San Francisco Street Fairs: How to Choose One and Enjoy the Neighborhood
A street fair can turn a familiar San Francisco neighborhood into a place to linger, listen, browse, and meet the businesses and organizations that…
CITY BY THE BAY JOURNAL
Fresh from the city
Neighborhood stories, practical guides, and more reasons to get outside.
Walking San Francisco’s Hills: Plan a Better Route
A short line on a San Francisco map can conceal a serious climb. The city rewards walking, but the best route is not always…
Choose Your San Francisco Rainy-Day Museum
Choose the museum that matches your interests, then give it enough time to become the main event.
Three San Francisco Coffee Neighborhoods, Three Different Days
Build a day around one neighborhood café instead of turning coffee stops into a cross-city race.
A Castro Neighborhood Day Built Around History
Pair LGBTQ history with neighborhood streets, independent businesses and a meal in the Castro.
Oakland Waterfront Day Trip: Jack London Square by Ferry
An Oakland waterfront day trip begins well before you reach shore. The ferry changes the view of the bay and delivers you close to…
A Visitor’s Guide to the San Francisco Public Library
Explore exhibitions and city history while making the most of a public cultural space.
Outdoor Music in San Francisco: Plan for the Park, Not Just the Stage
An outdoor concert in San Francisco is partly about the performance and partly about the setting: trees, shifting light, a picnic, and the people…
A First-Timer’s Guide to San Francisco Bay Ferries
A ferry can be both transportation and the most memorable part of a Bay Area day trip. The challenge is choosing the correct operator,…