Category: Secret Guides

These lesser-known museums around San Francisco are absolute musts for residents and tourists alike! How well do you know San Francisco’s museum scene? Of course any visitor to the city will hit up amazing spots like SFMOMA, the de Young Museum, or the Academy of Sciences. But there is an entire network of lesser-known museums…

Looking for a new place to get fresh air in SF? Consider these lovely places around the city for your next outing. Take this as your friendly reminder to get your steps in! San Francisco is full of endless places to explore, and in a city like this it’s essential to enjoy the little things.…

Alcatraz is one of San Francisco’s most exciting attractions. Here are some things you should check out on your next visit! Alcatraz Island is an essential part of San Francisco’s history, having served in multiple different roles for generations of San Franciscans. It acted as a military base known as “Fort Alcatraz” during the Civil…

Calling all San Francisco bookworms! Here’s a roundup of excellent bookstores where you can find your next read. Many a San Franciscan loves to curl up with a good book and sip on a cup o’ joe from one of SF’s legendary coffee shops. Not sure where to find your next good read? These famous bookstores around…

24 perfect hours can take many forms! Looking for some new weekend plans? Got a friend in town and not sure where to take them? Just driving up for the day? When you’re on a time crunch, there’s no reason you can’t still enjoy what San Francisco’s got to offer. We asked our Instagram and…

Do you know about the Yoda fountain in the Presidio? What about the musical stairs at Pier 39? Read on to discover some of our favorite public art pieces in San Francisco that fly under the radar. San Francisco is a cornucopia of iconic public art pieces, from glowing light art installations to the beautiful…

After 1,737,270 reviews of 2,410 restaurants in SF, these are the top 10! Everyone knows that San Franciscans are real foodies, and the popularity of an awesome restaurant is a true testament to its quality. We used the Top-Rated.online tool to filter Google reviews from best to worst. After cross-referencing with updated info (more reviews have been…

These unique homes are relics of the 19th century “octagon craze.” Have you seen this bizarre blue home in Russian Hill? The McElroy Octagon House is a famous reminder of the octagon craze of the 19th century, and it continues to turn heads even 160 years after it was built. You may also be familiar with the Feusier…

We asked, you answered… San Francisco is home to many a transplant who didn’t pack enough jackets. We took to Instagram and Facebook to find out: What’s one thing you wish you had known before moving to San Francisco? Read on to hear 30 great pieces of advice before making the move – and check out the comments on the…

Here’s where you can sip a drink while playing your favorite arcade game. Looking to shake up your weekend plans? It could be as simple as finding a great pinball machine! No matter how you want to keep yourself entertained, there’s something for everyone at these awesome arcade bars in the Bay Area. Scroll to…