Oakland Restaurant Week is hands down the best time to explore Oakland’s dynamic culinary scene. If you’ve ever been to Oakland, you know it’s a city that prides itself on being home to countless ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. The city itself can be divided up in to a variety of culturally-distinct neighborhoods — each offering its own roster of unique…
San Francisco loves their urban parks. Though we’re one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, the city does an incredible job of making sure a park is always nearby. Did you know there are 220 in the city? And in 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park…
One of my favorite regions to explore is my backyard of Northern California. As a San Francisco native, I’ve been lucky to have an endless amount of natural beauty and charming towns full of character to explore, all within a few hours of home. Located just two and a half hours from San Francisco is Sonora — a true Northern…
Whether you’re a tourist or a local, The City By The Bay is always a fun, unique place to explore. It’s a diverse city that offers any type of cuisine you could ask for, along with distinct San Francisco neighborhoods with their own history, vibes and flair. As someone who’s born and raised in the city, I’ve definitely seen it…
The Fillmore District is a super trendy, San Francisco area known for its upscale boutiques and designer shopping; trendy cafes and restaurants; and cocktail bars. It’s a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood in Western Addition near the affluent Pacific Heights and not too far from the sprawling Presidio. While it’s only a short walk from Japantown and its incredible Japanese restaurants and shops,…
