IG: eatgosee There is a lot already said about this place in other reviews. Suffice to say that the hype is justified: there is so much to do here and on offer for people of all ages and backgrounds. It truly feels like the bustling social heart of San Francisco at the end of a long commercial area with a beautiful open panoramic view of the bay including the Bay Bridge. All cities should have this kind of a place available bringing people together and celebrating the best of local small producers.

HIGHLIGHTS: –Farmers market. There are multiple stands here available offering people everything from fresh vegetables to dips to honeys to meats and cheeses. This is reminiscent of many European village markets celebrating an offering multiple artists no small-scale produce farmers. You could easily come here together things for a picnic or a lunch and dinner to take back for a group of friends. If you are a foodie, definitely come to be inspired. It is also a very photogenic place for people like myself who enjoy simply coming by with a camera to soak in the atmosphere.

-Cooking stations. There is a truly wide and inclusive scope of food available here for sale notably a Jewish deli opposite an Iranians breakfast stand surrounded by Cali Mexican food offerings and beer tasting tents. You should come here and bring your appetite as well as a large (and very likely reusable) bag to take things back with you.

• Restaurants. If you are looking for something a little more formal with an area to sit down at a table, there is plenty this available inside of the ferry building including a few popular local well-known restaurants in chains with views looking out both onto the market on one side and onto the bay on the other side.

–Child friendly. Given this is a wide open space,There is plenty of room for children to run around and for families to get together to enjoy picnics in the area. This all assumes that the weather is sunny and bright.

-Craftsman. There are a number of stands available selling locally handmade art including necklaces, earrings, artwork, clothing items and crafts such as candleholders, plant parts and the rest. If you are looking to get something as a gift for someone which is individual and a one off then this strikes me as a good place to start if it is that you want to break away from the typical Main Street or High Street chain stores.

• Timing: there is a lot to be said for getting here earlier in the day. This is mainly because it will be a quieter area allowing you to spend more time at each booth as well as surveying the whole area to see what is available. My recommendation is to come here around 10.30 to 11 in the morning.

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