San Francisco3 days agoThe world's top cities for 2026 – and why they stand outFrom cultural investment to cutting-edge technology, the 2026 Global Cities Index reveals what makes the world's leading cities such compelling places to live and visit.3 days ago21 Oct 2025What it's like to live in the world's smartest citiesFrom AI-driven transport to seamless cashless living, these five city clusters top the Global Innovation Index for their cutting-edge technology and everyday ingenuity.21 Oct 20257 Sept 2025The furious debate over the US's fourth-best cityAfter New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, the fight is on: locals make the case for the city that should be number four.7 Sept 202522 Jul 2024The US's little-known 'Ellis Island of the West'This former quarantine and military station once processed as many as one million immigrants. Now, the picturesque island is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's best urban getaways.22 Jul 202411 May 2024An insider's guide to San Francisco's Mission DistrictLong known as the heart of the city's Latinx scene, the Mission has blossomed into a melting pot of cool. Loló co-owner Jorge Martinez Lillard shares his tips on what to do nearby.11 May 202411 Feb 2024Six expert food picks in San Francisco's ChinatownSan Francisco Chronicle food critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan heads on a food tour of Chinatown, from splurging at Mister Jiu's to mooncakes at Garden Bakery for Lunar New Year or anytime.11 Feb 202415 Jan 2024San Francisco's seven best locals-only gemsFrom rambling up the Saturn Steps to dipping into El Rio for a drink to eating your way through the Mission, local expert Laura Kiniry shares her only-in-SF picks.15 Jan 202419 Nov 2023San Francisco's five best cocktail barsFrom Tadich Grill to Comstock Saloon, famed bar owner Josh Harris shares five of his favourite places inspired by the city's notorious Barbary Coast era.19 Nov 202312 Nov 2023Six architectural gems in San FranciscoRenowned architect Mark Cavagnero shares his picks for the city's greatest design landmarks – and how travellers can best experience them.12 Nov 2023...