Learn about California as you stroll through the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). Photo courtesy of OMCA.
Cycle and stretch at Wheelhouse's SOMA and Embarcadero locations, both close to BART stations. Photo courtesy of Wheel House.
This year’s shopping season is in full swing, thanks in part to the plethora of small makers and artists that work and reside in the Bay Area. If you’re looking to do double duty and support these artists while also checking items off your shopping list, consider the many holiday shopping opportunities listed below. They wouldn’t make the cut if they weren’t BARTable, so consider making a stop at one of the weekday events before your commute home. Better yet, make it a transit-friendly weekend outing and throw in a little holiday hot chocolate cheer.
Inside the SFO BART station. Photo courtesy of Hilda Chen.
Sometimes when we travel, it’s hard to appreciate the beautiful things right in front of us, especially when we are stressed about lost luggage, flight delays and crowded airplanes. So, if you have some extra time during your holiday travels, take 36 minutes to explore SFO and visit the places listed below. For more BARTable tip check out our Holiday Airport Travel Guide.
Photo courtesy of San Francisco International Airport.
'Tis the season for holiday travel, and we've got your BARTable guide to both Bay Area airports that have direct BART service. With access to world-class international airports, Bay Area travelers are lucky jetsetters. But if you're not in the know, it's easy to miss out on the tips that can help you start your trip on the right foot. To help you travel like a first-class passenger—without spending first-class bucks—we’ve put together a complete airport guide to make your trip a seamless one.
Pick up a Thanksgiving meal-to-go this year. Photo courtesy of EaterSF.
The holiday season is approaching and Thanksgiving is the first of several upcoming holidays where feasting on favorites is a top priority. We’ve compiled a list of places to dine out, forgoing the prep work and after-dinner dishes. We’ve also rounded up places where you can pre-order a Thanksgiving meal, pick it up the day before the big day and only have to worry about the cleanup. BART to these fantastic spots to make your Thanksgiving extra special.
Dewayne Deams (left) with his great-grandfather Curtis E. Green at the dedication ceremony for the Curtis E. Green Light Rail Center on May 12, 1987. Photo courtesy of SFMTA.
BART Train Operator Dewayne Deams has digital version of an old photo stashed on his phone. The grainy, sepia-toned image shows a boy, smiling and shaking hands with a gentleman in a suit and tie. There's a plaque behind them that reads: “Curtis E.
Al Franz juggling at Castro Valley Station during a Tuesday evening meetup in July. Photo courtesy of BART.
“It’s fun, it’s social, we juggle.”
Those six words, spoken by juggler Tony Flusche, provide a neat summary of the Castro Valley Jugglers Association’s group agreement if the CVJA had formal agreements.
Dress to impress (and win best costume) during Berkeley's Fourth Street festival. Photo courtesy of Fourth Street.
Pumpkins are being carved, costumes are being conjured and altars are being crafted this week. Halloween events and celebrations for the Mexican tradition, Dia de los Muertos are packing this week's calendar with fun, new experiences. Check out these listings of BARTable things to do in the Bay Area—for kids and adults.
One of the many vibrant murals in San Francisco's Mission District. Image courtesy of the City and County of San Francisco.
Each year, from Sept 15 to Oct 15, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, we celebrate the immense contributions, histories and cultures of Americans whose ancestors came from Latin countries.
Across the Bay Area, generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans have influenced and enriched our region.