Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

A day trip to Richmond reveals a magical waterfront spot, plus a World War II historic site. But you have to get to the end of the road first.

The hybrid bike space and coffeehouse is closing, but hopes to pass the torch onto a new leader. 

The ships gliding in and out of the bay are guided by Bar Pilots, expert navigators who know the ins and outs of every port in the Bay Area.

However you may think of it—a legitimate footrace, a festival of public peeing—Bay to Breakers channels SF’s spirit like almost nothing else.


The “Sweet Sinwar” drink was not named for the head of the terrorist group, according to the Palestinian-American business owner.