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From “Venice Of America” To Venice Beach: The Unexpected History Of A Los Angeles Gem

The earliest historical roots of one of Los Angeles’ most vibrant and well-known communities is ripe for the picking. Let’s do a deep-dive into Venice’s evolution throughout the early 20th century.

Amanda Hanna

A Literary Tour of San Francisco

Though San Francisco may not feel like a bookworm’s natural habitat, the City by the Bay has a rich literary history and is filled with nooks and crannies for avid readers, book-friendly cafes, and landmarks for literature geeks. Here, we’ll take you through some of our favorite spots to curl up with a book in San Francisco.

Molly Cornfield

Live Like a Local in Marina del Rey

Here’s your Marina del Rey guide to the best beaches, parks, bike paths, grocery stores, and more.

Rose Tully

The 10 Best Weekend Getaways From San Francisco

Get out of San Francisco for a weekend and visit these 10 Bay Area destinations for a relaxing or exciting weekend trip.

Felicia Chen

Why is the rent so dang high in San Francisco?

The San Francisco housing crisis is complicated. Starcity has you covered. Here is our brief guide to housing policy in the Bay Area.

Kathryn Baer

What You Need To Know About San Francisco Public Transportation

Whether you’re visiting San Francisco or moving in, public transportation is your friend. All of the options may be confusing at first, but with this handy guide, you’ll be a San Francisco public transportation pro in no time.

Steph Knapp

Have You Seen These Pretty San Francisco Alleyways?

This list of top San Francisco alleys covered a lot of ground — from secret nooks of nature to walls overflowing with murals. The best part, though, is that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The city and all of its neighborhoods have hundreds of hidden alleys waiting to be discovered.

Steph Knapp

16 Best Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles

Hiking, nature, sun, ocean breezes, culture, delicious treats — whatever you’re craving, your SoCal road adventure awaits. When there’s a long weekend and a world beyond the city, it’s only a matter of grabbing your sunnies and filling up the gas tank. These spots are so close, you’ll be home in time to gear up for the week ahead.

Rose Tully

Your essential Bay to Breakers playlist

To help you get in the mood, we’ve come up with a list of songs to add to your Bay to Breakers playlist. Listen as you wind your way from the Bay, up Hayes Street Hill, through the Panhandle, past Golden Gate Park, and to the breakers at Ocean Beach.