Jamie Ferrell, Author at Secret San Francisco

Hi there! I grew up in Santa Cruz and graduated from UC Berkeley in 2018 with an English major and Spanish minor. After teaching ESL for a few years, I joined the Secret Media Network as a Staff Writer. I love to write about California history, hidden gems, museum exhibitions, and local wildlife.

After 20 years of advocacy, a 400-mile trail recognized by ‘National Geographic’ has added a critical 0.6-mile bike bypass on Mount Tamalpais — here’s what it means for hikers

Mount Tamalpais State Park recently upgraded a 0.6-mile trail section to allow bike access, turning a once-stressful road segment into a safer, more seamless experience. The Easy Grade Trail is a smal...

Escapes

2 hours from SF: ‘California’s oldest little city’ is home to the last Gold Rush-era Chinatown — and borders a vast wildlife refuge

Northern California’s Gold Country is filled with historic towns, but Marysville in Yuba County stands out for its moniker, “California’s oldest little city.” Located about 40 miles north of Sacrament...

Culture

SFMOMA is about to unveil a massive new installation comprised of 75,000 suspended kites, and it’s completely free to see

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is about to unveil an enormous, free installation by multimedia artist Jacob Hashimoto. Opening on August 20, 2026, Jacob Hashimoto: Giant Arc on August...

Music Things To Do

This Saturday: San Francisco’s futuristic rooftop park is hosting a free big band jazz concert in its outdoor amphitheater, 70 feet above street level

Head over to Salesforce Park's rooftop amphitheater for an energetic afternoon of live Big Band Jazz this Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30pm! The free concert invites San Franciscans to pul...

Sports Top News

2026 San Francisco Marathon road closures: map, detours, and more

The 2026 San Francisco Marathon will cause major road closures across the city on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Drivers, riders, and residents should plan ahead for early-morning start times, rolling closures, a...

Escapes Things To Do

California’s Gold Rush-era state fair just kicked off its last summer run ever — here’s what’s changing after this year

The historic California State Fair just kicked off its 2026 run, lasting 17 days from July 17 through August 2 in Sacramento. The historic tradition dates back to 1854, although this year will be its last...

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1 hour from SF: Next week, one of California’s oldest nude beaches is becoming part of a state park — meaning clothing is now required

California State Parks has announced expanded access at San Gregorio State Beach in San Mateo County after the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) acquired the neighboring 238-acre San Gregorio Ranch for $1...

Culture Things To Do

This Friday: SF is transforming Yerba Buena Gardens into a free, 5-hour bhangra night market with interactive dance lessons, 30+ retailer vendors, Indian street food, and cultural pop-ups

San Francisco's Bhangra & Beats Night Market is back on just two dates this year, and the first is this Friday, July 24th! The free, all-ages event comes to a new location: Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie...

Sports

San Francisco’s largest outdoor video board is screening the World Cup final for free on Sunday

Thrive City at SF's Chase Center is gearing up for one of the most electric sports moments of the year: the World Cup Final this Sunday, July 19th. The plaza outside Chase Center has regularly drawn c...

After closing it to cars during the pandemic 6 years ago, SF is officially turning this scenic city boulevard into a full-time pedestrian promenade — it’s part of a planned 550-mile trail that traces the Bay Area’s ridgelines

In April 2026, San Francisco broke ground on the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, a long-planned effort to convert Twin Peaks Boulevard into a car-free trail. A large section of the boulevard has already...