I Have Been To The Italian Heritage As A Kid,Teenager, Adult, And Still till to this day I Still go…read moreto The Columbus Day Parade!!!!! The Best Thing That I like most about the Italian Heritage Pâŕãê is seeing The Mayor The Freebies That they give away like Boudin Bread, Candies, Italian Flag & Italian Flag Pin!!!!! I also like The Bazaar Games like the Salame Toss And The Food & Drinks That They Have!!!!!

Best parade in San Francisco. Full of color, music and joie de vivre. Eat and drink outside of a…read morerestaurant of your choice along the parade route and enjoy this special event!

Lots of Kids / Familes out for BalBOOA Fright Fest on Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond San…read moreFrancisco, it was nice seeing the involvement of numerous merchants and the ministry Full Life Christian Center.

Balboa Ave is a residential stretch from the end of Turk Street to the ocean. You may find yourself…read morehere if attending films at Balboa Theatre or scoping out an excellent, especially Asian, restaurant. On your way to the ocean, Fulton is faster, but Balboa more interesting if you're not in a hurry. There are stop signs almost every block serving as great traffic calming, & allowing time to check out the area stores & restaurants. The weather can be colder & foggier than east of 10th Avenue, but thanks to global warming there's a lot more sunshine.

This 'hood isn't one I frequent very often when I'm in town, but I'm in town pretty frequently so…read morewe've spent some time together. Obviously, the first thing that most people think about here is UCSF and yes, that does tend to take a big role in the neighborhood, but I like the think of this part of town as a little nugget tucked away. It's not quite th Outer Sunset, so you still get a lot more diversity in architecture, but with some real suburban residential appeal. And you get those big ol' hills that makes for interesting driving, parking, and business setup. Plus, any neighborhood that borders Golden Gate Park is really high on my list of faves. I do love that park, and it does sort of seem to act as a buffer between you and the rest of that side of the city. Parking is tricky, but um, this is SF so I really dunno where that's not the case. But do brave that parking because coming out here for food has become pretty cool--if you don't have to be so close to the city, this is a prime place to put down some roots and explore those eats and shops near you. Transit is okay, but it's probably not a spot that many people from all over the city are going to come as a destination--in my mind, that's a big plus, too.

Some nice favorite gems at the Inner Sunset [San Francisco]…read more I don't come to the Inner Sunset often except for one thing... mainly FOOD. Inner Sunset is located south of Golden Gate Park next to the UCSF campus. Many of the businesses are clustered on Irving Street and 9th Avenue... there are a lot of amazing places to eat at the Inner Sunset, maybe not as hoity-toity as the Marina District but the following are some of the places we've enjoyed and visited: * Tartine Inner Sunset [Irving Street] - this Tartine location is open for delivery and takeout only. Online ordering was easy and my bag of goodies was ready in 30 minutes (notifying me by text). My daughter enjoyed both the Lemon Cream Tart and the Lemon Cranberry Pistachio Teacake. I was also happy to see the Pain Au Chocolat Croissant available. Fresh and yummy... but pricey. * Mahalo [9th Avenue] - we ordered the Hawaiian macaroni salad. It's a favorite in our household. Delicious and authentic! * 16th Avenue Tiled Steps - we stopped by this beautiful tiled steps just west of Grand View Park. This popular steps is popular among tourists. There are 163 steps... heading up has a nice view of stars and sea design. There are a few landings in between sections (to catch your breath). The plants alongside the steps are well maintained by the community. Street parking. * Hidden Garden Steps - beautifully tiled stairway. The stairway is between a Kirkham and Lawton Streets. It's easy to miss these steps because the stairs are narrow and very steep. We got lucky at the time... no tourists! I love these steps! The ceramic tiles are colorful with beautiful designs and once we reached the midpoint of the steps there were some great views to be seen of the city. Truly a hidden gem. Next on my list to visit (not necessarily in this order): Arizmendi Bakery Hometown Creamery San Tung "Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul." - Jaime Lyn Review #2061

The parade was a bit underwhelming, my friends and I were expecting a lot more as advertised. There…read morewas no live music and if there were, it must've been really short and we missed it. The parade itself was not that long, probably an hour and there wasn't too many boats. The decor was not as creative/extravagant as I was hoping. And the messaging wasn't very clear about details on event, where to view or where main event was happening. Supposedly there was two boat parades happening on the same day and time! Not confusing at all

I went to the Holiday Lights Boat Parade on Friday 12/11/09. It might have started at 6pm, but I…read morewas in a weird place to see the parade. It only lasted 30 mins. I read the End of Pier 39 is a good place to see the parade or Marina Green or Crissy Field. Route: The parade route will begin just off of Pier 39, proceeding west past Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason and the St. Francis Yacht Club, and will turn around off of Crissy Field to return along the waterfront. I went to Sport Fishing Harbor along Jefferson Street between Jones and Taylor - that's just where some of the boats are docked. I then went to Aquatic Park, but because of the rain I just got soaked, could kinda see the boats, just not the whole boat. There was a dock nearby, but afraid to get locked in. Then I went up to Fort Mason and there was nobody seeing the parade there except me. Some runners & bikers used the road, but nobody bothered me. I saw a bunch of boats, maybe 10-20. I thought there was supposed to be hundreds. My pics didn't turn out, I did take a few when they were docked - still not that good. Maybe worth going on a dry Fall day, not recommended in the rain.

An industrial area transforms from mainly factories to a mix of great restaurants and apartments…read more Fascinating to come to the neighborhood here and see how it is transforming into an up an coming super cool area. A cocktail of restaurants, cafes, apartments and art galleries have made this an attractive destination for city folk (and even humble visitors like yours truly). Over the years this place has evolved into the super cool. I love the meat places, saloons and the proximity to the discoveries that remain to be uncovered on nearby Potrero Hill.

The first time I met someone who told me they're from The Dogpatch, I pictured a torn-up abandoned…read moresandlot with junkyard dogs running amok. I later came to know it as a blank slate between "SF proper" and Hunters Point. My trips here are always for food along 3rd Street. Sometimes I find random art, and sometimes I find myself way off 3rd St aka middle of nowhere.

the Oakland is the Center of the Beautiful World mural is on a corner directly across from Sugar…read moreShack, one side has the heading message. the other side has a mosaic drawing. ' a plaque reads: of the drawings: "Various images references the Earth, the United States, California & Oakland sit on top of a star chart divided into different colors radiating out from the centerl The mural celebrates the creativity and the people of Oakland. Fabricator: Miotto Mosaic Art Studios

Great neighborhood that has gone through some major ups and downs over the past 30+ years. From a…read moreworking class, family oriented community to a hot bed of gang crime and drugs in the 80's, to dot com annexation to current day luxury loft gentrification, this neighborhood more than any other in SF has become the home of the activist and the yuppie, the secretary and the executive, the native and the transplant, the hipster and the socialite, gay and straight families, Latino, Asian, white, middle eastern. A venerable cross section of San Francisco. You have businesses that have been here for over 40 years and for under 40 days. I love my hood..more to come......

I've lived in this neighborhood for 12 years and have seen a variety of transitions and feel it's…read moreheld its personality and strengths. It is starting to feel a bit like Valencia Street circa 1992 or so but still not quite to being a copy of it. I've started seeing the urban safari vehicle talking folks to Balmy Alley which is not a good sign, but visitors are always welcome. It still has the best mix of people in town in my opinion.

Naga & The Captainess "is an interactive sculptural work originally debuting at Burning Man 2024 by…read moreCjay Roughgarden, Stephanie Shipman, and Jacquelyn Wren Scott." https://www.nagaandthecaptainess.com/ Now this whimsical serpent structure, 25 feet tall and over 100 feet long, sits at the base of the Rainbow Falls delighting visitors of all ages. My little fur child and I recently hiked here and happily looked around, took photos, and selfies. Another must visit and this structure adds charm inside the already amazing Golden Gate Park. Located on JFK Dr. and near 19th Ave on the Richmond side of the park.

After having the privilege of seeing Naga on the Playa with the full exhibit, I was brought to…read moretears seeing Naga at a new home in SF. I was in awe of Naga when on the playa and the magic came with him when he found his new home. The spot is perfect for the reflection of the scales and variation of colors in the water. I love that Naga is now available for a whole new audience that is even more diverse than a week on the playa. I hope the funding continues to keep Naga bubbling away and bringing smiles ( and tears in my case) to new people and returning friends.