Brooke Ekdahl
Spotter since 2021
About me
About me
Hello there! I work for a non-profit that supports the Golden Gate National Parks. In this role, I often come across visitors and love to encourage them to explore, not only parts of San Francisco, but our well-known park sites that offer so much beauty and history as well! I love engaging with visitors and locals, seeing what interests them. You can learn a lot about people and I’ve met so many interesting characters over the years. I was a former film student many moons ago. And while that didn’t pan out, I naturally found photography as my go-to creative outlet. It pleases me to no end.
Why San Francisco
I love San Francisco because it’s just so laid back here. People are generally super-warm and friendly. I feel safe to roam around a bunch of neighborhoods and just let the town reveal its goodness, beauty, and eclectic charm to me. It’s infectious and I love its rich history. It’s a city that makes you feel welcome. It’s unpretentious and quirky. It’s a whole lot of fun and I consistently find something new to love about it. I’m happy to call it my city.
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My spots (26)
Stow Lake
Paddle the afternoon away
I never hear anyone going to "Stow Lake" in San Francisco, yet it's one of the neatest little nooks in town! Time just seems to slip by there...
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Hole in the Wall Coffee
Don’t miss it
"Hole in the Wall Coffee" in San Francisco is in the beautiful neighborhood of Telegraph Hill/North Beach. Its name says it all, really...
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Tantrum
Darling shop for kids
I can tell you, if I was a child now and went into "Tantrum" in SF, I would freak out with genuine joy! So many playful gifts, books and party supplies!
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Sightglass Coffee
Kick back with quality coffee
"Sightglass Coffee" was one of the first coffee shops I visited in SF and remains one of my favorites. It's a neighborhood spot for friends to connect...
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Mountain Lake Park
Your Neighborhood Park
My neighborhood park is San Francisco is "Mountain Lake Park." It's one of our last remaining natural lakes,
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Trouble Coffee
Coffee with an edge!
"Trouble Coffee" in San Francisco is a category of its own. Let's say it belongs to the 'badass coffee' category. Makes me feel like a rough surfer girl!
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Hook Fish Co
Fish tacos in the Sunset Avenues
"Hook Fish Co" in San Francisco is deep in the Sunset Avenues and is perfect for when you have a hankering for some scrumptious fish tacos!
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Coffee in the Park
Coffee and park goers
I love coming to Alamo Square in San Francisco and getting a yummy park coffee from Lady Falcon Coffee Club and their converted 1940s bread truck!
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
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