Sunset Dunes: What to Know About San Francisco’s Great Highway Park
Sunset Dunes, the car-free park that replaced the upper Great Highway along Ocean Beach, has been open for a year and drew more than 1.7 million visits.
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San Francisco’s Minimum Wage Is Now $19.61 an Hour
San Francisco’s minimum wage rose to $19.61 an hour on July 1, 2026, the city’s annual cost-of-living adjustment. Separate rates apply to government supported employees, and two statewide changes took effect the same day.
Ferry Building Marketplace: Farmers Market and Artisan Food
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market runs Saturdays 8am to 2pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 2pm at the Ferry Building, with permanent food shops and restaurants inside. Here is how to plan a visit.
Fireworks Will Launch From the Golden Gate Bridge This Fourth of July
Fireworks launch from the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the third time in the bridge’s history. The bridge closes to traffic from 9 to 10 pm, and Crissy Field, Marina Green, and the northern Embarcadero are the recommended viewing spots.
Esme, a French-California Bistro From Susan Dunn, Opens on Divisadero
Esme, a French-inspired California bistro and the first solo restaurant from San Francisco restaurateur Susan Dunn, has opened at 311 Divisadero Street inside the Metro Hotel.
Candlestick Point Redevelopment Set to Start Construction This Summer After Years of Delay
San Francisco supervisors approved the final map for the Candlestick Point redevelopment, and developer FivePoint is set to start infrastructure construction this summer on the former Candlestick Park site.
Candlestick Point Redevelopment to Start Construction This Summer After Final Map Approval
San Francisco supervisors approved the final map for the first phase of the Candlestick Point redevelopment on June 16, 2026, clearing FivePoint to begin construction on streets and utilities this summer.
Californios Becomes the First Mexican Restaurant in the World With Three Michelin Stars
Californios, the Mexican tasting-menu restaurant in SoMa, earned three Michelin stars on June 24, 2026, becoming the first Mexican restaurant in the world to reach that level.
