My New Local Loves in Santa Cruz
Discover my favorite local spots in Santa Cruz, from cozy coffee shops and charming bakeries to beachside boutiques, farmers markets, and breathtaking sunset views. After moving from San Francisco, these are the places that have already become part of my everyday rhythm — plus a look at what I still miss from the city and what I’m more than happy to leave behind.
From Fog City to Salt Air: A Love Letter to Starting Over
Stepping from the fog-draped streets of San Francisco into the sunlit calm of Santa Cruz, I’m learning how it feels to trade city rush for coastal ease. This personal reflection explores the emotional and aesthetic shift of moving from SF to the beach, what I’ve left behind, what I’m embracing, and the unexpected beauty of starting over by the sea.
Where to Escape the Holiday Chaos in San Francisco
Discover San Francisco’s most luxurious hidden bars and lounges to escape the holiday chaos. From velvet speakeasies to moody hideaways, these five SF spots are where calm meets cocktail.
Long Weekend Havana: North Beach’s Secret Escape Beneath a 1920s Bank
Discover The Long Weekend Havana in North Beach — a 1920s bank turned cocktail escape with a lively Havana bar upstairs and a secret vault lounge below.
What’s Happening This Weekend in San Francisco - October 24 – 26, 2025 | Your Guide to the City’s Most Exciting Fall Events
Discover the best things to do in San Francisco this weekend, October 24–26 2025! From the Diwali Festival of Lights and the North Beach Halloween Night Market to a rooftop day party at Via Hotel and the iconic Sandcastle Classic, here’s your luxe city guide for fall events, music, and nightlife.
🖤 What’s Happening This Weekend in San Francisco (Oct 10 – 12)
October in San Francisco hits different — jet trails over the Bay, tacos on the street, and music in the air. This weekend, Fleet Week roars back, the city’s best block parties light up downtown, and the vibes are pure California gold.
✨ What’s Going On in SF This Weekend (Oct 3–5, 2025)
There’s something electric in the air in San Francisco this weekend. Between deep acoustic guitars echoing in Golden Gate Park and music spilling from Castro Street corners, the city becomes its own symphony. Hardly Strictly returns like a ritual — one where strangers become companions for a set, and melodies become shared memories.
What’s Happening in San Francisco This Week: New Bars, Vintage Markets & Chocolate Dreams 🍫✨ September 8th
Discover what’s new in San Francisco this week! From the Dandelion Chocolate pop-up in Union Square to a vintage revival in the Mission, plus live music lunches, SF Opera’s Dead Man Walking, and a new North Beach cocktail bar—your guide to the best events and openings in the city.
This Weekend in SF: Climbing, Culture & Disco in the City by the Bay
Explore San Francisco’s best events this weekend, Sept 5–7, 2025. From Poolside’s Union Square Daytime Disco to Opera in the Park, Chinatown Car Show, North Face Climb Festival, and Off the Grid at Fort Mason—your ultimate SF weekend guide.
Romantic IRL: Where SF Singles Are Actually Meeting This Month
Skip the apps and meet IRL. Here are the best SF singles events this month, including Thursday’s buzzy pop‑ups, stylish speed dating nights, and a waterfront salsa social.
What to Do in San Francisco — August 19–24, 2025
Biweekly city guide dripping in shadow-drenched glamour. This week, chase low-lit jazz, courthouse-lit soccer thrills, soulful Korean–American eats, and wine-tinged edges of nightlife that feel like velvet.
Romantic Nights in San Francisco: Where to Go When You’re Feeling Bold
Ready to turn up the romance? These bold San Francisco date night spots—rooftop lounges, secret speakeasies, and moonlit walks—are your perfect excuse to flirt a little harder.