The Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Brightly circling and squawking above — our official San Francisco City Bird—see their documentary too!
Dungeness Crab Straight Off The Boat!
Run, don't walk, every Saturday morning on Fisherman´s Wharf at Pier 45 & 47 for fresh crab- Get'em before they're gone!
India Basin Waterfront Park
In the Bayview is teeming with views and history, featuring water access, a massive sunny plaza, a Shipwrights Cottage, mosaic staircase, and more; It's really cool!
The Wiggle Bike Route
Follow historic water pathways through town, it's the easiest way to get from Ocean Beach to the Embarcadero.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
A free 3-day lowkey celebration. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy. Thank you, Warren Hellman!
Sound of the N Judah
The little sighing sound of the N Judah when it slides to a stop.
Folk Yoga
Offers yoga and workshops with the best teachers in the city (Thanks, Roy, Anna & Rachel!)
Hidden Swings
The best place to bring your out-of-town visitors- Wheee!
Bike Share
The e-bikes make it super easy to get around town and no looking for parking! Wear your helmet, please!
Parklet @ the Page bar
With mellow, afternoon, live music (and all my friends are there!)
Fort Funston
Hand gliders and hawks, frolicking dogs, and see the sun slide into the horizon at sunset. Always wonderful
Blue Bear School of Music
Has been rocking since 1971, making music available and accessible for everyone. It's a great place for lessons, band workshops, and just great people.
Irish Coffee at The Buena Vista
Say what you will. Just be a tourist for a day or a week. We live in a great city. Ride a cable car (It's so fun!) Have an Irish Coffee at The Buena Vista, and check out the National Maritime Museum & Hyde Street Pier. It's really cool to learn about San Francisco's maritime history (Plus the Ferris Wheel at the Fisherman's Wharf!)
Lower Haight Line Dancing
My Line Dancing neighbors, who make every Sunday night awesome- and now with a hyper-local newsletter: Lower Haight Local!
Slow Streets
Special low-vehicle neighborhood streets for recreation, walking, running, cycling and even Little Free Libraries across town
Bob’s Donuts
A 24-hour remedy when you have a hankering for a chocolate Old-fashioned... and who doesn't? (yum!)
Ferry Building
The gorgeous stalwart of the Port of San Francisco and Market Street, with a world-famous farmers market and gourmet food. Plus, the ferries!
Arsicault Bakery
Our family staple for the best croissant in town
Tunnel Tops
Tunnel Tops park at the Presidio — especially those fun, spinny red-top chairs!
Flower Piano
In the Botanical Garden, each September, 10 days of magical music surrounded by blooms. Come play your favorites! Or, go now to see the Magnolias in bloom!
Palace of Fine Arts
I love thinking that it was built of burlap, wire and plaster to be temporary, part of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, but then, it was rebuilt to be a permanent, beautiful exhibition hall.
The Golden Gate Bridge
Beautiful. Always. Be sure to check out the interactive exhibit in the plaza to see how the engineers decided on the height of the towers
The Exploratorium
A favorite school field trip destination when I was a kid, and continues on for my kids
Karl the fog
It's July! Time to put on your puffer coat!
Black Nose Trading Company
For all your pup's needs
Outside Lands Music Festivals
Huge, loud, and SO much fun!
Harvey Milk Photo Center
From SF Rec & Park operates the oldest and largest community wet darkroom in the United States, with amazing shows, and photo lessons open to all
SF historic center at SF Public Library
Find priceless photos of your neighborhood from years past!
Cable Car Museum
It's an awesome place to watch the giant wheels turning to move the cable cars across town — plus, It's free!
Green Apple Books
Where you can spend hours discovering new amazing books to read and sell your gently-read books for more books!
Fun and Friendly dog parks
All across the city- Woof!
The Independent
A low-key venue for great live music — celebrating its 20th anniversary!
Beach Chalet Murals
Gorgeous frescos around all the walls, depicting everyday life in San Francisco in 1932..., part of a WPA project
Bonfires at Ocean Beach
No better way to spend time with friends, and watch the sun set
Burritos
Best. Burritos. Ever
The roar of the Blue Angels
The roar of the Blue Angels during Fleet Week (the bane of many dogs and their people, I know!) and the soft hum of the cable cars underground
Balmy and Clarion Alley Murals
And our public art everywhere!
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Who make every event an EVENT , promulgating joy since 1979
McKinley Elementary School
A gem of SFUSD
Mosaic staircases
That thrill and delight wheter going up or down, check out Burnside steps in Glen Park- They're new!
Farallones Center at Crissy Field
A wonderful spot to learn about sharks and local sea life- and a restroom in a pinch!
Golden Fire Hydrant at Church & 20th Street
Credited with saving The City from burning after the 1906 Earthquake
South End Rowing Club
Where my daring husband, daughter, and friends brave the frigid bay for bracing morning swims (I wait onshore w hot cocoa)
Crane Cove Park
Transforming the industrial waterfront into a Paddleboard and kayaking launch, now with a sauna, and don´t forget the margaritas at The Ramp!
Cupid's Span
Love's on the Bay, Every Day ❤️
