Shop ‘Til You Drop at the Alameda Flea Market
The Alameda Point Antiques Fair, more commonly known as the Alameda Flea Market, finally reopened on May 2 after remaining shut for a year due […]
Category: 21 PLACES
Inspired by The New York Times’ annual 52 Places to Go list, The Paper Tiger created its 21 Places section to explore certain locations in the Bay Area in depth. In a year when inside gatherings and entertainment were not possible, reporting on outdoor spaces became more important than ever. And with a few exceptions, the staff chose to focus on places that are free to visit. From hikes and skyline viewpoints to art shows and neighborhood eateries, the 21 places offer a diverse array of experiences that are reflective of the Bay Area itself.
A Vibrant Garden Community Atop Potrero Hill
On the very top of Potrero Hill sits a garden unlike any other I have visited. Located directly above Highway 101 on the cliff-like peak […]
Friday Night Skate, “A Funky Good Time”
With stunning gardens, fountains and swans that glide across the glittering water, the Palace of Fine Arts is one of the most breathtaking locales in […]
Photo by Gabe Castro-Root
San Francisco’s Chinatown: Beauty and Culture with a History of Racism and Resistance
At the intersection of Grant and Bush streets in San Francisco stands the often-photographed Dragon Gate. Known as the entrance to the oldest Chinatown in […]
A Bayfront Excursion to Sausalito
If you need an escape from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, Sausalito’s waterfront provides a break with a picturesque landscape of sailboats drifting […]
Rich With Beauty and History: Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais — referred to by locals as Mount Tam or just Tam — is a staple adventure from my childhood. The mountain, whose name […]
Photo by Gabe Castro-Root
From Landfill to Lost World: The Albany Bulb
As the old adage goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” and although the gendered language is questionable, the Albany Bulb in Albany, California […]
Filbert Street Stairs: A Hidden City Oasis
If you aren’t looking for the stairs, you might miss them. Nestled amongst the jungle of trees and homes on the back of Telegraph Hill, […]
The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail: A Verdant Hillside Hike
The Stonewall-Panoramic trail in Oakland has views often compared to the luscious hills featured in The Sound of Music. But any trail visitor knows that […]
Environmentalism and Endless Wildlife at Elkhorn Slough
Elkhorn Slough feels a world away from San Francisco. In fact, it’s just under a hundred miles south, a winding estuary teeming with wildlife that […]
Photo by Gabe Castro-Root
