Dana Flynn, Author at Secret San Francisco

I am originally from the Seattle area and moved to the East Coast for college. After graduating from Tufts University in 2021, I moved to San Francisco and immediately fell in love with the city's colorful Victorians, beautiful parks, and wonderful people. When I'm not writing, you can find me painting, enjoying one of the many parks, and searching for the best new restaurants.

A Parade Of Decorated Ships Will Set Sail On The Bay This Weekend As Part Of A Historic Tradition

It's not a surprising sight to see boats regularly sailing on the bay, from massive cargo ships to small sailboats. This weekend, however, San Franciscans can expect to see a unique parade of ships on the...

Part of San Francisco’s Waterfront Is Getting A Major Upgrade — Complete With Volleyball Courts And A Kayak Launch

The Marina is one of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods, well known for its many bars and beautiful waterfront. The Marina Green is a long, scenic lawn, frequented by joggers and people taking in...

Music

A Free Music Festival, Block Party, And Night Market Will Take Over Polk Street This Weekend

A massive, 10-hour free music festival will take over Polk Street this week, as part of the neighborhood's annual block party. Pickin' on Polk is a free block party on Polk Street organized by Discover Po...

Music

Zedd And Galantis Are Set To Play At The Midway Block Parties During Pride Weekend In SF

Pride weekend in San Francisco is always filled with many community events, including the famous Pride Parade and party in Downtown SF. You can also expect plenty of exciting concerts and live shows that...

Things To Do

A Massive Festival Dedicated Entirely To Dogs Is Taking Over Duboce Park This Saturday — Here’s What To Know About DogFest In San Francisco

This weekend, the cutest festival is returning to Duboce Park for an afternoon filled with dogs. DogFest is an SF tradition, started over 15 years ago as a fundraiser for McKinley Elementary School. Now,...

Sports

You Can Score Special Hello Kitty Merch At These SF Giants Games In San Francisco

Baseball season is officially here, which means San Franciscans can look forward to plenty of exciting games at Oracle Park over the next few months. Oracle Park is known for its beautiful ocean views, ma...

Escapes

Just An Hour From San Francisco Sits A Historic State Park With Ancient Redwoods As Tall As The Statue Of Liberty

Just an hour from San Francisco sits California's first state park, boasting towering redwood groves that are over 1,000 years old. Founded over 100 years ago, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest St...

Things To Do

Don’t Miss Outdoor Movie Screenings In The Ferry Building’s Beer Garden This May

The Ferry Building is a lively hub for businesses and community events in San Francisco, with regular fitness classes, farmers' markets, and more. The historic waterfront building is home to many local bu...

Music

The Midway Announces July 4th Block Party Featuring Headliner deadmau5, Nero, And Christoph

The Midway is one of San Francisco's most popular music venues, known for hosting major DJs and popular daytime block parties. The venue recently announced the return of it's popular block party series st...

Things To Do

San Francisco’s Historic Cherry Blossom Festival Returns For One Final Weekend — Featuring A Grand Parade, Live Performances, And More

This weekend, the NorCal Cherry Blossom Festival will take over Japantown with a festival celebration for spring. The beloved festival first kicked off last weekend, and will return for its second and fin...