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    Vallejo Street Steps

    4.6 (36 reviews)

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    Joan W.

    I love to come here for an urban walk with elevation and views with stopping in North Beach in the middle for some Italian food or a cappuccino. It's the best in the spring when the wildflowers are abundant or in early Feb when the plum blossom trees are in bloom. There are a few different staircases on Vallejo Street. The first one starts at Jones with a small grassy area with views of the Bay Bridge, East Bay, and Treasure Island before going down 116 stairs down to Taylor Street. Across the street is beautiful Ina Colbrith Park with more views and benches, then 167 stairs down to Mason Street. I often see the wild parrots flying around and congregating here. There aren't more stairs for about .4 miles so keep going down Vallejo, cross Columbus and the third leg is between Kearney and Montgomery. This leg has 89 stairs over a couple of landings and more of a garden setting. This part has much closer views of the Bay Bridge and it was featured in the movie The Presidio with Mark Harmon and Meg Ryan frolicking on these stairs. This leg you are pretty close to the Marciano stairs taking you to Broadway or the Filbert/Greenwich stairs.

    Olive R.

    Are you in the mood for a workout? Are you in the mood for a workout and you'll prolly be complaining the whole time? Will it be worth it? Absolutely! Just take your time and enjoy. This place in another "hole in the wall". You'll get a great view of the Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, Alcatraz Island and basically SF in general. Smooth and intense walk. Enjoy!!

    the steep upwards to the russian hill vallejo street crest historic district..you can go down on the other side thru the vallejo steps
    Heliana M.

    Have you discovered these steps yet? The hills are filled with these secret steps cum gardens. Love them all. This is right by Ina's Coolbrith Park and offers amazing views and so many gorgeous flowers here. A fantastic Russian hill neighborhood to dream about as you walk around. Very close by it's the russian hill-vallejo crest historic district with more gorgeous views and steep upward climbing.

    Shaina P.

    I was told not to walk in areas that I am unfamiliar while staying in San Francisco, but if I stuck to that advice, I wouldn't have observed the lushness, steepness, and calmness of the steps on Vallejo! I was also told to take a street car, which would be tempting if you could see how steep some of the streets of SF are, but if I took that advice, I wouldn't have wallowed in the peace and aura that is on Vallejo. I'm glad I lived a little and took a change to go up this strange place, because in early April when the air is still crisp, but the botany is bright and colorful, the views from Vallejo are stunning!! Your legs feel like they're going to fall off, but the flowers are gorgeous! You may break a cold sweat, but your walk is not in vain. And once you're at the top (finally at the top) you harbor serious jealousy at the beautiful condominiums and landscaping features. Acgh! Anyway. This was a highlight while I was in San Francisco.

    View of the financial district
    Carol M.

    The view from these steps are breathtaking on a clear day. You can see the tall buildings of the financial district on one side and the bay on the other side. There is nice greenery adjacent to the steps as you make your way up or down that adds to beauty of this place. I would definitely recommend visiting this spot if you are nearby to take some pictures of the view.

    Who's better? Humans or nature? ;)

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    One of San Francisco's many beautiful and functional staircases. Vegetation and a quick way up. Clean and free of vagrants.

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    Meh, overrated. There are so many other places to get a good view of the city for tourists :).

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    Who needs a corny overpriced gym membership when you have free steps? whew! Maybe I'll add more to this review once I catch my breath....

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    Stellar view, parrots hang nearby, beautiful architecture.

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    Beautiful view. My wife and I stumbled to it while getting brunch at North Beach and wanting to go to Lombard Street.

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    San Francisco Chinatown

    4.1(602 reviews)
    0.4 miChinatown

    A special place in SF…read more Love how many dim sum spots there are, grab and go. Lots of Chinese restaurants too And takeout spots. Really happy about the new businesses opening up here! Yes bring the energy and charm! Parking can be hard so park at Portsmouth Square garage

    San Francisco Chinatown: 2026 Feb 7 (5 of 5)…read more Rediscovering San Francisco Chinatown: It's been eleven years since I last visited the Chinatown in San Francisco. What I remember: Chinatown was a bustling, dense, and vibrant enclave. The atmosphere was unique, created by the combination of its architecture, street life, sounds, and smells. Human activity was electric. It was a rush, as ladies pulling shopping carts jostled their way through the crowds, while little children tugged at their sleeves, trying to catch up with their mothers. I remember elderly men playing chess with one leg bent, and ladies practicing tai chi in the park. Today's Chinatown seemed more subdued. The high-energy I once experienced has toned down quite a bit. The scenes looked different. The once triple parked streets and crowded walkways looked almost deserted. San Francisco Chinatown is easily walkable. We walked along Waverly, Montgomery, Grant, California, Jackson, Columbus, Broadway, towards North Beach. Along the hidden alleys, I noticed colourful arts and paintings on the walls. A queue has formed outside the fortune cookie shop, so we joined in to take a peek. We stopped and peeked at the menus posted outside eateries. The menus still looked exotic - some items I couldn't even pronounce. San Francisco Chinatown's historic charm still exists and the walk is still adventurous. Would I return to this walkable enclave? You bet I will. There's always something that's 'new' to fresh eyes.

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    CA Lottery selling Lotto tickets and doing promo prizes at the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair, Feb. 16, 2025.

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    Lombard Street

    Lombard Street

    4.2(852 reviews)
    0.4 miRussian Hill

    Like a real world Disneyland ride!!! I loved the thrill of careening down this curvy switchback…read moreroad! It was an unexpected glitch in our cross town trek and so much FUN! I immediately wanted to do it again! All the time I lived in San Francisco, I never drove down this crazy road with all the hairpin turns! Probably because my VW convertible had so little engine power, that I frequently had to turn around before I reached the top of some hills!! We were powering along in an SUV, and it was up to the task! Hopefully the pedestrians walking up the hill (use the sidewalks)! weren't too terrified.

    As we headed out for the day to explore Downtown San Francisco, we figured we needed to check out…read morethe iconic Lombard Street. Some claim, the "crookedest street in the world". Apparently, we were not the only ones looking to check it out. There was a short wait to get on the street, due to traffic. But once on it, yep, we can confirm it's pretty damn crooked. it was a cool drive, with lots of hair pin turns to drive one block, but not something I'd want to have to deal with every day. It was a fun detour, and worth checking out to say you did it. Side note - I can't imagine living on this street, paying San Francisco real estate pricing, having tourists driving down it 24 hours a day, I'm not even sure how these people get out of their driveways, there's got to be constant traffic.

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    Japantown

    4.2(547 reviews)
    1.4 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown

    Came to San Francisco during Super Bowl week and had the chance to explore Japantown and Lower…read morePacific Heights again, and it honestly reminded me why I love this city so much. After being in Washington, D.C., where it was much colder, the warm SF weather felt amazing and made walking around the neighborhood even better. The food was incredible! We tried several different restaurants, and every place had something special, from comforting ramen to fresh sushi. Japantown has such a great mix of authentic flavors, cozy spots, and unique little shops that make the whole experience feel lively and welcoming. Being back in San Francisco, enjoying great food, good weather, and the energy of Super Bowl week, was just an all-around great feeling. I truly believe this is one of the best Japantowns in the country, and I can't wait to come back and explore even more.

    Japantown has always been a go to spot for us when we miss Japan, of course there is no comparison,…read morebut Nijiya Market has always been a good spot for Bento boxes, sushi, Sashimi, anything you want- quality has always been good, and if you get there later before closing, they discount some of the items. It's located on Post and Buchanan, street parking if you can find it but they have a parking garage underneath the shops and restaurants. They have so many good spots for Sushi, Ramen, Sophie's Crepes is another fav, Boba, you won't be disappointed! We will be back!

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    The last of the cherry blossoms

    Japantown - 12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.

    12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.

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    The Parrots of Telegraph Hill

    The Parrots of Telegraph Hill

    4.6(108 reviews)
    0.5 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill

    I've never actually seen 'the Parrots of Telegraph Hill' on Telegraph Hill but have seen them all…read moreover the Northeastern part of the city like Russian Hill, Pac Heights, North Beach, and the Embarcadero area. This is one of those things at least for me is that when I'm looking for them I won't find them but they turn up all the time when I least expect it. They are very distinct because these birds are LOUD. Especially if they are in a big group, they are really noticeable. It sounds like they are constantly arguing about something or chanting together with high pitched voices. The birds are quite pretty with a rich green hue and red head. If you are looking for them specifically the best bet would be to go to Ina Colbrith Park or across the street from Sue Bierman Park in the Embarcadero at the aptly named 'Parrot Park'.

    Dang! These guys are loud! (But adorable)…read more First of all, this neat group of animals have a documentary featuring them: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424565/ and a really cool website discussing their existence: http://www.markbittner.net/parrot_pages/wildparrots.html (by the author of a book bearing their name) Scoping out the parrots is one of my favorite free hobbies in San Francisco (free hobbies are few and far between in SF - hahaha!) The best way to hear and see them is in Sue Bierman Park, which is just west of the Ferry Building or on Telegraph Hill in and among the trees along the Greenwich and Filbert Steps. I find that they are loudest in the afternoons until sunset.

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    Tenderloin National Forest

    Tenderloin National Forest

    4.6(20 reviews)
    0.9 miTenderloin

    What a special find. I truly mean it, very very special, when I stumbled upon the Tenderloin…read moreNational Forest I stood in awe, awash in that warm feeling you get when finding something amazing. A rare gem. When thinking of The Tenderloin, what pops to mind? Drugs and homelessness. Robberies and prostitution. Not the happiest of thoughts. The reality of The Tenderloin is along with it's rough and aptly assigned reputation it's also the neighborhood with the densest population in the city, including the highest proportion of families and children. I was lucky, I grew up with playgrounds and parks, fun that certainly didn't include all the aforementioned dangers. What about the children of the TL? I'd often pondered how rough it must be to be a child growing up here where you're too worried about what's in the shadows to even think about playing in the sun. The TNF is an alley turned oasis for those that will not accept that there can't be sunshine in their neighborhood. A community garden with beautiful murals, trees and plants, even gold fish lazily swimming about. I walked from one end to the other completely overwhelmed by the artistic courage I found tucked away in the heart of an area most people don't even want to drive through. I took plenty of pictures which I've attached but they do no justice. There is a feeling from being there, I can sense the love and hard work that was invested. A sanctuary. Look at the pictures, you'd never guess this inspiring beauty was anywhere even close to the Tenderloin. The TL isn't always what one might think and I implore you to check out their website, they need donations of dirt. Next time you find yourself on foot instead of avoidance I say head down Ellis, during the day of course, and stroll through the Tenderloin National Forest. While physically not the size one might think of for the term "forest", I promise you it's all that and more in spirit.

    Many reviews mentioned battling the grimy neighborhood before stumbling in so I won't focus on…read morethat. Instead, I want to give a quick update for the little gem that this forest is, sitting in the middle of what seems like a sea of shady transactions and city stench. Coming by after a rainy weekend in April 2018, we didn't expect much. But the forest was teeming with red and purple flower buds! The art was intricate and few trees towered us despite being pancakes between two 3-4 story apartments. There is a great variety of plants from cacti to air plants to cycads and even little ponds. It felt very dystopian in contrast with the neighborhood. The boat and oven I saw in older yep reviews aren't there anymore, but there is a cute stone "beach" with little ponds. The forest looks wilder than it was 5-6 years ago, but still offers a peaceful spot nonetheless. Worth checking it out during the daytime. Don't come into this neighborhood after sunset.

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