Pier 39 is an active marina with many live aboards. This post and photos were contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion Many San Francisco locals avoid Pier 39 like a Coronavirus contagion. They smugly chalk it up to an outdoor mall teeming with shivering tourists dressed for SoCal. But I can honestly say, I [...]
Belden Place, a tiny alleyway, is in the heart of San Francisco's French Quarter. Post contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion San Francisco has a French Quarter? It’s small and plenty of locals don’t even know about it, but indeed, San Francisco has a French Quarter. This enclave of French culture is tucked [...]
Le Petit Trianon, the site of San Francisco's 2019 Decorator Showcase This guest post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion. Photos by Parker Dion. The annual Decorator Showcase in San Francisco is an event benefitting the financial aid program of San Francisco University High School. Every year, some of the city's (and beyond) [...]
The Marina District in San Francisco is rich with examples of Art Deco architecture. Post and photos contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion Amazing architecture abounds in San Francisco, and in the charming Marina District is a treasure trove of cool Art Deco buildings. In this sunny, affluent neighborhood you’ll see rows of pastel [...]
View of the historic Cliff House in San Francisco overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guest post and photos contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion The Cliff House, perched at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, is an iconic San Francisco landmark with a curious and, some say, haunted history. In 1858, the first incarnation of [...]
Produce for sale at the Ferry Building, the mack daddy of San Francisco's Farmers' Markets. This post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion San Francisco is a devout foodie town, not only will you find a dizzying array of restaurants, but also a wide spectrum of Farmers' Markets. Over the decades, Farmers' Markets [...]