Reopening
SF’s Historic Cliff House Could Reopen in 2026 (After 5+ Years Closed)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s iconic Cliff House is one step closer to reclaiming its name and historic art deco sign after years of closures and disputes. Perched on a rugged Outer Richmond bluff overlooking Ocean Beach, the landmark restaurant has been shuttered since December 2020, but recent developments are offering hope to more...
Movies Return to the Castro Theatre in March 2026 (After 2 Years Closed!)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco Big news for SF film lovers and everyone who missed the Castro: The Castro Theatre has just announced its first slate of upcoming movies after a 2-year break, marking the long-awaited return of film programming to San Francisco’s most beloved movie palace. After months of debate over whether the renovated venue more...
Castro Theatre Unveils 2026 Lineup After $41 Million Renovation
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco After a massive (and controversial) $41 million restoration, San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre is finally making its grand return in 2026, and the first lineup is stacked. The century-old landmark will reopen in February with a 20-night, sold-out Sam Smith residency, followed by concerts, comedy, film screenings and community events that more...
SF’s Legendary Punk Club “Mabuhay Gardens” Back After 38 Years
Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco punk history is making a comeback. After 38 years, the legendary Mabuhay Gardens, formerly known as the Fab Mab and later Fame, has officially reclaimed its iconic name. Located on Broadway between Montgomery and Kearny, the space has been a lot of things: an Italian men’s club (1919), a more...
The “SF Street Food Festival” is Back After 5-Year Break (Nov. 8-9)
Bay Area Favorites, Community, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, Outdoorsy, Reopening, San Francisco After a five-year break, the San Francisco Street Food Festival returns November 8-9, 2025 at a new waterfront location – China Basin Park in Mission Rock. The two-day event, named “Best Food Festival in the Country” by CNN, marks La Cocina’s 20th anniversary and brings together more than 25 La Cocina alumni more...
SF’s Castro Theatre Returns in 2026 After $41M Renovation
Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s century-old Castro Theatre is finally getting ready for its big return. After years of scaffolding, dust and debate, the landmark movie palace will reopen in February 2026 following a $41 million renovation. The 1922 Spanish baroque venue has been closed since early 2024 and has spent the past two more...
SF’s 113-Year-Old Clay Theater to Return After 4 Year Closure
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco The historic Clay Theater at 2261 Fillmore Street is coming back to life. Closed since 2020, the 113-year-old single-screen cinema will be restored with 200 seats, upgraded sound and projection, and a refreshed lobby. Plans filed this week call for over 500 screenings a year, plus space for talks, community more...
Big Sur’s Scenic Waterfall Trail Finally Reopens
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, Road Trip One of Big Sur’s most beloved hikes is finally back. California State Parks just reopened the Pfeiffer Falls Trail in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park after more than a year-long closure caused by storm damage. The short but scenic .75-mile trail winds through a shady redwood canyon and ends at a more...
SF’s Favorite Outdoor Movie Night “Sundown Cinema” Returns
Free Movie Screenings, Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Reopening, San Francisco After a brief hiatus, San Francisco’s beloved free outdoor movie series is back! Sundown Cinema, a cherished tradition since 2003, is returning this fall with two special screenings in the city’s favorite parks. The series had been paused this year due to financial challenges, leaving many locals disappointed. But thankfully, The more...
Oakland’s Historic Loard’s Ice Cream Reopens After 4 Year Closure
Oakland, Reopening After closing in 2020, the original Loard’s Ice Cream shop has quietly reopened in Oakland’s Upper Dimond neighborhood. Located at 2825 MacArthur Blvd., the store held a soft reopening on June 1 in the same shopping plaza at MacArthur and Coolidge. The location had remained shuttered for several years following more...
New Movie Theater Coming Back to SF’s 1000 Van Ness
Reopening, San Francisco Hat tip to the SF Chronicle for the scoop San Francisco is getting a brand-new movie theater just in time for the summer blockbuster season. Apple Cinemas, a small East Coast theater chain, has signed a lease to take over the long-vacant 14-screen cinema inside the historic Don Lee Building at more...
SF’s Beloved Pho Spot Turtle Tower Reopens
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Reopening, San Francisco After closing its doors in 2023, the popular Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower has officially reopened in a new location at 220 California Street in the Financial District. Known for its Northern-style pho, particularly the chicken broth-based pho ga, Turtle Tower has been a staple in San Francisco’s food scene since more...
Ocean Beach Bonfires are Back for 2025
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2025 bonfires are back through the end of October more...
SF’s Dogpatch Park Gets Makeover for First Time in 43 Years
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s Esprit Park in the Dogpatch neighborhood has reopened following its first major renovation in 43 years. The $8.5 million renovation project, led by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department in partnership with UCSF and local organizations, modernized the park while maintaining its natural atmosphere. The two-acre park now more...
SF’s Tallest 360° “Sky Bar” Reopens
Bars, City Discoveries, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, San Francisco After a three-month hiatus, Cityscape, San Francisco’s tallest sky bar, is reopening just in time for clearer skies and stunning views. Perched 46 stories high atop the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, this 360-degree sky bar offers unparalleled vistas of the City by the Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay more...
