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Every Thursday night, the California Academy of Sciences has “NightLife,” an evening event for the 21-and-over crowd. Cocktails and food are available, along with music spun by a rotating roster of

The YouTube video of otters holding paws is a perennial hit, with 14.7 million views at last count. But step away from the computer—just a short drive from San Francisco is

Calistoga, in the Upper Napa Valley, is most famous for Old Faithful, the geyser of hot water and steam that erupts every half hour. But it’s also popular with Bay Area residents

One of the neatest secrets of the Exploratorium, the city’s science museum, is actually not in the museum, but located at the Marina Yacht Harbor: The Wave Organ. This sound sculpture, created

Combine San Francisco’s obsession with street food and Twitter and you get an easily trackable guide to local noshes. Start following your favorite vendor’s tweets to get the goods—favorites around

Drive north to Point Reyes and Tomales Bay for a day of gorgeous ocean walks and delicious and fresh foods. Some of the most beautiful hikes on the West Coast are in Point

There are only a few spots where camping is allowed in San Francisco, one of them being the stunning Rob Hill in the Presidio, recently re-opened after a $4 million renovation, and

The extremely scenic drive down to Half Moon Bay on Highway 1 is both awe-inspiring and a little scary as it winds around the mountains and along the coast. Just a 45-

The golden voice of Jessye Norman started the San Francisco Symphony’s 2010-2011 season with Aaron Copland’s “In the Beginning” on opening night Tuesday, September 7. And the season continues in

Lake Tahoe is always a favorite for Bay Area residents in the winter and the summer, but it’s worth a weekend trip out there in the autumn as well. Try out the