Where are you from? (ART 101, spring '26 in person) by

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center, Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA

2026-01-10 01:26:09 UTC

Hi! I'm your prof, Dr. Z.

I grew up in SF and Daly City. The Cow Palace was probably a bigger deal way before my time, but it still made an impression on me. When I was a kid in the car with my parents, I often had this view of the building. I imagined those curves were a huge slide and I day dreamed about sliding down.

Did you ever day dream when you were a kid?

Sterling Park Recreation Center, F Street, Colma, CA

2026-01-14 22:40:32 UTC

Hi, my name is Erish. I immigrated from the Philippines when I was 4. Ever since then, I've lived in Daly city my whole life.

After school during elementary days, I would walk to this park to play basketball or just hang around the playground. This place often reminds me of childhood. At night when I cant sleep, I like to take a quick walk to this park to clear my mind of things! This park was a popular spot for hosting birthday parties, and was and still is often rented out for events.

San Mateo County, CA, USA

2026-01-15 02:09:13 UTC

Hello! My name is Antonio Franco, I never really stayed in one place for too long and consider the Bay Area as a whole my hometown. I mainly stayed on the west side of the bay, eventually settling down the longest in South San Francisco where I finished high school at one school all the way through. Before then, I've lived in San Bruno, San Mateo, San Francisco, Daly City, San Ramon, and Sunnyvale.

General Santos City (Dadiangas), South Cotabato, Philippines

2026-01-15 18:25:43 UTC

It’s a very comfy town and the people there are very friendly. During my time there when I was little everyday I see familiar faces like family friends. There are many places there that are tourist friendly. The places there are affordable and reliable despite the water from the sink not being purified, the water purification stations where you get purified water are rest reliable when it comes to keeping you cool in the heat.

-Vicente Donaire II

Goiânia, GO, Brasil

2026-01-15 18:42:16 UTC

it's a beautiful city with really nice tourist atrractions.

San Francisco, CA

romilleensemble2026 — 2026-01-15 19:45:25 UTC

Hi, my name is Irene Ruiz! This is a photo I took when I first walked on the Golden Gate Bridge. I grew up in S.F., but never really had the chance or time to visit one of its most iconic tourist attractions. What I found unique about it was its structure and it being the main representation of the Bay Area. I enjoyed a long walk halfway across the bridge and back. The views were nice too, but it was just very cold.

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center, Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA

2026-01-15 20:26:00 UTC

Hello, my name is Benett. I was born in San Francisco and raised in Daly City. I live right next to Cow Palace so it's one of the first things I see whenever I leave my house because of how massive it is. One core memory I have about this place is that we used to have a San Francisco hockey team that used the Cow Palace as their arena. They ended up folding around 2014 and I'm not sure if it was because of financial reasons or if we sucked or both. They host a lot of events at Cow Palace that are pretty popular and sometimes it's hard to get out of my driveway because of lines of cars that form, usually for raves or food events like Foodieland. I personally recommend checking out Foodieland, it's pretty pricy but sometimes the food is tasty.

San Francisco, CA

2026-01-16 02:54:16 UTC

Right here was where my raising started. This was where I was at during my younger years, and the place that would give me the puzzle pieces that would fuse to my hobbies later in life. I rode many things in my youth here, wether that be the N Judah, the 29 Sunset & 18 Legion Of Honor, and even Caltrai . There was also a deli on a hill next to an N Judah stop that mastered making sandwiches and selling the best snacks. Everytime I think of the song "Paradise City" by Guns n Roses, and get to the part that goes "Take me down to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls are pretty, oh wont you please take me home!", I always picture myself right there and living the best life. Truly one of the best areas, born in the golden year of 2006, and moving right into 2026!

Lake Merced Park, Skyline Blvd & Harding Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA

2026-01-18 01:28:15 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Joey Neumyer and I grew up in San Francisco. I chose Lake Merced Park because as a kid, I used to live near here and would often volunteer to help restore the park by picking up trash, taking out invasive plants and planting new plants in it's place.

Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA, USA

2026-01-18 04:47:52 UTC

Alex Wong

Lombard Street is known for it's 101 route to the golden gate bridge and the crooked driveway at hyde. One of my most vivid memories of walking down the crooked street was seeing the nice view of the coit tower and passing by hydrangeas. It is also one of the most popular tourist attractions and every time i walk past now, there's several lines of cars taking turns driving down the street. There's also the popular Swensen's Ice Cream on Hyde Street which is really popular with really delicious Ice Cream.

Guatemala

2026-01-18 21:14:00 UTC

Guatemala

2026-01-18 21:37:47 UTC

I was born and raised In Guatemala. I lived near the "Acatengo volcano". This place is so famous, for holydays it gets hell of crowded, a lot of tourists love this place, it takes around five hours of walking to get there but it's worth, and they spend the whole time watching the volcano of fire, they like when the volcano erupts, and when it spews lava. And love the sunrise and the sunset as well.

Daly City, CA

2026-01-19 04:40:53 UTC

Hello everyone I'm Matthew and I'd like to share that I"m from Daly City. Something that I've always found unique about it was the walkability of the area once you're familiar with it Serramonte Mall and Westlake Shopping center make getting stuff for yourself so easy and accessible .The many places you can go explore won't leave you bored. There is the Thorthon Beach Trail or Gellert Park which are really nice to go to. Also the restaurants are nice, Original Joes in Westlake is a classic. Not to mention the community of people are very nice and respectful too.

Millbrae, CA

2026-01-19 04:54:00 UTC

My name is Lokk Wong and this is my home town. Something cool about it is that this place was made from the San Andres Fault System, so a bunch of earthquakes and stuff. My street also a bunch of twisty turny roads that people in the middle of the night race on and it wakes me up. Fun stuff!

Lima, Peru

2026-01-19 07:38:45 UTC

Hi! This is Jennifer Lau. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, but I currently live in Daly City. Peru, located in South America, is famous for its tourist attractions, including its gastronomy, landscapes, and rich history and culture. I grew up in Lima, which is known for its historic and colonial buildings along the coast.

Daly City, CA

2026-01-19 20:47:20 UTC

Hi, my name Justin Pingol. I took this photo at twin peaks, one of the most famous view spot in the city. I basically grew up in Daly City my whole life. I was originally from the Philippines, moved here when I was 5 years old.

Bay Ridge Drive, Daly City, CA

2026-01-19 22:07:55 UTC

My name is Adrian Vasquez. I’ve always lived near Cow Palace, my favorite thing about being here is seeing the fog roll over the mountains in the morning. A few more things I enjoy are the coyotes that walk through the streets at night, and also how friendly my neighbors are. There isn’t a lot to do, however, it’s quite peaceful to walk around no matter the time.

Colorado Springs, CO

2026-01-19 22:33:27 UTC

I've been in California for a few years now, but I grew up in Colorado Springs. In Colorado, I finished elementary, middle school and high school, and I also learned how to drive there. I really loved being able to see all the seasons so clearly and beautifully throughout the year. the sunsets were my favorite part of Colorado Springs.

San Francisco, CA

2026-01-20 00:13:38 UTC

My name is Ariahya Hernandez, I'm 19 years old, and I was born in San Francisco, California. I don't remember much about San Francisco since I was very young when I lived there. I moved out of San Francisco to Stockton, California, around the age of five, I would guess. I've been to places in San Francisco, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and The Museum of Ice cream, in April 2018, before it was permanently closed due to the pandemic

Redwood City, CA

2026-01-20 03:42:35 UTC

Hello my name is Grace Harris, I have lived in Redwood City California my whole life, it used to be a smaller, and quieter town but now it is filled with business and a lot of diversity. I love Redwood City , as I have resided here for a great amount of time. One fun fact about Redwood City is "climate best by government test" we have a really great atmosphere not just socially but also geographically ! I couldn't pick somewhere better as we are also right on the water (half-moon bay) and I love the beach ! Overall I love the bay in general but Redwood City is by far my favorite city !

South San Francisco, CA

2026-01-20 04:44:13 UTC

Hello, my name is Joycelyn, I have lived in south city for some years. I do love this city because there are different restaurants surround my home and there are also a football field, basketball field and swimming pool. Also, it is really convenience for me go to school because it just need about 15 mins ride. Fun fact about this city is that it is near San Francisco so I can always hang out with friends right there.

San Francisco, CA

2026-01-20 05:29:34 UTC

♡ Hi :3 I'm Ana Hernandez and I was born in San Francisco, CA. I don't remember the area because when I was 5 years old when we moved away to Stockton. All I can remember is the area of the hospital we were born at, which is 2500 Geary Blvd, San Francisco. memories include my mom driving to SF for parties and seeing her old friends. With my sister Ariahya, we remember going to the museum of modern art in March of 2023 and the museum of ice cream in 2018 before it closed. Now, me and my sister live in San Bruno (pretty close to SF) but we don't know much about the area.

Pacifica, CA

2026-01-20 05:50:02 UTC

shark Park Beach

Half Moon Bay, CA

2026-01-20 05:52:13 UTC

Pacifica, CA

2026-01-20 06:11:13 UTC

Pacifica State Beach

Pacifica, CA

2026-01-20 06:33:30 UTC

hello Im Austin Schmidt. During the summer Pacifica hosts its annual Fog Fest where a bunch of different companies and food trucks set up along a street. The event brings in a giant crowd that lasts all day and I love going. I love trying out all the food they have especially the roast turkey legs.

San Bruno, CA

2026-01-20 06:47:48 UTC

Jaena Almario

I've lived in the same San Bruno house for my entire life. Many first experiences of mine have taken place in San Bruno, and I love to share that feeling with my friends when I introduce them to different spots. San Bruno has been at the epicenter of a lot of memories I cherish and continue to expand upon. The picture attached is of little two year old me picking flowers at San Bruno Park!

San Francisco, CA

2026-01-20 06:52:19 UTC

I've resided in Daly City my whole life but live on the edge of Daly City and San Francisco and have always felt more aligned with being from San Francisco. It's a city of angels and demons, potential, innovation, and fallen hope. It'll show you every aspect of the human experience, romanticism, struggle, addiction, bureaucracy, and the constant push of how the future may look, not just for us but for the whole world. It sickens me sometimes what I see outside, yet I can't help but love her even deeper.

Vallejo Ferry, Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA

2026-01-20 16:46:16 UTC

I've lived in the Bay since I was very small. There was a long while where we had to live in Vallejo, closer to family, so visiting always feels very nostalgic. We used to commute by ferry. My mom for work at the YMCA, and me for preschool. I would often see a starfish stuck to the side of Mare Island. I have changed a lot since, but Vallejo has made a big impression on me.

Okelani Gainous

Orange Memorial Park, 1 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA

2026-01-20 18:06:30 UTC

my names anthony and for about 14-15 years ive lived in south city and ive loved every second of it , maybe its where i lived but ive always had everything in walking distance from my house from orange park to both my elementary and highschool and even friends ive made have all been decently close to me on top of having amcdonalds , 7/11 , taco bell , el farro , walgreens , and the san bruno town centre close by

Oakland, CA

2026-01-20 19:22:39 UTC

Israel smith - I’m from Oakland California and I lived there for many years. It’s a nice city with many cool people. I like hiking trails in the Oakland hills and going to lake Merritt to walk by the water. I enjoy riding scooters downtown with my friends. Oakland is a vibrant community with a lot of hidden attractions like the zoo and the skateparks and the places to go shopping.

Daly City, CA

2026-01-21 07:23:06 UTC

theres a awesome mall next to where i live called Serramonte and i'm super close to a Starbucks and a chic-fil a and i think thats pretty convenient and i'm a neighbor to a hospital so living here in daly city honestly gives me all that i need within a mile radius

St Catherine's Beach, Bermuda

2026-01-22 07:25:33 UTC

Milly Peterson

I grew up on the Bermuda Islands and moved to the US when I was 11. It's really pretty here, and home to some of the best hole in the walls I've ever had. I used to go to the beach all the time after school and St. Catherine's is probably the prettiest one. It has the best tide pools in the entire island, as well as the best view of the sunset. Due to the island being surrounded by coral, every evening when the tide lowers the sand turns pink. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.

San Francisco, CA

2026-01-22 08:07:33 UTC

Some of my favorite pastimes in San Francisco are biking, crabbing & hiking.

522 Clarinada Avenue, Daly City, CA

2026-01-22 15:54:21 UTC

A day at the beach, humm, while im in class oh wow.

Daly City, CA

2026-01-22 16:05:14 UTC

Daly City, CA.

Call me Amaya, I volunteer cleaning the beach, with or without you. You can look out into the distance enjoy a day at the beach. sunny weather possibly if your lucky.

day at the beach, hummm, while im in class ohhhh wow.