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Creative Date Ideas in SF: For the Lazy, For the Fun, and For the Active

July 17, 2013/in SF /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey SF Bagels,
Although summer in SF isn’t exactly 85 degrees and sunshine, we got 3 creative date ideas in SF for how to make the most of the great outdoors and the (lack thereof) of sunshine.
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For the Lazy: Beach it Out
If you’re feeling lazy and want to soak up some rays for a hot summer tan, take your date out to a nearby beach!
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers lots of live entertainment, fun rides, and of course funnel cakes to fulfill your every beach desire. Only an hour away, Santa Cruz is always bustling with sunny weather and good eats nearby.
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Of course, if you’re feeling even more lazy and don’t want to make the commute, the Pacific Ocean is right around the corner. Check out Bakers’ Beach off the Presidio western shoreline, where you can get a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Pro tip: the northern section of Baker Beach is arguably “frequented by clothing-optional sunbathers” or in other words, may be a nude beach, so be prepared (or not).
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For the Fun: Bike Around the City
If you’re feeling adventurously fun, rent a bike for the day and hit up one of SF’s many bike trails for a scenic and romantic ride away.
We personally recommend the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito bike route. Starting from Fort Mason, this route crosses the Golden Gate Bridge, where you can make a pit stop in Sausalito, a gorgeous waterfront, urban town. Rent your bike from Blazing Saddles where they have locations in both SF and Sausalito, so if your adventurous-ness wears out, you can ride the ferry back to Pier 41.
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Still feeling wary? Use SF Bicycle Coalition to plan your next trip safely and soundly!

For the Active: Hiking
You can easily find that picture-perfect view of San Francisco along the many trails of the Marin Headlands. What’s also great  about hiking here is that some of the trails lead to Kirby Cove, which is another beach with a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
But if you’re looking for more of a nature trail check out the Muir Woods National Monument. This destination is surrounded by tall redwood trees, and the trails are divided by how long they take to complete (i.e. half an hour or one hour).

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Only at the Marin Headlands can you get a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.

how to celebrate gay pride month

Get your Profile in Shape for Pride!

June 26, 2013/in Date Stats /by Guest Blogger

So DOMA was just ruled unconstitutional and it’s Pride Weekend in cities across the country! In other words, it’s time to celebrate and I can’t think of a better way than to go on a date with an awesome Bagel. (And hey, if it works out then maybe marriage isn’t too far off! But no pressure!)

To help you connect with your dream Bagel, we took a look at data from our members to see just exactly what gets your Bagels to “LIKE” you!

First of all, let’s understand your chances of being LIKED by your Bagels in general.

On avg. gay men and women LIKE their Bagels 25% and 19% of the time. This is slightly lower than their straight counterparts who LIKE their Bagels 27% and 21% respectively. Looks like our gay members hold their bagels to a higher standard!

Given that you only have a 1 out of 4 chance of being LIKED, it’s important to understand what is making your Bagels PASS on you so you can avoid it!
So, what are the top 3 reasons why our gay members PASS on their Bagels?
Gay Men

1. Looks (72.1%)

2. No common interest (11.1%)

3. Picture quality (8.5%)

Gay Women

1. Looks (68.5%)

2. Lack of info (13.9%)

3. No common interest (9.6%)

Not surprisingly, Looks was the #1 reason for the majority of PASSES.
For gay men, Picture Quality was the  #3 reason. You know what this means! You need GREAT PHOTOS! (Tip: Great photos consist of 3: a clear face shot, a full body shot, and an activity photo)
For gay women, lack of info & no common interests were big causes for PASSES (reasons #2 and #3) so make sure to beef up your profiles and let the ladies know WHO you are!
For fun, we compared PASS data between straight & gay members. Here are some fun factoids we found:
1. Looks matter! Straight men care the most about looks and straight women, the least.

2. Having common interests matters the most to straight women & gay men


3. Straight men don’t really care about lack of info; it matters the most to gay women

4. Straight women & gay men care the most about jobs and gay women care the least

5. …same for education

6. Ethnicity seems to matter very little to straight men (do straight men care about anything besides looks?)

That’s all for now, have fun celebrating this weekend!!!

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Great Date Ideas: SFMOMA Closing Party

May 29, 2013/in SF /by CMB

Hey Bagels!

Come start your weekend, and your summer, early at the SFMOMA Closing Party starting Thursday. This is the last chance to check out the museum before it paves way for the new SFMOMA. This is your chance to show off your artsy side to your Bagel so don’t miss this great date idea!

SFMOMA's Modern Ball Museum Party 2012

SFMOMA’s Modern Ball Museum Party – they know how to party!

WHAT: SFMOMA Celebration Countdown
WHERE: 151 Third Street (between Mission & Howard)
WHEN: Thursday 5/30 to Sunday 6/2

Why should you check it out?

  1. Sangria Bar & Local DJ’s @ Countdown Celebration Kick Off Party: Relax from a long day at work on Thursday evening with music and booze, plus fun activities such as a featured gaming pc lounge and t-shirt screen printing.
  2. Off the Grid will be there with food trucks like Me So Hungry, Tres Truck, Fiveten Burger and more.

  3. 24 Hour Movie?!? If you have ever wanted to spend an entire day watching TV and still be ‘cultured,’ now’s your chance! “The Clock” will be playing on six separate screens. It’s expected to be popular so get there early, and no, you don’t have to stay for the whole thing! Check their twitter for wait times and updates: @TheClockSFMOMA

This is a great summer date idea to get to know other SF locals – its free, casual, and artsy!

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