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.

‘The Best Rainbow I’ve Ever Seen:’ For Just A Few Minutes Yesterday, A Picture-Perfect Rainbow Appeared Over The Bay Bridge

Rainstorms and strong winds drenched the Bay Area this weekend, eventually letting up on Sunday afternoon... but not before San Franciscans were treated to a glorious rainbow. If you were lucky enough...

Culture Things To Do

45 Minutes From San Francisco, The Computer History Museum Contains The World’s Largest Collection Of Computing Artifacts

We're lucky to enjoy dozens of famous museums in the Bay Area, but Mountain View's Computer History Museum (CHM) is something of a hidden gem. It's dedicated to the history of computing, preserving over a...

Escapes Things To Do

45 Minutes From San Francisco, On Just 10 Nights A Year, You Can Join A Free After-Dark Tour Through One Of The Bay’s Last Protected Old-Growth Redwood Forests

Did you know that Muir Woods National Monument hosts free, ranger-led tours after sundown? The scenic national park site usually closes at sunset, so the popular Muir Woods Night Tour offers a unique op...

Escapes Wellness & Nature

This 300-Mile Abandoned Railroad Is California’s Next Big Trail Project — Here’s How It Will Connect To San Francisco

California is legendary for its numerous epic backcountry treks, like the Pacific Crest Trail, the John Muir Trail, and even the lesser-known Lost Coast Trail. But an exciting new NorCal route is about to...

Secret Guides Wellness & Nature

5 Extraordinary Metaphysical Shops For San Francisco Witches

San Francisco witches love shopping at these metaphysical shops, crystal stores, and herbal apothecaries. Whether you want to connect with the spiritual and natural world through carefully curated mi...

Sports Top News

Steph Curry Is Auctioning Off 70+ Pairs Of Sneakers This Month With 100% Of Proceeds Benefiting Oakland Youth

Our favorite NBA star, Stephen Curry, is about to kick off a two-week online auction where fans can bid on over 70 pairs of his personal sneakers, including game-worn and exclusive shoes. Sotheby's is...

Escapes

1.5 Hours From SF, This Century-Old ‘Cathedral’ Of Trees Leads To A Historic WWII-Era Maritime Receiving Station

Just 1.5 hours from San Francisco, hidden in California's scenic Point Reyes National Seashore, two rows of century-old Monterey cypress trees form a natural tunnel. Nature lovers, photographers, and...

Food & Drink Top News

A Historic, 6,200-Square-Foot SF Army Building Is Being Transformed Into A Massive Food Hall With Bay Views And 3 New Eateries — And It Opens This Summer

Presidio Tunnel Tops is about to gain an exciting new foodie attraction! A 6,200-square-foot food hall, known as The Mess Hall, is due to open in a historic building at SF's scenic waterfront park thi...

Things To Do Wellness & Nature

How to hike the 1,230-mile California Coastal Trail

The California Coastal Trail (CCT) is an ambitious public project dating back to 1975, aiming to create a network of public trails stretching from the Mexican border in the south to the Oregon border in t...

Things To Do

[APRIL FOOLS] A Glowing, Bioluminescent Sea Lion Has Appeared At San Francisco’s Pier 39

APRIL FOOLS — Just a few weeks after an enormous Steller sea lion arrived at San Francisco's Pier 39, a new visitor has now appeared in the same spot. Yesterday evening, a gently glowing, bioluminescent s...