Angel Island State Park sits in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, enjoying beautiful views of Marin County, the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz, and the surrounding bridges and hills of the Bay Area. Whether you’re interested in hiking, history, or simply a relaxing day trip in the Bay Area, Angel Island offers a ton … Read more 12 Incredible Things to Do in Angel Island State Park (+ How to Get There)
San Francisco has so many great destinations just a short drive from it, and it’s one of the many reasons why I love San Francisco so dearly. Where else can you find towering redwoods, rugged beaches, reaching cityscapes, and peaceful nature escapes all in one city? While you can certainly find all this in San … Read more 33 Best Weekend Getaways from San Francisco: Road Trip Ideas
San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. It is a city of rolling hills, architectural marvels, top-notch dining for any budget, and a multi-cultural epicenter. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay and covered by a staggering number of green space (over 13 percent of the … Read more The Best Things to Do in San Francisco At Night
San Francisco is home to a lot of great taquerias. It is the birthplace of the Mission-style burrito, the one that you can now find almost anywhere across America, thanks to Chipotle. San Francisco’s Mission District has the city’s highest concentration of taquerias, perhaps no surprise considering it has a burrito named after it! The … Read more 7 Taquerias in San Francisco: Where to Find the Best Tacos and Burritos in SF
San Francisco may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think about pizza, but there are dozens of high-quality pizzerias in San Francisco. From classic eateries with the oldest pizza oven in the state to newcomers making a name for themselves through quality ingredients and craftsmanship, SF has become a destination … Read more The 19 Best Spots for Pizza in San Francisco (From a SF Local!)
There are many reasons you may only have one day in San Francisco! Perhaps you have a layover in San Francisco on your way to another destination. Or maybe you’re just passing through on a Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and have only one day in your itinerary available for San Francisco. Whatever the reason, you … Read more One Day in San Francisco: How to Maximize Your SF Day Trip in 2022
The microneighborhood of San Francisco’s Japantown may be just a few square blocks, but it packs a lot into a small amount of space. Also called Nihonmachi, Japantown consists of a few blocks all centered around the Japantown Peace Plaza. It may not be nearly as big as Chinatown, but you’d be surprised: there are quite … Read more 15 Joyful Things to Do in Japantown, San Francisco
Just about an hour north of San Francisco, you’ll find towering old-growth coast redwoods deep in a beautiful national forest, right in the heart of Marin County. Muir Woods, named for the famous conservationist John Muir, is one of the gems of the San Francisco Bay Area, located in Mill Valley, California. It’s a popular … Read more San Francisco to Muir Woods (With or Without Reservations): How to Get There & What to Do!
The beautiful Golden Gate Bridge is one of the main highlights of any San Francisco itinerary. It’s a symbol of Northern California and it’s simply spectacular! And while there are myriad beautiful viewpoints of the Golden Gate Bridge scattered throughout the city, I love the changing views you get as you cross the Golden Gate … Read more The Complete Guide to Walking the Golden Gate Bridge: A Bay Area Local’s Guide
If you’re planning a trip to San Francisco – you’ve made a phenomenal choice. This famed City by the Bay is an incredible travel destination, full of culture, natural beauty, incredible architecture, and unique places found nowhere else in the States. It’s also primed perfectly for exploring the rest of California. You can be at … Read more 10 Fabulous Reasons to Visit San Francisco