Merry Christmas, Bernal!
Holiday Greetings from Bernal Heights: A 2025 Year in Review
Celebrating Community in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights
As we celebrate the 2025 holiday season, Bernal Connect wants to extend a warm “Merry Christmas” to our neighbors atop San Francisco’s favorite hill. This year highlighted why the Bernal Heights community remains one of the most vibrant micro-neighborhoods in the city.
2025 Neighborhood Highlights & Local Favorites
Our collective year was defined by the unique local experiences that make 94110 a premier destination for community living:
Cortland Avenue Coffee Dates: Supporting local mainstays like Pinhole Coffee and Progressive Grounds.
Community Events: Engaging in tequila tastings and artisan pop-ups that showcase our local makers.
Bernal Heights Park: Enjoying the iconic panoramic views (and hoping for a rare break in the San Francisco fog this December).
The Spirit of Bernal Connect
At Bernal Connect, our mission is to foster the “connect” in our community. We are grateful to every neighbor who attended a local event or supported a small business on the hill this year. You are the reason this neighborhood feels like home.
Looking Ahead to 2026
We wish you a holiday season filled with the warmth of family and the legendary spirit of our “village in the city.” We look forward to a bright, connected, and prosperous 2026 in Bernal Heights.
Cheers, The Bernal Connect Team
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond

Mike Doherty serves as Chief Experience Officer at Greening Projects, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming underutilized urban spaces into vibrant green areas
