City Insight
Getting Home from 4th of July
City Insight Getting To and From the Fireworks Caltrain | 2019 Extra Late Night Southbound Trains Caltrain will operate on a Sunday schedule on the Fourth of July and will provide extra capacity after the fireworks ceremony. Special post-fireworks trains will operate from San Francisco to San Jose making all weekend local stops. The last more...
Happy Birthday, San Francisco!
City Insight Celebrate our amazing city’s birthday on June 29th. Every year, there is a birthday celebration in The Presidio where it all began. San Francisco was founded on June 29, 1776, when colonists from Spain established Presidio of San Francisco at the Golden Gate and Mission San Francisco de Asís a few more...
Washington Sq. Park Closes for 6 Months
City Insight Washington Square Park, one of the city’s first parks, established in 1847, is closing down for approximately six months for construction on June 17, 2019. The final day to enjoy the park in full will be Father’s Day, June 16, 2019 During this time, the park’s lawn will be closed, while more...
Salesforce Park Re-Opens July 1st
City Insight After being closed for a little more than 9 months, the Salesforce Transit Center and rooftop park are finally scheduled to reopen on July 1, 2019. Following eight years of construction, SF’s new $2.2 billion Transit Center was shut down after having only been open for about 6 weeks when two more...
Free Park Fridays
City Insight Celebrate the East Bay Regional Park District’s 85th Anniversary. There are 73 regional parks planning special events and programs, including Free Park Fridays, Free Concerts In The Parks, and a Free Multicultural Festival. 85th East Bay Regional Parks Anniversary Every Friday from April – December | All Day East Bay Regional Parks FREE Free Fridays more...
Check Out SF’s Brand New Trail in Golden Gate Park
City Insight The newest section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail has just been renovated and winds its way through the beautiful ancient Oak Woodlands in the North-East corner of Golden Gate Park. Join in Friday, February 22, 2019 beginning at 10 a.m. for opening celebration and dedication for the Phil Arnold Trail (formerly the more...
Tulipmania: 39,000 Flowers in SF
City Insight Experience botanical bliss as Pier 39 comes alive with the vibrant colors of more than 39,000 blooming tulips and seasonal garden favorites during the annual Tulipmania flower festival. Tulipmania 2019 February 9-18, 2019 – Daily guided tours at 10 am Pier 39, San Francisco FREE Enjoy the flowers’ beauty and learn helpful gardening tips by taking free more...
SF’s Gorgeous Annual Magnolia Bloom
City Insight One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of nearly 100 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. 2019 Update: First Blooms are Here! Peak in Early Feb – As of February 7, more and more more...
SF’s 2019 Non-Profit + Volunteer Fair
City Insight The Tenderloin Museum is pleased to announce its 4th annual Volunteer Fair. This gathering is intended for first-time volunteers and seasoned civil servants to meet and connect with representatives from several of the Tenderloin’s vital service nonprofits. The Volunteer Fair Tuesday, January 29 2019 | 6:30 to 9p Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St, more...
Although there are no special fares for New Year’s Eve, there will be extended service until 3 am. Trains will run every 20 minutes after midnight with extra trains standing by in downtown San Francisco after the fireworks show. Updated for New Year’s Eve 12/31/18 The best tip we can give more...
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The Bay Area Toll Authority, Arup and other project team members will be hosting a public meeting to unveil designs for the Bay Bridge West Span bicycle and pedestrian path to connect Oakland to downtown San Francisco. Thanks to SF Bike Coalition for the tip off. This event will feature a more...
San Francisco’s air quality has moved from red or “unhealthy” to purple or “very unhealthy” due to local wildfires and weather patterns. The Department of Public Health highly recommends that everyone stay indoors and avoid exposure to the outside air. As a result Mayor London Breed requested that all Muni service more...
Join The Presidio for a smashing day of demolition as they take down the former Army-era Burger King to make way for 14 acres of new national parkland – the Presidio Tunnel Tops. The building will come down in a single day – so join us in the morning for refreshments, more...
On Friday (Nov 9) and early Saturday (Nov 10) the SF Fire Department has responded to six fires at Golden Gate Park near the Polo Fields and Casting Ponds. These are smaller fires (the largest is 1 acre) and have all been contained. If you see a fire in progress call 911. more...
