Best of the Bay

We're excited to be once again hosting the SF Bay Guardian Best of the Bay—the 44th edition! Voting starts Tuesday, August 6, so let your friends and favorite businesses know. Tell them to sign up for the 48 Hills newsletter for the full announcement next week and future updates.  This year, we've streamlined a lot of the categories to make voting...

Our 50th annual Readers' Poll celebrates everything that's Best about the Bay Area—from the people who live here.

It's here! The ballot for our 44th edition of Best of the Bay. Click here to vote for everything from  Best Burrito and Best Cafe to Best Drag Queen and Best Bookstore. Happy Voting! CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!

Our 51st installment of the Bay Area classic is 'new and improved' for 2025—and still full of local love.