Christmas

Festive Bay Area ice skating rinks can be found in all nine local counties from San Francisco to Sonoma. We found a mix of seasonal and permanent rinks that offer the chance to strap on a pair of skates…...

Holidays at Filoli is one of the Bay Area’s most captivating and underrated light displays, but many San Franciscans have yet to make the trip. Woodside’s Filoli Estate & Gardens is currently adorned wit...

If you’re looking for a winter escape without driving all the way to the mountains, you’re in luck. Palo Alto’s Four Seasons has created a gorgeous pop-up winter wonderland called Après Village, which...

Every holiday season, Nevada City takes a trip to the past to create a festive Victorian Christmas straight out of a storybook. The celebration features a market filled with local vendors, carolers, authentic gas lamps,...

The holiday season is here, and for many folks that means that it’s time to decorate. Whether you’re looking for a festive wreath or a full Christmas tree to rival…...

The holiday season is here, and we’re celebrating in the best way possible: four days of giveaways! We’ve teamed up with Maker’s Mark to give Secret San Francisco readers this 4 Days of Secret Gems “advent calendar” of...

December brings so many magnificent Christmas trees to San Francisco, it’s hard to keep track. We decided to round up the best displays and Christmas tree lightings so you can keep an eye out for them all season l...

Every year, Bay Area hotels fully embrace the holiday season with specialized events, decorations, and more. The wine country Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa is no exception…...

Grab your red coat and reindeer because SantaCon 2024 will return to SF  on Saturday, December 14th, starting at noon. Celebrating its 29th year, SantaCon is hosted in 70+ cities worldwide, most of which are around the...

After a day of ice skating, gift shopping at holiday markets, and sipping hot chocolate, what should…...