Bay to Breakers: Get your costumes ready

Written by Susan

Bay to Breakers

Sunday, May 15, marks the centennial running of the Bay to Breakers. If anything is unique to San Francisco, it's not the trolley cars or Fisherman's Wharf, it's Bay to Breakers.

The race has been run in May every year, since 1901. Beginning at the Embarcadero, on the eastern edge of the city, it winds through the center of San Francisco, and ends on the shores of Ocean Beach and the Great Highway on the western coast of the city. In the center of the race route, is the Hayes Street Hill, with a steep incline reaching up to Alamo Square, after which the race steadies and continues on a mostly flat route through Golden Gate Park.

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Stern Grove Concert Series

Written by Christopher Stanley

The Stern Grove Festival

If you are looking for something to do on a summer Sunday, look no further than Stern Grove. Nestled in a redwood grove on the outskirts of San Francisco, is a unique park, and, as it turns out, also a concert venue. Forget the excessive ticket, drink and food prices, the Stern Grove Concerts offer great music and a relaxing atmosphere all at the best price ever: FREE (Donations are welcome and recommended).

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SF Summer Festivals 2011

Written by Christopher Stanley

The Stern Grove Festival

Longer days and a cessation to the winter rains promises to bring thousands of visitors to the California coast. For locals and visitors alike, almost every weekend between Memorial day and Labor day offers block parties, street festivals, concerts and special events in the San Francisco bay area.

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