New Guide Explores the Hidden History of San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the world’s queer capitals for a reason. Home to the Castro, the Transgender District, Harvey Milk, and a world-class arts scene, LGBTQ culture thrives in the “City by the Bay,” but have you ever wanted to learn more about it? Well then, this new guidebook might just be for you.
With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, “Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area” is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the beloved city and surrounding areas for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.
Who was America’s first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? And was the word “hella” really created in the East Bay? “Bay Curious” brings you the answers to these questions and much more through fun and fascinating illustrated deep dives into hidden gems of Bay Area trivia, history, and culture.
Based on the award-winning KQED podcast of the same name and written by host Olivia Allen-Price, “Bay Curious” brings a fresh eye to some of its most popular stories and covers even more stories unique to this book. With subjects ranging from Marin’s redwood forests to the Winchester Mystery House, from the Black Panther Party’s school program to the invention of the Mai Tai, “Bay Curious” gives you entertaining and informative, weird and wonderful true stories of the San Francisco Bay Area.
The book is perfect for Bay Area locals, people new to the city, San Francisco tourists, history buffs, and fans of quirky and off-the-beaten path-type stories.
“Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area” will be released on May 2, 2023. You can preorder your copy here.
