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STEMful SF

STEMful is an inspired environment in San Francisco where children ages 1.5-10 years old "sprout curiosity" in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). more

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Our fleet of American-made boats includes rowboats, electric boats, and pedal boats that seat from one to four boaters. All motorboats, including the support boat, are electric powered and silently glide across the serene waters of Stow Lake. The... more

Stratford School San Francisco - 14th Avenue

Located on 14th Avenue, nestled between Cabrillo St. and Balboa St., in the heart of the Richmond District and just a few blocks from San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Park, this Stratford campus is convenient to reach from 19th Avenue and city neig... more

Stratford School San Francisco Parkside

Nestled in the Parkside District, this neighborhood campus offers preschool and pre-kindergarten programs, and our signature Mandarin Bilingual preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. Intentionally designed, our school is tailored specifically for y... more

Strawberry Hill

Measuring close to 430 feet into the air and serving as the highest point in the entire park.  The views of Mt. Tamalpais, Twin Peaks and the Golden Gate Bridge are amazing.  Cross either the Rustic Bridge or the Roman Bridge to hike your w... more

Subpar Miniature Golf - Ghirardelli Square

An 18-hole miniature golf course, arcade, food and drink (beer and wine included), and party rooms. more

Sue Bierman Park

The 5.3 acres of land that currently make up Sue Bierman Park (formerly Ferry Park) previously served as on-ramps and off-ramps for the Embarcadero Freeway, which was demolished after being damaged by the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. After a conceptu... more

Sunnyside Conservatory

Immerse you and your guests through the hundred-year-old garden, rejuvenated with a thriving collection of drought-tolerant plants, succulents and palms. Complimenting the landscape is the octagonal redwood conservatory, originally built in 1898. The... more

Sunset Branch Library

Collections English-language materials including books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs for adults, teens and children Large Chinese-language collection of materials as well as medium collections of Russian materials Photogra... more

Sunset Cooperative Nursery School

Our school is a cooperative of the parents who belong to it, and we are dedicated to quality education for preschoolers and parents. The Director, as well as all our teachers, are privately employed by the parents of Sunset Cooperative Nursery Sch... more

Surfrider Foundation

The San Francisco Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to keeping our ocean, waves, and beaches clean for all to enjoy. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit organization consisting of a diverse group of activists, researchers, and dedicated Bay Area commu... more

Sutro Heights Park

Located at the westernmost point of Lands End, the historic Sutro Baths was once a lavish 25,000-person swimming facility and museum built in the 19th century by former San Francisco mayor Adolph Sutro. The facility’s six saltwater swimming tan... more

swissnex

swissnex creates a unique environment that stimulates strategic collaboration and active thinking. Working with keyplayers of today and tomorrow swissnex enables an informed dialogue to anticipate trends and fruitful partnerships. more

Sydney Walton Square

Sydney Walton Square is a public park located just west of the Embarcadero. The park is named after San Francisco banker Sydney Grant Walton. The 2-acre park was designed by Peter Walker. It was created as part of the city of San Francisco's partn... more

Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy

With roots dating back thousand's of years to the famed Shaolin Temple in China; Kung Fu offers the perfect balance of powerful techniques and a kung fu philosophy rich in the traditions of respect and inner strength... more

Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center - Tel Hi

We are the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, but you can call us TEL HI for short. We bring people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds together, and we try to help everyone in a bunch of different ways. You’ll find a broad range of program... more

Tenderloin

The Tenderloin is the dynamic, rapidly changing neighborhood in San Francisco. It is also as one of the more dense areas in SF. It is a microcosm of San Francisco; cultures from all over the world, new immigrants, the tech industry, the young profe... more

Tenderloin Childrens' Playground

Programs offer homework assistance along with reading, cooking and sewing classes, arts & crafts, roller skating, and sports. There are various programs for teens during drop-in hours. more

Tenderloin National Forrest

Luggage Store Co-Artistic Directors/Artists Darryl Smith and Laurie Lazer of the luggage store have been working to transform Cohen Alley since 1989 from a place emblazed in a health-hazardous cesspool of bodily fluids and other dumped items, non-sup... more

The 826 Valencia Tenderloin Center

We’re excited to announce that 826 Valencia has expanded beyond its flagship location on Valencia with a second writing and tutoring center to support San Francisco’s Tenderloin community.  The center is open Monday-Friday from 11am... more

The Academy SF

The Academy is a social club in San Francisco's Castro District, focused on promoting meaningful interactions among its Members and guests, while offering engaging programming in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and leadi... more

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The Alliance Francaise of San Francisco

The Alliance Française is the official center of French Language and Culture in San Francisco. It is one of 1,085 Alliances that have been established in 138 countries around the world. more

The American Bookbinders Museum

The American Bookbinders Museum is the only museum of its kind in North America, celebrating and exploring the culture and tools of bookbinding, from its earliest forms to the changes and innovations of the industrial revolution. more

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The Arab Resource and Organizing Center

The Arab Resource and Organizing Center is a grassroots organization working to empower and organize our community towards justice and self-determination for all. AROC members build community power in the Bay Area by participating in leadership devel... more

The Benches Garden

Located at 18th Street and San Bruno Ave, the garden is a wonderful community resource. more

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The Bike Kitchen

The Bike Kitchen teaches people of all ages and backgrounds how to repair bicycles. The Bike Kitchen promotes personal development and provides leadership opportunities. Operating as a cooperative shop, we provide affordable ways to acquire and maint... more

The Book Club of California

Welcome to the Book Club of California, a non-profit, membership-based organization founded in 1912. The Club supports book making, fine printing, design, typography, illustration, literature, and scholarship through a dynamic series of publications,... more

The Cannery

The Cannery, located at the foot of Columbus Street, overlooks San Francisco Bay. It was originally built in 1907 and was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today, The Cannery is a waterfront marketplace featuring lots of charm, unique sho... more

The Center for Art in Translation

The Center for Art in Translation (CAT) promotes international literature and translation through the arts, education, and community outreach. CAT is the parent organization of TWO LINES and Poetry Inside Out. CAT evolved out of the internationall... more

The Chan National Queer Arts Center

For 40 years the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus has lacked a permanent home - until now. The Chorus' new home is a four-floor historic property at 170 Valencia Street, near the Castro neighborhood where it all began. The building houses rehearsal... more

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The Commonwealth Club

The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, bringing together its 16,000 members for over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. Founded in 1903, the Com... more

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The Crossing at East Cut

The 3.5-acre block where the temporary Transbay Terminal was located has been transformed into a new outdoor community and entertainment destination called The Crossing at East Cut. It opened earlier this month with the aim to bring people together w... more

The Embarcadero

Centered between Fisherman's Warf to the north and Oracle Park to the south, the Embarcadero is anchored by the Ferry Building. Business people and office workers coming in from Downtown mix with SF residents and vacationers along the waterfront. The... more

The Excelsior District

The Excelsior District is located along Mission Street, east of San Jose Ave, south of Interstate 280 Southern Fwy, west of John McLaren Park, and somewhat north of Geneva Avenue. Neighborhoods within the Excelsior District include the Excelsior Neig... more

The Filipino Cultural District in SoMa

The SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Heritage District is a celebration of the love, pride and people power of generations of Filipinos in San Francisco and beyond. more

The Fillmore

The Fillmore was a dance hall operating under various names and managements - The Get Acquainted Society, Ambassador Dance Hall - through the 1930s, and a roller rink through the 1940s. In 1952, local entrepreneur Charles Sullivan began to book some... more

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The Flyer Thrill Zone at PIER 39 San Francisco

OPEN FOR LOTS OF THRILLING FUN! Great for parties, get-togethers, office outings, youth groups, fundraisers, church groups and all family fun. Ride the 7D Dark Ride Experience, The Flyer--San Francisco Soaring & Wings Across America, as well as s... more

The Foundation Center

The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. The Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy, connecting nonprofits to tools they can use and information they can t... more

The Glen Park District

Glen Park at Diamond & Chenery has a cute little European Village strip of shops, cafes, and restaurants in Glen Park. BART is right there; as is Glen Park Canyon. In Glen Park, it's easy to get a completely different view of San Francisco. more

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