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A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF's Waterfront?A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF’s Waterfront?
By - posted 7/22/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco is gearing up for a potentially dazzling transformation of its Embarcadero Plaza, the underused gem on the city’s iconic waterfront. Bold new plans aim to reimagine the entire area, formerly known as Justin Herman Plaza, more...

Presidio Tunnel Tops Getting New Food Hall in 2025Presidio Tunnel Tops Getting New Food Hall in 2025
By - posted 7/16/2024
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops is getting a brand new food hall, The Mess Hall. coming in 2025, which will be open every day from 8 am to 8 pm. The Mess Hall and the Presidio Trust are thrilled to announce a long-term lease agreement for 201 Halleck Street within Presidio more...

World's 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SFWorld’s 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SF
By - posted 7/14/2024
Brand New, Green, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco Bay Ferry is now home to MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. The vessel will begin service to the public on July 19, offering free transportation 3 days a week between Pier 41 and the Downtown San Francisco more...

New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17
By - posted 7/12/2024
Brand New, East Bay, Freebies, Transportation

A brand new — and free — Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle (OAWS) pilot service will launch Wednesday morning, July 17. The OAWS, named Woodstock, will carry people across the Oakland Estuary, Wednesday through Sunday, for the next two years. It will offer 37 trips per day that take under 10 minutes. The more...

SF's Brand New Laser Light Show "Grace Window" (July 11-14)SF’s Brand New Laser Light Show “Grace Window” (July 11-14)
By - posted 7/3/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco lights up with a brand new laser light art exhibition. The Grace Window installation will illuminate San Francisco from dusk to dawn, July 11-14, 2024. 25 lasers will beam from the Fairmont Hotel into the Rose Window at Grace Cathedral. In addition to the laser spectacle outside, Grace Cathedral will more...

SF's Brand New Massive 4th of July Laser Light Show (July 3-7)SF’s Brand New Massive 4th of July Laser Light Show (July 3-7)
By - posted 7/3/2024
4th of July, Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

Illuminate just announced a brand new laser art exhibit is coming to San Francisco. Illuminate will light the sky with AuroraSF on July 3-7th from 9 pm – 1:00 am, and and extended display on July 4 from 10:30 pm – dawn. Just approved by the FAA, the brand new laser art more...

SF's Newest Bar "The Function" Soft Opens June 27SF’s Newest Bar “The Function” Soft Opens June 27
By - posted 6/27/2024
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Be the VERY FIRST to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new cocktail lounge, wine bar (and night-time comedy club!) bringing back classic cocktails and nightlife to Market Street. Can’t Make it June 27th? Join us for happy hour all weekend (June 28-30). You’re invited to join us for this more...

SF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment ZonesSF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment Zones
By - posted 6/26/2024
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay

San Francisco to Become First City in California to Create New Entertainment Zones Authorized under new state law, the first Entertainment Zone will be in Downtown San Francisco on Front Street under Mayor Breed’s legislation approved today. Other EZ locations being considered include Union Square, Mid-Market, and Thrive City. On June 25, 2024, more...

CA's New 1600-Acre State Park (90 Miles from SF) Opens June 12CA’s New 1600-Acre State Park (90 Miles from SF) Opens June 12
By - posted 6/12/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

California’s newest state park, the first in over a decade, opens on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Dos Rios State Park‘s opening day coincides with the launch of the Third Annual State Parks Week June 12-16. This year’s theme is “This is Where You Live” which is befitting for the opening more...

SF's Iconic Powell Street is Getting a Dazzling RedesignSF’s Iconic Powell Street is Getting a Dazzling Redesign
By - posted 6/11/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Powell Street, gateway to Union Square and home of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars, has a stunning new streetscape design under a proposal by the design team behind New York’s Highline. On Monday, the Union Square Alliance, in partnership with the City of San Francisco unveiled a new design proposal and robust vision more...

SF's Brand New Free Grocery Store Opens in BayviewSF’s Brand New Free Grocery Store Opens in Bayview
By - posted 6/5/2024
Brand New, Getting Help, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco

Today, Mayor London N. Breed, the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA), and Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services celebrated the grand opening of the District 10 Community Market in Bayview-Hunters Point. The Market officially opens its doors to serve the community on Wednesday, June 5. The District 10 Community Market., located more...

Oakland Airport Unveils Adorable "Canine Comfort" DaysOakland Airport Unveils Adorable “Canine Comfort” Days
By - posted 6/5/2024
Adorable, Brand New, Oakland, Travel

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is launching a new pet therapy program for passengers in partnership with Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort Pet-Assisted Therapy team. The weekly program, “Canine Comfort at OAK,” will begin on Monday, June 3, 2024. The program is similar to SFO’s Wag Brigade which more...

Nintendo to Open Official Store in SF in 2025Nintendo to Open Official Store in SF in 2025
By - posted 5/30/2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco

Nintendo of America today announced plans to open an official store in San Francisco’s iconic Union Square, providing a way for a wide range of visitors from near and far to experience the world of Nintendo, its products, and characters. The store, called Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, will open in 2025 as more...

West Oakland Getting Brand New Summer Night MarketWest Oakland Getting Brand New Summer Night Market
By - posted 5/27/2024
Brand New, Night Market, Oakland

A brand new night market is coming to West Oakland. The Prescott Night Market is a gathering place that comes alive once a month on Thursday nights from June to October between 4 pm and 8 pm. It unites residents, food makers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and local businesses in celebration of our rich more...

Brand New Huge 75,000 Sqft Korean Food Hall Coming to Daly CityBrand New Huge 75,000 Sqft Korean Food Hall Coming to Daly City
By - posted 5/27/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Groceries / Supermarkets

A Korean supermarket and bakery, Jagalchi, will open in Daly City’s Serramonte Center, taking over the former JCPenny space. Innovation meets culinary excellence at Jagalchi, a specialty food concept joining Regency’s Serramonte Center in Daly City. The brand-new addition, which will offer authentic, high-quality Korean ingredients and cuisine, plus “reasonably-priced” Korean dining more...