1. Start your morning Exploring Hayes Valley with a cappuccino at the Ritual Coffee Roasters shipping container. It is a part of a larger project called PROXY, which they describe as a “two-block project which seeks to mobilize a flexible environment of food, art, culture, and retail within renovated shipping containers.” It’s a fabulous spot to stop by if you're on two wheels.

2. Grab breakfast from Rad Radish, 100% Vegan and radically committed to serving up food you can feel good about. Take a look at Rad Radish's menu of beautiful, flavorful, and hearty food at an affordable price point.

3.  Then stroll the small businesses of Hayes Valley, from Arden Home with furniture and decor, and custom and design styling services. To Kolekto Jewelry, who travel the world, curating small, one-of-a-kind batches from international jewelry crafters—so that you can find a piece that’s uniquely yours.

4. Speaking of unique, be sure to luxuriate in a San Francisco legacy business, Dark Garden Unique Corsetry and Couture Clothing. Located on Linden Street, Dark Garden creates corsets for everybody on site in the workshop. They also sell ready-to-wear clothes, hats, and jewelry. Thinking of getting married? Ask to see their work done for hundreds of happy couples.

5. While on Linden Street, pop into Optical Underground for unique eyewear from independent designers at amazing "insider" prices. Don't miss Clare V., dedicated to chic, functional, and fun handbags, wallets, and more made by a group of kind, diligent colleagues. A portion of the proceeds from sales supports causes the founders of Clare V. believe in.

6. Do you have kids with you? Then be sure to head up to Fiddlesticks for toys that inspire imaginative play, games that encourage outdoor activities, back-to-school gear, and groovy San Francisco-themed clothes and books! Or another fun place to shop for a new favorite hoodie is Aviator Nation.

7. Ready for lunch? There are so many options! From Hayz Dog, where you can get an all-beef dog or vegan dog, served up with globally-inspired flavors like The Banh Mi or The Elote, as well as the classic dogs. To Papito, cooking some of the best organic Mexican food in San Francisco—be sure to try their signature Mango Aperol Spritz.

8. Continue exploring with a new addition: DUER, the leader in Performance Denim, jeans that are both stylish enough for business meetings and functional enough for a long bicycle commute. And the Rivian Space, designed to bring electric adventure to life.

9. Enjoy great outdoor spaces like Patricia's Green and vendors located on PROXY, like the Biergarten. And House of Agatha Handmade with a surprisingly large selection of handmade goods for sale— you can even sign up for a crochet lesson! Then stroll up to newcomer on Laguna Street: The Psychic Shop, from The Spiritual Eye, selling natural healing crystals.

10. Also on Laguna Street is the Madison Reed Hair Color Bar, where you can treat your hair with nourishing color. Everything they make is Leaping Bunny certified, the international gold standard of cruelty-free beauty. Looking for a great 21+ drinks bar open in the afternoon? Anina has a diverse menu.

11. For your artistic side, be sure to visit TINT Gallery, which showcases contemporary artists, highlighting women artists in particular, who innovate across media. And MMclay for handcrafted ceramics for restaurants, homes, and hospitality, designed by MaryMar Keenan—she also teaches pottery workshops!

12. Hayes Valley has over 50 restaurants and bars! One of the longest-running is Absinthe Brasserie & Bar for French-inspired cuisine. Or Arbor for fast, casual, and healthful dishes, wines on tap, and bottles from neighboring Arlequin Wine Merchant. Or be sure to try a|Mano's fresh house-made pasta, pizza, Italian wines, and craft cocktails.