SF City Guides
Goodbye to Berkeley’s Historic Albatross Pub
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Sadly, after nearly 60 years in Berkeley, Albatross Pub is closing its doors on November 30, 2020. After shutting its doors in March, without a kitchen or an outdoor patio, the eclectic, cavernous pub on San Pablo Ave has remained closed ever since. From its beginnings as a small beer & wine more...
Oakland Zoo’s Brand New “Glowfari” Lantern Festival
Get Out: Events This brand-new, family-friendly experience features hundreds of larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo, storytelling the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to conservation. Dozens of towering and even interactive, glowing lanterns of every order await to entertain and enlighten you at more...
SF Opera Hosts Epic Costume Sale (Nov 13-15)
Only in San Francisco Join the San Francisco Opera for their first-ever online costume shop sale and stock your closets with individually designed outfits direct from the opera stage. Each costume carries a piece of San Francisco Opera history and was made right here in the Bay Area by a team of talented artists and more...
Ducktales’ “Gizmoduck” Rolls Through SF in Fun Viral Video
Fun & Games, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, Wow Gizmoduck, the robotic superhero that hails from Duckburg in the DuckTales and Darkwing Duck universes, has come to SF to save the day. Thanks to SFGate for sharing the clever video of this over-the-top Gizmoduck Halloween costume that features an electric unicycle, custom helmet with beak, and a robot suit. The amazing more...
POSTPONED: Oakland Museum of CA Reopens w/ Free Days (Nov. 27-29)
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open POSTPONED Oakland Museum Of California Announces Its Reopening To The Public On Friday, November 27 With Free Weekend Access After Eight Months of Temporary Closure, OMCA Reopens with New Safety Protocols in Place Including Timed Ticketing, Limited Capacity, and Reduced Hours UPDATE: On Monday, November 16, Alameda County moved to the state’s “Purple” Tier more...
SF Park Gets Awesome New Dino-Slide (Or is it Jar Jar Binks?)
Adorable, Brand New, City Discoveries, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow SF just debuted its $3.5 million makeover for the West Portal Playground which includes a super cool dinosaur slide, or is it Jar Jar Binks? The renovation of West Portal Playground is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between the Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance more...
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Closes Again
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Unfortunately, as of November 11, Boardwalk rides and mini golf are now closed again due to Santa Cruz County re-entering the “Red” Tier. Outdoor games, shopping, and the new “Boardwalk Racers” pedal karts remain open. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, California’s oldest amusement park (est. 1907), was the first theme park in the more...
SF Gets $239 Million For Its Parks
Brand New, City Insight, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy San Francisco’s parks are getting some love. The newly passed 2020 Health and Recovery Bond will fund priority investments in mental health and homelessness, parks and recreation spaces, and essential public infrastructure including street resurfacing, curb ramps, and street structures and plazas, all with the goal of supporting economic recovery and more...
SF Moves Homeless Out of Hotels & Into Permanent Housing
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco San Francisco initiates first phase of its plan to eventually move 2,300 people out of hotels and into stable housing solutions, ensuring that people exit into stability and not the street. San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and non-profit partner agencies have begun a concerted effort to identify more...
“Skystar” Ferris Wheel Rides for Vets
Fun & Games Tickets are normally $18 + tax to ride Golden Gate Park’s “Skystar” observation wheel, but on November 11th, Veterans Day, all active military or Veterans can get free admission by showing valid military ID. Tickets for remaining party must be purchased in advance. Skystar is open Noon to 10pm.
SF Halts Indoor Dining (Again) Starting Nov. 14
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, San Francisco will roll back the reopening of indoor dining, reduce capacity of fitness centers and movie theaters, and will pause approval of plans for indoor instruction for high schools. The City will adjust its reopening due to a significant and rapid increase in more...
Double Rainbow Ice Cream Returns to SF
Brand New, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open Once dubbed the “official ice cream of San Francisco” by former mayor Willie Brown, the iconic ’70s family-owned ice cream shop Double Rainbow is returning to San Francisco. Thanks to SF Chronicle for letting us know that their brand new scoop shop is opening on Thursday, Nov. 12. at 415 Castro more...
SF Offers $3.5 Million in Zero-Interest Loans for Small Businesses
Brand New, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco, Resource Guides San Francisco just announced a $3.5 million expansion of the San Francisco Hardship and Emergency Loan Program (SF HELP). The program will provide zero interest loans of up to $50,000 to approximately 80 small businesses as San Francisco continues on the road to economic recovery. Since the beginning of the more...
New Parking Meter Pilot Program Coming to SF
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, the SFMTA will test pay-by-license-plate system at existing parking meters on Indiana Street in the Dogpatch area. Drivers who pay at the meter will enter their license plate number instead of their parking space number. It is hoped that the new system can allow the City to more...
SF’s Mass Celebration in The Castro: Watch LIVE
Causes, Celebrations, Election Thanks to the SF Bay Times for letting us know about four different live Castro cams so you can watch the anticipated celebration from home. Castro Live Cams 18th and Castro – LIVE 18th and Castro 2 – Looking north up Castro toward Market – LIVE 17th and Castro – at intersection with Market more...
