What are some non-touristy or unusual things to do in San Francisco?

My family and I are traveling to San Francisco in March. We'll definitely go see Lombard St., Fishermans' Wharf and City Lights but what are some other must-see attractions or better yet, cool places that are not touristy? I am big fan of beat literature so any cafes or anywhere the stereotypical Bay Area writers hung out would be cool. We just want some suggestions that might not be found in every tourist guide or whatever.



Bars or restaurants or shops or anything potentially off-the-map or just somewhere awesome that locals frequent would be cool. We're all 21+.



Thanks!What are some non-touristy or unusual things to do in San Francisco?
The Audium a trippy throwback to the 60's light and sound shows.

http://www.audium.org



The Cartoon Art Museum the only museum dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the graphic arts.

http://www.cartoonart.org



The Randall Museum a small hands on natural museum atop twin peaks with a Buffano sculpture garden and an amazing view of the city.

http://www.randallmuseum.org



The Exploratorium a hands on science museum housed in the Palace of Fine Arts the only building remaining from the 1915 Panama Pacific World's Fair,

http://www.exploratorium.edu



Ft. Point the only civil war era fort on the west coast, obsolete by the time it was finished but saved from demolition when the builders of the Golden Gate Bridge incorporated an arch in the bridge design.

http://www.nps.gov/fopo/What are some non-touristy or unusual things to do in San Francisco?
Well given your interests, Vesuvio Cafe is a must. Jack Kerouac hung out there and drank after all. http://www.vesuvio.com

Not far away is the San Francisco Art Institute. Visit during a weekday and its cafe is a good place for lunch and has a great view of Alcatraz. The school also has a large Diego Rivera mural. http://www.sfai.edu

The ruins of the Sutro Baths are awesome to explore. It's a little off the beaten path, but worth the effort.
http://www.cliffhouseproject.com/environ鈥?/a>
http://www.sutrobaths.com

Audium - the theater of sound. Strange and fun experience. http://www.audium.org

Hope this gets you started!What are some non-touristy or unusual things to do in San Francisco?
City Lights Bookstore in North Beach.

Valencia between 16th and 24th is pretty lively and full of shops, restaurants, clubs and lots of young people.

Edit: Yes, Adium (as noted below)! I couldn't think of the name of the place.What are some non-touristy or unusual things to do in San Francisco?
Japantown



www.sfjapantown.org/