r/SanFranciscoSecrets

Hello, I’m headed up to sf his weekend for my friend’s 55 birthday. He’s a single dad with 2 teenage kids. I’m a single dad as well and we have been friends for over 30 years. What should we do with his kids?

I am a solo traveler coming through San Francisco on an impromptu trip. I arrive at noon Wednesday (5/20), and have until Friday afternoon (5/22) to explore the city by myself. I'm looking to make the most of those ~48 hours. I've been to SF once before for a brief evening of a Giants game and walk to Union Square.

I don't have time to do much research or planning on my own. (EDIT* - the NYT 36 hours in SF is on point). Hoping Redditors can usurp the wisdom of hotel staff and spending hours on trip advisor. So... Anybody have suggestions on how to make the most of my time? 😁🙏🏼 Or just shout out your favorite local haunts

About Me: (EDIT* per advice of a fellow Redditor, and help from my favorite chatbot, I expanded on my interests.)

• male, late 30's, straight, single. Sober (from alcohol). Celiac diagnosis.
• Avid traveler. Adventurous & outgoing. Night owl. Will try anything once, maybe twice.
• Currently live in St. Louis, MO. Past resident of Denver, CO; Winston-Salem, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Washington DC; Florence, Nice, and Shanghai.
• Money is not an issue (especially for experiences), but I don't live extravagantly or spend recklessly.
• Not afraid to traverse rough / undesirable areas when needed.
• YES: Hidden gems, live music, architecture & unique local experiences. Also...
  • Live music in a cool intimate venue is my ideal vibe. Bonus points if it offers opportunity to chat with interesting women.
    • electronic/bass music - I go see DJs a few times per month, and dancing like a fool in front of strangers
    • rock/alternative/indie/funk - also cool
    • anything but country, really
  • Fine with going to bars, just not places filled with beligerents
  • I love biking/rollerblading, and climbing things.
  • Learning bizarre facts and uncommon attractions of a city from local experts
  • Vintage / local clothing & jewelry are something I always look out for, but don't prioritize shopping. I am only brining a carry on bag with me.
• NO: tourist traps & souvenir shopping.
  • As much as I love the beach, I've seen plenty. Not a draw for me when it's too cold to swim (or warm enough to take my shirt off)

Hi all! Anyone in the SF Bay Area interested in forming a group to go to Archimedes Banya on Friday around happy hour or after? Should be a beautiful day to hang out on the rooftop or get some beers. Let me know!

Hello
20F here and I loveeee clubbing
How is the clubbing scene in SF? Will I get entry?

I’m also open to going with a group of the same aged people

Hi everyone,

I am writing from Spain, trying to reconnect with a branch of my family that moved to **San Francisco** from **Cartagena (Murcia)** in the early 20th century.

We are looking for the descendants of my grandfather's cousins. We know that several members of this Martinez branch served as **officers in the SFPD** (San Francisco Police Department).

A very distinctive trait of this Martinez family is that they were notably **tall and blond**. We also know that some of them visited their family in Cartagena, Spain, a few decades ago.

If this sounds like your family, or if you remember any "tall and blond" Martinez officers in the department with Spanish roots, I would love to hear from you! We want to share our family history and photos from the Cartagena side.

Thank you so much! ❤️

I’m looking for the unknown activities here. me (M19) and a group of my friends the same age are visiting san Fran the first week of June and I’m worried we won’t find enough things to do. we are coming down for a concert for one of the days but don’t have anything else planned really other than well known attraction. I want to know about all the niche, iykyk activities someone could possibly find out. beach parties, food spots, random events, things like that