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San Francisco Unveils New "Bayfront Park," Reusing Steel from Bay BridgeSan Francisco Unveils New “Bayfront Park,” Reusing Steel from Bay Bridge
By - posted 10/22/2024
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 OpensSF’s Brand New 10-Acre “India Basin” Waterfront Park Opens
By - posted 10/21/2024
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 LocationSF’s Quirky Ice Cream Shop Humphry Slocombe Closing Original Location
By - posted 10/21/2024
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)SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2024-25)
By - posted 10/21/2024
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 StaircaseCheck Out SF’s Glorious New Mosaic-Tiled Staircase
By - posted 10/21/2024
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...

San Francisco October Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 10/19/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous October festivals, street fairs, and events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco Fleet Week, Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” massive city-wide block party, and much more you can look forward to this October 2024. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more October events soon! San Francisco more...

SF's Twin Peaks Set to Host Epic Red Bull Skate Park (For One Day)SF’s Twin Peaks Set to Host Epic Red Bull Skate Park (For One Day)
By - posted 10/19/2024
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...

SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)
By - posted 10/19/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Sponsored

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2024 with “Fatal Abduction” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2024: Coming this fall to Terror Vault…Discover that the phenomenon is real and our planet is in peril! Are you the more...

Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2024Bay Area’s Best Pumpkin Patches for 2024
By - posted 10/18/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Fun & Games, Halloween

Get into the fall spirit by picking out your favorite pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch. Best of all, nearly all of the pumpkin patches listed below offer free admission for all. Some fun fall activities like their corn mazes or hayrides may require a fee though. Here’s a list of more...

Huge New 30,000 sqft Sports Bar Opening at Chase Center in 2025Huge New 30,000 sqft Sports Bar Opening at Chase Center in 2025
By - posted 10/16/2024
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 FerryFleet Week’s Best Kept Secret? Watch the Blue Angels from a $5 Bay Ferry
By - posted 10/10/2024
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...

San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024
By - posted 10/10/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Winter is coming! Here’s a list of what to look forward to in December 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous December festivals and street fairs including festive holiday lighting events you can look forward to this December. > Please more...

The Hottest Days Ever in SFThe Hottest Days Ever in SF
By - posted 10/1/2024
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)SF’s Only Indoor Waterslide Pool is Free (Oct. 1-2)
By - posted 10/1/2024
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)SF’s “Free Swim Day” at 9 City Pools (Oct. 1-2)
By - posted 10/1/2024
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...