Festive ice skating rinks can be found in all nine Bay Area counties from San Francisco to Sonoma. We found a mix of seasonal and permanent ice skating rinks for 2025 that offer the chance to strap on a pai...
While we may know it for its stunning SF Bay views, Fort Point National Historic Site was once instrumental in protecting California’s coast during the Civil War. This striking building at the base of the Golden Gate Br...
Did you know that the Farmers’ Almanac has been publishing long-range weather forecasts since 1818? Now more than 200 years old, the publication has released its outlook for the of 2025–2026, and it predicts a season o...
Winter in and around San Francisco is a time for getting cozy and leaning into the holiday spirit. Here are some of our favorite winter activities in the Bay Area that are perfect for cold weather. Stay warm and make th...
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...
A homey, roaring fire is a hot commodity during winter (and basically any other season) in SF's characteristic foggy weather. We've rounded up some of our favorite bars and restaurants with fireplaces in San Francisco,...
The day after Thanksgiving in the US, November 24, marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. What has become known as Black Friday is a full (although it varies) 24 hours of sales. This godsend for those who a...
It’s elephant seal breeding season on the coast of California, an exciting natural phenomenon that’s iconic to our state. Northern elephant seals inhabit the waters from Baja California, Mexico to the Gulf of Alaska and...
Don’t go searching for the Great Pumpkin on broadcast television this Halloween. For the first time in decades, Peanuts holiday specials will not be broadcast on public television. Instead, the animated classics will b...