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.

Just 30 minutes from San Francisco, a decommissioned highway has been turned into a scenic coastal hiking trail

There are many scenic trails just a short drive from San Francisco, perfect for a quick day trip from the city. One must-see hiking trail is only a 30-minute drive from San Francisco, and it features dram...

Food & Drink Music

The Outside Lands food lineup is here, featuring Copra, Nobu, Original Joe’s, and More

Outside Lands is quickly approaching, and organizers are releasing more details as August draws closer. The festival draws major headliners across genres every year, with the 2026 lineup featuring Charli...

Escapes

Amtrak announced a historic long-distance fleet modernization program — bringing over 800 new rail cars to 14 routes

Amtrak has an expansive network of trains throughout the United States, frequented by travelers for scenic vacations or convenient trips between cities. The company recently announced that it has called f...

Things To Do

A popular vintage market with over 40 vendors will take over the Ferry Building this weekend—here’s how to get tickets

San Francisco has plenty of great vintage shopping options, including curated boutiques and impressive estate sales with many unique, hidden gems. This weekend, SF vintage enthusiasts can explore an excit...

Escapes

This 165-mile alpine loop in California just made National Geographic’s ‘100 Hikes of a Lifetime’ list — taking 15 days to circle North America’s largest alpine lake

National Geographic released a guide called the 100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A by Stephanie Pearson, and many California trails made the cut. The book includes Nat Geo photography and lists beautiful, uniq...

Culture Things To Do

If you love interior design, this century-old 10,000-square-foot mansion showcase in Pacific Heights is worth clearing your calendar for

Decorating and design enthusiasts are flocking to a historic, Queen-Anne style Victorian home in San Francisco this May. The historic house located in Pacific Heights has been completely transformed by Ba...

Music

San Francisco’s 55-acre botanical garden is transforming into an outdoor music hall for a classical concert with a grand piano next week

Next week, the San Francisco Botanical Garden will be transformed into an outdoor music hall for a special one-night-only concert. A beautiful grand piano will be placed in the garden's meadow, allowing l...

Music

Here’s How To Get Tickets To San Francisco’s Beloved Free Concert Series, Stern Grove Festival

Stern Grove Festival is one of San Francisco's most popular summer traditions, bringing major musicians to the San Francisco park for free concerts. The shows start on Sunday, June 14, featuring Peter Cat...

Things To Do

This beloved 126-year-old San Francisco bar is throwing a free 8-hour block party this weekend

This weekend, one of San Francisco's oldest bars is celebrating its 126th anniversary with an all-day block party. Bus Stop, a Cow Hollow sports bar, is known for being a bustling spot to watch your favor...

Things To Do

After drawing 45,000 people last year, this free street festival series is returning to San Francisco’s Mission District this Thursday

This week, several blocks on Valencia Street will be closed to car traffic and filled with live music, local businesses, and fun activations as part of an exciting street festival. The event, called Valen...