STRFKR and the City
Indie electronica group Starfucker (often abbreviated “STRFKR” for those afraid of bad words) turned Speedway Meadow into one giant dance party last weekend with their upbeat, fun, and layered...
View ArticleJapantown’s Peace Pagoda
Can you imagine bobcats, quail and rabbits roaming the land that is now Japantown? It’s true, Japantown (also referred to as Nihonmachi or Little Osaka) was once sandy and barren. The Japanese first...
View ArticleEat, Drink, and Be Merry With Your Out-of-Town Guests
I’ve had quite a few friends from my hometown of Boston cruise through the city recently. One of my favorite things to do with out-of-town guests is show off San Francisco’s eclectic mix of cuisine and...
View ArticleFog Seeping Through the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco’s Mediterranean climate is mild (the temperature nearly always hovers between 55 – 75 degrees F year-round), but when the fog invades, be prepared for the massive chill down. Most...
View ArticleWindmills in Golden Gate Park
There are many curiosities in Golden Gate Park. One that has always peaked my interest are the two Dutch Windmills that flank the northwest and southwest corners of the park at Ocean Beach. It might...
View ArticleAnchor Brewing
One of the more unique things to do in San Francisco is the Anchor Brewing Company tour and tasting. Brewing beer in San Francisco since 1896 and located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood since 1979,...
View ArticleSonoma Coast Day Trip
While there are certainly not a shortage of things to do in San Francisco, the Bay Area as a whole offers many day trip options for visitors and locals alike. One such trip is to the Sonoma Coast just...
View ArticleSlideshow: San Francisco Sights
Sun and fog, grandeur and blight, hipsters and suits, relaxed and industrious…San Francisco’s juxtapositions are infinite. Arguably the most beautiful city in the United States, the city by the bay is...
View ArticleTreasure Island’s Bliss Dance
Originally debuted at Burning Man in 2010, “Bliss Dance” is a sculpture worth visiting. It currently resides on Treasure Island across the bay from San Francisco. It’s setting is amazing, with views of...
View ArticleI left my heart in San Francisco
Anyone who has been to San Francisco over the past 5 years or so has probably seen one of the over 130 heart sculptures placed around the city. The Hearts in San Francisco Project is a public art...
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