We often get calls from colleagues and clients asking us about San Francisco and the Bay Area. Consequently, over the years, after fielding hundreds, thousands of inquiries, we’ve become somewhat of an authority of our own backyard.

So, as a service to our friends, fellow journalists and folks from all over the world, we’ve compiled a not-so-typical collection of tidbits & factoids and precious little chunks of information, some serious, some esoteric, which altogether we hope helps you navigate more efficiently, more productively and most importantly, more enjoyably in Everyone’s Favorite City.

We’re proud of our region’s standing as one of the most dynamic metropolitan destinations in the world. The Bay Area is populated by a highly educated group of people that forms one of the world’s largest think tank and most progressive participants in just about every category of social existence, from agricultural research, to high-technology, medical innovations, global economics, political leadership to Zen philosophy.

It is with great pride that we serve this region. Not only is it home to a very smart population, additionally it is flavorful in cultural diversity, well endowed in geographical beauty and wealthy in the national socio-economic strata.

So this section is in honor of the geographic area that we love, the Bay Area entrepreneurs who day-by-day push ideas to the limit and the great cities that we’ve built. Ultimately, it is a tribute to our home. We hope you enjoy your visit and if you have any suggestions, additions or corrections, please drop us a line.