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.
San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts is one of the city’s most captivating landmarks, if not for its stunning architecture then for its cameos in movies and TV. How much do you know about this free attraction...
The time has come to do some brainstorming about how to celebrate our moms, grandmas, or other family members we’d like to honor on this special day. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Mother’s Day in...
Cinco de Mayo, often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day, commemorates Mexico’s underdog victory against France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In Mexico, the day’s importance has faded over time, b...
It’s hard to beat the refreshing combination of high-quality tequila, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and fragrant triple sec that makes up the perfect margarita. We’re lucky to enjoy a bounty of authentic Mexica...
The Presidio’s Mountain Lake is one of the last surviving natural lakes in San Francisco, and the only natural lake in the entire Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Its history…...
SF’s beloved free moving screenings are returning for 2024. Sundown Cinema announced its 2024 schedule, which will begin this May and run through October. The free movie screenings will happen in different SF park...
It’s nearly impossible to capture all the best things to do in San Francisco, and there are more than a few activities that stand out. Whether you’re a tourist wanting to see the sights or a local looking fo...
These beautiful restaurants in San Francisco didn’t skimp when it came to the design of their dining rooms, and the results are absolutely phenomenal. From mouth-watering pizzas to succulent steaks,…...
Every spring, we have the opportunity to witness one of nature’s most spectacular natural phenomena: a California super bloom. Millions of wildflowers spring up along the West Coast and throughout the Bay Area—sometimes...
Happy April, San Francisco! Whether you want to enjoy some of San Francisco’s stellar cuisine or go see the spring flowers in Golden Gate Park, we’ve got you covered with some exciting and creative ideas thi...