Donut Petit is a cute little bakery located in Alameda, the island city about 10 miles/ 16 km east of San Francisco, California đ©
Tag: Bay Area
Orange Haze Over the San Francisco Bay Area
I took this picture today, September 9, 2020
Flashback Friday: Alamedaâs 4th of July Parade 2017
The 4th of July Parade in Alameda, California (10 miles/16 km east of San Francisco) is one of the largest Independence Day parades in the United States, with over 170 floats and 2,500 participants. A little over 3 miles/5 km long, the parade route is also the longest route in the United States, drawing over … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Alamedaâs 4th of July Parade 2017
Bay to Breakers: San Franciscoâs Famous Foot Race is Going Virtual
Iâm a long-distance walker, not a runner, so I do Bay to Breakers for the fun of it! Here are my favorite memories and pictures from San Franciscoâs famous foot race
Wednesday Postcard: Oakland, California
This week's carte postale features the Cathedral of Christ the Light, located near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California
Specialtyâs CafĂ© & Bakery Closes After 33 Years
Iâve been going to Specialtyâs CafĂ© & Bakery for work lunches for over 15 years. So when I learned that the San Francisco Bay Area-based chain would be permanently closing their doors after today, May 19, 2020, I was shocked! The reason for the closure? The pandemic. Their website explains that âCurrent market conditions attributed … Continue reading Specialtyâs CafĂ© & Bakery Closes After 33 Years
Like Iâve Been There Before: âFriendsâ 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Experience in San Francisco
Fans of the hit show, âFriendsâ will have a blast at the pop-up experience that recently opened in downtown San Francisco! Visitors can enjoy two floors of interactive digital displays, view actual props and costumes used on the show, and step into recreated show sets, like Central Perk and Monica and Rachelâs West Village apartment
Wednesday Postcard: San Francisco, California
This week's carte postale features the City Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco, California
Strolling Around San Franciscoâs Marina District
These photographs were taken in San Franciscoâs Marina District on October 26, 2019
âPicasso at the Lapin Agileâ at Altarena Playhouse
When I heard the local theatre was putting on a play set in Montmartre in Paris, my Francophile ears perked up like a nimble little bunny
Wednesday Postcard: Alcatraz Island
Bonjour! This week's carte postale features Alcatraz Island, which is located in the San Francisco Bay! - Alcatraz is the Spanish word for pelican - This small island was once a fort and a military prison - From 1934 to 1963, "The Rock" was a maximum security federal penitentiary For more information: Alcatraz Island - … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Alcatraz Island
Oh, Snap! You Can Experience the 90âs at This Pop-Up Museum in Oakland
A nostalgic mixtape of 90âs jams gets the party started inside the former office space (no pun intended, Mmm kay?) while energetic staff members highly encourage visitors to snap pictures with fun 90âs-themed displays
If Youâre Going to San Francisco, Be Sure to Watch These Videos Filmed There
A French song about a blue house in San Francisco inspired me to compile this list of music videos filmed in my hometown
