SF City Guides
6 Awesome Bay Area Swimming Holes (Summer 2025)
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Swimming / Waterparks Splish splash! It’s time to grab your swimsuit and jump in. We’ve rounded up some of the best beaches and swimming holes to beat the heat and dive in in the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and San Francisco. – Last updated May 28, 2025 North Bay Swimming Holes Heart’s Desire Beach, more...
New Waterfront Park Coming to SF’s Dogpatch Neighborhood
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood is set for a major new public amenity with plans to transform a historic industrial site into a vibrant waterfront park. The interim green space, dubbed Prequel Park, will temporarily activate nearly 3 acres along the central waterfront, opening up the area to residents and visitors more...
Where to See SF’s Wildflowers (Spring 2025)
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Spring Flowers 2025 didn’t bring spectacular rains as in past years, so we can’t expect any superblooms this year. However, there’s still wonderful wildflowers to check out in San Francisco. Thanks to SF Recreations and Parks Department for putting together a list of wildflowers that will be in bloom and natural areas to more...
45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Now Coming to SF’s Embarcadero
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks to San Francisco Examiner for sharing the details that San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza will soon be home to “R-Evolution,” a 45-foot-tall sculpture by Marco Cochrane that was originally planned for Union Square. City officials relocated the installation after concerns that its weight could damage Union Square’s granite tiles. A Monument more...
Where to Go Swimming in the East Bay (2025)
East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches All regional parks in the East Bay will be open Memorial Day 2025 for annual holiday gatherings and celebratory festivities. Parks are anticipated to be busy and some at full capacity early, so park staff recommend arriving early to secure first-come, first-serve non reservable picnic sites. Park District swim facilities face more...
100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Get Out: Events Memorial Day weekend is here, and the vibrant city of San Francisco is ready to celebrate for a few days, and then honor its fallen on Monday. From enriching cultural experiences to energizing community gatherings, the city and the Bay Area is brimming with events that won’t cost you a more...
SF’s First Day of Fall 2025: Autumn Equinox Arrives Sept 22
Fall Break out the light sweaters (but maybe keep the shorts handy). Monday, September 22, 2025, marks the Autumn Equinox—the official first day of fall and the moment when day and night are nearly equal across the globe. In San Francisco, this astronomical milestone hits at 5:20 AM PST, officially ending summer more...
$50M Surf Park with Wave Pool Proposed for Alameda
East Bay, Swimming / Waterparks Surfing in Alameda? A new proposal aims to make that a reality. Thanks to much to KTVU and WavePoolMag for sharing the news a $50 million surf park is being proposed for Alameda’s west end. A new $50 million proposal could bring a wave pool and year-round surfing to the West more...
14+ Hours of Sunshine: First Day of Summer 2025 (June 20)
Holidays Friday, June 20, 2025, is the Summer Solstice—aka the official first day of summer and the day with the most daylight all year. Technically, summer begins at 7:42 PM PST, but with nearly 15 hours of sun, you’ll have plenty of time to soak it in. In San Francisco, the sun more...
SF’s Official Juneteenth Parade + City-Wide Celebrations (2025)
Celebrations, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Sponsored San Francisco is a world-class city and a premier global destination for Juneteenth festivities, including comedy show benefits, Father’s Day festivals, the 8-block Fillmore celebration and the main event: a flagship parade down market street and celebration in the heart of the City that engages, inspires and highlights unifying Black more...
Grateful Dead’s 60th Anniversary: 3-Day Concert Coming to SF’s Golden Gate Park
Brand New, Local Icons, San Francisco Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for sharing the news that Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary concerts approved for Golden Gate Park. Get ready, Deadheads — the music is coming home. San Francisco just gave the green light for a massive 60th anniversary celebration for the Grateful Dead, and it’s happening right more...
SF’s New Pro Soccer Team Brings $10M Upgrade to Kezar Stadium
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Thanks to SFist for sharing the news about San Francisco’s brand new soccer team. A new men’s team, Golden City Football Club (GCFC), is set to launch in 2026 or 2027 and will call Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park its home. The team will compete in MLS NEXT Pro, a more...
SF’s Favorite Outdoor Movie Nights Ends After 20 Years
Bay Area Favorites, Goodbye Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the disappointing news that one of San Francisco’s most beloved summer traditions is hitting pause for now. Sundown Cinema, the free outdoor movie series that has lit up parks across the city for more than two decades, has been suspended due to major financial struggles more...
Traffic Fix Coming to Golden Gate Park
Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation If you’ve ever been stuck in a slow crawl trying to get into the Music Concourse garage at Golden Gate Park, relief may be on the way. Starting May 12, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, in partnership with the SFMTA, will begin a short construction project to improve more...
Downtown SF’s Big Free Summer Concerts Are Back
Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates Get ready for another round of free outdoor concerts in the heart of San Francisco. Starting June 14, 2025 the city’s free concert series is back for its second year, bringing live music to downtown plazas all summer long. The first show kicks off with Back 2 Baysics, a daytime event more...
