348 Columbus Ave between Broadway & Vallejo Map M4 (415) 397-0435

This standard 1960s motel is handy for the Castro, the Lower Haight, and the Mission. It s one of those no frills, what you see is what you get places, simple and very serviceable, and quiet, given its prime location. Free parking is a plus, and cable TV, too.