Now's a great time to start planning a summer visit to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for a chance to experience their brand-new ride and tons of seasonal programming. The 119-year-old beachside amuse...
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking over the Bay Area with over 30 fan zones, numerous activations around San Jose and San Francisco, watch parties, and more. In anticipation of packed public spaces an...
Memorial Day is a federal holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026, meaning millions of Americans will enjoy a day off. While banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and non-emergency government offices will be closed...
We love Oakland First Fridays as much as anyone, but did you know there's another, more low-key experience happening every week right on Lake Merritt? Every Friday night from April through October, the...
San José Made, also known as SJMADE, is a San Jose-based organization dedicated to helping local makers, artists, and small businesses grow at pop-up markets around the Bay Area. And this month, they're h...
On May 7th, a construction crew positioned one of BART's decommissioned "legacy cars" in its new home in Downtown Hayward. It's about to become the newest location of Arthur Mac's, a family-friendly beer...
Lake Anza is officially open for swimmers this summer season! This 10-acre lake in Tilden Regional Park features a sandy, lifeguarded swim beach, and as of this week, visitors can once again enjoy everyth...
Lake Berryessa ranks among California’s largest freshwater lakes, stretching about 23 miles across with 164 miles of shoreline. It’s perhaps best known for the striking so-called “Glory Hole” feature, a c...
Cali Roots is back this Memorial Day weekend! Head to the historic Monterey County Fairgrounds for the 15th annual, 3-day reggae festival that draws nearly 40,000 people each year. According to the Re...
A new statewide poll by the California State Parks Foundation has awarded superlative titles to 12 of CA's 280 state park units, chosen from the results of a 2026 vote across thousands of parkgoers. O...