My favorite part of MUNI is when the huge bus I'm on does a quick 180 on this sloped highway…read moresurrounded by cars as the radio tower and hills and colored house rows and FiDi and SOMA swirl all around.

I think this is the name of the street the cuts through the hills between the Fort Mason and the…read moreAquatic Park to the wharf. We biked from Marina all the way to the beginning of the Wharf following the water today. On the way back we saw one of the most gorgeous sunsets we've ever seen in our life. It was warm today too, unlike this "the city" place. Today was a good day. I was truly glad today to be living here for the first time.

I love this street. As you walk down you are surrounded my so many colorful trees, it almost feels…read moreas if you are in New York. You can catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate and you are only two blocks away from the water. It really doesn't get much better than this! Parking can be a little difficult during peak hours, but with a little patience you'll find a spot. I know when I am having a bad day as I walk down this street it all seems to get better. Thank you Retiro Way for always making me smile!!

Urbano drive in the Ingleside terraces neighborhood is a beautiful historic area. The homes are…read morekept very well and the street encompasses approximately a mile long known formally as a racetrack. If you plan to buy here , please follow the rules and guidelines as part of the homeowners association, in keeping the character of this neighborhood. Beware, we have some sharp eyes around that will report any one that is not obiding by the specification and codes in this area, or you will be asked by the city planning to cease and follow all guidelines. I do wish that some neighbors would do more to keep up the appearance of their landscapes and front lawns - Otherwise, you won't find a better neighborhood with good public transportation, and homes with beautiful lawns and plenty of street parking. .

On the suggestion of my friend Chery D., I decided to write a review about Urbano Drive in the…read moreIngleside District of San Francisco. Living in the 21st century in a bustling commerial city with modern gadgets and gizmos, we San Franciscans tend to forget the rich history of this beautiful and glorius place - that San Francisco existed as part of the wild west that had to be slowly tamed to the city we know today (if we can call our city "tame"). And each neighborhood had its part in history to help it. Urbano Drive is a one-mile loop in the neighborhood Ingleside neighborhoord less than half a mile from San Francisco State University. In this quiet residential neighborhood one would never guess that this was once a place of recreation for San Franciscans away from the booming, developing city in the early 1900s. The one mile- loop that is Urbano Drive follows the one mile loop of the Ingleside racetrack that was built in about 1895. Hundreds of people dressed in their Sunday best to partake in the horse racing while sipping on mint juleps and braving the infamous San Francisco fog. This race track then held the 1st car race west of the Mississippi. The life of the race track was short lived and after the 1906 earthquake, the neighborhood housed San Franciscans who lost their homes. The once famous San Francisco race track slowly began to turn into a neighborhood of homes and developers quickly wanted to draw more residents in. As a gimmick, a large sundial was built in the neighborhood which was then known as the world's largest Sundial. today, it is the world's 2nd largest Sundial. The Sundial still stands today for all to see. It's one of San Francisco's hidden treasures, hidden within the area surrounded by Urbano Drive. Today, the houses you see are full of character, some are even the original houses where the jockeys once resided. The neighborhood is peaceful and beautiful and is always worthwhile to take a peek at the sundial. So on your next run why not consider Urbano drive's one mile loop as your track and channel the spirits of the horses that once flew over the track? And then stop in by the sundial and revel at the world's second largest sundial that we can proudly say belongs to San Francisco.

The library is great, but someone threatened to stab by dog with his keys as we were leaving. It's…read moreshockingly disgusting. I visited on Saturday, November 9th, as our friend was using restroom in the library(she lives in Mill Valley, so she knows the area). We patiently waited outside as passerbies walked by to pet my dog and compliment her. My dog is a 10 year old German Shepherd, and she has been trained extensively since 1 year old, and because of this, she doesn't approach people unless we give her the command to. We understand that if people are scared of her breed, they just have to tell us, and we're happy to give them space. After all, she's a really well-behaved and gentle dog. She has been attacked by countless other dogs(now almost a a human), but she has never attacked any other dog or human. We've worked hard with lots of training to make sure she's doesn't become reactive from all the sudden attacks. So, it's shocking when a grown man threatens to stab your dog with his key! He had kids, too. What a terrible example for his kids. This is what happened: Our friend returned from the restroom, and we started walking down towards downtown. We chatted as we walked and noticed a family behind us, walking on the sidewalk. We moved to the side to let them pass. Unknowingly, the little girl is scared of dogs. With the narrow sidewalk, we tried to move aside, but there was limited room. Instead of speaking to us or asking for more space. The man brought out his key and moved it towards my dog in a threatening manner. Hovering the sharp end of the key 1 inch from my dog. We were so shocked that we didn't have time to react! We wished he would've asked for space instead of threatening us! The only reason we knew anything was because the little girl said, "I'm scared of dogs." With the man's key so close to my dog, we couldn't even give them space! Unfortunately, the description isn't very helpful. It was a middle-aged man, about late 40s. A young boy and girl. Kindergarten age. With a black mid size SUV(like a Toyota Rav4 size). They were leaving the library around 1 pm. The thing is, it's a rather dog friendly town. My friend has two dogs. We met many other dogs, but to think, someone who lives here and is raising his kids here would do that! So, if you bring your dog here... Just know someone might try to stand your dog.

They say it takes a village... and I must say, Mill Valley is sure one helluva village…read more Like all towns across the state and country, the Corona Virus has taken its toll on people's lives and livelihoods. So it was really heartwarming to see Mill Valley biz owners and residents work together to close off the town square for weekend outdoor dining & entertainment. Every Friday - Sunday this summer, folks can eat al fresco at their favorite downtown establishments (Piazza D'Angelo, Gravity Tavern, Urban Remedy, etc.). They closed off Miller Street from 5pm - 9pm and set up outdoor tables six feet apart from one another & heat lamps. They even set up an acoustic band in the Depot to entertain the crowd. The square was packed! The mood was lively. People were eating & drinking and having a grand ol' time. It almost felt like Europe. You would've almost forgot that we were in the middle of a pandemic if it wasn't for all the face masks. Congrats to everyone who worked hard to put this all together. It truly was a team effort. Hopefully (when the virus is gone), they'll continue this outdoor dining for years to come. Way to go, Mill Valley. Very proud of our community.

Sometimes when I drive into downtown SF using 280, that UCSF building, loss of the view of the park…read morefrom the freeway, and the imbalance of the skyline: Infinity tower #1 and the thought of #2 make me squeamish. The wonder and familiarity of driving into the city is withering and new seeds of development will eventually grow, but in the meantime... I glance to the non-downtown view on my left (northbound), and there it is, a hanging garden named for a fallen SF Police officer who was killed in a motorcycle accident near the site. Its by no means Babylon, but I appreciate it for its eye-candy presence and the attempt to creatively green our highways. P.S. I am a safe driver. This observance was made during stop and go rush hour traffic. Please drive carefully and safely.

It certainly is a passage, walking the Tenderloin to get from anywhere but the Tenderloin to…read moreanywhere else but the Tenderloin. The dedicated art lovers among you will manage to hold your noses and step around what's on the sidewalk long enough to appreciate this row of varied panels.

The Berkeley Poetry Walk is located in front of The Freight and along the entire block of Addison…read more(between Shattuck and Milvia). More than a hundred cast-iron panels etched with poetry in plain print, lining the sidewalks on both sides of the street. Each poem was selected by acclaimed poet Robert Hass (some of his work presented here too). I've walked these streets many times yet have only now paid attention to this amusing work of art. Unfortunately, I can't help but also notice how dirty the streets and sidewalks are, which make it a little less appealing when viewing up close, especially with homeless literally crawling around the place. It's hard not to be distracted (and a little bit disgusted by the filth). That being said, I still appreciated being able to read through each verse and rhyme featured, a lot of interesting poems including Piano Man by Joyce Jenkins, The Purple Cow by Gelett Burgess, Dangerous Games by Carolyn Kizer, as well as excerpts from famous pieces like The Tempest by Shakespeare and Lenny Lipton's Puff the Magic Dragon.