Festivals and holidays
Pride, Chinese New Year, street festivals, Burning Man and the holidays.
Asian Festivals in San Francisco
Even newcomers to San Francisco know that one of the main tourist attractions is the city's Chinatown.
Off to Burning Man: Fly or Drive?
Last year, we talked briefly about the idea of adding a San Francisco side-trip into your travel plans for Burning Man - if you're going to Burning Man from anywhere outside the southwest region of…
Celebrate Chinese New Year in San Francisco
Chinese New Year is one of the biggest celebrations on the Chinese calendar, and for those who live in an area with a large Chinese population, it's a fun way to enjoy another culture's festivities.
Visiting San Francisco in Fall
It is a known fact that the weather in San Francisco is as changeable as the seas. It is very hard to forecast it and changes drastically from place to place.
Getting Out of San Francisco for Labor Day Weekend
With summer winding down, now is the time to plan Labor Day travel if you haven't already.
Add San Francisco to Your Burning Man Trip
Summer is nearly upon us, which for many people means traveling to one or more summer festivals that spice up every calendar.
Plan a short getaway during the Easter Weekend
There are only two weeks left until Easter and if you haven’t managed to plan a short getaway yet we have some ideas for you. How about some deals from San Jose to get you started? Why San Jose?
Can I have a trip to San Francisco for Christmas?
At this time of year, when everyone's making holiday wish lists, it's easy for travelers to get carried away.
Should you visit San Francisco in winter? Why, yes.
At this time of year, there are many people in the northern hemisphere who dream of a vacation to a sunnier climate every time they look out their window or step outside - and who can blame them?
Weekend Fun: Sing us a Song, Mr. Pianomen
A few weeks ago, I was with some friends in the Union Square area in the late evening. We were looking for a bar, and one of our friends kept insisting there was a piano bar right there.
Weekend Fun: Fillmore Jazz Festival
The weekend is here, which must mean another festival! This time, it is the Fillmore Jazz Festival .
Fireworks for the Fourth
With all the fires currently blazing in California, fireworks may seem like the last thing on anyone's mind. But, it wouldn't be a good Fourth of July celebration without them!
San Francisco Pride
This is one of the bigger weekends in San Francisco: PRIDE. This is the 38th year of celebration, and I think, with the recent legislation that passed in California, it's going to be a fun one.
Hot Weekend in San Francisco
This weekend is gonna be a hot one in San Francisco, and I am not just talking about the weather! Looking for some fun things to do?
San Francisco's Union Street Festival
This weekend is the Union Street Festival , which kicks off San Francisco's Summer Festival Season.
First Tuesdays in San Francisco
On the first Tuesday of every month, many museums in San Francisco open their doors and allow the public to visit...for free!
Memorial Day 2008 in San Francisco
It's a three-day weekend for most people in San Francisco. If you happen to be visiting this weekend, here are some ideas! Oakland A's vs.
Weather in San Francisco
A quote widely, and falsely, attributed to Mark Twain goes, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." While Twain never said it, the sentiment still stands.