San Francisco and Those in the Know
Whether you live in San Francisco or just planning to visit, there are some blogs you should consider reading by those in the know. There are blogs out there written by lifelong Bay Area residents, moms, foodies, and even beer bloggers. If you want to find out about an insider’s view of this amazing city by the bay, you definitely must be following some of the best Bay Area bloggers the city has to offer. We’ve scoured the web to put together a list for you to check out anytime you want a little bit more information about San Francisco from the people that live and love this city.
7x7
Originally founded in 2001, 7x7 has been running under Metropolitan Media, Inc. and strives to bring their readers the best of San Francisco. Here you’ll find the trendiest restaurants, fashion, technology, parties, and culture. They also have a print publication as well as two great mobile apps, The Big Eat and The Big Drink that we recommend you check out as well.
Window of Imagination
Put together by Jen Szeto, Window of Imagination is perfect for anyone with a love of minimalism and style. While not the typical “blog”, her Instagram is filled with incredible images of anything she’s found to be aesthetically pleasing, often in black and white or a similar muted palette of colors. This picture blog is a prime example of a picture being worth a thousand words.
Foodnut
If food is your thing and you’re hoping to try a trendy new restaurant or an old city stalwart, the Foodnut blog on UrbanSpoon is perfect for you. You’ll find information on the restaurant, the quality of the food and service, and even interesting tidbits of trivia about each restaurant. As of now, they have submitted more than 400 reviews and blog posts about some of the best restaurants San Francisco has to offer.
Hoodline
This quirky local Bay Area blog covers everything from art and events to new craft breweries that will be opening up. If your love of the city tends to center around the Upper and Lower Haight areas, you’ll find everything you ever wanted to know about it on the Hoodline blog. Founded by longtime Lower Haight resident Andrew Dudley, you’ll be intrigued and entertained by the posts you’ll find here.
Mission Local
This particular blog has evolved from a project started by UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism to become the place to find information about jobs, live music, housing, startups, and everything else you would ever need to know about the Mission District. Mission Local is your go-to blog for advice on the best way to experience an iconic area of San Francisco.
Bay Area Beer Bloggers
Do you love the delicious art of craft brewing? This collective of blogging friends have joined together to write about the one thing they all have in common: their love of craft beer. The Bay Area Beer Bloggers will show you how to truly experience the best in Bay Area beer through photography, reviews, advice on homebrewing, and so much more.
Frisco Kids
Parents that are looking for ways to keep their kiddos entertained when they’re out of school this holiday season will appreciate the Frisco Kids blog that has been put together by a winner of the Top 25 NorCal moms, Debbie Abrams Kaplan. Here you will find fantastic kid-friendly day trips and events around the Bay Area.
Not only are these great blogs informative, they’re also entertaining. You’ll be surprised at just how much you could find about this amazing city, even if you’ve lived here your whole life. Check out the best Bay Area Bloggers for a unique insight into the city and sights of San Francisco.
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