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.

Kalayaan SF website

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.

 

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.