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A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025
Brand New, Transportation, Travel A New Era of Travel Between San Francisco and Los Angeles San Francisco residents, take note: a transformative way to journey between the City by the Bay and Los Angeles is on the horizon. Dreamstar Lines, a Newport Beach-based transit startup, is introducing a luxurious overnight train service that promises to more...
SF Gets a Brand New Vintage “Photo Booth Museum”
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Photomatica, a San Francisco company renowned for reviving the magic of vintage photo booths, is launching a fun new venture in San Francisco – opening a brand new “Photo Booth Museum” on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. This isn’t your ordinary museum. Sure, it will be filled with historic analog photo booths, more...
SF’s Twin Peaks Just Got Two New Trails
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches San Francisco’s Twin Peaks Trail Improvement Project has just opened two brand new trails. Construction on two out of three new trails at Twin Peaks is complete! The trail at Noe Peak and the switchback to the south are now open. Areas with erosion control fabric have been seeded and native seedlings more...
Built in 1894, SF’s Japanese Tea Garden Stuns w/ Newly Revamped Pagoda Plaza
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Historic Japanese Tea Garden Debuts Stunning Redesigned Pagoda Plaza San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden, the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, has unveiled its newly redesigned Pagoda Plaza. Nestled in Golden Gate Park, this historic treasure, built in 1894, now boasts a stunning open space for cultural events and quiet more...
Bay Area’s 1st Ever Unofficial “Taco Bell Triathlon” is Here
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco We have no idea what to make of this, but it sounds like it could be a sh*t show (in a good way) – a triathlon where you eat Taco Bell along the way – starting at the world’s most beautiful Taco Bell in Pacifica. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning more...
Cult Fav Fast Food “Raising Cane’s” Opens New Bay Area Restaurant
Brand New, Eat & Drink Thanks to SFGate for sharing the news that the fast-food cult fav Raising Cane’s is expanding its Bay Area presence. Raising Cane’s just opened its doors in Colma at 123 Colma Boulevard on November 19, 2024. The fried chicken chain specializes in crispy chicken tenders paired with a limited option of more...
SF’s New On-Demand Shuttle is Free (Until Dec. 11)
Brand New, Freebies, San Francisco, Transportation A new community shuttle has launched in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood. The new Bayview Shuttle launched on November 12. It is an on-demand service that gives the public access to another transportation option, within minutes of booking. Hop into a safe, comfortable ride around Bayview and Hunters Point, or connect to more...
New Japanese Bowling Alley Finally Opens in SF at Stonestown Galleria
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco San Francisco finally got its brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 opened up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. The location also features karaoke, and arcade and billiards Grand Opening Update! Round1 at Stonestown finally opened more...
SF Loses 14,000 Parking Spaces Starting Today (Thanks to “Daylighting”)
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel San Francisco’s New Daylighting Law Means Major Parking Changes—and Fines Starting in January Starting today, Monday, November 11, 2024, San Francisco drivers are facing a new parking rule: if you park too close to an crosswalk (whether it’s marked or not, and even if the curb isn’t red), you might find more...
171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco’s skyline is about to get a dazzling new addition with the launch of “East Cut Electric,” the city’s first permanent building light projection. Set against the iconic backdrop of a 171-foot-tall PG&E Substation, this mesmerizing display will blend ’70s retro charm with state-of-the-art animation, lighting up the night more...
SF’s Golden Gate Park Gets Stunning New Glowing Archway
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Wow Although it’s been trialed for the past few weeks, on Friday night, November 8, 2024, arts nonprofit Illuminate will officially unveil a large-scale, illuminated arch inside Golden Gate Park. In conjunction with the unveiling, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will reroute to run directly through this new landmark, merging art more...
New Japanese Bowling Alley & Arcade Coming to SF November 2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco San Francisco is getting a brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 will be opening up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. Round1’s entertianment permit was approved by the San Francisco Entertainment Commission at their July more...
New Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SF
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” event. Set for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 2–10 p.m., the free block party will offer a full day of spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Attendees can expect DJs, more...
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...
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...
