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Sunday - April 5, 2020

Things To Do In San Francisco

Are You a Pinball Wizard?
If you enjoy casual, fun and interactive experiences, the Pacific Pinball Museum is for you! On a recent first-time visit to this unique location...
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San Francisco Walk Like MADD
Today is the day for the San Francisco Walk Like MADD. This is the annual fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in the bay area. ...
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The Presidio ~ an urban National Park
The iconic gateway to San Francisco - the Golden Gate Bridge – delivers you directly onto the Presidio. For 218 years the Presidio served as an...
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Fleet Week - A Great San Francisco Experience!
Its that time again! Fleet Week runs from October 1st through October 9th this year. This is an event that I love and don't mind attending year...
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The Summer of Love - 50th Anniversary
It was 1967 and the San Francisco Bay Area was a magnet for young people who were questioning just about everything in their lives ~ from an their...
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Every 15 Minutes - Livermore High School
As a part of my involvement with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), I attended the Every 15 Minutes event at Livermore High School. This was a...
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Alcatraz - Ai Weiwei Exhibit
Planning to visit San Francisco this fall? Planning to visit Alcatraz? Get your tickets early as the exhibit of esteemed artist from Beijing, Ai...
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Things to do in Chinatown
San Francisco's Chinatown is truly an iconic destination. Check out some fun things to do in Chinatown! [embedit...
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A Mother's Day Treat - Art and Chocolate in Santa Cruz
For Mother's Day we took my Mother to the Art and Chocolate event in Santa Cruz. This is an annual event where the artists open their studios for...
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Opera at AT&T Park
The SF Giants are bringing opera to the masses. Beer, hotdogs and La Traviata (and maybe some garlic fries), perhaps a new classic? [embedit...
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Best Restaurants

2014 NowInSanFrancisco.com Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant Contest - Noe Valley
Now In San Francisco.com is holding its Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant Contest for Noe Valley. There are two categories of participants in the...
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Winter 2013-14 Guide to the Best Restaurants in San Francisco
If you have been in the Bay Area for any length of time, you have probably been asked, What is the best restaurant in San Francisco? You (or any...
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Is La Mar Cebicheria Peruana One of the Best Restaurants in San Francisco?
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana – A recent afternoon in the city took us to La Mar, Cebecheria Peruana at Pier 1 ½ on the Embarcadero on San Francisco's...
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San Francisco History and Interesting Facts

Not All Fall Colors Are in New England!
When most people in the United States think of seeing fall colors, they plan on going to New England. While there are certainly spectacular colors...
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Solar Roadways, Imagine the Possibilities!
This doesn't exactly fit the category, but it is an interesting "fact". Here is an absolutely amazing idea that could easily become a reality. ...
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The History of Sourdough Starter
Sourdough bread is a well known San Francisco treat. It is unique in that each batch takes a "sourdough starter" that is saved from the previous...
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San Francisco History and Interesting Facts: Who Didn't Find the Bay
It is interesting that Europeans sailed up and down the coast of California for nearly 200 years before the bay was finally discovered by a land...
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Why Cable Cars?
Cable Cars are iconic symbols of San Francisco and attract over eight million riders each year. They offer the charm of Victorian San Francisco of...
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San Francisco History: Who "Discovered" San Francisco Bay?
San Francisco Bay was discovered in 1769 when an expedition to Monterey Bay led by Gaspar de Portola, the Spanish appointed governor of California...
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