Alameda Island, the former naval base off Oakland’s coast, has traditionally stayed pretty under the radar. But these days, the small city is home to a community of makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs bringing big-city vibes to the small-town islet.

Golden hour to after hours, the city pulses with energy this week.

There's something extra special about sipping a glass of pinot with the salty sea breeze and a view of the Pacific.

Free concerts. Global grooves. Summer vibes.🌞 See Viet Day, Combo Chimbita, SF Uke Jam + more outdoors for free this August in downtown SF @YBGFestival. Full calendar at #sponsored

Two Embarcadero Center’s Summer Happy Hours are just getting started. Hit the patio tonight, Aug 6th + Aug 20th for live music, cocktails, and photo booth fun. The first 50 guests score a free meal, and the next 200 a free drink.

Head to Wine Country or tour the best of the Bay with these chill deals.

Zack Bryan will lead Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, and Noeline Hofmann on a musical journey through America’s heartland in a once-in-a-lifetime Golden Gate Park experience on August 15th.

Nestled in the Central Valley between San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada, Lodi is a place of old vines and world-class olive oil, open skies, and small- town charm powered by family-run businesses.

"This idea of self-joy, this idea of perceiving depths of love and caring. to me, that's where a lot of the radical energy needs to be right now," says Huffman.

This week, several can’t-miss collaborations kick off, with cocktails from The Snug and Alter Ego Cocktail Club, Spanish flavors from The Academy and Canela, and a chef-centric culinary potluck at The Charter Oak.

We’ve chosen one hike to encapsulate the beauty of each region, from the coastal bluffs of San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin to the oak forests and grass-and-wildflower-carpeted hills of Alameda and Contra Costa.

It’s safe to say that Menlo Park’s Yeobo, Darling has been one of the most highly anticipated restaurant openings of the summer.

Make no mistake: vacation is for relaxation. You work hard to earn those long, lazy days sipping drinks by a pool. But eventually, you’re going to want to rebalance all the eating and drinking with some physical activity—and destinations are catching on.

Northern California doesn’t stop at the Bay Area—it barely starts. And the farther north you venture, the more beauty you find.

Spa dates aren't just for lovers.

Dance in the streets with Bhangra and Beats, refuel after crossing the finish line at the SF Marathon, or swirl fine wines with Delfina Pizzeria or La Connessa. For some creative stimulation, try a silent film, flower-arranging course, or an afternoon outd

Just a few hours south of the Bay, SLO CAL—San Luis Obispo County—sits like a present waiting to be unwrapped.

“It just feels like people are elevating their game in Crockett. You’re able to get weird… San Francisco used to be the place to get dirty, but that stopped.”

What's In Your Bay, White Cap + The Treasury Owner Carlos Yturria?

As San Francisco’s waterfront transit hub, everyone eventually ends up on the Embarcadero one way or another.