People confuse this staircase with the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, and they are certainly similar as…read morethey both feature lovely colorful artwork created by the same artists. But they are not the same thing. The Hidden Garden Steps are located a little further away from Grandview Park (the bottom of the stairway along Kirkham Street) and presents a slightly different theme, the focus of its design more on flowers and plants rather than sealife. It's a unique and beautiful work of art, in good condition (as of January 2026), and located in a nice neighborhood in SF. It's also free to visit with free street parking nearby too. I couldn't find a reason to give it anything less than 5 stars.

After visiting the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, I was just on my way out of Golden Gate Heights, when I…read morenoticed a sign that said, "Hidden Garden Steps." The sun was almost down, but I decided to check it out. With 148 steps designed by the same artists as the 16th Avenue steps, this really almost felt like a continuation of the same staircase. The Hidden Garden steps have more of a garden theme, with lots of flowers, bugs, mushrooms, birds, etc. The plants around the steps are similar to those found around the 16th Avenue steps. Succulents are interspersed with California native plants chosen to attract butterflies, including the locally endangered green hairstreak butterfly. My favorite design on the staircase is the snail near the bottom. The shell swirls up several stairs, with patches of mushrooms sprouting from the head. The snail is surrounded by mosaics of California native plants such as hibiscus flowers and buckeye sprouts. The Hidden Garden steps are about 10 years newer than the 16th Avenue steps. In my opinion, the artists improved their skills over time, and, while one flight smaller, these steps are actually more impressive than their sister stairs. The design feels more imaginative and detailed. While the 16th Avenue steps were a bit slippery, the Hidden Garden steps were even more slippery. Because the sun was setting, I really had to watch my step. This must be why the steps are "closed" after dark. Overall, this is such a beautiful community art project, and I'm so glad I happened to stumble across it. My only regret is not having visited earlier so that I could compare the sunset views with the views from a block away.

Such a treasured landmark in San Francisco, so much that it's maintained in pristine condition by…read morelocals and donors. This 163-step mosaic stairway was open to the public in 2005 and this community project was started by neighborhood residents Jessie Audette and Alice Yee Xavier with the collaboration of artists Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher. Donated California native plants adorn these stairs. I'd say for the San Fran tourist, it's worth a visit especially if you have a car and you want to venture into SF neighborhoods (I used public transit and the Muni bus stop right next to it isn't the most reliable as when I was ready to leave here I saw the route bus zoom past the proposed bus stop seen on my GPS; I ended up having to walk a few blocks to another bus stop). Unsure about how crowded it would be on weekends, but when I visited on a weekday morning I had good chunks of time with the stairway all to myself!

Who needs a stairmaster when there are actual outdoor steps all over SF?…read more The Moraga Steps ascend on beautifully tiled stairs to a tiny mountaintop with trees and vistas of the Sunset district and beyond. The reward is the view from the top!

Had the chance to visit this art installation during my work trip in San Francisco! It's a…read morebeautiful piece of art that captures the night and great for a walking date in Golden Gate Park. It's an installation that turns off at 9:30 pm until late April, 2024. It's near peacock meadows, so be careful if you're taking an Uber/Lyft there as Golden Gate Park as your intended destination will bring you to the other side, which is what I experienced! Great attraction for families, couples, and all ages!

All Man, The Entwined Lighted Festival is FIRE. You have to come check out the vibes and beauty…read morehere of the forest and lights. Its like a scene in a Fairy Tale. Its not far from the Golden Gate Bridge, but it is a joy to see and be around. I took plenty of photos that I will have our every chance I get. It was just a scene to see for me. I will visit again.

I remember the ballot measures to make City College free. I voted "yes" especially since it allows…read morelower income families access to a college degree. City College of San Francisco really is a city treasure. My son's currently taking classes at CCSF to augment study in math, science and literature - and he'll get full credit once he's in the UC system. I had no idea of that huge financial benefit. He can check off core college classes he'll need and start learning at an accelerated college level now. City College of San Francisco offers a phenomenal advantage and gives him a jump on earning his degree.

Can't believe there aren't more reviews ... of this institution. Really bummed that they left Fort…read moreMason, such a travesty. (Although it was timed well to coincide with Covid, since in-person art classes could no longer be held.) While the range of classes remains respectable, CCSF's continuous budget crisis/mismanagement has led to the cancellation of many classes and programs. Another travesty. For those who enroll, their website is a nightmare to navigate. And yet, their online learning platform, Canvas, is quite manageable. Contradictions abound. Hope the institution survives.

I can't believe it took us this long to visit this place! To be honest, I think we thought we had…read morealready visited before but we were wrong. What a gorgeous garden! It's pretty big to explore and took us a couple of hours to cover the basics. My only issue is I wish their signs were less confusing. I think having more maps throughout would be helpful as well. Maybe there was a brochure we were supposed to get when we purchased our tickets but that didn't happen. But overall, we very much enjoyed our visit and so glad we finally got a chance to explore. Botanical Gardens are one of our favorites.

A variety of beautiful and huge trees, birds(if you can spot them), and the best people to welcome…read moreyou in! What's not to like about this place! Besides they frequently host free and paid events and have a cute plant and bookstore. Love this place! Recently visited there for Flower Piano 2026 (ongoing from 10th to 20th September). Do not miss this! The lounge tickets were worth it on opening night.

The librarian is super helpful. He was nice to help me with the summer stride for my class.read more

Haven't been on here in years but recently needed to print some papers. Not only were the staff…read moresuper helpful and nice, you get $2 of free printing a day! Finally something I'm happy to pay taxes for in this city. The place is clean, quiet, and welcoming. Parkside library if my new favorite place!

I am an SF native, I can say this is my first time coming here. I never even knew this place…read moreexisted. I only visited here because I was playing Pokémon. The area is pretty and clean. Moving forward I will also make this an additional stop when showing friends/ families around who visit.

There are several beautiful stairs in the city, and this set is one of the wider ones. It provides…read morea unique and colorful backdrop for selfies or group photos. Upon climbing the stairs, there is a walkway with a small glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge...as long as there is no fog.

Really nice big library with lots of seating on all levels. The lobby level has a Pete's coffee in…read moreit with lots of seating if you prefer to do some reading and studying in an area where you can eat/drink. The first few floors of the library aren't too quiet, which I prefer, but the 4th level and higher are quiet study areas. There are also plenty of electrical outlets, but they are scattered throughout along the walls and floor (not built into the tables like what more modern libraries have.) I'm not a SFSU student, but was able to come here with no issues to get some work and studying done. There is very limited paid parking around the area and the free street parking is impossible to find, but if your mobile and capable enough you can park unlimited for free at the mall up the street and walk over (it was about a 15 minute walk.) There are also several muni and bus stops in the area, so public transportation is probably more ideal. I like getting my steps in, so I parked at the mall and walked over. There is free guest wifi in the library for non-students. You just need to sign up for it with your name and email address, and the system emails you a one time password to use. The wifi is surprisingly slow, considering that this is on a college campus and I'm sure there are many students that rely on needing good internet speeds for their courses and studies.

Back in the day, this library was just like any other municipal library. After the renovations,…read morethis place is way more inviting for the student who need a quiet place to study or form groups for meetings and presentations. Similar to that of an office. After the renovations, this place feels more like a miniature IT campus similar to that of Apple or google. And the library gets super busy especially during midterms and finals. Surprisingly there's a Help Desk where you can get a loaner laptop, you have basic computer questions. Basically this is a good place to start for your studying needs.

This statue will make no sense to most people. That's fine. It's kind of weird and freakish and…read moredisturbing as a standalone menace on Haight Street. But if you rode the 6 and 7 buses back in the day, you remember spying the original piece of art nearby called Silly Pink Bunny. It had all the weirdness of Bronze Bunny, except it was pink and, thus, way more menacing. It reminded me and lots of people of the weird imaginary/real character from Donnie Darko, which, fun fact, was filmed partially at my high school. Fast-forward to 2013. They're going ahead with plans to turn the old UC Extension building into housing. Great. But Silly Pink Bunny apparently had to go to make way for construction. Knowing this, and seeing that it disappeared soon thereafter, yet its artistic niche remained, I believed and started spreading the neighborhood rumor that someone had stolen Silly Pink Bunny in order to save it from destruction, à la one of those Bob's Big Boy statues from further back in the day. And what do you know? Silly Pink Bunny actually had a funeral. It was demolished in this big ceremony that included music. I wish I had been there. Or maybe I don't. I'm a little bit sad that thieves didn't steal Silly Pink Bunny. I was kind of hoping it would be found in some warehouse somewhere. Bronze Bunny is great. Like I said, without all the history, it's a fine piece of art in its own right. But it pales in comparison to what it commemorates. Plus it's not in the exact location of its predecessor. I'm so glad they allowed it to be installed here.

The Bronze Bunny Sculpture is one of the 7 wonders of the Lower Haight. You might know the artist,…read moreJeremy Fish, from the Koi Fish beautifying sidewalks throughout the city. I'm not sure how or why, but he created The locally famous Silly Pink Bunny on the corner of Haight & Laguna. It was eventually torn down, and plans immediately started to create a more sturdy, pest-proof permanent sculpture at 215 Haight, where the Haight Street Art Center is. Over $70,000 was raised via crowdfunding & the Bronze Bunny was unveiled April 29, 2017 to a large crowd of jubilant supporters. Afterwards, Jeremy signed posters at Fifty 24, the line snaking around the block. Not going to find this on tourist maps- so impress your friends with your insider's knowledge.

We've all been there. You start a new workout routine…read more It's fun at first. #thatswhatshesaid You're super stoked about it. Things look good for a while. Then you miss a day. Whatev, you're still going strong. Sooner or later, you skip again. The weather was bad. You were tired. Too many work assignments. This becomes a pattern. Aaand goodbye workout routine. But you know what I think? #eeeeefffffffffffffffthaaaaaaatt Find your motivation. Janet Jackson magazine cover. Rocky running up stairs music. Homer Simpson. #yesijustsaidthat Homer brings me to the track. Homer is why I run.

I love-didly-ove the Simpsons fami-renos. But those violent, god hating itchy mouse and poor cat…read more No no NO.