Allison McCarthy

San Francisco Editor

Allison McCarthy is a writer and editor with 15 years of experience in the industry. She's currently the San Francisco editor at PureWow, where she covers the best of what's happening in the Bay Area. Her work has also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunset Magazine, 7x7, Dwell, Yoga Journal and a variety of interior design outlets.

more from Allison

travel

by Allison McCarthy

This Sonoma County Wine Region Is a Total Hidden Gem (and Now’s a Great Time to Visit)

food

by Allison McCarthy

10 of the Best Cheap Eats in San Francisco for $10 or Less

food

by Allison McCarthy

Move Over Kouign Amann—This Will Be 2023’s Hottest New Pastry

travel

by Allison McCarthy

The 10 Best Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts for Mid-Winter Break

wellness

by Allison McCarthy

We’re Calling It: Trampolining Is the Trendiest Workout of the Year

travel

by Allison McCarthy

The 10 Best Places to Go Ice Skating in San Francisco (Plus, a Bonus Option for Pint-Sized Skaters)