Things to Do in San Francisco on a Saturday
Saturday is San Francisco’s biggest market day, with the Ferry Plaza and Alemany farmers markets both running into early afternoon and free museum admission for Bay Area residents.
Brian (Local SF Guide)
Things to Do in San Francisco on a Wednesday
Wednesday is a market day in San Francisco: Heart of the City at Civic Center runs 7am to 4pm year-round, and the Castro Farmers’ Market runs spring through fall.
Things to Do in San Francisco on a Friday
Friday has fewer fixed weekly events than other days in San Francisco, but one big monthly one: the Fort Mason Night Market, plus free morning hours in Golden Gate Park.
Things to Do in San Francisco on a Thursday
Thursday evenings in San Francisco, two major museums reopen for adults: the Exploratorium’s After Dark (18+) and the Academy of Sciences’ NightLife (21+), both 6 to 10pm.
Things to Do in San Francisco on a Tuesday
Tuesdays in San Francisco bring the Ferry Plaza farmers market, evening yoga at Grace Cathedral, and once a month, free admission at three Golden Gate Park institutions.
Things to Do in San Francisco on a Monday
Most of San Francisco’s big museums close on Mondays. Here is what stays open, what is free, and how to plan a Monday in the city.
Trivia Nights in San Francisco: Where to Play
A guide to bar and brewery trivia nights in San Francisco: regular venues, the quiz companies that run games citywide, and how to find a current schedule.
Where to Stay in San Francisco: A Neighborhood Guide for Visitors
A local guide to where to stay in San Francisco, neighborhood by neighborhood. Union Square, Nob Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, the Marina, Hayes Valley, SoMa, and the Mission, with who each one suits and how central it is.
Top Attractions in San Francisco: A First-Timer’s Guide
A first-timer’s guide to San Francisco’s main attractions: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, the Painted Ladies, Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Chinatown, and the Ferry Building, with costs and transit for each.
San Francisco Neighborhoods Explained: A First-Timer’s Guide
A first-timer’s map of San Francisco’s main neighborhoods, what each is known for, and links to fuller guides, from Chinatown and North Beach to the Mission, the Castro, and the Sunset.
