San Francisco

The historic building sits on the Embarcadero at the foot of Market Street, with food businesses and views of the bay. Browsing gives two people something concrete to discuss, from a favourite ingredient to an unfamiliar flavour. Choose an exact meeting point and decide together whether to continue along the waterfront.

Golden Gate Park combines gardens, museums and open spaces, so a specific interest helps keep the plan manageable. Pick a garden, an exhibition or simply a walk; they do not all need to belong to the same afternoon. Public profiles and available plans on Gitch can help you find company before you continue in the registered app.

Ferry Building Marketplace gives an Embarcadero walk a recognisable starting point. Agree on a particular entrance or merchant before browsing; the building is both a destination and a transport hub. Individual shop hours can differ from market events, so choose the part you want to visit. Leave the length of the waterside walk flexible if the weather is uninviting.

SFMOMA — San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Asian Art Museum offer very different art-led afternoons. Pick a subject you would like to share and leave time nearby to discuss it. Museum of Craft and Design is a separate destination again. If you want to add a meal or performance, use the actual address and programme rather than assuming every museum is a short walk from the waterfront.