San Franciso is known as the City by the Bay, and is surrounded on three sides by water. If you have the opportunity during your visit, get out onto the water and see the city from the outside looking in. There are several… Read more

As a resident, I never once ventured forth unto a cable car and how I wish that I had sooner! This is a fun, quintessentially San Francisco treat that should not be missed when you visit the City by the Bay. The first cable… Read more

The epicenter of downtown San Francisco, Union Square is one of the premier shopping, entertainment, and hotel districts in the nation. And while it is primarily tourists, it’s worth braving the crowds if you are not… Read more

This is the defining feature of the Castro, with its flashing blood red and summer blue hues casting shifting shadows on the street below. The exterior pays homage to the Mission Dolores church, a few blocks away; the remarkably… Read more

Harvey Milk first took to his soapbox in early August of 1973 at the small plaza at the corner of Castro and Market St, in what was fast becoming the largest and most active gay community in all the world. Harvey Milk was… Read more

Lookout! It’s the Lookout. I used to live right up the street from the Lookout, and every time I walked by I couldn’t help myself, but scream “Lookout!” in my head as I passed. It’s an appropriate… Read more

I loved kayaking around McCovey Cove near AT&T Park and under the Bay Bridge. The rental service was friendly, our instructor walked us through everything, he was very helpful. The rentals are $35 per person or $65 for… Read more

Tell anyone in San Francisco that something is beautiful, free and that ample parking is provided, and it’s as though Christmas morning is upon them. The view on this trail is breathtaking.  It’s one of… Read more

If you are one of us homosexuals that actually enjoy partaking in either watching or even participating in strenuous, adrenaline-pumping, smack-me-on-the-ass team sports live and in person, then this event sounds like a… Read more

So, I told you about Bi-Rite Creamery, right?  Humphry Slocombe ice cream is even better!!!  In comparison, when it comes to service & flavors, Bi-Rite is like Humphry Slocombe’s descendant.  Humphry… Read more