13 results for tag: Scott Benbow

The Dogpatch, Its History & Its People | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

Another month, another city guide by SFM Ambassador and San Francisco local Scott Benbow! This time, let's explore the Dogpatch neighborhood, which got its name after the packs of stray dogs who used to roam its streets in the 1960s. Written by Scott Benbow Edited by Pavlína Marek You’ll enter the Dogpatch neighborh... More

Alvord Lake Bridge & Haight Street | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

The San Francisco Marathon is a city race, but much of the course lies in quiet parks on both sides of the Golden Gate Bridge. Because the race begins before sunrise, there aren’t too many spectators along the course for the first nineteen miles. That, however, changes once you run under the Alvord Lake Bridge onto Haight ... More

Presidio Tunnel Tops and Field Station | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

The Presidio Tunnel Tops, a park at the 4.5-mile mark of the San Francisco Marathon, opened to the public in 2022 and has become a popular destination. On a clear day, the views of the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin Headlands are breathtaking. On a cloudy, cold, or rainy day, Tunnel Tops provides fascinating indoor ... More