San Francisco
For the First Time in 30+ Years, Sutro Tower Is Getting Repainted
City Insight, San Francisco If you have looked up at Sutro Tower recently and noticed large black box-like structures moving up and down its legs, there is a reason for it. The iconic San Francisco landmark is in the middle of a major long-term restoration project, which includes its first full repaint in about more...
SF’s New 6,200-Sq.-Ft. Food Hall w/ Epic Views Opens Soon in the Presidio
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s newest food hall is almost here. The long-awaited The Mess Hall Presidio is expected to open in June 2026 at Presidio Tunnel Tops, bringing burgers, Korean fried chicken, oysters, coffee, cocktails and sweeping waterfront views to one of the city’s most scenic parks. The new 6,200-square-foot food hall is opening more...
SF’s Huge Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night” + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco, Sponsored Join us for a night of laughter and fun in Thrive City! Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest! Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special more...
SF’s Free Shuttle Goes Straight to Tunnel Tops & Baker Beach
San Francisco, Transportation Getting to places like Baker Beach, the California Coastal Trail, or Presidio Tunnel Tops without a car can be a hassle. But a lot of people still don’t realize San Francisco already has a totally free shuttle that goes straight there. The Presidio GO Shuttle connects downtown SF to the Presidio, more...
SF Presidio’s Free Summer Festivals & Outdoor Movies Are Back for 2026
Festival Updates, San Francisco The Presidio is bringing back its packed summer event lineup for 2026 with free festivals, outdoor movies, dance performances, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly events running from May through September 2026. Now in its fourth season, the Presidio’s summer programming once again transforms Presidio Tunnel Tops, the Main Post, and surrounding park more...
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November more...
SFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate Again
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel For the first time in years, you can once again walk friends and family all the way to the gate at the airport, even if you are not flying. San Francisco International Airport has launched a new program called Gate Explorer that allows approved visitors without plane tickets to pass through 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...
San Francisco’s May Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous May festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco’s Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more you can look forward to this May 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! Please note, this guide includes events from 2025; the 2026 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...
San Francisco’s Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Spring is blooming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous spring festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Spring 2026. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Spring Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2026. MARCH 2026 GG Park’s 2026 “Illuminate LIVE” Free Concert more...
50+ Free Concerts Return to SF’s Civic Center for 2026
Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, San Francisco, Things to Do San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. That’s over 50 concerts and 150+ bands for 2026. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm more...
SF’s Stunning “California Henge” Sunrise This Week (April 9)
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco, Wow California Henge, San Francisco’s twice-yearly solar spectacle, is taking place April 9, 2026. Twice a year, San Francisco puts on a dazzling celestial show known as California Henge. In this phenomenon, the rising or setting sun aligns perfectly with the city’s street grid, casting a golden glow down California Street and illuminating more...
New Irish Cultural District Coming to SF?
City Insight, San Francisco San Francisco is getting a new cultural district. On St. Patrick’s Day, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved legislation to establish an official Irish Cultural District, likely located in the city’s southwest neighborhoods, including the Sunset. City leaders say the designation recognizes the long history of Irish American families who more...
