June’s Top 13

In many places, June means sun and long days, picnics and BBQs, pool time and icy drinks. In San Francisco, we are all wondering where the sun has gone.

In many places, June means sun and long days, picnics and BBQs, pool time and icy drinks. In San Francisco, we are all wondering where the sun has gone—it’s cold and gray. When is the sun coming out to play? We all need a little Vitamin D to brighten our moods - especially right now. So, until the warmth comes to the Bay Area, here are the things that bring summer vibes even in the cold.

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• SF Pride and lots of joy. There are many ways to celebrate the legacy of support and love that SF has for our LGBTQA+ community.
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SF Pride

• Wrap up and head into the chilly evening to watch the sunset on a clear day at one of these view-specific locations
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• Take a walk in the Botanical Gardens (free for residents) and discover the Garden of Fragrance: scents of the summer
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Gardens of Golden State Park

• Stay indoors and bring on the color and delight at the DeYoung Museum’s Wayne Thiebaud show. This Bay Area artist became famous for his colorful paintings of American confections and buffets, but this collection goes beyond food, showing his range and inspiration.
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Wayne Thiebaud

• Take a drive out of town and get some real sun in Gurneville. We like staying mid-week and working from the gardens at the Stoney Bottom Inn.

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• If you’re taking the drive up to Guerneville, be sure to stop for lunch in Healdsburg or grab a wine tasting at Reeve or their sister spot, BloodRoot so you have wine for your stay.

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• Only have a day to get out of town, grab lunch and a wine pairing on the patio at Clif Family in Napa Valley. Be sure to take home a farm-fresh preserve or a bag of nuts when you leave.
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Clif Family

• Get a bit of both the warmth and the fresh cold at the Good Hot Sauna & Plunge. Refresh your whole system
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Good Hot Sauna

• Peach season is here! Add instant sunshine and a burst of summer to your kitchen with a stone fruit box from Fruitqueen. Fill your space with the color, scent, and sweetness of just-picked peaches, nectarines, and plums. Fruitqueen’s seasonal boxes bring farm-fresh flavor straight from California orchards.
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Fruitqueen

• Fire up your summer grill with A Dash Of’s Herbal Love salt duo. It adds a bright, savory character to grilled meats and veggies—bringing fresh garden flavor to every backyard bite.
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• Marigold’s seasonal blooms and coffee brighten the greyest summer day in SF. Sunflowers, snapdragons, and a warm cup—instant mood boost.
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• Even as the sun plays hide and seek, the spirit of freedom and resilience shines bright with parades, music, and gatherings honoring Black heritage and progress. Check out local events and support Black-owned businesses this June on Eventbrite..

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• Catch the game and beat the chill at Rikki's, SF’s new women’s sports bar. Whether you’re craving good company or cheering on your favorite women’s teams, Rikki’s warm indoor vibes and vibrant atmosphere bring summer energy. Perfect for those cooler Bay Area evenings!
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