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SF Wants to Give 10 Acres of Lakefront a Huge Makeover
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, San Francisco San Francisco is looking for big ideas to transform nearly 10 acres of lakefront property at Lake Merced, with possibilities ranging from a new boathouse and kayaking to outdoor dining, sports courts and even a ropes course. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has opened a Request for Proposals for more...
Stunning Bay Area Beach Once Owned by Chris Isaak Is Finally Public
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy One of the Bay Area’s most beautiful stretches of coastline is finally open to the public. Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach officially opened Monday, August 17, 2026, transforming a once-private 58-acre property along Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Pescadero into San Mateo County’s newest park. The more...
Secret Marin Mountain Summit Finally Opening to Public (After 30+ Years)
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches A 161-acre mountain summit in Marin County that’s been off-limits to the public for decades is finally becoming part of the open-space system, giving hikers a new destination with some seriously good Bay Area views. The Marin County Open Space District approved the purchase of the summit property recently. It will more...
SF’s New 13-Mile Trail Connects 12 National Park Landmarks
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches A new trail makes it possible to connect 12 of San Francisco’s best-known national park sites in one continuous hike or bike ride. The Golden Gate Dozen is a new 13-mile route through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area that links destinations from Crissy Field to Fort Funston. Developed by the more...
This is SF’s New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco One of San Francisco’s most recognizable waterfront spaces is getting a major makeover. San Francisco has unveiled and approved the final concept design for a planned waterfront park that will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a unified 5-acre public space along the city’s iconic waterfront. The Recreation and Park more...
California’s $50 State Parks Pass Is Now FREE (But Only Through July 6)
Freebies, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Looking for an affordable family adventure? California is offering a special free edition of its Historian Passport, giving visitors free admission to more than 30 state historic parks through December 31, 2026. The limited-time promotion celebrates Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary, and the pass is available to download for free through more...
2026 Skywatchers Guide: Meteor Showers, Supermoons & Total Lunar Eclipse
Outdoorsy 2026 brings a new year of spectacular meteor showers. To see Earth’s best show, all you need to do is look up. Here are all the best celestial events to look forward to in 2026 including meteor showers, supermoons, and eclipses. This year we’re in for several supermoons, which is when the more...
Giant 2,000-Lb Sea Lion “Chonkers” Takes Over Pier 39
Adorable, Outdoorsy, San Francisco, Wow A giant sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” is quickly becoming San Francisco’s latest waterfront sea-lebrity. The massive animal, a Steller sea lion, which is much larger than the more common California sea lions, has been spotted lounging among the docks at Pier 39, drawing crowds of curious visitors and camera phones. Experts say more...
SF’s Twin Peaks Getting New Park + Trails w/ 360° Views
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco is moving forward with plans to upgrade Twin Peaks with new trails, overlooks with sweeping 360-degree views, and a car-free promenade. The project, which has a groundbreaking Ceremony on April 29, 2026, will convert the closed eastern stretch of Twin Peaks Boulevard into a new linear park designed for more...
SF’s Marina Getting New 5-Acre Waterfront Park (Finally!)
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco is moving ahead with a plan to transform Gashouse Cove in the Marina’s East Harbor into a new 5-acre public waterfront park next to Marina Green. The project, which has been debated and redesigned for years due to neighborhood pushback, just received conceptual approval from the San Francisco more...
SF’s Free Stern Grove Concerts Back for 2026 (Full Lineup)
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches One of San Francisco’s most beloved summer traditions is back – and yes, it’s still 100% free (although the controversial lottery for free tickets is back) The Stern Grove Festival has officially announced its full 2026 lineup, and it’s stacked with everything from indie favorites to global stars – but the more...
SF’s Free “Sundown Cinema” Outdoor Movie Series is Back (June–Oct. 2026)
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is back this year. The long-running outdoor more...
SF’s Gorgeous “Peak” Cherry Blossom Bloom is Here
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, San Francisco, Spring Flowers, Wow One of spring’s most fleeting spectacles is happening right now in Golden Gate Park. The Japanese Tea Garden hit peak cherry blossom bloom on March 20, 2026, which means this is the week to go. About 60 cherry trees are flowering in rolling waves of pink and white, and SF residents more...
Oakland to Transform Vacant Lot Into $16.9M Waterfront Park
Brand New, New Parks, Oakland, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches A long-vacant industrial lot along Oakland’s shoreline is getting a major transformation. The East Bay Regional Park District is turning a 7-acre site on San Leandro Bay into a brand new waterfront park, with construction set to begin this summer and a grand opening expected in summer or fall 2027. The project more...
Bay Area Oceanfront State Park Could Triple in Size
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Pescadero’s Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park could get a major expansion. The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), a Palo Alto-based nonprofit, plans to donate 132 acres of oceanfront land just south of the lighthouse to California State Parks. The addition would increase the park from 75 acres to more...
