The San Francisco Peninsula

The San Francisco Peninsula Official tourism account for The SF Peninsula. Explore the Peninsula between the bay and coast—just south of SF, for visitors and locals alike ☀️🌊🚴‍♂️

Steps away from the iconic San Francisco attractions, The San Francisco Peninsula offers more of the Bay Area with unique experiences in every direction. Home to San Francisco International Airport and Stanford University, we’re graced with both scenic beauty and the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Discover a range
of outdoor activities among the coastlines, bay, and acres of redwood and n

atural preserves. Experience a vibrant food scene and a medley of cultures. Whether here for business or pleasure, the Peninsula never fails to exceed even the greatest expectations, leaving you wanting more.

Still haven’t made Labor Day plans? We respect the commitment to spontaneity. 🌞Turns out, you don’t need a color-coded i...
09/03/2026

Still haven’t made Labor Day plans? We respect the commitment to spontaneity. 🌞

Turns out, you don’t need a color-coded itinerary to make the most of a long weekend. Pick a direction, follow whatever sounds good, and let The Peninsula do the rest.

We’ve rounded up a few last-minute adventures across the Bayside, Central and Coastside — from good food and local pours to trails, art, surfing and a few things you probably didn’t know were here.

BAYSIDE
📍 CuriOdyssey (CuriOdyssey)
📍 Devil’s Canyon Brewery (Devils Canyon Brewery)
📍 Kincaid’s Restaurant (Kincaid's Fish, Chops, Steaks)

CENTRAL
📍 Crystal Springs Golf Course (Crystal Springs Golf Course)
📍 Buck’s Restaurant (Buck's Restaurant)
📍 Watershed Ridge Trail (see our pinned post for details)

COASTSIDE
📍 M. Stark Gallery (M Stark Gallery HMB)
📍 A Grape in the Fog (A Grape in the Fog)
📍 Pacifica State Beach

Swipe through to find your adventure or combine them all! Check the tags to learn more about each stop.

There’s a whole new way to escape into the Peninsula. 🌲The Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail is officially open, adding six ...
09/01/2026

There’s a whole new way to escape into the Peninsula. 🌲

The Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail is officially open, adding six new miles to the Bay Area Ridge Trail for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians.

And this one hits more than just the views. Expect sweeping looks at Crystal Springs Reservoir, the Bay, plus stretches through Douglas fir forests and redwood groves — bringing that unmistakable mix of cool forest air, redwoods and the smell of fresh earth along the way.

Basically, a pretty great escape without going very far.

A few things to know before you go: parking is limited and the trail has been busy, so plan ahead and consider an early start. A free annual permit is required and can be grabbed online through SFPUC before you go.

🥾 6 miles one way
🕕 Open daily, 6 AM–6 PM
🎟️ Free SFPUC permit required
🚗 Limited parking — plan ahead
🐕 No dogs

08/29/2026

TONIGHT’S LOOKING NEAT 🥃

Whiskey is flowing, the food is coming out, the crowd is buzzing, and we’re making our way through some seriously good pours with Pillar Point Harbor as the backdrop.

We’re LIVE from Whiskies of the World in Half Moon Bay and the vibes are HIGH.

Huge shoutout to Half Moon Bay Brewing Company (Half Moon Bay Brewing Co) for hosting what is shaping up to be one heck of a night. 🥃🌊

Tonight might be worth looking up. 🌕👀A near-total lunar eclipse is taking over the Peninsula sky, with roughly 96% of th...
08/27/2026

Tonight might be worth looking up. 🌕👀

A near-total lunar eclipse is taking over the Peninsula sky, with roughly 96% of the full moon slipping into Earth’s shadow and taking on a deep orange-red glow. The eclipse reaches its peak around 9:13 PM tonight.

The only question: will the clouds cooperate?

Your best bet may be to head bayside, where you’ll find wide-open views toward the eastern sky and a little more distance from the coastal marine layer. If low clouds do push inland, heading higher into the Peninsula hills could be worth a shot.

A few spots to try:

📍 Bridgeview Park — Foster City
📍 Burlingame Bayfront / Anza Lagoon — Burlingame
📍 Cañada College — Redwood City
📍 Top of the World — San Carlos
📍 Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point — I-280, Redwood City

No guarantees on the clouds — but if you’ve got an astronomer in the family, chasing the eclipse across the Peninsula might just be half the fun. 🔭🌕

Peak eclipse: 9:13 PM. Look east.

Photography has a way of showing us what we might have otherwise missed. 📸And on the Peninsula, there’s a lot to uncover...
08/19/2026

Photography has a way of showing us what we might have otherwise missed. 📸

And on the Peninsula, there’s a lot to uncover.

From the Bayside to the Coastside are places, restaurants, and views you might never expect to find. Sometimes, you just have to see them to believe them.

Here’s to uncovering it all, one photo at a time.

Happy World Photography Day from The San Francisco Peninsula!

Locations Photographed:

📍 Bay Trail, Burlingame
📍 San Bruno Mountain
📍 The Layover at The Hangar, South San Francisco
📍 Filoli, Woodside
📍 Montara Beach
📍 Karl the Fog at AC Hotel
📍 Fieldwork Brewing, San Mateo
📍 Edgewater Marine, Foster City
📍 Surfer’s Beach, Half Moon Bay
📍 Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay

🥃 Hundreds of whiskies. One night on the Half Moon Bay coast. Count us in.Whiskies of the World is making its Half Moon ...
08/14/2026

🥃 Hundreds of whiskies. One night on the Half Moon Bay coast. Count us in.

Whiskies of the World is making its Half Moon Bay debut, bringing hundreds of pours from around the globe to the coast—including prestigious single malts, bourbons, emerging craft distilleries, and local favorites from the Peninsula and Bay Area.

Your all-inclusive ticket lets you taste your way through the lineup, meet the makers, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted culinary bites—all while taking in views of Pillar Point Harbor from the patio at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company (Half Moon Bay Brewing Co). 🥃🌊

If exploring the world of whisky without leaving the California coast sounds like your kind of evening… this is it.

🎟️ Tickets are available now at the link in our bio.

📍 Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
📅 Friday, August 28
🥃 General Admission: 6:45–9:30 PM
✨ VIP Admission: 6:00–9:30 PM

21+ | Valid photo ID required.

Here’s how to spend a perfect day (or weekend) on the San Francisco Peninsula 😄1️⃣ Hike through Huddart Park in Woodside...
08/06/2026

Here’s how to spend a perfect day (or weekend) on the San Francisco Peninsula 😄

1️⃣ Hike through Huddart Park in Woodside

Recommended trail: Crystal Springs and Campground Trail.

- 3.1 miles.
- 508 ft elevation gain.
- 1-2 hours.
- Loop.
- $6 parking fee.
- No dogs.

2️⃣ Exploring the Historic Woodside Store

I had no idea this historic store existed in Woodside, and yet, here it is! It’s a short stop, and it’s free to enter.

But definitely worth checking out to immerse yourself in some local Bay Area history!

3️⃣Kayaking with Redwood Watersports

This is perfect for a warm summer day! We rented a regular kayak and a pedal kayak and had an amazing day out on the water with Redwood Water Sports 😊

4️⃣ A Fancy Dinner at Hurrica

Last but not least, Hurrica. Located right on the water, you can have an amazing dinner and drinks with friends or family. Hurrica Restaurant

They even have a wall of live jellyfish just swimming around. Why? I don’t know, but it’s super cool! 🙌🏽

Have you done any of these yet? 🤔

This post was made in collaboration with The San Francisco Peninsula | Fun Things to Do + Travel

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