San Francisco Travel Blog

There are many curiosities in Golden Gate Park. One that has always peaked my interest are the two Dutch Windmills that flank the northwest and southwest corners of the park at Ocean Beach. It might be hard to imagine Golden Gate Park as a barren wasteland of sand dunes, but that’s what it was...

Perched atop Nob Hill, Huntington Park  is not usually listed on a visitor’s agenda, but it should be. Resplendent Grace Cathedral flanks the west side of the park. Go up close to check out its impressively detailed Ghiberti doors (modern replicas and one of the few copies of Lorenzo Ghiberti’s...

Look out for the POPOs - we’re not talking SFPD, we’re talking Privately Owned Public Open Spaces. There are dozens scattered across downtown San Francisco in the Financial District and SOMA. Photo courtesy of SF Streetsblog It may be a rooftop, or it may be a small park, but usually it’s...

I’ve been a beer snob forever. While my counterparts were doing keg stands of Coors Light in college, I assertively turned my nose up and said “pint of Sam Adams please.” It didn’t have to do with the fact that I babysat the Sam Adams’ founder’s ex-wife’s kid to help pay my way through...

Gifts are fleeting. Dad really doesn’t need another necktie, does he? Quality time is really what your pop wants. Here’s a round-up of some fun things to do this Father’s Day in San Francisco. For All-American Dads – Giants Vs. A’s The Giants are “away” this weekend, but never fear, they’re...

The best thing about San Francisco weather reports is they are never accurate. Last weekend promised a deluge of rain threatening to shatter a 127-year-old June record. I’m not sure what the results were, but after a drizzly Saturday, Sunday offered up a warm cloud cover — perfect for a leisurely...

What’s better than listening to live music outdoors in the summer? Not much, and one of the best free things to do in San Francisco is spending an afternoon at Stern Grove. Beginning June 19, every Sunday afternoon will feature a concert or performance in its numinous, eucalyptus-filled meadows. All...

Great news for visitors who are staying at the Clift Hotel near San Francisco’s Union Square – the hotel is offering free use of hipper than thou Public bikes to get around the city. These trendy two-wheelers are lightweight and will handle hellacious hills with grace and style (though I have yet...

The San Francisco Giants home season opener is today. Need some conversation points while at the game? Act like you know what you’re talking about with this quick round up of a few key players you should know. Tim Lincecum – Tim is considered a hippie or “The Freak” (due to his sinewy body’s...

Daylight savings + warm weather = baseball season! Despite having one of the most beautiful stadiums in the nation, San Francisco never seemed to be much of a baseball town. That is, until the San Francisco Giants pulled off an awesome World Series win last fall. Every night of the playoffs, the whole...