Tour de San Francisco

San Francisco is famous as one of the most walkable cities in the world.  But it’s also a paradise with those with a passion for pedal power.    Bicycle enthusiasts can enjoy easy pedaling along the Golden Gate Bridge or through the Panhandle. But if you appreciate a good bike workout, San Francisco provides the perfect uphill battle.  On any route, cyclists can take in colorful neighborhoods...

San Francisco is a Cultural Playground for Children of All Ages

San Francisco is a cultural playground in many forms. Children (and parents) will find museums that encourage creative thinking and exploration, as well as numerous parks, playgrounds, attractions and activities to provide plenty of stimuli to inspire.  The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) features an itinerary just for children called Kid City on San Francisco’s official Web...

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Budding Yellowstone

Can you picture San Francisco, that bastion of urbanity, as a naturalist’s paradise? Well, try again. Bird watchers, beachcombers, hikers, cyclists, surfers, surf fishers, picnickers and nature lovers flock to both sides of the Golden Gate and the coastal range to the City’s south. This phenomenon is the result of a stunning environmental breakthrough. Congress, in October, 1972 enacted legislation...

Photo Vantage Points

San Francisco’s best angle is often through a single lens reflex camera or a digital viewfinder. Photogenic with startling contrasts of new and old, land and sea, the City has been a popular subject even from the early days when English-born photographer Eadweard Muybridge captured some of her famous curves and inclines. Here’s a quick tour of these fabled hills with suggested camera angles: Morning Yerba...

10 (If Not More) Free Things for Families to Do in San Francisco

Worried about how the family can vacation together without breaking the piggy bank? San Francisco abounds with things to do, places to go and sights to see, many at no charge. The San Francisco Convention & Visitor Bureau Web site has many ideas and more information at www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com. 1. Golden Gate Park Golden Gate Park is an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and one full day is barely...