Brooke Ekdahl

San Francisco
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Spotter since 2021

My spots (26)

Home-Coffee-Roasters

Home Coffee Roasters – Friendly vibes all around

"Home Coffee Roasters" in San Francisco isn't like other coffee shops. Where else are you sure to get an inviting "welcome in" when you go inside?

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Coffee & tea

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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 19, 2025
Portrero-Hill-Community-Garden

Portrero Hill Community Garden – Green thumbs

The "Portrero Hill Community Garden" in San Francisco is an unexpected surprise when you walk around the neighborhood. It reminds me of my grandpa...

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Relaxing

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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 19, 2025
Stanyan-Tree

Stanyan Tree – Unexpected and wonderful

This beautiful strong tree between two apartment buildings in San Francisco just stopped me in my tracks when I saw it. It's beauty in the little things...

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Relaxing

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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 19, 2025
Foggy-Notion

Foggy Notion – Find your vibe here

"Foggy Notion" in San Francisco is a small woman-owned shop that's a calming oasis. Find your favorite ceramics, eco-friendly home goods, candles & more!

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Shopping

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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 15, 2025
Stow-Lake

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...

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Relaxing

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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 12, 2025
Hole-in-the-Wall-Coffee

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...

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Coffee & tea

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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 12, 2025
Tantrum

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!

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Shopping

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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 12, 2025
Sightglass-Coffee

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...

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Coffee & tea

By

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jan 12, 2025

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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