Margot Seeto

Read the latest articles by Margot Seeto at Thrillist

Contributor

San Francisco

Photo courtesy of Mare Island Brewing Co.

Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Aside from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the city of Vallejo in Solano County isn’t usually on many San Franciscans’ radar.

6 Reasons to Make Mare Island Your Next Weekend Trip

As much as San Franciscans lament the tech bro-takeover and its negative effect on the city’s culture, at least there is no shortage of indie bookstores.

11 Indie Bookstores to Support in San Francisco

Yosemite National Park


Fall is when San Francisco really shines—in that, the fog dissipates enough for you to actually feel the shining sun on your skin.

Perfect Fall Road Trips for When You Need to Escape San Francisco

Flickr/Russell Mondy

Glen Park is a quaint, low-profile residential neighborhood in San Francisco that lies southeast of Twin Peaks and above the Excelsior and the Mission.

The Ultimate Glen Park Dining Guide

SvetlanaSF/Shutterstock

Tucked along a six-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast, between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay, lies the chill beach town of Pacifica.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in the Beachfront Town of Pacifica

Photo_Time/Shutterstock

Treasure Island has got one hell of a history and one hell of a future ahead.

12 Things You Had No Idea You Could Do on Treasure Island

Photo courtesy of Annie’s T Cakes

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

The Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes peaceful family togetherness under the brightest full moon of the year, and mooncakes, mooncakes, everywhere.

Where to Get Mooncakes in San Francisco

Built over the rubble of the 1906 Earthquake, Fisherman’s Wharf became a bustling hub by what was once Meiggs Wharf, with Italian and Chinese fisherman making a living off the Gold Rush population, as well as lumber and food industries.

The Insider’s Guide to Getting Lost in Fisherman’s Wharf

Drink

The Best Wine Bars in San Francisco

San Francisco Parks Alliance

Events

Pandemic or not, outdoor movies are the perfect thing for summer.

Every Outdoor Movie Screening Happening in the Bay Area This Summer and Fall

Photo by Mogli Maureal, courtesy of UNDSCVRD

Eating your way through the night markets in Asia is a must for any traveler and food lover.

Everything You Need to Know About the Bay Area’s Night Markets

@khobkhun.sf

With such a tumultuous past couple of years, especially for the restaurant industry, the number of new restaurants that debuted in the Bay Area within the past year alone has been impressive.

Latest Posts From Margot

6 Reasons to Make Mare Island Your Next Weekend Trip

Get into boozy drinks, artist studios, hiking, and more at this former naval shipyard in Vallejo that’s just a quick ferry ride from SF.

11 Indie Bookstores to Support in San Francisco

Find your next great read at SF’s best book shops, from Beat Generation classics to POC-centered bookstores.

Perfect Fall Road Trips for When You Need to Escape San Francisco

Marvel at fall foliage and winter weather with these weekend road trips that span charming mountain towns, coastal escapes, and more.

The Ultimate Glen Park Dining Guide

From Brazilian treats to homestyle Italian, cozy cafes, and more, this quaint SF neighborhood has more than meets the eye.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in the Beachfront Town of Pacifica

Tucked between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay, there’s more to this picturesque beach town than that famous Taco Bell.

12 Things You Had No Idea You Could Do on Treasure Island

From wine tasting to sailing, music fests, and more, there’s plenty to see, eat, and do on Treasure Island.

Where to Get Mooncakes in San Francisco

From old-school lotus seed paste to vegan and mooncake-inspired chocolates, here’s where to find your sweets for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Insider’s Guide to Getting Lost in Fisherman’s Wharf

A surprising number of local, independent restaurants have found their home in SF’s historic tourist trap.

The Best Wine Bars in San Francisco

From edgy natural wine bars to urban wineries and more, here’s where to get a glass around SF.

Every Outdoor Movie Screening Happening in the Bay Area This Summer and Fall

Take in the Bay views at these outdoor movie screenings taking place at parks, beaches, pools, and more.

Everything You Need to Know About the Bay Area’s Night Markets

From community-based markets to sprawling multi-day events, here are the vendors to visit, bites to eat, and the dates for it’s all going down.

Our Favorite New Dishes in the Bay Area This Year

From cereal pancakes to Thai breakfast staples, a Chicano-style Scotch egg, and more.