Home » City Guide Archive

SF City Guides

Juneteenth is Now an Official Public Holiday in Santa Clara CountyJuneteenth is Now an Official Public Holiday in Santa Clara County
By - posted 9/25/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Holidays

Thank you ABC7 for letting us know that Santa Clara County is the first in the state to declare Juneteenth a paid public holiday. Juneteenth also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, or Emancipation Day is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the more...

Big "Heart" Grass Art Spotted in Balboa ParkBig “Heart” Grass Art Spotted in Balboa Park
By - posted 9/25/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, City Discoveries

Thanks to the San Francisco Parks Alliance who showed off this pretty cool grass art that popped up in Balboa Park. This is a tribute to the “Heart Your Parks” campaign to help raise money to support our local parks for as little as $25. Shout out to San Francisco Recreation and more...

SF Announces New Outdoor Concert PlanSF Announces New Outdoor Concert Plan
By - posted 9/25/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces Program for Outdoor Entertainment and Amplified Sound as Part of City’s Reopening Friday, September 25, 2020 The Entertainment Commission’s JAM or “Just Add Music” permit will regulate entertainment and amplified sound at Shared Spaces locations, private business property, and other outdoor settings. Permit is available at no cost. Photo more...

SF's Dive Bar "Lucky 13" is Back... for NowSF’s Dive Bar “Lucky 13” is Back… for Now
By - posted 9/25/2020
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

ICYMI, lovably dirty and dank dive bar Lucky 13 just reopened in mid September. According to Instagram, their back patio is open 3-9pm every day. And like all bars, food is required in order to order drinks. This was the bar that Funcheap drank at the final night before everything shut more...

Would You Take $10k to Move from SF to Tulsa?Would You Take $10k to Move from SF to Tulsa?
By - posted 9/25/2020
Community

Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know about a unique offer to lure people away from the cities like San Francisco to have them relocate and work remotely from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The program, called “Tulsa Remote” will give people $10,000 to live in the city and then work remotely. Part of more...

SF City Hall “Black Trans Lives Matter” Rally on FridaySF City Hall “Black Trans Lives Matter” Rally on Friday
By - posted 9/24/2020
Causes

A large rally is planned for in front of San Francisco City Hall on Friday in support of “Black Trans Lives Matter” along with the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and Mayor London Breed. The purpose of this rally is to bring awareness to the lived experience of Black Transgender and more...

SFO is the 1st US Airport to Launch Rapid COVID TestingSFO is the 1st US Airport to Launch Rapid COVID Testing
By - posted 9/24/2020
Brand New, COVID Testing, Travel

Attention travelers; it just got easier to fly to Hawaii. SFO will be home to the first COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers. Travelers can have a 15-minute rapid test done onsite if they’re traveling on United Airlines. The first route that will the program will be from SFO to more...

Gorgeous Social Distancing "Suns" Pop Up at Yerba Buena GardensGorgeous Social Distancing “Suns” Pop Up at Yerba Buena Gardens
By - posted 9/24/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Wow

The expansive lawns of Yerba Buena Gardens, located in the cultural heart of downtown San Francisco, will showcase colorful social distancing spheres by local artists beginning Friday, September 25, 2020 with the bold, enveloping “Infinite Center, infinite sun” by Tosha Stimage. “Infinite Sun” Lawn Art & Social Distancing Circles September 25-October 25, more...

20ft Big Waves Coming to Bay Area Beaches20ft Big Waves Coming to Bay Area Beaches
By - posted 9/24/2020
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy

Thanks to SFGate for tipping us off that big swells are expected to pound the shores along the Central Coast on Thursday. It’s the first big swell of the season, and Bay Area beaches are expected to have waves up to 20-ft, starting on Thursday night, 9/24 until Friday, 9/25 at more...

de Young Museum's "Free Saturdays" Return Sept. 26de Young Museum’s “Free Saturdays” Return Sept. 26
By - posted 9/24/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

COVID-19 Update – Free Saturdays are back as of September 26, 2020. Timed tickets will be required. Reserve in advance online, or limited number of tickets may be available the membership desk the day of. Review updated social-distancing rules Things may change – Check the de young site and social for latest updates Website | Instagram | Facebook Every Saturday, the de Young more...

Huge Bridge Protest Planned for Thursday NightHuge Bridge Protest Planned for Thursday Night
By - posted 9/24/2020
Bay Area Updates, Causes

In response to the results of Wednesday’s grand jury results in the Breonna Taylor case, a huge car caravan protest is planned for three Bay Area bridges on Thursday evening.  Please note details may change. See the latest updates at @wallofmany, @vigilfordemocracy, @bayarea.protests According to the organizers, the intention is the drive more...

2020 Census Deadline Is Sept. 30: What's at Stake for SF?2020 Census Deadline Is Sept. 30: What’s at Stake for SF?
By - posted 9/24/2020
Bay Area Updates

San Francisco Launches “Census Week of Action” September 24-30, 2020 Citywide effort is underway to count every resident in advance of September 30th deadline. Census Week of Action includes safe community outreach events, phone banking, and public service announcements from the San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors. Mayor London N. Breed on Wednesday launched more...

Twin Peaks Overlook Reopens to Cars at NightTwin Peaks Overlook Reopens to Cars at Night
By - posted 9/23/2020
City Insight, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open

SF Rec and Park just announced that Twin Peaks will be reopening for cars to access the overlook. From 6pm to midnight, the Portola Gate will now be open to vehicles. However, during the day, the gate will remain closed to vehicles for safe, socially-distanced recreation on this scenic route. Related Stories: Twin more...

SF Has Lowest COVID Death Rate of Any Major U.S. CitySF Has Lowest COVID Death Rate of Any Major U.S. City
By - posted 9/23/2020
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates

Thanks to SFGATE for letting us know why SF has the lowest COVID-19 death rate of any other major city. Dr. Bob Wachter, the Chairman of UCSF Dept of Medicine shared the latest chart of the Morbidity and mortality from Covid-19 in selected cities from the United States. The chart shows that more...

SF's Chinatown Grant Ave. Outdoor Dining Now Thru DecemberSF’s Chinatown Grant Ave. Outdoor Dining Now Thru December
By - posted 9/23/2020
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

The event San Francisco Chinatown’s iconic Grant Avenue will be closed off to traffic and cars for a pleasant open walkway under vibrant red lanterns every weekend from July through December. Enjoy a historic street stroll, outdoor dining, and an Asian shopping experience. Update: Originally scheduled to end on September 20th, the more...