Marin Headlands Day Trip: Coastal Views with a Realistic Access Plan
The Marin Headlands look close to San Francisco, yet a good visit requires more preparation than a city waterfront walk. Roads, trailheads, historic sites,…
CITY BY THE BAY JOURNAL
Fresh from the city
Neighborhood stories, practical guides, and more reasons to get outside.
A Car-Free Sunday with Room to Wander
Use transit, a neighborhood meal and a short park walk to give Sunday a slower rhythm.
San Francisco Film Festivals: Build a Good Screening Day
A film festival gives you a reason to see something outside your usual recommendations and then talk about it while the experience is still…
Biking San Francisco’s Waterfront: A Flexible First Ride
Biking along San Francisco’s waterfront can be a satisfying way to see the bay, but the route deserves more thought than simply following the…
An Embarcadero Walk from the Ferry Building
Start at the Ferry Building and choose how much waterfront you want to explore.
How to Put Together a San Francisco Picnic
Choose the place before the food, then keep your picnic simple enough to enjoy once you arrive.
An Inner Sunset Day: Books, Food and the Park
Use Ninth and Irving as a relaxed base for book browsing, food and an outing into Golden Gate Park.
A Berkeley Day Trip for Gardens, Campus Walks, and a Slower Afternoon
A Berkeley day trip can combine university architecture, leafy paths, and a living plant collection, but the campus and the UC Botanical Garden are…
Small Habits for Being a Good Guest in San Francisco
A few practical habits help you enjoy the city while making room for the people who live and work here.