My favorite part of MUNI is when the huge bus I'm on does a quick 180 on this sloped highway…read moresurrounded by cars as the radio tower and hills and colored house rows and FiDi and SOMA swirl all around.

I think this is the name of the street the cuts through the hills between the Fort Mason and the…read moreAquatic Park to the wharf. We biked from Marina all the way to the beginning of the Wharf following the water today. On the way back we saw one of the most gorgeous sunsets we've ever seen in our life. It was warm today too, unlike this "the city" place. Today was a good day. I was truly glad today to be living here for the first time.

Hiked starting at new parking lot 210 Burma Rd, Oakland did the new Judge John Sutter Regional…read moreShoreline then continued into the Bay Bridge Trail. Trail is 2.25 miles one way. Good for Pedestrians & bikes only. We walked to the end which is the Yerba Buena Island Vista Point. They have bathrooms there. One day when construction is over we can hike into Treasure a island, bikes can go to Treasure Island Weekends & Holidays only due to construction. Then we returned the same way back.

Since this bridge opened in 2013, I was eyeing the pedestrian pathway that was located right in…read moreplain view from the car to run it one day! Fast forward 5 years and having had moved to the bay area a year ago, I finally ran this with my sister a couple months ago! Since my sister lives nearby in Oakland, we ran from her place to the bridge trail head. We got confused and ran to the shipyard on Burma Road towards the ocean when we realized we had run back to find the trail head. We finally made our way to the bay bridge trail where there were clear signs and many bicyclists and runners on the path. From the beginning of the trail head to the end of the bridge, it was about 2.5 miles with minimal incline. The views were amazing and it wasn't too windy surprisingly. There were clear marks for which side to stay on for runners and bicyclists and the view from Yerba was amazing! A great surprise at the end of the bridge were these clean bathrooms and a water fountain, so if you don't need to drink too much water or you don't like carrying water, there is a water fountain at the end. Like many have mentioned, you can take a free shuttle from the end of the bridge to a view point in Yerba Island. No it won't take you to the city but it's a cool thing to do if you have time. I didn't go since my sister and I had to run back, but definitely would try it one of these days!

I love this street. As you walk down you are surrounded my so many colorful trees, it almost feels…read moreas if you are in New York. You can catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate and you are only two blocks away from the water. It really doesn't get much better than this! Parking can be a little difficult during peak hours, but with a little patience you'll find a spot. I know when I am having a bad day as I walk down this street it all seems to get better. Thank you Retiro Way for always making me smile!!

The library is great, but someone threatened to stab by dog with his keys as we were leaving. It's…read moreshockingly disgusting. I visited on Saturday, November 9th, as our friend was using restroom in the library(she lives in Mill Valley, so she knows the area). We patiently waited outside as passerbies walked by to pet my dog and compliment her. My dog is a 10 year old German Shepherd, and she has been trained extensively since 1 year old, and because of this, she doesn't approach people unless we give her the command to. We understand that if people are scared of her breed, they just have to tell us, and we're happy to give them space. After all, she's a really well-behaved and gentle dog. She has been attacked by countless other dogs(now almost a a human), but she has never attacked any other dog or human. We've worked hard with lots of training to make sure she's doesn't become reactive from all the sudden attacks. So, it's shocking when a grown man threatens to stab your dog with his key! He had kids, too. What a terrible example for his kids. This is what happened: Our friend returned from the restroom, and we started walking down towards downtown. We chatted as we walked and noticed a family behind us, walking on the sidewalk. We moved to the side to let them pass. Unknowingly, the little girl is scared of dogs. With the narrow sidewalk, we tried to move aside, but there was limited room. Instead of speaking to us or asking for more space. The man brought out his key and moved it towards my dog in a threatening manner. Hovering the sharp end of the key 1 inch from my dog. We were so shocked that we didn't have time to react! We wished he would've asked for space instead of threatening us! The only reason we knew anything was because the little girl said, "I'm scared of dogs." With the man's key so close to my dog, we couldn't even give them space! Unfortunately, the description isn't very helpful. It was a middle-aged man, about late 40s. A young boy and girl. Kindergarten age. With a black mid size SUV(like a Toyota Rav4 size). They were leaving the library around 1 pm. The thing is, it's a rather dog friendly town. My friend has two dogs. We met many other dogs, but to think, someone who lives here and is raising his kids here would do that! So, if you bring your dog here... Just know someone might try to stand your dog.

They say it takes a village... and I must say, Mill Valley is sure one helluva village…read more Like all towns across the state and country, the Corona Virus has taken its toll on people's lives and livelihoods. So it was really heartwarming to see Mill Valley biz owners and residents work together to close off the town square for weekend outdoor dining & entertainment. Every Friday - Sunday this summer, folks can eat al fresco at their favorite downtown establishments (Piazza D'Angelo, Gravity Tavern, Urban Remedy, etc.). They closed off Miller Street from 5pm - 9pm and set up outdoor tables six feet apart from one another & heat lamps. They even set up an acoustic band in the Depot to entertain the crowd. The square was packed! The mood was lively. People were eating & drinking and having a grand ol' time. It almost felt like Europe. You would've almost forgot that we were in the middle of a pandemic if it wasn't for all the face masks. Congrats to everyone who worked hard to put this all together. It truly was a team effort. Hopefully (when the virus is gone), they'll continue this outdoor dining for years to come. Way to go, Mill Valley. Very proud of our community.

Sometimes when I drive into downtown SF using 280, that UCSF building, loss of the view of the park…read morefrom the freeway, and the imbalance of the skyline: Infinity tower #1 and the thought of #2 make me squeamish. The wonder and familiarity of driving into the city is withering and new seeds of development will eventually grow, but in the meantime... I glance to the non-downtown view on my left (northbound), and there it is, a hanging garden named for a fallen SF Police officer who was killed in a motorcycle accident near the site. Its by no means Babylon, but I appreciate it for its eye-candy presence and the attempt to creatively green our highways. P.S. I am a safe driver. This observance was made during stop and go rush hour traffic. Please drive carefully and safely.

Another gorgeous day strolling thus beauty path. With the view of Mt. Tam and Richardson Bay, you…read morejust can't go wrong. Stay on the right side of path and there are quite a bit of cyclists sometimes. I appreciate when they say "on your left' right before they pass you. Sunsets are a bonus here!

Well, it's flat. I'll give you that. And it's just 7-1/2 miles out and back, which isn't usually a…read moretaxing distance for Jamie W. and me. However, it was one of the most heavily trafficked walkways we had been on in quite a while. Granted it was a warmish Saturday afternoon, but it was so overrun with cyclists, joggers, and dog walkers that it almost felt like we were queuing up for a concert. The stretch from Sausalito is just a sidewalk next to Bridgeway complete with busy intersections and traffic signals. Once you get past the Hwy 101 exit, there are houseboats and marshlands to enjoy, but then it becomes fully exposed with no shade after you pass under the freeway. The traffic is always within sight and certainly earshot. I wouldn't consider it a particularly bucolic setting despite the birds flying above the marshes. The bottom line is that two prototypical Matin hamlets are connected conveniently by a paved path no matter what chaos surrounds it, and that's what matters in the end. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

The Berkeley Poetry Walk is located in front of The Freight and along the entire block of Addison…read more(between Shattuck and Milvia). More than a hundred cast-iron panels etched with poetry in plain print, lining the sidewalks on both sides of the street. Each poem was selected by acclaimed poet Robert Hass (some of his work presented here too). I've walked these streets many times yet have only now paid attention to this amusing work of art. Unfortunately, I can't help but also notice how dirty the streets and sidewalks are, which make it a little less appealing when viewing up close, especially with homeless literally crawling around the place. It's hard not to be distracted (and a little bit disgusted by the filth). That being said, I still appreciated being able to read through each verse and rhyme featured, a lot of interesting poems including Piano Man by Joyce Jenkins, The Purple Cow by Gelett Burgess, Dangerous Games by Carolyn Kizer, as well as excerpts from famous pieces like The Tempest by Shakespeare and Lenny Lipton's Puff the Magic Dragon.