San Francisco Stories

This city has layers—some weird, some wonderful, some hidden in plain sight. These reported pieces dig into the unexpected history, enduring myths, and offbeat facts that make San Francisco endlessly fascinating (and occasionally unbelievable).

Featured work:

  • 11 Facts About San Francisco That Are Actually LiesThrillist

  • More Than 500 Germans Ended Up Stuck in San Francisco in 1940Culture Trip

  • 8 Epic Secrets of the PresidioThrillist

  • 13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Golden Gate ParkThrillist

  • 21 Things the World Needs to Thank the Bay Area ForThrillist


Thrillist – 11 Facts About San Francisco That Are Actually Lies

Culture Trip – More Than 500 Germans Were Stuck in San Francisco in 1940

Thrillist – 8 Epic Secrets of the Presidio

Thrillist – 13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Golden Gate Park

Thrillist – 21 Things the World Needs to Thank the Bay Area For