Laura Kiniry

Laura Kiniry has been a San Francisco resident for 25-plus years and counting. She's also a Smithsonianmag.com contributor and freelance journalist, writing about SF, food, travel, and the outdoors for numerous publications, including BBCTravel, Atlas Obscura, and various AAA outlets.

Posts by Laura:

Where To Eat in SF’s Mission District, According to a Local

When it comes to incredible food, vibrant culture, and disproportionately sunny days, there’s nothing quite like San Francisco’s Mission District, a palm tree-lined stretch southeast of downtown that…

Neighborhood Guide to San Francisco’s Presidio (By a Local)

San Francisco’s Presidio is the ultimate success story: a former army base-turned-national park site at the southern foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. Brimming with hiking trails, beaches,…

A Neighborhood Guide to the Tenderloin in SF

It may not have the best reputation, but San Francisco’s downtown Tenderloin district is home to a bevy of noteworthy attractions and a hub of local history. Whether…

A Neighborhood Guide to San Francisco’s Chinatown

San Francisco’s Chinatown is one of the city’s most quintessential attractions — a neighborhood filled with unique architecture, delicious dim sum joints, and shops specializing in everything from…

Couple in love in San Francisco near the Golden Gate Bridge

8 Romantic Things To Do in San Francisco

With its rolling hills, endless views, and architectural wonders, San Francisco is undoubtedly one of America’s most romantic cities. And there are plenty of ways to make this…