I don't know why I want it to be called Jordan Park even though I think Laurel Heights sounds…read morebetter and more San Franciscan than Jordan Park. Under some official City and Couty of San Francisco definitions, it is technically Laurel Heights / Jordan Park, but is that slash an either (which it grammatically should be) or an and (which is all the rage these days in naming public places even though it's not grammatically correct)? Put another way, is it like Bayview Hunters Point, two different San Francisco neighborhoods that are lumped together for what I would argue are racist reasons? Or is it like Budapest, the Hungarian city that was once the towns of Buda and Pest? And if it's like Budapest, which part of it is Laurel Heights, and which is Jordan Park? As you can tell, I don't have much to say about the neighborhood. I applied for a job at its bookstore once. It's cute. But it's also not cute, because it's the location of the crowded-parking-lot Trader Joe's, and also of my beloved Lucky Penny (RIP), which was closed almost ten years ago supposedly to build housing, but no housing exists, and I've missed out on almost ten years of Lucky Penny experiences. I actually have a painting of Laurel Heights. And I love the Muni bus yard, and I always think about how I almost lived near it. Yes, I almost lived in Laurel Heights or Lower Pac Heights. It's got more available metered parking than you think it will. The neighborhood as a whole, that is. It's fancy, it's gross. It reminds me of old ladies with walkers and driving past the Lucky Penny with my aunt in 2004 and trying to explain to her what wifi is.

This is really more Presidio Heights review…read more My fav neighborhood and stomping ground. Great location to get anywhere in SF. Close to Laurel village, The presidio, everywhere. Clean and safe....I guess the Dems can't mess that up .....Yet!

This is an original!!…read more It's Golden, it's a Fire Hydrant, it's located in Oakland Chinatown, right on the corner of 11th and Webster!! If you're walking in Chinatown, keep an eye out for this!!!

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Potrero Hill probably only deserves four stars relative to the rest of San Francisco; but many…read morenon-San Franciscans have never heard of Potrero Hill, or if they have, they're old-school sports fans who know that a certain Heisman Trophy-winning domestic abuser and murderer grew up in its rough hillside housing projects before becoming a sports and entertainment superstar, and those people have it only three-quarters correct, so I'm pulling the five-star trigger and laughing all the way to Connecticut Street, because there's no bank on Connecticut Street (that I'm aware of). I love its north side, which is flat. I love its east side, which boasts stunning views of the bay and Downtown San Francisco and a lot more. I love its south side; those decrepit housing projects are falling apart even faster than they used to, but help is on the way in the form of brand-new, physically attractive projects right across the street--I think; even despite their sad state of disrepair, they have better bay views than probably any other two-story housing projects anywhere in the country; plus the non-housing-project part of the south side of the hill is a pretty interesting neighborhood on its own. I love its west side, with the real crookedest street in San Francisco and the beauty of McKinley Square and mysterious buildings everywhere. I love its corner stores, its regular stores, its epic tiny library. I'm less in love with its restaurants, even though I do love me some Goat Hill Pizza and Sunflower and--yes--even Ganim's. Potrero Hill is a real hill. Try climbing even part of it. Those steep streets are worth the spectacular views from random neighborhood spots. It has everything you need. Would I live here? Of course. But I know too much about Texas Street to want to--to *really* want to.

Family-friendly Potrero Hill is an often-sunny, hilly area with bay and skyline views and a mix of…read morecondos and classic Victorians, plus parks with sports facilities. 18th Street has quaint eateries and shops. Nearby are gritty music spots and the historic Anchor Brewing Company, which was recently purchased with Chobani bucks, so re-opening soon I hope. On the neighborhood's eastern edge, industrial-cool Dogpatch, with hip bars and eateries, runs along the waterfront. To live or visit here you need good steep street hiking abilities. Boundaries: 16th st to Caesar Chavez- Hwy 101 to Hwy 280

City of Richmond is part of contra costa county…read more Driving from Richmond Ca to SF ca is about 102 miles ( 2 hrs. 5 minutes) according to the gps. East Brother's Brewery 1001 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA, United States, 94804 We stopped in for some beer tasting and also eat at Sitha's Khmer Kitchen as a vendor there . - Marina Bay Pkwy Richmond, CA 94804, USA good for biking along the water and is surrounded by neighborhood homes . -Keller Beach offers swimming and other recreational activities, such as jogging, picnicking, and walking. There are benches and picnic table tables

I was born and raised in Richmond moved out as I got older. This place is my home & will always…read morehold a special place in my heart. With that being said, I no longer live here because it's just too expensive one and two they don't keep up with the clean up etc in the area. Mostly because it's SO expensive for just an apartment.. 2000+ for 2 bedroom apartment in this area ? No thanks.. However its much cleaner than most areas nearby now. Not too safe over here but that's with everywhere. I feel safer here than in most places. Just don't walk alone as a female because you want to actually make it home. So many people cat call and honk at you while walking through town so I just drive. I chose to visit the nearby marina , & parks to get a nice view or get your walk on. Most of the time I chose to not visit the area since it's so cold, you can't get out much and enjoy your time unless you've came in layers. It's just cold in the Bay Area periodttt lol. Point Richmond is where most of the businesses and view points are at. A bunch to do passed the ferry point tunnel. My sister used to work at the Baltic ( haunted ass place ) now i just seen it's permanently closed. How sad! So sad to see places that have been here longer probably than the owners themselves close down FOREVER ! Oh well it's life I guess. Many train tracks if you're looking for that aesthetic picture since they are running through town. Many places to take pictures if you just look around. Just beware it's always cold. There's a yacht club , marina , bars , restaurants, corner stores, banks , automotive shops, the dump lol , recycling ( metal ) centers , Annie's perennials plant shop , so many things to do and visit here. Come check it out!

Beautiful getaway day trip to one of the most expensive Bay Area cities, with a 15-minute ferry…read moreride from the SF Ferry Building. It reminds me of Hawaii Kai in Oahu, but cold and foggy. The ferry takes you straight to Main Street, where you can walk or bike around. I might've had a celebrity encounter with Zendaya one afternoon. We made eye contact for a second even though I was in a hurry. I recommend dining in fancy restaurants, walking around Main Street, Shoreline Park, Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum, Ark Row, taking pictures at Lyford Stone Tower, grocery shopping at Woodlands Market, and taking the ferry to Angel Island. There is public parking available near the hotel. If you want to hike around for stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and coastal views, then you have to drive or rent a car. You can also take Marin Transit to explore neighboring cities like Sausalito, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, and Marin City.

Such a beautiful small town with a great view of the bay and plenty of fine restaurants in the…read morearea. It's almost like a mini version of Pier 39 minus the crime and filth. Parking is a challenge but not impossible.

I think they are not doing it now we went just before and after Christmas and there were no signs…read moreor anything that was the like the one I remember from before. We saw some people turning around and being disappointed because they didn't find anything.

There are only a four homes that are worth visiting. Those homes are well decorated. One house has…read morea giant tree. Another one has Star Wars themed decorations. Worth it if you're in the neighborhood but not worth it if you aren't.

Peak SF experience. Always makes my day when I reach this at the turning point of my runs at the…read moreMarina!

I love this spot, it's the kind of community-driven joy that makes SF special. If you're going to…read morerun through Crissy Field to Fort Point, you've got to high five (or ten) the hands. There are paw prints for dogs too! Y'all about a little extra motivation boost halfway through a run. Lore is that these are maintained by the GGB Ironworkers.

Was taking a fine stroll around Chinatown when I happened upon this tunnel. Brightly painted red…read moreand yellow on opposing ends, it was nights like these I was glad I wasn't driving. Traffic was congested even before the entrance of the tunnel, though the drivers were remarkably patient without honking away. Seems like the "Quiet Through Tunnel" sign actually worked. While these two lanes heading out of Chinatown were backed up, the singular opposing lane was more or less empty. A few other pedestrians were passing through that evening. One was blasting music from his phone, while another was practicing his high notes out loud, so even without the honking their sounds bounced and reverberated. There were scraps of refuse here and there along with an abandoned scooter, but for the most part it was a clean path. Walls included the words Chinatown on one end and Union Square in English and Chinese along with an assortment of koi paintings. I decided to come back in the morning when the traffic was at a minimum and check out the scenery above the tunnel. The stairway going up was smelly and less maintained than the tunnel, though once I was back on the streets, it was a pleasant experience walking downhill to Chinatown.

I have walked through the Stockton Street Tunnel many times over the years. Sadly, over the last…read morefew years, especially during the COVID period, it was poorly maintained, and the sidewalks were littered with garbage. However, a few days ago, while walking toward Chinatown through the tunnel on the left side, I found it much cleaner than it had been in recent years. Granted, I still noticed a few signs of the challenges the area has faced, but overall, the tunnel felt much cleaner and better maintained. The Stockton Street Tunnel opened on December 29, 1914. It connects downtown San Francisco to Chinatown and North Beach. It was designed to avoid the steep climb over Nob Hill. It originally accommodated electric streetcars, but today it carries traffic and Muni buses. Personally, every time I walk through it, I appreciate not having to climb to the top of Nob Hill and then head down the other end. It is also a big help to drivers, like me, who need to drive from one side of the hill to the other.