y’all may know san francisco-based photographer leslie santarina from her guest posts here on the blog, and from her own beautiful blog spotted sf but did you also know she’s the author of a brand new book The 500 Hidden Secrets of San Francisco? leslie is always on the go and is one of the most curious people i have ever met, so she’s the perfect person to write a book about what to Eat-Drink-See-Shop-Stay around san francisco. her book has so many hidden gems — the kind of secret spots you want the inside skinny on, especially from her local’s point of view.

The main objective of The 500 Hidden Secrets of San Francisco is to share places not typically included in tourist guides, so visitors (and locals alike) can venture off the beaten track and discover hidden gems tucked within the hills of San Francisco — with really detailed maps included. As you leaf through the guide and examine the categories you’ll discover the city’s renowned restaurants, secret watering holes, curious little shops and galleries, old historic places, as well as the favorite haunts of locals themselves. hunting for the city’s best burritos, places to satisfy your sweet tooth or the best spot to slurp oysters? leslie’s got it covered. from the latest food trucks to san francisco’s classic eateries, they’re all included in the book. for more local gems (and beautiful photography) from leslie, be sure to follow her instagram account at @spottedsf.

• photography by leslie santarina for her book The 500 Hidden Secrets of San Francisco.

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