Category: Bay area
Kalayaan SF 2019
Kalayaan SF celebrates Philippine Independence every June. This event was held in downtown San Francisco’s shopping district at Union Square. This is a very busy spot on all levels (parking, people and traffic).
I had some spare time, so I decided to go check it out and was impressed. I love culture in general and to see Filipino culture displayed proudly, is inspiring. I saw good artwork, clothing, food and talent.































de Young Museum
I would check out local museums when they had “free admission”. Many museums double as a “night club” in the evenings.
I was glad to see that de Young was gonna do this with the event of a drag queen runway show. LOL.
I didn’t even know until I arrived. I tried to get some free soda.
After a few minutes, I went straight to the exhibitions as I had a couple hours to do so. I couldn’t go into the special or exclusive exhibits, but I did check out the regular collections and I definitely enjoyed it.
I took many pictures, my phone died…
Tilden Park mini steam train
Tilden park is located in the hills near Oakland, Emeryville and Berkeley. Like any big park, there are things to see throughout.
We have typically taken the kids there for both the park, little farm and Tilden natural area for some short hikes.
But we’ve mainly come to experience the steam train.
The location is actually further south. Take Central Park Dr until you hit the Tilden Merry Go Around.
Facebook headquarters
Facebook is currently one of the biggest companies and most used social media outlets. It is also based here in the bay area.
In front of Facebook, there is the infamous like sign where you can take pictures in front of.
I’ve gone here many times and even have it on my list of things to show people when they come here.
Wave Organ and Crissy Fields
Not to far from each other. I made this video because I heard about Wave Organ. Which he waves supply the energy to pipes to make sounds.
After parking, you’ll start to walk towards the Yacht club and their boats. It is almost hidden.
Camera Obscura
Right behind Cliffhouse near Pacific Beach is Camera Obscura.
It costs $3 to get in and you see some holograms and get to use the camera that rotates. Nothing wrong with a big of experiencing!
Magowan’s Infinite Mirror Maze
Found this place at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Tourist attraction. Pay and get plastic gloves and get lost!
Pretty cool
Japantown Soy and Tofu Festival
Japantown holds the annual Tofu Festival. It is a celebration of all things tofu, soy and Japanese! There are performances and foods to try. Parking when this event happens sucks.
I’ve gone a few times, but never really took pictures.
Sutro Baths 2018
The Sutro Baths is at the edge of San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.
Sutro Baths used to be a saltwater swimming facility that was burned down in 1960s. In recent years, the Lands End parking lot was made and the Lands end outlook building was built. There are trails that go along this area.
There is a set of stairs going down to the Sutro Baths remains along with a cave.
People always like to go on the structures.
Next to the Sutro Baths and above the cave, is Point Lobos. Very nice place to take pictures.
Then stairs leading to the trails and parking lot.