‘Tis the season for merriment and holiday fun! From tree lightings, to ice skating, to parties and festive scenery, there many things to do and see in San Francisco to help you get in the holiday spirit. Here are some of our favorites: 1. Outdoor Ice Skating Open until January 20, 2014, the Union Square Ice Rink is […]
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Halloween in San Francisco: 2013 Events
When it comes to holidays, Halloween is one of San Francisco’s favorite to celebrate. Events take place throughout the city at a variety of venues and there are many wonderfully fun celebrations to choose from! Here are some of our top 2013 San Francisco Halloween picks for you: 1. Boo at the Zoo–San Francisco Zoo: […]
San Francisco’s 2013 Autumn Events
Though Halloween is one of San Francisco’s most celebrated events, there are plenty of autumn-centric happenings to enjoy before then. Explore some San Francisco fun and delight in the City’s beautiful Indian Summer! 1. NotOberfest Taking place on September 20, NotOberfest specifically highlights the fact that they do not abide by the German beer purity […]
America’s Cup: August Events
With the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-final and final races taking place in August, now is the time to plan a trip out to San Francisco’s waterfront to watch world-class yacht racing in some of the sport’s most exciting moments. Races occur on most days in August and always take place in the early afternoon. See […]
San Francisco Summer Events, 2013
With the temperature rising above 70 degrees, it’s time to get outside and have some San Francisco summer fun! Here are 4 top San Francisco events to attend in July and August: 1. Independence Day Celebration at PIER 39–July 4 Every year on July 4, people from around the Bay Area and beyond flock to […]
Celebrate Spring in San Francisco! 5 Great Events to Attend.
The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and it’s a great time to go outside and explore beautiful San Francisco! Whether you crave a cultural experience unique to San Francisco or a major sporting event, we have something for you. Here are our top 5 spring events to experience in San Francisco: […]
Super Bowl Viewing in San Francisco
The Super Bowl is just around the corner! If your travels bring you to San Francisco on Sunday, February 3, and you’re planning to sit down and watch the game, why not join a crowd of locals for the festivities? The San Francisco 49ers are playing and Bay Area sports fans are going wild! Here […]
Chinese New Year 2012 in San Francisco
A truly international city, San Francisco boasts numerous cultural events each year. One of the city’s major celebrations—and one of its most festive—is the annual Chinese New Year celebration. While Chinese New Year officially began on January 23, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade takes place this Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. and is […]
Fleet Week is this Weekend!
October is here, which means that Fleet Week is just around the corner! If you’re staying with us at The Pickwick Hotel this weekend, you’ve picked a perfect time to visit San Francisco. Head over to PIER 39 on Saturday morning for the 11:00 a.m. Parade of Ships and the 12:30 p.m. air show. Another […]