SF City Guides
Christmas in SF: 9 Fun Things You Can Still Do (Dec. 24-25)
Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open Yes, COVID sucks and most everything is shut down or gone virtual. But there are still a few socially-distant things you can do on Christmas Eve and Christmas. If you choose to go out, just make sure to mask up, stay socially distant and don’t mix with other groups outside your more...
Drive-in Movie Theaters Open on Christmas 2020
Drive-In Movies SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE / Although Contra Costa County has banned drive-in movies until January 4, 2021 it appears that the Solano Drive-in is still operating as of 12/23/20 and there doesn’t appear to be any curfew enforced. Santa Clara County has made no statement either way and doesn’t appear to more...
Eight of SF’s Best “Holiday Cocktails to Go” Bars
Eat & Drink, Takeout / Delivery The holidays are here – and just because our bars and restaurants are closed for dining doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a festive cocktail. Support our local businesses and unwind with their holiday cocktails-to-go, available for pick up (or some offer delivery). Pour yourself a drink and bring the magic home more...
SF’s 1886 Victorian Lights Up for the Holidays (Dec. 22-23)
Brand New, Holiday Lights San Francisco Heritage’s home at the landmark 1886 Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House will be illuminated with a vibrant holiday-themed light display. Tribal Existance will create a unique light art installation on the house’s exterior, including fun moving and still imagery of candy canes and gingerbread men. This festive event is being generously more...
SF Woman Scores $10 Million Lottery Jackpot at Gas Station
Uplifting, Wow The California Lottery announced yesterday that Arminda Villafuerte scored a whopping $10 million on a $30 Ultimate Millions Scratchers she bought at the Quality Gas for Your Cash Arco station located at 5898 Mission Street in the Outer Mission in San Francisco. The odds of winning a $10 million prize on more...
Holiday Pop-Up COVID Test Site in The Mission (Dec. 23-24)
COVID Testing Thanks to CBS for letting us know that San Francisco is created a holiday pop-up COVID test site at 24th and Mission from December 23-24. The pop-up site will be open from 7:30am to 4pm and will offer free, no appointment tests for up to 700 people a day with Spanish, more...
How Full Are Hospitals Near You? ICU Capacity for SF Bay Area
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening The New York Times has put together a simple-to-use interactive map if you’re curious to see how full hospital I.C.U.s are near you. Depending on how you draw the map and define the “Bay Area,” I.C.U.s as of December 17th (the most recent update) are reported to be about 84% capacity more...
Meet SF’s Brand New Bus Route: 15 Express
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open Starting in early 2021, Muni’s new 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express line will improve Downtown access, reduce commute times and add transit capacity for residents of the Bayview and Hunters Point neighborhoods. This community-designed route connects the hilly communities east of Third Street to Downtown and was chosen by residents who more...
SF’s Ferry Service to Angel Island Might End
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy Because of the ongoing pandemic, Blue and Gold Fleet may end its ferry service from San Francisco to Angel Island due to declining sales. SFGate recently reported that the company filed a request to discontinue its service with the California Public Utilities Commission in September. Unfortunately, the options to get to Angel more...
SF’s Instagram Art Hunt Starts Monday, 12/21
Artsy Fartsy, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do The hunt is on…time for an art scavenger hunt. Starting Monday, December 21, be on the lookout for clues that are dropping on artist Rikki’s Instagram (@listrikki) to find original artwork all over The City. The pen and ink artwork, part of the artist’s Manimal collection, will be hidden in brightly colored more...
“Square Pie Guys” Coming to Old Oakland in 2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open Although we haven’t seen anything on social media yet, according to a press email sent out this week, popular Detroit-style pizza joint, Square Pie Guys is crossing the bridge and making its way to Old Oakland, opening in early 2021. We’re excited to announce our second location, slated to open in late more...
14 Hours of The Bay Lights (Longest Night of 2020)
City Discoveries, Holiday Lights Many people view the winter solstice grimly as the shortest day of the year, but The Bay Lights, the world’s largest LED light sculpture, offers us a brighter outlook. We can now relish winter solstice as the longest night of the year because The Bay Lights will shimmer for more than 14 more...
SF’s Over-The-Top Xmas House w/ 65 Ft Tree Returns
Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco Tom and Jerry’s Christmas Tree has delighted San Franciscans for over 30 years. The massive 65 foot tall Norfolk Island Pine is a live Christmas tree that was originally purchased by Tom Taylor and Jerome Goldstein in 1973 as a house plant. The tree stands proudly outside of their home at 3650 more...
“Mel’s Drive-In” 1950s-Style Carhop Service Still Going
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open With indoor and outdoor dining banned under the current stay-at-home order, it’s nice to know you can still have a meal away from home. Mel’s Drive-In in San Francisco is still offering its retro carhop service since technically it’s “delivery” to your car, not outdoor dining. Mel’s Drive-In, the quintessential 1950s-style more...
SF Restaurant Offers “Taco Love”: Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day
Deals, Eat & Drink, Freebies, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco, Support the Bay, Takeout / Delivery While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every Friday from 11am to 5 pm, customers can order off more...
