Explore all of the best things to do in and around San Francisco: from upcoming events and art installations to the most picturesque picnic spots, we share all you need to know to make the most of the Bay.
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 opportunity to con...
Union Square recently announced a series of free programming this spring, organized by the SF Recreation and Parks Department. The program includes daily activities for San Franciscans, with family-friendly options&hell...
Dune: Part Three is one of the most anticipated movie releases of 2026. The movie is the final part of the Dune series, following the epic journey of Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet. The movie is set to relea...
2026 feels like a year for calmer evenings: time set aside, strings under soft candlelight, a quick breath before life picks up again. Amid foggy nights and bay breezes, the shows mix fresh tributes with classic favorit...
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 the north. Nume...
Night Markets have become increasingly popular in San Francisco, with multiple neighborhoods hosting regular markets. Each night market is unique, and you can typically find local vendors, food, and even live entertainm...
When it comes to San Francisco’s music scene, there’s always someone pushing the boat out. One of the leading figures in that boundary-pushing club is Jazz Mafia. If you haven’t heard of them, where the hell have you be...
Free outdoor movie screenings have officially returned to San Francisco. PROXY, a community space in Hayes Valley, is hosting a series of free outdoor movie screenings this spring, showing popular movies that are open t...
![[APRIL FOOLS] A Glowing, Bioluminescent Sea Lion Has Appeared At San Francisco’s Pier 39](https://offloadmedia.feverup.com/secretsanfrancisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26015118/Bioluminescent-sea-lion-960x559.jpg)
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 sea...
San Francisco’s popular free block party is back this week for another night of live music, fun activities, and more. The April edition of Downtown First Thursdays is scheduled for April 2 from 5 to 10 pm, rain or...
