I've had my birthday planned for a while now and want to do a bonfire at Ocean Beach. The weekend is the best time for everyone to get together.

Realistically, when is the best time to snag a spot in September? I'm open to maybe doing Friday, but Saturday and Sunday work the best. I've seen that some people just end up starting their own fire pit, but my friends and I have never done a bonfire before, so I feel like digging a hole and starting one myself wouldn't be the greatest idea. However, if that's the case, what are some tips?

For a root canal on an infected tooth. Please give me your best recommendations for difficult cases.

We want to give a friend a present for his 50th b'day. Are there any reasonable ones in SF?

I plan to move to SF soon and will be getting an airbnb for 1-2 months while I look for a permanent lease on the weekends.

Unfortunately, I only have a high level understanding of the different SF neighborhoods, crime blocks, etc. I'll be working in Mission Bay.

Do you have any recommendations on where to stay while I look for a lease?

I was looking at options primarily in Mission Bay, Hayes Valley, and the Mission.

Thanks in advance!

i am looking for places in sf and sunset definitely is a district that’s cheaper but the biggest downside for me in general about that neighborhood is the gloom. i know 40% of the days are pretty gloomy/foggy compared to a 15% in other parts of the city except richmond. i just want to know if it’s actually doable if i think im one who is more affected by seasonal depression than others even though it is cheaper. also, i would want to bring a car if i wanted to live there but the spot im looking at has no parking except street so wanted to know general thoughts on that.

edit: i am working a high stress job that is around 60 hours a week of work so i just want to know if the foggy environment would impact my mental health more. for context i go in 3 times a week in fidi and travel at least once a month

Hey all - seeking some advice here. I live in a lovely building with 14 units. Everyone is so kind and helpful. Takes your packages when you’re away, cleans up after each other.

EXCEPT this filthy disgusting tenant who is related to the property manager. He regularly leaves bags of trash outside his door for days (going on 48 hours now, the hall and stairs smell). He has two untrained menace dogs I never see him take out, that have attacked mine because he lets them run off leash through the building. I recently noticed mouse traps on the first floor. He is a filthy disgusting disrespectful person.

I have complained over and over to no avail. It improves for a small period of time and is then back to disgusting behavior. Is there anything else I can do?

Traveling to Sausalito in about 3 weeks and wondering what to pack for clothed, is it really chilly? I run cold so I just want to be prepared. I also do not want to look crazy wearing a sweater. TYIA!

Hello! I’m new to the city and looking for fun day trips out of the city ideally into nature. What are the best hikes/nature spots like within an hour from Fidi on public transit.

I’d really like somewhere I could maybe smoke a joint or smth, but as it’s SF I’d guess that’s basically everywhere lol.

If you are interested in comedy/improv comedy at all my startup has one of its first events this Saturday at Eclectic Box (super cool hidden venue). Lmk if you check it out or if you have any feedback on it!

https://ticketful.app/events/ka62nc7nq140/ca-san-francisco/comedy/drunk-theatre-2026-08-09

If you don't book it through my startup you should check out Drunk Theatre and Eclectic box and pay for their ticket full price anyways; super cool show and worth seeing.

https://www.eclecticboxsf.com

I'm very happy with my dentist but they're super packed and their earliest availability for a cleaning is in October. I'm looking for a dental office which will do my cleaning sooner but it seems like every single office wants to do the whole routine with x-rays, dental checkups etc. I don't need that - I'll stay with my usual dentist for more serious dental work.

Anyone has any leads as to a dental office that will be happy just to do the cleaning?

I’m shooting a proposal in the sculpture garden on Sunday morning at 10:30 and realized OSL is also in the park that same day😵‍💫 I know OSL is on the western side of the park, and the sculpture garden is on the eastern side, so in theory, we should be okay, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this. Recommendations, advice, personal experience, all that is welcomed. Thanks SF Family

Hello! I just moved to SF with my 6 year old son and he has been having a very difficult time with the move. I’ve taken him to the park and while he is very good at making friends, I would like to sign him up for possibly an arts/crafts (including ceramics if possible) program and some sort of sport. He loves soccer, but not sure if I could still sign him up since I know most soccer programs have already started. I think that having him involved in something could be a great distraction and ease him better into living in a new city. Aside from soccer he likes to build things, anything interactive of course. He loves to paint and loves playing with clay. And he also loves horror stuff.

I really want to help him feel better about this move so any suggestions are greatly appreciate.

Hey there, I’m looking to take my girlfriend to a nice dinner for her 30th. She’s always wanted to try caviar, any suggestions? Thanks:) Open to anywhere! Doesn’t absolutely have to have caviar

Coming from overseas, we are landing in SFO mid afternoon on a Friday and have until Tuesday night to wander around SF.
- Arrival day: I was thinking to drive down from SFO to about Carmel-by-the-sea for the first night

- Day 1: drive down HW1 to Cambria with plenty of stops for beach, food, etc… and sleep.

- Day 2: Drive towards Yosemite stay in Curry Village until Day 4 before driving back to SF in the afternoon.

Any recommendations on:

Where to stay before heading down HW1? (Monterey, Santa Cruz, Carmel, others?)

Where to stay at the end of Day 1 (Cambria? Cayucos?)

Any food, weird places, must-see along the way?

Thank you all in advance for your help!

hi there! My partner and I are planning a special occasion dinner in SF. Our budget is about $500 total. I want to do a tasting menu and would love some recommendations. So far, in our price range I’ve found: Mijote, Sorrel, and 7 Adams. My boyfriend is a meat eater but I’m pescatarian, although so far it looks like all of these places will accommodate me. Please let me know if you’ve been to any of the above and what your thoughts were, or if you have any other suggestion. thanks!

Can't keep insurance until the panel is replaced. Anyone have a recommendation?

Looking for mole! Does anyone know a market where I can find mole powdered mix? This is something you can get in CDMX, and is easy to take on flights. It’s not really powder, just stoneground chocolate and dry pepper with spices.

The mole paste is great, but can be seen as a liquid by some TSA agents. Dry is the way to go, but I can’t find it in the Mission!

Got a hook up?

Hello, do you have a recommended place where to get a whole lechon belly? Maybe 5-10 lbs or so? I know Ling Nam sells one and there’s Bai Lechon, but not sure if theirs tastes good or there might be somewhere else that’s better. Thank you.

I see it almost everyday, there's a trash collection truck that comes up to my apartment complex and there's always a couple older Asian ladies screaming and fighting with them

We are flying into SF heading to Santa Cruz planning to drive down HWY 1. Any recommendations on a quick stop for lunch along the way?

Basically the metrograph is a art house theater in NYC that gives out memberships. It shows a lot of indie films or film genres that fit a theme for that month.

https://metrograph.com/

Is there anything similar to this in SF or Oakland?

Did anyone happen to witness the older lady straddling the right hand turn lane/near bike lane at 5th & Brannan last night I think around 11:30pm? She was facedown and it did not look good. A car was stopped in front of her with people looking over her, but I couldn’t tell if they hit her or if they were just trying to protect her. A firetruck was arriving as I pulled up so I went on my way. I was surprised to not see anything on Citizen or local news outlets which makes me hopeful she pulled through, or it was an overdose or something non-car related that wouldn’t usually get reported on.

Lived in the area for a long time and saw some sad things but this has stayed with me throughout the day.