SF City Guides
San Francisco Unveils New “Bayfront Park,” Reusing Steel from Bay Bridge
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that the city’s waterfront welcomes yet another new addition today with the grand opening of Bayfront Park, a 5.5-acre green space nestled between Chase Center and the Bay. The park, originally scheduled to open in fall of 2023 and part of more...
SF’s Brand New 10-Acre “India Basin” Waterfront Park Opens
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed today joined community members and state leaders to celebrate the opening of the southern half of India Basin Waterfront Park, one of the most significant park projects in modern San Francisco history. The $200 million environmental justice investment connects Bayview-Hunter’s Point residents to a healthy shoreline, more...
SF’s Quirky Ice Cream Shop Humphry Slocombe Closing Original Location
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco’s quirky ice cream shop, Humphry Slocombe, is closing its original location in the Mission located at 2790 Harrison Street. The ice cream shop opened in 2008 and is well known for its unusual flavors like its signature Secret Breakfast more...
SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2024-25)
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, San Francisco One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the more...
Check Out SF’s Glorious New Mosaic-Tiled Staircase
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco has a brand-new mosaic-tiled staircase. Glen Park’s Burnside Avenue stairway has been turned into The City’s newest tiled stairway featuring a stream with schools of fish, an embankment of plants and flowers, plus birds and other critters that children (and adults) will love. A centerpiece is a glorious more...
SF’s Twin Peaks Set to Host Epic Red Bull Skate Park (For One Day)
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco’s iconic Twin Peaks is about to get turned into a skaters paradise for one day. On October 19, 2024 Red Bull is transforming this famous lookout 922 feet above the city into a temporary pop-up skate park for its “Skyline” more...
Huge New 30,000 sqft Sports Bar Opening at Chase Center in 2025
Bars, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco San Francisco is set to get a huge new addition to its sports scene with the opening of Splash at Thrive City in early 2025. Likley named after the Splash Brothers (Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, even though Klay is no longer with the team), the 30,000 square foot, state-of-the-art sports more...
Fleet Week’s Best Kept Secret? Watch the Blue Angels from a $5 Bay Ferry
Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Thanks to The Richmond Standard for uncovering this cheap unique Fleet Week Bay “cruise.” Looking for a unique way to enjoy San Francisco’s Fleet Week air show without getting lost in the crowds at Crissy Field or Aquatic Park? For 2024, San Francisco Bay Ferry is offering a special “Richmond Scenic” more...
The Hottest Days Ever in SF
City Insight It may be hot in San Francisco this week, but we’re still a ways from the all-time record. The hottest it’s ever been in SF was 106 degrees, which occurred on September 1, 2017. And the longest heatwave was July 21-25, 2006 where the Bay Area experienced five straight days with at more...
SF’s Only Indoor Waterslide Pool is Free (Oct. 1-2)
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks If you’re looking to beat the heat as SF’s “summer” temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on October 1-2, 2024. Due to continued high temperatures, the San Francisco Recreation and Park department has extended free public swimming to today, Oct.2, from more...
SF’s “Free Swim Day” at 9 City Pools (Oct. 1-2)
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks SF Rec and Park to Offer Free Pool Access on October 1-2, 2024 SF Residents can cool off at a nearby pool amid the hot summer weather If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all more...
GLBT Historical Society Gets New Permanent Museum in the Castro
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Mandelman Announce New Permanent Home for LGBTQ History Museum in the Castro San Francisco will purchase 2280 Market Street to serve as the site of the nation’s first LGBTQ museum and its archives after decades of the collection being in temporary locations. Today, Mayor London N. Breed and more...
Hottest Weather Temperature Days in San Francisco – By Month Updated 7/18/22 – Degrees in Fahrenheit January – 79 degrees – January 8, 1962 February – 81 degrees – February 26, 1986 March – 87 degrees – March 11, 2005 April – 94 degrees – April 8, 1989 May – 97 degrees – May 15, 2008 June more...
49ers Watch Party (w/ Happy Hour All Game)
Bars, Bay Area Favorites Watch the 49ers every week with discounted drinks (until 6:30p) at The Function – one of SF’s newest bars at the bar or in their comfy upstairs lounge 🏈 Join us every week at The Function for the ultimate 49ers Game Watch Party! 🏈 📍 Location: The Function – 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 🗓 Every Game more...
Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the Bay 2024
Celebrations If there’s anything that makes us feel better about summer coming to an end, it’s Oktoberfest. Yes, the days get shorter… but that just means you have more evening hours to drink delicious beer. Whether you’re partial to German lagers or California IPAs, the Oktoberfest celebrations all around the Bay will welcome more...
