Guest blogger: Erin Kiskis from Ruba Travel (www.ruba.com)

Spring has finally sprung in gorgeous San Francisco! Walk down the street and you can practically see the visions of beach bonfires, sailing to Angel Island, and baseball games at AT&T Park dancing in their eyes. All the excitement has had me thinking – I wonder what all my fellow San Franciscans have planned for their summers. Luckily I happen to work for the very website that can answer my question!

Ruba has always been a great site for browsing locals’ and travelers’ favorite spots around the world through the visual travel guides featured on the site, but now it’s even easier to find answers to your specific travel related questions using Ruba. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Local Experts Q&A section, where you can ask any and all travel related questions for destinations around the world or even as close as your own backyard. Wondering where the best place to escape a rainy day in Chicago is? Or the best restaurant to propose to your girlfriend in Paris is? Or great new ways to explore New York City on foot? Look no further, friends. Ruba’s local experts are ready and waiting to answer your questions about their hometowns. So ask away!

And since I’m sure by now you’re dying to know what my favorite picks for a gorgeous San Francisco summer day would be, here goes!

Sample Local Produce and Artisanals at the Ferry Building

I love this place any time or day of the week, but it’s especially fun to visit during the Farmer’s Market which happens every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in and around the Ferry Building. Locals come out for the delicious fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and more. Many of the stands sell unique snacks (softshell crab sandwich, anyone?) that are definitely worth a try.

Set sail to delicious brunch

Any San Franciscan will tell you to pack a sweatshirt or jacket for chilly summer mornings, but even we need a break from the fog every once in a while. On Saturdays and Sundays you’ll find us pouring onto the Tiburon-bound ferry for a sunny brunch in Marin. Check out Sam’s Anchor Café in Belvedere or hop on the Sausalito ferry instead and enjoy a sunny stroll down Bridgeway where you’ll have your pick of delicious bayside restaurants with views you won’t soon forget.

Catch some rays and a sweet treat at Dolores Park

On a sunny afternoon in San Francisco this park in the Mission District fills up with locals playing guitar, reading magazines, playing Frisbee with their dogs, and chasing the elusive SF suntan. And when you get too hot, walk across the street to Bi-Rite Creamery, where you can enjoy some of the best ice cream in the city with flavors like Salted Caramel and Ricanelas.

Catch a Home Run – in a Kayak

Sure you can catch a baseball game in any major city across the US, but in how many cities can you watch the game from the comfort of your own kayak parked out on the bay? Even during night games you’re likely to see a few diehard fans out in McCovey Cove directly behind the game waiting to catch home run balls with fishing nets.

What’re your favorite summer hotspots in your hometown? Head on over to Ruba to share them or discover new places around the world!

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