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Fall Fun in San Francisco

Wrapping up my look at noteworthy events in the San Francisco area here’s a look at some regional celebrations that take place during the end of the year. Castro Street Fair This family-friendly event typically takes place during the first weekend in October. It is chock full of PG-rated fun and attracts thousands to Castro St. between Market and 19th streets. Along with the miles of craft booths there is a slew of food and clothing vendors displaying their wares. Yummy treats aside this neighborhood celebration is known for its showcase of dancers who strut their stuff at the dozens … Continue reading →

What to Know Before You Go—San Francisco Part 2

Now that you know that the home of the Golden Gate Bridge is not made of Rice-a-Roni and that you should never utter the words “Frisco” or “San Fran” in the presence of locals let’s review some other helpful tips that will ensure your next visit to San Francisco is a pleasant one. No Smoking. If haven’t kicked the bad habit before you visit the Bay area you are going to have a hard time keeping your cancer sticks lit. Finding a legal place to light up a cigarette in San Francisco is next to impossible. Smoking is banned in … Continue reading →

What to Know Before You Go—San Francisco

Now that you know where to go when you arrive in San Francisco it’s helpful to know what NOT to do while you are visiting the northern California hot spot. First and foremost never, ever (no matter how tempting it is) call the city “Frisco” or “San Fran.” This is a lesson my neighbor in Hawaii learned the hard way when she was waiting in line at the Honolulu International Airport. She referred to the city as “San Fran” and got an earful from a resident of the area telling her that the cutesy abbreviated version of San Francisco was … Continue reading →

Kristi Yamaguchi’s San Francisco

Kristi Yamaguchi may be calling Los Angeles home during her stint on this season’s “Dancing with the Stars” (and judging by the way she busts a move she’ll likely be there for a while), but the Olympic gold medal–winning figure skater’s heart will forever remain in her childhood home of San Francisco. The city by the bay is where Yamaguchi, her hockey star husband Bret Hedican and their two young daughters live part of the year. (They spend the hockey season at their sprawling mansion in Raleigh, North Carolina—-home of Hedican’s Carolina Hurricanes.) San Francisco is also where you can … Continue reading →

Celebrating Summer in San Francisco

When I was a child my family would travel from Hawaii to San Francisco to visit my dad’s brother and his family. They lived in a beautiful home in a quaint suburb in the City by the Bay. And as I mentioned in my previous blog because of our school schedule we traditionally made our journeys to the California hot spot during the summer months. While we may have missed out on everything the city had to offer during the spring we certainly got our fill of summer festivities. Here are some of my favorites: During the month of June … Continue reading →

Springtime in San Francisco

San Francisco has always been one of my mother’s favorite vacation destinations. As such our family spent a fair amount of time visiting the city by the bay while I was growing up. Only because of the school schedule we typically made our journeys to the California hot spot primarily during the summer and early fall. Which means we missed out on everything the city had to offer during the spring. If you have the opportunity to travel to San Francisco from now until the end of May I would highly encourage you to do so. The city is teeming … Continue reading →

Unbeatable Hotel Deals in San Francisco

If you have always dreamed of leaving your heart in San Francisco, but didn’t have the means to spend the night there then you are in luck. Several top-rated hotels in the Bay Area are offering phenomenal winter deals that you simply can’t skip. The following properties are all within walking distance of the Union Square area. Also, check out the links at the end of this blog for ideas on where to take in some of the city’s most incredible sights and sounds. Mandarin Oriental This four-star hotel is as elegant and luxurious as they come. The lodging is … Continue reading →

San Francisco’s Most Popular Seasonal Events

As I mentioned in my previous blog, my best friend is currently in San Francisco on a business trip. After ribbing her about being a hotel hermit we discussed some of the seasonal events that are taking place around the city right now. She said her hotel and the streets around it are packed with people who are in town for a number of local festivals. If you can’t make it to the city in time to take in events such as Fleet Week and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival don’t fret. The city is hosting a number of noteworthy … Continue reading →

Fall Happenings In San Francisco

My best friend is in San Francisco this week for a series of business meetings. When she called last night to discuss who got booted from “Dancing with the Stars” I questioned why she was wasting her time watching TV inside her hotel room. She’s in one of the world’s most beautiful and exciting cities why would she choose to spend her time watching Tom Bergeron chide Drew Lachey when she could be shopping and dining at world-class venues? Her answer: She wanted to see if Wayne Newton would be dancing another week and if Jane Seymour was coming back … Continue reading →

Hearing Tricks

Did you know that just thirty seconds of listening to a 120 decibel concert can put you at risk for permanent hearing damage? It doesn’t take much exposure to loud noise to leave your ears ringing and in danger of permanent hearing loss. Here are some tips to help you protect your hearing and hear better! Wear earplugs if you’re going to a concert. San Francisco recently passed an ordinance requiring music venues to make earplugs available — hopefully other cities will follow suit. A soft pair of earplugs are portable and easy to use. Wear ear protection if you’ll … Continue reading →