Art & Culture

The season has arrived when San Francisco's Japantown is dyed in cherry blossom pink! The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved spring tradition in San Francisco’s Japantown, and this year marks its 57th annual year! You can a dazzling display of Japanese culture, featuring arts & crafts sales & exhibits, live music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, tea ceremonies, food, and a grand parade to wrap it up! This festival also has a variety of programs specifically for children, so the entire family can have some fun. Experience Japanese culture and celebrate the arrival of spring – right here in San Francisco, California!

Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom at the San Francisco Zoo! Located just a short drive from Stanford Court, this popular attraction is home to over 1,000 animals from around the world. Learn about the history of the zoo, its diverse animal exhibits, and the range of activities and programs available for visitors of all ages. Plan your visit today and experience the magic of the San Francisco Zoo!

Unearth the secrets of San Francisco's hidden history with our latest blog post about the ghost ships buried beneath the city's streets, buildings, and parks. Discover the fascinating stories behind these abandoned vessels and the challenges of unearthing them in this haunting and intriguing article.

There is always something going on in San Francisco. And Springtime in San Francisco is chock full of sports, festivals, concerts, and shows. Here are some of the top things to do in San Francisco this March – June.

As the largest city in the Bay Area, San Francisco is known for its diverse cultures and traditions. One such celebration is the Lunar New Year, a time for family, food, and fun. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is a celebration that marks the first day of the lunar calendar and is a time for people to come together and celebrate their heritage.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in San Francisco! There are so many great holiday activities within the city each Christmas season and we thought we’d share some of our favorites.

'Tis the season for holiday movies and we thought we'd share our favorites tournament bracket style. One side of the bracket consists of newer movies (after 1980) and the other side of the bracket is comprised of older movies (pre-1980). 

Each month Stanford Court features a local resident and share their favorite places to eat, drink, and hang out in San Francisco. In October we feature Stanford Court's Area Managing Director, John Trudeau.

The holiday season is approaching and The Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Victorian Holiday Party is a Bay Area holiday tradition. Be transported to Victorian London and immerse yourself in a world right out of Dicken's A Christmas Carol. 

When you stay at Stanford Court, great music is just a five-minute walk up the hill. We’re talking, of course, about The Masonic, an icon mid-century modernist memorial temple at 1111 California Street - just 2 blocks from the hotel. Here is a list of upcoming shows at one of the top San Francisco music venues.

New in San Francisco - Dragon's Dream: The Roger Dean Experience Opens on November 12 at Gray Area. This 4D sensory art experience is epic!

Did you know that Stanford Court has a connection to the invention of motion picture films? Learn more about how Leland Stanford's bet led to this new invention.

The fall is a great time to visit San Francisco with some of the best weather in the country in September and October. Need a reason to visit the Bay Area this fall? Here are some of the best upcoming events, festivals, and concerts in San Francisco in the coming fall months.

Each month we feature a local resident and share their favorite places to eat, drink, and hang out in San Francisco. In August we feature one of our neighbors, Khalil Sweidy, with the Masons of California, who host more than 70 LiveNation shows annually at the iconic Masonic Auditorium.

Are you an NFL fan and want to watch one of the top teams in the NFC this season? Here is our preview and home game schedule for the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. 

Here we’ve made a list of 7 movies with filming locations in San Francisco.

After more than 30 years, the Presidio Tunnel Tops project has been completed in San Francisco, connecting the Presidio's Main Post to Crissy Field. 

San Francisco is one of America’s cultural hubs with a colorful history dating back to the early 1800’s. Here are some fun facts you may not have known about the City by the Bay.

When you stay at Stanford Court, great music is just a five-minute walk up the hill. We’re talking, of course, about The Masonic, an icon mid-century modernist memorial temple at 1111 California Street - just 2 blocks from the hotel. Here is a list of upcoming shows at one of the top San Francisco music venues.

It’s almost summer and things are heating up in San Francisco. And we’re not just talking about the weather. Here are some of the top San Francisco festivals and events coming up this summer to help you with your summer plans.

While you may frequent annual Pride celebrations around the world or - ahem - the most epic celebration right here in San Francisco - do you know how Pride came to be? Not everyone does.

Do you know how much San Francisco loves #art? From some of the best photography museums in the country, SFMOMA, Diego Rivera murals, street art, the Asian Art Museum, Benny Bufano statues in all corners, #SF is an art-loving community, and it’s no exception here at Stanford Court.

Grace Cathedral is one of the crown jewels of San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood and one of Stanford Court's top recommendations for must-see San Francisco attractions.

The 39th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival is back beginning June 8, 2022. 44 jazz concerts in 12 days at 4 venues through the San Francisco Bay Area!

SF boasts one of the largest cherry blossom festivals in the U.S., spanning two weekends in April.

So, you’re hanging out in SF and you want 2 see the sights, get out on the town, tour the city.

Looking for a reason to visit San Francisco in April? Here’s a look at the exciting festivals and shows headed to San Francisco this spring.

The first half of 2020 brings exciting production to the Bay Area, whether you’re seeking off-Broadway musicals or works from exciting contemporary playwrights.

We invite you to enjoy our new music room, which features a record player and our favorite vinyls from local bands.

See what's going on this season in SF with Stanford Court Hotel’s end-of-summer guide.

Guests at Stanford Court can take a seven-minute walk to catch a Broadway production at one of our local historic theatres.

Beat the field trip groups and enjoy nighttime museum exhibitions across the city.

We love Nob Hill because of its history, vibe, and location-- it really is close to everything.

San Francisco is one of the most magical cities to discover on foot and Nob Hill is one of the most exciting neighborhoods to explore.

You don’t need a passport to dig in deep to Teotihuacan's history.

Here we’ve compiled the concerts we’re most looking forward to this fall.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of many of SF’s gifts to the music world

As you may have already known, this summer, the summer of 2017 is the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love

What does Stanford Court have to do with Levi Strauss? A whole lot actually.

The San Francisco Independent Film Festival, or SF Indie for short, brings some of the most original, thought-provoking and diverse indie films from around the world to screens in the City by the Bay.

With November here, many begin to feel like the holiday season is here. At Stanford Court we believe the best way to get in the spirit of the holidays is to attend the Union Square Tree Lighting.