History

The Summer of Love lives on in San Francisco—and here are some tours that can help you get into the spirit.

Janis Joplin, San Francisco and the Summer of Love represent the face, the place and the time of legendary change.

Visit these places in San Francisco and across the Bay Area to get in touch with the historic impact of Dr. King.

Find LGBTQ+ history throughout San Francisco's different gay neighborhoods, from the Castro to SOMA.

Discover Maiden Lane in downtown San Francisco. Adjacent to Union Square, this quaint pedestrian-only alley is SF's best-kept secret.

From Frisco to San Fran, the many nicknames given to the city of San Francisco display the diversity and history of this great city.

San Francisco has it all. From Victorian to mid-century modern styles, here’s an in depth guide to SF Architecture.

Journey through some of San Francisco's most famed historical hotels and explore the stories and secrets behind these grand buildings.

There's so much more to Alcatraz's story than its infamous prison.

Get to know these women trailblazers from San Francisco's past and present.