Ivette Jones

These are all my recommendations for what to see when visiting San Francisco. If you are visiting and trying to really see San Francisco like a true local, make sure to bookmark/save this list. All of these recommendations are true San Francisco worthy spots to take in.

Here are some uniquely San Francisco places and experiences that most visitors and new to the city people don't know about. Enjoy!

Fun activities in and around San Francisco if you are trying to figure out new things to do and see - hope this helps! While eating and exploring parks and classic San Francisco spots is really fun, here are some other alternative and unique activities to keep things fun!

A list of some of my favorite San Francisco restaurants - iconic spots, gems, and more. You can't go wrong at any of these classic San Francisco spots - whether you go for brunch, lunch, dinner, or happy hour!

Here's a list of local spots near San Francisco that are perfect for afternoon/day trips that I highly recommend! While you can't go wrong in the city, it's really nice to be able to hop across the bridge up North or down South to explore the surrounding areas. There's so much to see and enjoy both in, around, and outside of San Francisco. Hope you enjoy and can check these all of your bucketlist!

Some of my favorite go to coffee shops in San Francisco. There are so many coffee shops in San Francisco but trust me when I say that these ones are some of the best in the city! If you're a coffee lover you've got to try these out.

I've compiled a list of all the best hotels in Northern California for a vacation or staycation. I've statyed at quite a few spots up and down the coast, and these are some of my favorite stays for many different reasons. If you're planning to drive up the coast or just looking for an excuse to escape the city, I highly recommend any of these!

A mixture of known and lesser known boutique shops in San Francisco worth visiting and buying things from! Clothing, accessories, gifts, home goods, jewelry, perfume, and more

As a Bay Area native these are some of my favorite must try bars in San Francisco for a fun night out. Whether you're trying to go out for cocktails, mocktails, fun night out with your friends, cute spots to try new drinks, or romantic date spots, I've got you! Be sure to reference this list before you decide.

In my humble opinion I think these are the best bakeries in San Francisco - trust me and thank me later !! There are so many different bakeries in San Francisco and I've encompassed the ultimate list here for you to explore and try lots of different pastries all over the city.

San Francisco’s annual fairs reflect the city’s deep cultural roots, artistic spirit, and love of community celebration. Each year, neighborhoods transform into lively hubs of music, food, and tradition. Spring kicks off with the vibrant Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown, celebrating Japanese culture with taiko drumming, traditional dance, and a colorful Grand Parade. Around the same time, the San Francisco International Film Festival brings filmmakers and cinephiles together for screenings, premieres, and panel discussions, highlighting global cinema. In late May, the Mission District comes alive for Carnaval San Francisco, a high-energy celebration of Latin American and Caribbean cultures filled with elaborate costumes, live music, and one of the city’s most dynamic parades. Summer is peak festival season. San Francisco Pride draws hundreds of thousands to Civic Center for one of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, featuring a massive parade, performances, and community activism. North Beach hosts the historic North Beach Festival, blending Italian heritage, art vendors, food stalls, and live entertainment. Meanwhile, Golden Gate Park becomes a destination for music lovers during Outside Lands, a three-day festival combining major musical acts with curated local food, wine, and art. The beloved Stern Grove Festival also runs throughout the summer, offering free outdoor concerts in a scenic natural amphitheater. As fall arrives, the city continues celebrating with Folsom Street Fair, an internationally known adult street fair in SoMa, and Oktoberfest by the Bay, a waterfront celebration of German beer, music, and Bavarian traditions. October closes out with Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a beloved free multi-stage music festival in Golden Gate Park that attracts massive crowds and nationally recognized artists. Finally, as the holiday season approaches, seafood lovers gather at Fisherman’s Wharf for the Fisherman's Wharf Crab Festival, celebrating Dungeness crab season with food vendors, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment. Together, these annual events showcase San Francisco’s diversity, creativity, and strong neighborhood identities, offering something for nearly every interest — from cultural heritage and activism to music, film, food, and community gathering.