Timeline
06:53
Arrive at Old St. Mary's Church early. Find a quiet spot near the brick facade to watch the sky change. The church is open from 07:00 on weekdays, so you can step inside if the doors are unlocked or simply admire the exterior in the pre-dawn stillness.
07:23
The sun rises at 07:23, casting a warm glow on the historic building. Stay for a few minutes to let the golden light settle in.
07:38
Walk nine minutes to Vesuvio's. This historic bar has been open since 06:00, so it is ready for you. Order a coffee or a light bite in the atmospheric room that once hosted the Beat Generation.
08:23
Stroll twelve minutes to Caffe Greco. Open from 07:00, this North Beach cafe offers a European-style atmosphere. Grab a table outside if the weather permits and enjoy the local rhythm of the morning.
Local tip
Old St. Mary's opens at 07:00 on weekdays. Vesuvio's opens at 06:00 daily. Caffe Greco opens at 07:00 on weekdays and Sundays. Check the route if you need to return to your starting point.
Check before you go
- Old St. Mary's Church hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 08:00-15:00.
- Vesuvio's hours: Mo-Su 06:00-02:00.
- Caffe Greco hours: Mo-Th,Su 07:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Francisco (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).