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.

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!

Up and ready to do something early, while the rest of the family was sleeping, my wife and I…read moredecided to go check out the 16th Ave Tile Steps, also know as the Moraga Steps. From what I've read, the project came together started in 2003 all thanks to some of the local neighbors that were tired of looking at 163 plain concrete steps to the top of the hill. They collected donations and raised money, selling tiles, which could be customized with names, dates, phrases, anything people wanted to add to make this project come to life. It took two years of raining money, and assembly, "opening" in 2005. The steps really are truly worth checking out, for being over 20 years old, they still have beautiful and vibrant color. I would have though the sun would have faded them, but i guess the color being baked in to the ceramic tiles really holds up. The design, is very stunning, going "from sea to the star", with so much detail, so much creativity. At the top of the steps, you can hike another set of steps up to an amazing 360 degree panorama of the city. Worth the extra 150 or so steps to go all the way up. If you're able bodied, I'd recommend checking this spot out. It's free, and in a residential neighborhood, so parking is also free and easy to find.

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.

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!

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.

Came here recently for magnolia season! A lot of trees in bloom but already started to fall away…read more And some buds yet to bloom! Loved the rhododendrons, and all the different sections of the park. It was really relaxing to stroll through and admire all the nature. Free entry for SF residents, otherwise $17 for entry. Found parking along the park and walked over!

Amazingly Beautiful. A must go. Serine, fragrant, visually pleasing gardens. Lots of bench's and…read morewalking paths and can always find a secluded spot to reflect. Reasonable prices but challenging parking. Treat yourself and give a visit. Check out their website to find out what's in Bloom and what's going on. Tip It's very easy to pre purchase tickets on line which is a plus.

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!

The Parkside Branch Library is adjacent to McCoppin Square park. It is great that the library is…read moreconveniently served by the L MUNI line as the library is a mere 100 feet from 23rd & Taraval St where the L MUNI line drops you off. You walk up the steps to the library & it is a decent size on one floor. The staff here were very friendly & helpful. Loved that they had books on display paying homage to Malcom X & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They had several smart vegan books & Chinese language book titles here. By far though the crest jewel of this library is the DVD section as all the DVDs were on a HUGE bookshelf. Do you know that game how many marbles in the jar, well if I had to guess how many DVDs they had here I would guess 2,150. Yes, I would bet dollars to vegan donuts that there was more than 2,000 DVDs here yet my guess was an educated one as let me begin to explain as there is method behind the mayhem as I counted a single shelf of DVDs & counted 50 titles from there I counted how many shelves holding about the same amount of DVDs counting 43 so 43 multiplied by 50 equals 2,150. Of course this is a rough estimate yet if you live in Parkside I feel having a Netflix account wouldn't make any proper sense as the Parkside Branch Library is dialed w/ a huge stock of smartly selected DVDs. Kudos to the Parkside Branch Library for being eco-friendly at the restroom here use low-flow faucets & having efficient fixtures such as these reduce water usage by 40 percent. To give you a feel for some of the Programs on offer here this month there will be a seminar on how to write your will. The seminar will be led by an estate & probate lawyer in San Francisco who has more than 30 years experience. Other programs include a Craft Night of creating a Red Envelope to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The end of the month there will be a special children's program to celebrate the Lunar New Year w/ a Chinese Lion Dance & Martial Arts Performance. Great library in the Parkside neighborhood!

Form meets function. I'm a big fan of making beautiful things of necessity. Many cities are jumping…read moreon the bandwagon these days with public art and for good reason. Sometimes I listen to city council meetings in Hayward. Nothing is better to put a person to sleep. All that bureaucracy and paper pushing and formality talking in circles. City planners complain that they are powerless and the state makes all the plans and forces them onto the city - but the planners can do only one thing extra to any plan to justify their salary - and that is to add public art to any given project. The city of Hayward is building these monster towers that cast shadows directly on the Haward fault - requiring no extra earthquake safety construction measures than if it were built anywhere else in California - but the one thing they love to do is add a public mural to a project. These steps are like a useful public mural. I think the Hayward city planners are feverishly taking notes on how its done San Francisco. Oh so pretty. Look at all the little tiles and grout. Lets not worry that there is one pedestrian collision with a vehicle on average every month on B St alone. We've got our art. I inspected the stairs and they are lovely. Just lovely. Clean and well taken care of and seemed to be not slippery when wet or rainy. For me that's number one. Make sure they are safe. No polished concrete - need something with a little grip to it - and it passed my inspections.

Lincoln Stairs is a picturesque short wide staircase displaying beautiful mosaic tiles. It's done…read moreby the same artist as the 16th Tiled Steps in the Sunset district. I like how it has 2 benches on the side and one long bench on the top. The stairs are at the end of California Street next door to a school so it can get very hectic during pickup/drop off hours, so I'd avoid around that time. At the top there is a trail that goes down along the golf course about a quarter mile to El Camino Del Mar where you can start the Lands End Trail or if you go the other way it takes you to Legion of Honor drive where you can walk up to the museum.

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.