What's Closed / What's Open
Bay Area’s 1,400-acre “Foothills Park” Finally Open to Public After 51 Years
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, New Parks, What's Closed / What's Open A gorgeous 1,400 acre park in Palo Alto that had been off limits for non-city residents finally opened to the general public last week after 51 years. Foothills Park, a park and nature reserve in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains opened in 1965 but in 1969 a restriction more...
No Fireworks for New Year’s Eve in SF
Bay Area Updates, New Year's Eve, What's Closed / What's Open Not like we thought it would happen, and the city hasn’t officially said anything, but BART has announced officially that San Francisco has canceled the annual midnight fireworks show that would taken place on New Year’s Eve 2020/2021. BART is not running any extended hours and Caltrain’s last train is 12:02am Say more...
Ocean Beach, Marina Green & Twin Peaks Closed to Cars on NYE
New Year's Eve, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco is closing the following park features for New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2020. Ocean Beach parking lot (closes at 5 a.m. on December 31) Marina Green parking lots (closes at 6 p.m. on December 31) Stern Grove parking lot (closes at 6 p.m. on December 31) These park features will reopen and more...
Light Art in Golden Gate Park Goes Dark for New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve, What's Closed / What's Open Presumably to reduce crowds of people trying to celebrate and take photos in the park, SF Rec and Park announced that all light installations in Golden Gate Park will go dark on New Year’s Eve. As we prepare to say goodbye to 2020, we reflect on the coronavirus pandemic and the more...
Yes, Muni is Free Tonight on New Year’s Eve 2020/2021
City Insight, New Year's Eve, What's Closed / What's Open Even during these COVID times when most everything is shut down, in order to ensure those who need a safe ride home New Year’s Eve have one, many Bay Area transit agencies are offering free rides, but not having any extended service. Confirmed Free Rides for 12/31/20 SF Muni Confirmed for 12/31/20 On New more...
Christmas in SF: 9 Fun Things You Can Still Do (Dec. 24-25)
Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open Yes, COVID sucks and most everything is shut down or gone virtual. But there are still a few socially-distant things you can do on Christmas Eve and Christmas. If you choose to go out, just make sure to mask up, stay socially distant and don’t mix with other groups outside your more...
Meet SF’s Brand New Bus Route: 15 Express
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open Starting in early 2021, Muni’s new 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express line will improve Downtown access, reduce commute times and add transit capacity for residents of the Bayview and Hunters Point neighborhoods. This community-designed route connects the hilly communities east of Third Street to Downtown and was chosen by residents who more...
“Square Pie Guys” Coming to Old Oakland in 2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open Although we haven’t seen anything on social media yet, according to a press email sent out this week, popular Detroit-style pizza joint, Square Pie Guys is crossing the bridge and making its way to Old Oakland, opening in early 2021. We’re excited to announce our second location, slated to open in late more...
“Mel’s Drive-In” 1950s-Style Carhop Service Still Going
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open With indoor and outdoor dining banned under the current stay-at-home order, it’s nice to know you can still have a meal away from home. Mel’s Drive-In in San Francisco is still offering its retro carhop service since technically it’s “delivery” to your car, not outdoor dining. Mel’s Drive-In, the quintessential 1950s-style more...
SF’s “Mission Cheese” Closing Down After 10 Years
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Tablehopper and SF Gate for letting us know the sad news that artisan cheese shop, Mission Cheese, is closing after 10 years on Valencia and 18th. This little cheese place is going to sleep at the end of the month. After nearly 10 years of slinging amazing American cheeses, more...
ICU Capacity Below 15%. Bay Area Now Under Stay-at-Home Order
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge and ICU capacity declines, San Mateo and 10 other Bay Area counties are under a mandatory Regional Stay At Home Order that takes effect Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11:59 p.m. The order prohibits private gatherings of any size, except for outdoor church services and political demonstrations. more...
San Mateo: Visitors Not Welcome for Outdoor Dining & Haircuts
Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Mateo County is pushing back against people crossing county lines for outdoor dining, salon services and haircuts. California allows these services to continue in regions where ICU capacity is above 15%. UPDATE: After this article was published, California updated their numbers on more...
SF’s Historic 157-Year Old Cliff House is Closing Permanently
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Unfortunately, Cliff House just broke the sad news that they will be closing their doors at the end of the year. Their last day is December 31, 2020. Thanks KRON4 for sharing that the restaurant had updated its website with a notice about its closure. Read Cliff House’s statement. The closure is more...
Outdoor Dining Still Happening in North Beach (Of Course)
Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco’s current stay-at-home order which specifically bans outdoor dining. But ABC7 reports that restaurants like Original Joe’s in North Beach appear to be violating the spirit of the rule by serving “to go orders” and then allowing people to eat at their outdoor dining area in their parklet where more...
85% of SF’s Downtown Restaurants Likely Closed
Goodbye, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open SF Gate shared some depressing news that about 85% of the restaurants in San Francisco’s Financial District and SoMa are estimated to be at least temporarily closed. Downtown has been pretty much a ghost town since the beginning of the pandemic with most offices closed down and allowing people to work more...
