J+K Fitness Studio
Neighborhood: Mission

1947 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Jennifer W. writes: Over the years I have had a small number of personal trainers, usually attached to my gym.  None of them were even in the same league as Jae of J+K.

Where to begin in singing Jae's praises?  During our initial consultation, he was very professional…

Palomarin Trailhead

Bolinas, CA 94924

Flor D. writes: The yelp star rating says 5 stars= Woohoo! As good as it gets!
I concur.

This is by far the most beautiful trail/hike EVER...
Well...this is coming from a girl who has only done 2 hikes, just in case you are wondering.  

Only problem I see...it's really…

Eagle's Point
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

El Camino Del Mar and 32nd Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121

Carla P. writes: Eagle's Point is a look out point at Land's End Park. From the top of the cliff you get a beautiful view of the Bay, the Ocean, the Golden Gate and Marin.

I always pictured my wedding on top of a cliff overlooking the Ocean and that's exactly what I…

Tony Eason - Iyengar Yoga

San Francisco, CA 94107

Scott B. writes: If you are interested in Yoga, I would highly recommend you check out Tony's classes.  He works hard to provide a safe, fun, and challenging atmosphere to further ones Yoga practice.  I have been to about 10 different Yoga studios in town and I must…

Wheel Fun Rentals

50 Stow Lake Dr
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94102

Greg Y. writes: I rented a bike here this past weekend. They have a good fleet of Schwinns available, and the staff is helpful and easy-going.

Paradise Beach County Park

3450 Paradise Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920

Wes M. writes: You know those people perched at that primo picnic table in Golden Gate Park on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon with like 20 friends and a mini-festival of gourmet foods and lawn sports going on?  How do they do that?  Are they the picnic masters, or…

Bay Trail

Berkeley, CA 94701

Jennifer R. writes: Would I have made it through almost a whole year as a Special Ed teacher if this trail wasn't on my way home from work?  No Ma'am.  Nothing calms a crisis like running along the water, the sun setting behind the city, feet pounding, music blaring.…

Bacchus Bicycle Tours
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 1
San Francisco, CA 94101

Stephanie C. writes: I had the best day of my life on a Bacchus Bike Tour! (and by best i mean a safe, sporty bike ride with 10 of my friends through the prestine beautiful sonoma county, sipping beautifully described wines, eating an AMAZING picnic on a hawaiian print…

Mosswood Park
Neighborhood: North Oakland

MacArthur and Broadway
Oakland, CA 94609

Kitty C. writes: The park is a welcome green patch in the middle of urban Oakland. It has picnic tables, a rec club, a soccer field, lots of green grass and trees, and a lighted base/softball field. It's a pretty sketchy area after dark, so park your car where you…

Michaelangelo Park
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

Greenwich Street
Between Jones & Taylor Streets
San Francisco, CA 94109

Cornelius S. writes: Jen, Sshhhhhh. M park is supposed to be a secret!

Margaretta Von Recklinghausen, Reiki Practitioner and Shamanism
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

3819 23rd St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Catherine L. writes: Margaretta is a healer. She is a gifted teacher, seeker, see-er and full of Light and wisdom. Margaretta opens a space of non-judgment, intention, unconditional love, clarity,  and has a sincere, passionate calling to help guide others to seek and…

Spark of Creation

170 Eureka Square
Pacifica, CA 94044

Olma M. writes: 12/09/2006 UPDATE: Te Pura o te Rahura'a of SOC Studio hosted the best Christmas Luau, serving up homemade bbq chicken, pork lau lau, lomi-lomi salmon, macaroni salad, rice, green salad & tasty desserts (pineapple cake and jello w/sliced pineapples…

Being Single

San Francisco, CA 94102

jay h. writes: My favorite single lines:

- 'Why do I have to get married? I didn't do anything wrong!'

- 'I love boys, they're stupid.'

- 'What's love got to do with it?'

and my favorite one...

- 'It's not pre-marital sex if you have no intention of getting married.'

Boys

San Francisco, CA 94101

NISHisHOT g. writes: "Take The Garbage Out, BITCH!

Oh and I love it when you take the garbage out because it shows me how much you make our relationship a priority!

xoxo & cute, furry, stuffed animals."

5 Stars cause my Therapist made me.

Bay City Bike
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

1325 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

euge l. writes: let me start with this. the only fucking two wheeled machine euge should ever be on is a motorcylce. i found a new found respect for you bike riders. holy crap me i thought i was gonna die. bright spots, heavy breathing, blinking in and out of…

Hayes Green
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

Hayes St and Octavia St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Ed to the M. writes: I'm really surprised Hayes Green has not been reviewed yet.  The David Best Burning Man temple that was the focus of Hayes Green the first couple months it was open is reviewed on Yelp, but not the actual park itself.  Am I breaking Yelp rules?…

Hayward Japanese Gardens

22373 N 3rd St
Hayward, CA 94546

Rinky N. writes: We couldn't believe there was a Japanese garden in Hayward, of all places.  Part of it's charm is that it isn't as fancy as Hakone or the one
in Golden Gate Park.  Free Admission (at the time of this review)

It does seem immaculately groomed.  Small,…

Music

San Francisco, CA 94101

Julie K. writes: Speechless...

------------------------- --
- on rainy day -

music..

thank you!

Ohlone Park West

1701 Hearst Ave
Berkeley, CA 94701

Patrick M. writes: My messages on my voice mail at work and in my e-mail inbox at home share a recurring theme: People wondering where the f---k I am.

To the former: I'm not in my office because I'm gallivanting about with my summer day campers all around Berkeley and…

PARK-ing

San Francisco, CA 94101

A P. writes: This is the most brilliant idea since like sliced bread!  Want your own park in front of your home or business?  It can be yours, for a limited time, leased in quarters.  Create your own Park(ing) Park in a parking space without the hassles of…

Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Neighborhood: West Oakland

2777 Middle Harbor Rd
Oakland, CA 94607

Wel C. writes: I AM SOOO TIPPING YOU ALL OFF RIGHT NOW.  Pay attention closely!  This is the creme de la creme of my Yelp reviews!!!

This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE HOT SPOT discovery this year!  Probably one of the hidden gems and best kept secret in Oakland at the…

Red and White Fleet
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 43 1/2
San Francisco, CA 94133

Cyn W. writes: The Red and White Fleet is all right but it feels very corporate and touristy and costs way too much.  

Skip this $35 money squelcher and instead, walk way down the wharf (towards Ghiradelli square) past the crab shacks, tourist stores, etc. until you…

Sex

San Francisco, CA 94101

Robyn E. writes: Third time's a charm.... third time's a charm...

that's what my mother used to say, and BOY does it apply well here.
amen.

Oakland Yellowjackets
Neighborhood: Oakland Hills

2185 Manzanita Drive
Oakland, CA 94610

Alfonso E. writes: OK first off, it may be an amateur sports (cycling) club, but hardly classifiable as a "team" in competitive context.  Apart from a few guys and gals (very few by ratio to entire membership) who can/like to ride bikes fast, this club can be better…

Bay Area Velo Girls

816 N. Delaware St. #210
San Mateo, CA 94401

Hazel Grace D. writes: Velo Girls ROCKS!!!! I moved back home to the bay recently and felt like I didn't know anyone after being away for a couple years... I picked up cycling - since that's what you do if you live in Palo Alto - and contacted the Velo Girls cycling club…

Grizzly Peak

Old Fish Ranch Road
Oakland-Berkeley Hills
Berkeley, CA 94701

Toni M. writes: Grizzly Peak is the route we most often take when driving out to Central Contra Costa.  Alan commuted to work in Walnut Creek for years using Griz.  It's the route I take when I visit my mom or Tam and her family now that they're out there.  The…

Wardlaw Dog Park

1805 Ascot Parkway
Vallejo, CA 94590

Bambi I. writes: I have a playful, rambunctious, guile boy named Quincy. Quincy is half lab, half beagle (we think, can't know for sure as we adopted him sans papers) and he LOVES to play with other dogs! This park is perfect for him. There's plenty of room to run,…

Crocker Galleria Roof Terrace
Neighborhood: Financial District

50 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94101

Lauren S. writes: When I wake up in the morning love
and the sun light hurts my eyes

And something without warning love
bears heavy on my mind.
Then I look at you and the world's alright with me

Just one look at you and I know it's gonna be -

A lovely day lovely day lovely…

Icer Air 2006

San Francisco, CA 94133

Rachel G. writes: Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink...

Yes, that's right.  I have a man.  He is a tall drink of yummy, but you know sometimes, at certain extreme events I tend to frequent (snow and water) when you are surrounded by bunnies (and by bunnies…

Safari Run

341 N Amphlett Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94401

Elaine O. writes: We hosted our 4 yr old son's party here - the experience was so good that we ended up signing him up for 3 different weeks of summer camp!  including a practical one that stressed etiquette.

Jody and Rob, the owners, are laid back yet professional and…

Rosie the Riveter - World War II Home Front

1111 Melville Sq
Richmond, CA 94804

Rinky N. writes: No matter what you may think of the City of Richmond, you'll appreciate this memorial honoring women who contributed to the war effort on the home front.

Rosie the Riveter Memorial Park is located on the actual site of the Kaiser Shipyards, which were…

BodyCore
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

755 Stanyan
Kezar Stadium Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94117

Lolia S. writes: Sweaty gyms don't appeal to me; running around outdoors and breathing in fresh air (and even some exhaust fumes) does.  BodyCore is cheaper than getting a personal trainer and there's less pressure too in the small group setting.  Brad, the trainer,…

Stulsaft Park

3700 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061

Brad P. writes: Stulsaft Park (which my son inexplicably calls "Shark Park") is a super option for getting outdoors with your kids in all seasons.

In the summer when you're enjoying the searing sun (climate's best by government's test) the water features on the Farm…

Half Moon Bay State Beach

95 Kelly Ave
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

grace m. writes: Today we sat as kings and queens, overlooking the vast ocean, awaiting the breathing of the waters.

maverick warriors will attempt to be one with these waves...

The sun glistened on the water, creating a sea of diamonds, delighting its royal audience.…

Gym 445
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

445 Judah St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Dan W. writes: This is San Francisco's newest gym focusing on, let's call it combat arts for fitness and competition.  This centers mostly around muay thai (kickboxing in Thailand) and jui-jitsu or grappling.

The instructors here are top notch.  Edge, James, and…

Yoga Sangha
Neighborhood: Mission

3030-A 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103

masa s. writes: One of the reasons I practice Anusara is because everyone is just so friendly and nice, and this place typifies that.  It's a warm and welcoming environment.  There are various teachers ranging in their own practice and experience, but all are…

Yoga Sita
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

1501 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Lauren G. writes: So, this place has got me excited. I am moving to P Hill in a couple weeks and would love to find a great yoga studio in the 'hood.  The problem is, despite the fact that their fliers seem prevalent and nicely designed, when I tried to check out the…

Tianne Frias

San Francisco, CA 94101

Shawn T. writes: Spunky, spunky Tianne!

I have been taking both group and private Salsa lessons from Tianne for several months. I can say without hesitation they have been not only helpful but, more importantly, very enjoyable.

The problem I see with many physical…

Andrew Spinas Park

2nd Ave. at Bay Road
Redwood City, CA 94061

Don M. writes: This is small park in Redwood City very close to Hwy 101 between the Woodside and Marsh Road exits.

The park has the usual playground equipment plus a nice water sprinkler in the spring and summer months.  Kids love running through the sprinklers…