SS Jeremiah O'Brien

When exploring a new city, there's nothing quite like getting tips and advice from someone who calls it home. That's why, in this series, we turn to the locals who know just as much about what can't be missed as they do about the unexpected delights that make a place so special.

Get to grips with the best neighborhoods in sprawling San Francisco.

Perched on a rocky island in the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz once housed such legendary criminals as Al Capone. Today, the former prison is an extremely popular National Historic Landmark. Here are the top things to know when planning your visit.

Travel writer Madigan Talmage-Bowers called the Bay Area home for nearly 10 years. Here are her favorite SF-related reads to add to your to-read stack.

There’s no shortage of unique finds, delicious treats, and wacky wares for you to choose from in San Fran.

We mapped out the quickest getaways within driving distance of top American hubs, from California’s West Coast to New York’s East End.

Soak up the sights in San Francisco with our recommendations for vistas and viewpoints.

Tour company owner Kathy Amendola on San Francisco Pride, the Castro, and where you can honor LGBTQ history in SF.

Hit the road for coastal towns, Sonoma wineries, lakes in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and more—all less than a 4-hour drive from SF.