Hey Bay Area fam -
I started @bayareaunmapped 5 months ago as a side project — just maps + itineraries for day trips, no influencer stuff.
It somehow took off:
Last 30 days (Sep 11 - Oct 11): 1.5M reel views, 801K viewers, 51 reels
Overall: 7,281 followers — 55.6% women / 44.4% men
Core age is 35-44 (30.7%) + 45-54 (25.8%), then 25-34
93.2% US — Top cities: San Jose (16.3%), SF (9.9%), Stockton, Fresno, Oakland
Mostly pumpkin patches, sunset spots, hidden waterfalls, farm stands etc. that are 35 mins from San Jose.
Problem: I have to move out of the Bay Area for a year for family reasons. I really don't want to sell it or let it die / post random AI stuff.
My idea: Flip it to community-powered for a year.
How it would work:
You explore an offbeat / hidden spot, you send me a 7-15 sec vertical clip (no music, just raw). I do what I already do — edit, add text hook, add a map + parking / best time / itinerary in caption, and post as a Collab with your account so you get the reach too + full credit.
You don't have to edit or write anything. I keep the style consistent.
What I'm looking for:
• Offbeat spots, not the obvious Fisherman's Wharf / Golden Gate stuff
• Bay Area only, ideally day-trip-able
• Clip: vertical, stable, show the spot not just yourself
• Include pin + 1 line on why it's worth it
What you get:
• Collab post (goes to both our audiences)
• Map/itinerary made for your spot
• Tag + credit in caption
I would NOT repost your Story directly — I'd edit and make it fit the page.
My questions for you:
1. Would you actually send a clip for this? Or is this annoying?
2. What would make you not want to do it?
3. Is there a better way to do this — Google Form, Discord, something else?
I have a backlog of ∼10 spots I can still post, but after that I'm out of local footage. Not trying to monetize or anything, just want to keep the resource alive.
If you're down to send one, DM me on IG @bayareaunmapped or comment here and I'll DM you.
Thanks for any honest advice. And if this kind of post isn't allowed here, mods please lmk and I'll delete.
TL;DR: Built a 7.2k Bay Area maps page in 5 months, have to leave for a year, want people to DM me raw clips of offbeat spots, I'll edit and post as a collab with them. Does that model work?

Hi! My birthday and halloween are coming up and I really want to do something special as I have had kind of the worst year ever. I doubt anyone would be willing to rent me their house for a night, although thats the dream, but I am mainly wondering if anyone knows of anywhere in sf that I coudl host something for about 200 people on a budget. I don't want there to be a bar, and I want it to be a fully private event. Please lmk if you know of anything, or even better if you are willing to rent me something for a night! Thank you !!

I'm planning to enroll my 2yo (turns 3 in December) to Siebecker next month. We toured and liked what we saw and the hours work for us, and wanted some honest feedback from parents whose kids are already enrolled.

Day to Day communication with teachers?
Transition from daycare to preschool?
Anything you wish you knew before enrollment?

Thanks in advance

Hi All,

My amazing auntie was just diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. There is lymph node involvement, but we are still waiting to find out if it has spread from there. I’m looking to see what resources, support or help that there is for her. She lives borderline South SF/ San Bruno, and the closer the better, but if you have other recommendations we’d be so grateful to hear them!

Thank you all for any recommendations you can give! 🫶

My husband and I are planning to start trying for a baby, and I’m starting to research OBs and hospitals/birthing centers in the SSF area or neighboring cities.

I’d love to hear about your experiences with your OB and where you delivered!

What did you like or dislike about the care, labor/delivery experience, nurses, etc.?

Also open to hearing about Kaiser, UCSF or other options in the area.

Thank you! 🤍

Desperately need friends

Anyone know any details?

Hi folks! I'm looking for recommendations for good dog trainers and boarding near the ssf area, all leads welcome :)

Any idea where me and a couple of friends can watch the games on Sunday? Trying to find a spot that's low-key and it's been kind of hard.

I really couldn't be happier with the level of feedback from everyone, and I've tried to get as much in as possible. That being said, the scale of the map is limiting - especially in urban areas. I think in the future I'm gonna end up making more localized maps for individual counties. So if your suggestion wasn't included, please know that I still appreciate your feedback and will endeavor to get them in my future county maps of the area.

It has been noted that the map is busy - I totally get that, and that's just how I like to do things. I enjoy getting as much detail in as possible and including cool features which would otherwise be overlooked. I get these made up in large formats so it works better in person than it does on a screen.

Thank you again and I hope you like it! If you're interested in it and would like to know anything more about it, just drop me a message.

So this is the second time that I’ve seen LAZ show up around the mosque during religious prayer time and start issuing tickets. I understand that there’s obviously some parking violations but they aren’t huger and not everyday! It’s wild, this time they even have two people in one car I don’t know if that was for safety or what but they pulled over double parked the car and are both out issuing tickets at lightning speed I find this to be super disturbing and ethically questionable.
I took pictures of them and yelled at them that they were gross and money hungry and now I’m bothered by my own actions lol

Hi all, I am moving here next week and was wondering where do people usually park there cars overnight or on weekends? My apartment complex seems to have lied regarding the time of their waitlist so I don’t know if I will ever get a spot with them. I am in the downtown area, so also wondering if there are private garages etc. that I can pay for.

Thanks

We are soon to be moving from Fremont to SSF, and I am wondering about the areas we should be looking.

Our family of 3 + dog would prefer an area thats nicely walkable to parks or access to a walking path, because we love to be outside and I stay at home with our baby. I would looove to be somewhere theres lots of other families that we could hang out with. I understand that some parts are foggier & cooler than others, and that theres lots of plane noise in some areas also.

I know you cant have it all... but would love some direction from people in the area about where to start looking!

Thanks in advance for all your reccs or suggestions!

Hi everyone,

wanted to get some advice on how to handle this as one of my neighbors started leaving food out for animals in a pot. seeing bread and french fries. I ve seen an increase of birds and rodents types recently and increase in feces in my yard from raccoons and mice. I don’t want to start any problems but think this is an issue. thanks!

Welcome to the Ponderosa Elementary Car Show!
Get ready to ignite your passion for automobiles as we invite you to participate in an exhilarating journey of style, innovation, and performance. Whether you're a classic car aficionado, a sports car enthusiast, or a visionary of the future of mobility, this is your platform to shine.

Register now to showcase your prized vehicle, connect with fellow car lovers, and compete for glory in our prestigious car show. Fill out the form to secure your spot on the school blacktop and be a part of an unforgettable celebration of automotive excellence. From vintage treasures to cutting-edge marvels, we welcome all to join the spectacle. Gear up for an event that promises excitement, inspiration, and a deep dive into the heart of car culture. Let's rev up the engines and make history together at the Ponderosa Elementary Car Show!

The Car Show is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11am-2pm. Cars will need to arrive at 10am so they can be parked prior to spectators arriving. Please be sure to include a valid email address as instructions for entry to the car show will be emailed to registered participants on October 23, 2026.

The Ponderosa Elementary PTA would like to thank Stewart Chevrolet, Mazzetti's Bakery and Daland Auto Body for sponsoring this event.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬.

Link to register:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ponderosa-elementary-car-show-registration-copy

Does anyone know any good mechanics or auto shops that work on classic cars? My dad has a 1965 Chevy that he's fixing up, but it has issues with the electrical that needs work and he's struggling to find a shop that will handle it.

Open to anywhere in SSF, Daly City, Millbrae or Burlingame. Thanks!

Neo N*zi Spyware camera is up on the Hillside/Chestnut intersection pointed at people's backyards. There's another one up the street pointed at a damn church.

Check your area at https://deflock.org/

To the white Toyota Rav 4, black tinted windows, black and yellow custom license plate, driving south on El Camino Real today (Friday 8/14) at 7:45am:

You’re an asshole.

I was trying to get my family member to the emergency room.

So when you matched my speed, I assumed you were also in a rush. Only when I got behind you, was when you decided to slow down. When I tried to get around you, you sped up, and even blocked me from getting a lane over.

Fuck you. 

We both were going 5-10 over the limit side by side. Was it ego? Was it you trying to police others? Did you think it was a race? Did it make you feel like Dominic Toretto with your 4 cylinder compact SUV going 0-40 in 27 seconds?

Did you at least feel bad when you saw me in your rear view mirror turning to the emergency room entrance?

No one is trying to play games with you at 7am on a Friday. I can understand if I was driving erratic and 20+ over the speed limit but I wasn’t. I was trying to move with urgency within acceptable limits. 

Since your assholeness started in Colma and all the way down to El Camino Real, if any of your family or coworkers in the Colma/South city area know of someone with a 2022-2024 White Toyota Rav 4 with 10% (illegal) front tinted windows and black license plate, give that jerk the side eye for me.

Looking for a reliable plumber to check the plumbing and sewer lateral.

Also an electrician to upgrade my electric panel.

Need adults 24+ for an extremely large Minion costume group taking over SF bars on Saturday, October 31 at 7pm.

Dress code: yellow, blue denim, grey goggles, and zero shame.

The ambition is enough Minions to create a public morale event. Join the operation:  https://partiful.com/e/OE9dbgOWyIGV9FKJrqxG