In 2010, TIME named Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg its "Person of the Year," calling him "The Connector."
Enjoy panoramic views of the surface of Mars & Saturn’s rings on the 40ft wide high-res movie screen, visit the wind tunnel exhibit, and see a rock from the moon! Read more.
Focused on inspiring the innovator in everyone it reaches, with truly hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries.
The Museum’s exhibit philosophy is for children to learn through concrete interactions — touching, exploring, manipulating and experimenting. Read more.
There are 85-100 shows at the VCSU Planetarium presented each year to college classes, visiting public schools, and various community groups. Each month a show for the general public is also provided.
NASA's earthly experimental 'space station' will include radiant ceiling panels, heating panels on walls & radiant flooring. When complete it'll use 90% less water & will create 22% more energy
Foothill Observatory offers weekly public programs to view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's large astronomical telescopes--free of charge and open to visitors of all ages!
Dedicated to the dreams of flight – looking back into aviation’s history while exploring its future. Read more.
Play in the brand new playground built by community volunteers! Read more.
Like The Grateful Dead? Check out their old house at 710 Ashbury Street. THen head over to Buena Vista Park for great neighborhood views and quiet nooks perfect for relaxing away from the crowds. Read more.
Take the exit for Treasure Island for amazing views of San Francisco, Alcatraz and the East Bay. Also a great place to take photographs. #vday
Astronauts have to cope with both physical and mental challenges when living in confines of a spacecraft. Learn how they do this by trying out exercise gear, space tools, and eating astronaut food! Read more.
Art, history and science all-in-one, this California-focused museum is a must. Bring your family here to explore the rich culture and environment of Cali in all its wonder.
Found below the Golden Gate Bridge and located in a national park! Gaze at the scenery; explore indoor and outdoor exhibits that nurture your kids’ creativity.
80 minutes before kickoff, the team walks from Arrillaga Family Sports Center to the field accompanied by the marching band. This is a school tradition dating back to the 50's. Don't miss it.
Chelsea Clinton graduated from here in 2001. She majored in history, and interviewed her father for the senior thesis topic of the 1998 Belfast Agreement in Northern Ireland.
See if you can grab a Google bike to get around the complex on. It will save you some energy and time. - Vadim Lavrusik Read more.
Watch for the taped-off squares on the floor. They are designated "high-five" zones. If you enter with someone, you have to high-five. - Vadim Lavrusik.
Sun, sand, ocean, food! The MICHELIN SF Red Guide mobile app is $0.99 for a limited time only! http://bit.ly/BayAreaapp Read more.
If you're not bringing your own gun, bring a friend. Otherwise they won't rent you a gun. Read more.
This is a nice boutique hotel with standart amenities and comfortable rooms. However, it is a bit far from the city centre and may sometimes be unsafe getting around alone.
North of the bridge, there is an open area by the water. You can use the railing to steady your camera, then catch the whole bridge in frame. After sunset there are great reflections off of the water.
There is an antique charm in each rooms. The location is beautiful and the shared bathrooms are really clean. Do not hesitate from staying here if you do think of your wallet.
Score tickets to Kylie Minogue’s “Aphrodite” tour when it passes through the Auditorium on May 21, with a seat reserved just for you. Can you resist dancing to “Get Outta My Way”?
Check out the Arts and Crafts Market! Vendors are hawking some pretty cool local wares: jewelry, graphic t-shirts, handmade pipes...the list goes on. We swear, there's more than just tourist junk! Read more.
Find preppy-cute stuff for tomboys—slouchy Chamala jeans, Gant blazers, red Keds—at this bright new women’s spin-off of popular Castro men’s shop Unionmade.
Connected to Golden Gate Park via a paved bike path, it's worth checking out for a cruise whether you're on 2 wheels or 4. A skeet-shooting range, golf course, fishing, & row-boat rentals also. Read more.
The first residents in the Mission district were working-class immigrants from Germany, Ireland, Italy and Scandinavia.
1015 keeps its doors open til 4 am, with the music blasting right until closing time. The multiple rooms and various bars in the venue make 1015 one of our favorite after hours hotspots. Read more.
One the USA’s finest remaining country estates, Filoli dates back to the early 20th century. The home & gardens of this 654-acre estate are recorded on the National Register of Historic Places.
For the full America's Cup Pavilion concert calendar, please visit americascup.com/en/concert-series Read more.
Try on clothes at Betabrand where they’ll actually post your awesomely posed model shot to the website.
Some people come here for the strong, well-priced drinks, but others come to belt out tunes near the piano in the back room. Read more.
The original town that became San Francisco was on the edge of Yerba Buena Cove, named for wild mint (or 'good herb') growing nearby, where the first European resident pitched his tent in 1835.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Reliable Vintage. Perched in the middle of Haight Street’s vintage strip, Wasteland is to vintage shopping what kindergarten is to later... Read more.
Heading north bound over the Golden Gate Bridge skip the crowded "Vista Point" and take the next exit toward the Marin Headlands. The view of the city and bridge is surreal from up there.
Share your photos of abandoned signs, horses grazing and other things you’ve seen along route 580 near San Francisco. Read more.
One of the most humbling experiences we've had together as band. The staff and the amazing kids were too wonderful for words. Click the link to see a video of our visit, we loved every minute! Read more.
Tip: Have a cheap Pabst and try the BBQ. Waitstaff is cool, and it's got an interesting gay biker layout.
Don't miss the 735 photographs of roti that make up one piece in the "Around the Table" exhibition. Also, check out the fragrant wallpaper. Read more.
In 2000, Metallica filed a lawsuit against Napster, claiming copyright infringement. This suit led to other rulings against Napster, the most famous happening here, and, eventually, its bankruptcy.
The Viceroy Hotel Group property attracts a high-tech crowd thanks to its sleek interiors, a game room off the lobby, and a floor-to-ceiling Plinko installation that you can actually play.
The $64 million, 35,000-square-foot SF Jazz Center is America’s first stand-alone space for jazz, with a 700-seat auditorium designed to evoke both a club and concert hall.
Co-owners Catherine Chow and Corina Nurimba have built a mini fashion empire in Hayes Valley. The latest boutique is stocked with cutting-edge looks from the likes of Alexander Wang and Acme.
The Moroccan restaurant Aziza is a favorite of designer Yves Béhar: “Chef Mourad Lahlou blows me away with his bold and vibrant dishes such as duck-confit bastilla.”
For breakfast, get the pièce de résistance: an earthenware cazuela containing chickpeas and greens, topped with eggs and chile oil, all baked in the wood pizza oven. Read more.
There are lots of camping spots on Angel Island, but they fill up quickly so reserve early online. Read more.
Pack a picnic and check out the concerts and sand castle competition in the summer
Best music venue in the East Bay! An intimate space with a hugely diverse lineup of performers. Music runs the gamut,from reggae to hip hop to brass bands to funk to dancehall. Read more.
Best view in the East Bay! Kill two birds with one stone! Entertain the kids in the handson science museum, then soak in the glorious panoramic view from the East Bay to SF and Marin. Read more.
Great day hiking and free parking! Sometimes the park brings in hundreds of sheep to graze to prevent fires, making a fun sight for the kiddos.
