To Do San Francisco
By: Jamie Whitaker
Language: en-us
Categories: Society, Culture, Places, Travel, Leisure, News, Commentary
Things to do in San Francisco, California
Episodes
San Francisco Tiki Bar Triangle! January 9, 2026
Jan 09, 2026Mentioned in this episode:
Zombie Village — 441 Jones Street (no sign - look for the palm decor), San Francisco, CA 94102Fan / reviewer favorites: Coco Pandan, Disco Banana
Frequently mentioned favorites from reviews: Coco Pandan, Voodoo Zombie (plus others) Smuggler’s Cove — 650 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Popular picks: Mai Tai, Demerara Dry Float, Smuggler’s Rum BarrelTiki Haven — 1334 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Favorites and menu picks: Fire Bowl • Mai Tai, Wiki W Duration: 00:03:51
Chess anyone? Check out the Mechanics' Institute! January 8, 2026
Jan 08, 2026Mentioned in this episode:
Mechanics' Institute at 47 Post Street. Library, Chess club, and cultural events for the intellectually curious are all reasons to buy an annual membership to this club. Duration: 00:02:45Try the St. Honoré Cake at Victoria Pastry in North Beach! January 7, 2026
Jan 07, 2026Mentioned in this episode:
Victoria Pastry Company with a San Francisco bakery beside Washington Square Park at 700 Filbert Street. Try their St. Honoré Cake!Play Mahjong with others at the Ferry Building every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at the Marketplace across from Delica, the Japanese deli in the center of the building.Fried chicken wings at Capital Restaurant - you'll love it! January 6, 2026
Jan 06, 2026Mentioned in this episode:
Jeff Lynne's E.L.O. performs Mr. Blue SkyIcona Pop's I Love It music videoCapital Restaurant at 839 Clay Street (at Grant Street) in San Francisco's Chinatown has some salt and spicy pepper fried chicken wings that everyone should try once Duration: 00:02:01Support live music! Try the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Jan 05, 2026Mentioned in this episode:
San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Performance CalendarDonations to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to keep it keeping on Duration: 00:01:58This weekend's family owned restaurant to try; Need a laugh? January 2, 2026
Jan 02, 2026Mentioned in this episode:
Tio Chilo's Grill - 2872 24th Street in the Mission - Try the Birria tacos, menudo soup, or pozole!Cobb's Comedy Club - comedy club in North BeachThe Punch Line - comedy club in the Financial DistrictCheaper than Therapy - comedy club in Union SquareThe Function Comedy Club and Cocktail Lounge - comedy club in Civic Center Duration: 00:02:19Happy New Year 2026! Take financial charge; let's go out, San Francisco!
Jan 01, 2026Mentioned in this episode:
Suze Orman's Women & Money (and everyone smart enough to listen) podcastPersonal finance book recommendation (also available at San Francisco's Public Library for free) - Suze Orman's The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+Downtown First Thursdays - RSVP for January 1st event! Duration: 00:02:21Buh-bye, 2025! Tomato soup time. Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025Mentioned in this episode:
www.TheMelt.com - grilled cheese and tomato soup sourceKRON 4 - tune in starting at 11:30pm on New Year's Eve for a live broadcast of the San Francisco New Year's Fireworks ShowHappy New Year! Duration: 00:01:47Kiss of Life! Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Dec 30, 2025Mentioned in this episode:
Kiss of Life by SadeStars by Simply RedParachute Bakery and Café at the San Francisco Ferry Building Duration: 00:02:12To Do San Francisco - Monday, December 29, 2025 Hello!
Dec 29, 2025Mentioned in this episode:
Big Art Loop - https://bigartloop.org Duration: 00:01:232025 New Year's Eve Options
Dec 30, 2024Season 2, Episode 1 of To Do San Francisco podcast
While many people will head to The Embarcadero for the fireworks show, consider going to :
Music credits:
To Do San Francisco Podcast Promo
Dec 25, 2024Dusting off some cobwebs and getting this podcast ready for a reboot. I hope you'll join me every week!
Music credit: baegel / I Need Therapy / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Fleet Week Roars Back to San Francisco! New downtown casual food and boba spots!
Oct 03, 2021Welcome to episode 7 of the To Do San Francisco podcast!
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In this episode, Jamie talks about:
North Beach! To Do San Francisco podcast episode 6
Nov 02, 2020Welcome to episode 6 of the To Do San Francisco podcast!
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In this episode, Jamie talks about:
Volunteer! March! To Do San Francisco podcast episode 5
Oct 12, 2020Welcome to episode 5 of the To Do San Francisco podcast!
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In this episode, Jamie talks about:
Library! To Do San Francisco podcast episode 4
Oct 05, 2020Welcome to episode 4 of the To Do San Francisco podcast!
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In this episode, I share some of my favorite aspects of the San Francisco Public Library.
Chinatown! To Do San Francisco podcast episode 3
Sep 28, 2020Welcome to episode 3 of the To Do San Francisco podcast!
In this episode:
Playing in San Francisco - Chinatown (with guest Ed)
Living in San Francisco
Jamie shares his usual walking path that goes through Chinatown along with North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and The Embarcadero Pedestrian Promenade back... Duration: 00:11:32Reopenings! To Do San Francisco podcast episode 2
Sep 21, 2020Welcome to episode 2 of the To Do San Francisco podcast!
In this episode:
Playing in San Francisco
Living in San Francisco
Learn about the plethora of San Francisco local ballot initiatives on the November 3rd ballotRegister to vote with the California Secretary of State by October 17th (though later registration and same day registration may also be allowed, fyi)Complete your 2020 Census if you have not already done so!Working in San Francisco<...
Duration: 00:16:23Launch! To Do San Francisco podcast episode 1
Sep 13, 2020Welcome to the To Do San Francisco podcast. Just setting up shop with Episode 1, but I hope you will subscribe/favorite and come along for this ride focused on San Francisco and things To Do in San Francisco.
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Ciao!
jamie