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.

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.

North of the Panhandle (Nopa) is an unique s.f. 'hood i've explored sparingly as many businesses…read moreoperate only post 5. demographics are somewhere from between geary st. to golden gate park, fillmore st. to USF campus. NOPA is seemingly laid back day when measured by traffic. NOPA becomes lively when most businesses open for the evening. . 1've experienced brenda & meats, soulva, bo bo guys, bi rite market, the mill, 4505 burgers & bbq. meats, et al. the main street is divisadero.

#134/2016 Ok, ok,…read moreok! I'll stop calling everything The Western Addition and succumb to realtor speak and call it "NoPa." Geez. It still makes me chafe a bit. Defined as "North of the Panhandle", it's the neighborhood that extends from the edge of the Panhandle to Alamo Square. Not long ago, it *used to informally be called "Divisadero Depths" (and you were for sorry for anyone who lived here) and now the neighborhood's home to one of the top 10 Food & Wine restaurants, NOPA, as well as hotspots like 4505 Burgers & BBQ, The Mill and other great eateries like Little Star pizza, Little Chihuahua and a bunch of swank retail spots, cool bars, the Independent plus the best nail salon in this 'hood, Q Spa. I'll dust myself off and git with the program. It's NoPa and it's here to stay.

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!

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.

Met here for a networking dinner. Staff was welcoming and polite. Food was delicious and…read moresatisfying. Yummy Gorgonzola and pear salad. Handmade raviolis with amazing bolognese sauce. The waiter said the chef is known for his sauce! The entire entree was superb

In the 70's, when I was in the service, stationed in Sacramento, I often drove down to San…read moreFrancisco for the weekend, staying for about $10 per night in the Montgomery Street Barracks which are set alongside the parade grounds, which have since been converted to The Lodge at the Presidio. I spent many of those days in North Beach, regularly visiting City Lights, where the staff taught me how to choose from amidst the mass of books they offered. RIP founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who managed to squeeze charm and pleasantness into the few minutes we spoke, the one time we met. I'd pick one or two books, then head over to Caffe Trieste, where, in my late teens, I tasted my first espresso and first heard operatic music performed live. I'd spend hours, reading and watching people. Later, when I'd get hungry, I'd walk down to Mario's Cigar Shop for a sandwich, or to Stella Pastry for a sfogliatella or (well, plus) a slice of sacripantina cake. Other times, I'd wander the city, learning about architecture and Chinese food and latter-day hippie culture, but when I was on Columbus Avenue, I stayed put. It was home base, and, for me, a comfort zone.

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

Excited to be back for a short stay in my hometown! You can take the girl out of the east bay but…read moreyou will never take the east bay out of the girl :) of the many things I missed is the nice mild weather and cool breeze. Growing up I didn't appreciate the following but now I see what makes Fremont such a great place to live: 1) community services- lots of great local services through the city 2) parks and walking trails 3) bike lanes and biking paths 4) happy people (did you see the latest survey?) 5) good variety of restaurants Overall, it's a great city to live or visit. Stop by and enjoy some quality time in this nice city in the east bay!

I am not a resident, but I do work in Fremont - central Fremont near the government center. I am…read moregoing on 3 years working in this fine city and enjoys the job and Fremont. This city is very diversified and has loads of restaurants for all taste buds. Being partial to Chinese and Indian food, I have no problem stuffing my face comes lunch time. Traffic is manageable. The roads are well maintained. Parking is seldom an issue (with some exceptions, of course, the shopping centers along Mowry can be a drag). The 2 senior centers, called Age-Well Centers, is a great resource to the elderly residents. The original one is in Lake Elizabeth and the newer one is in South Fremont, near Warm Springs Rd. I am not a senior so cannot access the services, but I have gone to both locations for lunch and liked the food loads. The meals are absolutely delicious and very affordable. And speaking of Lake Elizabeth, it is such an amazing park/recreational area, all-purpose community party central. For those who have been there you know what I am talking about. For those who have not been to Lake Elizabeth, please head over for a look, I am also certain you will love it.