This is pretty much my favorite neighborhood in SF. I also live here…read more If you like chill vibes, nice people, low noise, and beautiful scenery then make your way to the Outer Sunset. So many people act like it is "SOOO FARR" but in reality it takes me 20 minutes to drive from my downtown office to my place on Ocean Beach. I have the ocean as my backyard view, Devil's Teeth baking company around the corner, and host of other great shops and restaurants (Outerlands, Trouble coffee, Toyose, TJ cups, Polly Ann Ice cream, Good Mong Kok Dim Sum... I could go on) What we don't have out here is all the city noise, crime, and trash filled streets. Just fresh ocean air, and a nice breeze. Golden Gate park, Land's end, Fort Funston are all easily accessible. So perfect if you enjoy the outdoors.

Ultimately, it couldn't be lower than four stars because of Polly Ann…read more I've found other gems here, some of which I am not yet prepared to reveal. It's so big and unconfusing! It doesn't have enough bus lines! It doesn't have any of the quirky charm of the Richmond, whether Inner or Outer (or Central?--I don't believe in Central Richmonds; I just believe in me). It has lots of places to eat and shop, but mile-for-mile, it pales in comparison to its tiny but powerful sister the Inner Sunset. But it dominates in a way with its repetitive blocks and downhill-to-the-ocean game. The only real question I have is Is Parkside part of the Outer Sunset, or are they two separate neighborhoods? I used to be heavily on the former side, but I may be persuadable to the dark side. Give me your best arguments. And astounding Safeway parking lots; and hardware stores that could (and couldn't); and disgraced former, current, and would-be supervisors. It's also sad and not cool that Bradley Nowell died here. (I don't know why it still makes me so sad.)

Mellow beach town in San Francisco…read more The neighborhood of Outer Richmond in San Francisco is close to the coast with lots of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. When we are in the Outer Richmond area I know we are close to the beach and Golden Gate Park! Residents who enjoy hiking are in for a treat with all the hiking trails nearby. I have yet to try the amazing restaurants along Geary and Clement Streets but that will have to wait when they are open for dining in. I have enjoyed visiting landmark places in the Outer Richmond area including: Sutro Bath ruins and Sea Rock at the Lands End Lookout. The Historic Cliff House restaurant is here too (permanently closed). There are coastal trails along the ocean. We've stopped by the Holocaust Memorial at California Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park at the Golden Gate Park. Lots to do and places to eat in the Outer Richmond area. Review #2075

It's a generous 4 star cause this neighborhood isn't for everyone. I think if you live here you…read morelove it. I mostly drive through on my way to the 5 star ocean. The streets are wide, flat or hilly. The houses look the same, nice 40s architecture all the way to brutalist apartment boxes with flat dirty facades & aluminum trimmed windows. Extra points for diversity. Russian, Middle East, Asian, etc. businesses Retail pretty sad here, like a suburb that time forgot. Parking pretty tight. Because I'm a photographer this area is a wonderland of quirk & intrigue.

Many locals and tourists could be found on weekends strolling or enjoying sidewalk seating and…read moreparklets along West Portal Ave. The avenue itself is not that long - not even a mile. Families, couples, singles, transplants, and even some homelessness are all present. A myriad of local businesses and just a few chains (i.e., not gentrified, no fast food eateries, no major retailers) add to its charm. But, it is still basically a real San Francisco neighborhood where SF natives reside. Depending on what street you're on, single-car garage homes dot the surrounding area with many multi-million dollar homes. While it is centrally located on a SF-proper map, it is easily accessible to Ocean Beach due to Sloat Blvd as a connector. Plus, both Junipero Blvd and 19th Ave are a block away at the southwestern end of West Portal Ave (e.g., both are straight shots to Hwy 280). Parking is metered but there are many time limit spaces on the residential streets.

West Portal is an amazing place to hang out with friends, go with family, or just walk around by…read moreyourself late in the afternoon. There are many fun boutiques, yummy restaurants, and other little knick-knack shops around. There may be some homeless people roaming around from time to time, but they mean no harm. That is what you get when coming to San Francisco. This is still a great place for families to come and visit and just sit around at the park and play on the swings, it makes West Portal special.

This neighborhood has been home to me again now for almost a year and if you're an SF native like…read moreme, you might like this neighborhood more than other ones because it still has a genuine local feel to it. If you're wondering where all the Latinos went after gentrification hit the Mission, we are here, along with other immigrant families. So Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Mission,_San_Francisco) says this neighborhood is "bounded by Geneva Avenue, Alemany Blvd and Mission Street" but I feel like the Excelsior can be included in "the Outer Mission." I consider my hood to be anything after Bernal Heights (so, for locals, anything after that one overpass near Silver). Anyway, like I was saying, there are a lot of locals here and almost no hipsters in sight. You are bound to run into a couple at Broken Record, but that's about it. Mostly you'll run into people you went to high school with at the Little Caesar's on Geneva, or see little old ladies pushing around carts with groceries or laundry. It is easy to get to any part of the City from here, but the only hassle is getting here late at night after the clubs. BART stops running at about 1am, the 26 doesn't exist anymore, and unless you wanna be on the 14 with a bunch of kids tryna earn their gang stripes and professional alcoholics for a good 45 minutes, then you're pretty much stuck taking a cab to get back here. Minus one star for that and also because the fog is almost chronic here.

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.

It's always fun getting to visit San Francisco and it was such a gorgeous day to be there…read more We were in town to visit the DeYoung Museum and have a picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park. I love looking at all the colorful houses all stuck together. It's nice to see the residents taking pride in their homes and keeping everything so beautiful. We passed by a nice flower stand on a corner street that's been there forever. There are many hidden gems within these neighborhoods like this flower stand and mom and pop eateries and markets. Golden Gate Park was so lovely. We enjoyed our lunch sitting at one of the park benches under a tree, people watching and enjoying the water fountains. The DeYoung museum was amazing as usual. We had the best time. San Francisco is always a good time. There is so much to do and see. I feel really lucky to live in the South Bay, which is about 90 minute drive into the city. It works perfectly for visiting and having fun for the day.

1 of 2 Yelp reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - Writing this update as I just noticed that there are more than one SF Yelp review... What can I say, we still have a love/hate relationship... I miss the days when kids can play in the streets and you can leave your doors unlocked or open... I miss the days when all the tourist locations were fun and we did not have to worry about all the current crime and problems. I miss the days when we rarely had car break-ins. I miss the days when the city was cool, hip, old $$, new $$, etc. I miss... I am starting to feel I should give an extra star to local good small businesses that are able to last 50+ years in this environment. Adapting to all the changes, challenges, etc. Some positives - Very diverse city. So much culture. The food scene! Still a great city to entertain our guests. Still nice to do all the tourist stuff, but more cautiously now. Still a beautiful city, well parts of it. See previous review for better details. No need to repeat. Most popular tourist stuff to do here: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz Island, Cable Cars, Japan Town, China Town, Walt Disney Family Museum, Lombard Street, Exploratorium, Oracle Park (ATT park), Golden Gate Park, Japanese Tea Garden, Palace of Fine Arts, SF Zoo, etc. Other attractions time permitting: Ferry Building, Twin Peaks, beaches, Coit Tower, Presidio, Union Square, Embarcadero, "Painted Ladies," Castro, SF City Hall, etc. Atmosphere - See above and previous reviews. See pictures. Approximately 47 square miles. City and county 232 square miles. Population: Approximately 874,000 people (2020). Service - Depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Personally, I think service has decreased. Businesses have to "tough up" due to the current environment. Price - Expensive, especially for what you get! I am glad most restaurants have finally got away from all those additional fees and "taxes;" see my previous reviews/rants from years ago. Owner Comment - 1850 incorporated. 1776 Mission established.

I enjoy inner Richmond ..we moved to retire ..I like being retired haha who wouldn't ..USa is for…read moreretired people haha ..from Washington dc

The Inner Richmond is one of my favorite for so many reasons. Mostly because it is a family and pet…read morefriendly neighborhood. And very walkable, with parts of the neighborhood bordering mountain lake park, the Presidio, and also bordering Golden Gate Park. Love all the amazing restaurants and walkable mom and pop shops as well.

I always think of the Western Addition as this huge part of San Francisco west of Van Ness Avenue…read more In my head, where I live (the Panhandle), Hayes Valley, Anza Vista, Alamo Square, Cathedral Hill, and even Japantown are sub-neighborhoods of the larger Western Addition, kind of like South Beach seems like a part of SOMA, rather than a distinct neighborhood. I know I'm not right, but it is interesting and telling that what used to be the larger Western Addition got carved into these smaller neighborhoods, probably for real-estate purposes--and by "real-estate purposes," I mean racism, because the Western Addition has long had a reputation as a Black neighborhood, and one of the things that the real-estate industry has traditionally done is segregate potential homebuyers by race. You probably know the story. Through the 1950s, the Western Addition was home to many of San Francisco's jazz clubs and to a larger Black community of business- and homeowners. This Black neighborhood was destroyed, like many Black and minority neighborhoods across the country in the mid-twentieth century, by redevelopment. The Central Freeway was rammed through the middle of the neighborhood, and by 1970, more than 10,000 people had been displaced, 60 entire city blocks of homes and businesses having been razed. What replaced those homes were the widened Geary Street (now Geary Boulevard) and the collection of mostly shoddily constructed housing projects that dot the Western Addition today. It's still an interesting neighborhood with a slightly higher Black population than most of the rest of the city (excluding Bayview and Hunters Point, which are losing their Black populations as well), but it is a shell of its former self, especially when it comes to nightlife. It recently lost is Safeway, but there is a new Trader Joe's. The city is also redoing the Buchanan Street Mall, which is the no-cars greenway, including multiple playgrounds, that replaced Buchanan Street between roughly Page and Eddy Streets in the heart of the Western Addition. The blocks and blocks of fenced-in housing projects can feel scary to walk by, especially at night, when the east-west streets in the neighborhood are desolate except for people waiting for the 5-Fulton or 31-Balboa at bus stops. Sadly, there's still more crime here than in surrounding neighborhoods, including drive-by shootings near Jefferson Square Park that killed a child at a sleepover party. The Western Addition is also home to The Fillmore, Kimbell Park, the the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, and quite a few churches. I also think it's funny that it's called the Western Addition even though it's on the eastern side of San Francisco. And its police station, in front of which cars are broken into regularly, is called Northern Station, even though three other police stations are farther north than it, including, again hilariously, Central Station.

I can't even tell you. You've gotta live here to understand…read more update: and goddamnit stop calling it NOPA. NOPA is a restaurant that used to be a laundromat, that's all.