This is a very unexpected path from Noe/Castro to Twin Peaks/Eureka Valley! I found this spot on…read moreaccident while on a hot girl walk! If you're trying to get steps in with elevation, visit these stairs and get a great view of the neighborhoods. Exploring the different stairs in SF is actually really fun, a great way to explore new neighborhoods!

This is a sweet neighborhood stairway between Collinwood and Diamond streets. There are 2 branches…read moreof the staircase, one with 72 stairs and the other with an impressive 191 stairs which is shaded. The staircase intersects an embankment that the neighbors tend to with native plants and many succulents. I wouldn't come out of my way for this staircase, but I use it to incorporate with an urban stair walk of this neighborhood towards the Castro which is about a half mile away. There are a few other staircases around (Sanchez, Cumberland, Liberty) and 22nd street at Church and Vicksburg is the second steepest city block in SF at a 31.5% grade. 24th street's bustling shops are 4 blocks away, so nice to take a walk after dinner.

For fans of Tales of the City, it's definitely worth stopping by for a pic of the sign and the view…read moreof the bay in back of it. Otherwise, it is nothing else like the show, there is no apartment complex nestled in the hill, that was filmed on a soundstage. Technically there are some apartments along the path but nothing really to see. It's nice go this way if going from North Beach to the Marina/Cow Hollow or Russian Hill. Vallejo, Lombard, Green, and Greenwich pathway stairs are nearby so best to make a stair walk out of it.

If you've been wondering where the steps of 28 Barbary Lane are in the city, here they be. That's…read morebecause the cloistered walkway that is Macondray Lane served as the inspiration for Anna Madrigal's compound in Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City", the classic series of books about the liberating life in San Francisco primarily during the '70's and '80's. The residential path is in front of a series of charming homes that are understandably well ensconced in the seven-figure range. On the other side is a steep embankment covered with greenery and freckled with nice touches like a tranquil little waterfall and a trio of trousers doubling as planters. Just be quiet and respectful because people live here but enjoy the atmosphere. RELATED - Exploring Russian Hill? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2IfTVOB

This hike offers some of the best views of Marin & beyond. You'll see the GG Bridge, Richmond…read moreBridge, Angel Island, the Belvedere lagoon, Mt. Tam and more. We were warned to watch for coyotes - I always have a whistle with me when I hike so felt OK about it. We did close to a 4 mile loop maybe about 600 feet of climbing or so. Stunning!

The views here are 5 star, it doesn't get much better than this. Hiking wise the preserve doesn't…read morehave the greatest trails but it's more geared for a shorter hike with views. The most basic is to park at the end of Vistazo Street and take the fire road to the church and back. This is an easy 1 mile walk which is good for people that aren't looking to go hiking but want to take an easy walk in nature. Another way to get to the church is from downtown which is only about 15-minute walk and has some elevation but still easy. I think that's a good idea for ferry day trippers to Tiburon looking for something more to do than just hanging out downtown. It's worth seeing Old Saint Hilary's Church because it's so historic but the open hours are extremely limited, I've never been in because it never seems to be open. Currently I think it's only open Sundays from 1-4pm. There are a few different trails in the preserve but nothing is super long, it's more about the amazing views of the city, bay, Angel Island, and beyond. It's quite breathtaking, especially in the spring with the wildflowers. A sign sits on the top saying Private Property and No Trespassing and looks like there are some more trails beyond but they don't look too maintained or stable. To make this a longer hike there is the loop that goes down to Tiburon Uplands Nature Preserve from one of the trails. This loops down to Paradise drive and adds about an extra mile.

Have fun making music and getting your exercise at the same time! The piano stairs is a very cool…read morefree attraction @ Pier 39. They connect to upstairs stores and is approximately 1/2-way down Pier 39. Great fun for kids & adults alike. Check out he video I posted to hear what it's like to play on the piano stairs.

How cute are these stairs to play on! You can play a song if you're feeling adventurous or just let…read moreyour kids go at it. Definitely a stop if you're at Pier 39!

This place is AMAZING!!!…read more Sooo many places to eat under one roof. From cookies and milk to burgers, steaks, desserts etc.. the choices are endless. During my visit, the entire large building was very crowded as this is a very popular place. Located along the San Francisco Bay a mere feet from this beautiful building, stepping outside offers amazing views of the bay, boats and the surrounding area. This is is MUST see when visiting San Francisco

This is probably the 1st time I've reviewed a road, or at least a stretch of road. But it's…read moreobvious that the current City government is promoting the scenic places of my home city as destinations for visitors and locals alike. The Ferry Building is the epicenter of this these days with the variety of restaurants and stores (mostly food related) that occupy the building. With its panoramic view and being a transportation hub to other parts of the Bay Area, the Ferry Building is a star. In the past few months, I've seen various pieces of art popping up along the waterfront starting from the baseball stadium (Oracle Park) going north towards Fisherman's Wharf. In recent months, the City has installed large art pieces along the walkways, obviously camera friendly for passerby tourists and locals alike. There were some on the south side of the driveway (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=xiiIO96AcOW-cCucyOR-yQ), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=xGDByhMkEQhRegUuWbkBxA), and one to the north near pier 7 (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=DJu4WY8DQvygzF9QJsGsOw). The one that caught my eye is actually closer to Oracle Park, the home stadium for the San Francisco Giants. It is almost directly across from a local favorite eatery, Delancey Street Restaurant. Kudos to our city government's vision and foresight in beautifying our waterfront as well as other parts of the City. While it wasn't a visitor friendly city from 2021 to 2024, it looks like things are turning around now as visitors and now the workforce is breathing life back to the city.

I really love what you've done with Lakeside Landing. It's such a creative use of space, and I can…read morereally see the potential for it to become a go-to spot for families with young kids. Being able to grab food, sit outside, and let kids explore makes it such a great concept. I know this is a volunteer-led effort, and it really shows how much care has gone into creating something special for the community. The stage, fairy garden, life-size chess board, and boat add so much character. To make the space even more family-friendly, I would love to see more open play options for toddlers and younger kids. Right now, when I bring my preschooler, she sometimes isn't quite sure what to engage with, so having a few more clearly defined, toddler-friendly play elements would make it even more inviting. Things like simple climbing structures, stepping logs, sensory play elements, large rocks to climb on, a mud kitchen, or even a small area with rotating toys would go a long way. I think adding a few more toddler/preschool friendly open play areas could also bring in more families on weekends and support the surrounding businesses even more. If parents knew this was a reliable spot where their kids could play and hang out for a couple of hours while they eat, it could really become a go-to destination--especially since there aren't any outdoor, kid-friendly dining spaces nearby. I know this is a volunteer-led initiative, so I completely understand there may be budget considerations, but even a few simple, low-cost additions (like adding a mud kitchen) could make a big impact to bring more families to your space. Would love to know how people can get involved or share ideas if there are ways for the community to contribute. Overall, such a great addition to the community--we really appreciate all the effort behind it and look forward to seeing it continue to grow.

My father would have thought it was cute and charming...I wonder why..probably because that's how…read morelife was back then..Lakeside Landing...painted a sea theme..under the sea..for kids and community at school...area for sitting and community where...in a small town..if u have gone by with your family member...super cute...who are these people? near Ocean Ave? cute

Family neighborhood, lots of tidy single family homes and narrow streets where neighbors wave you…read morethrough as you thread, carefully, between parked cars and opposing traffic. The main thoroughfares, San Jose and Alemany Avenues, are populated with a decent library, many good Salvadoran, sushi, Chinese and family businesses. This is a working neighborhood where people get things done. It's a modest neighborhood, seems quiet here on the southeastern quarter of the city, snugged up to Bernal Heights.

A colorful neighborhood in San Francisco. Known for street art and culturally diverse restaurants…read moreand bakeries. McLaren Park is also a highlight. Located roughly at the half way point between Daily City and downtown San Francisco - its probably not a bad place to live or visit. Tourists might find it hard to believe but downtown San Francisco is really not much to see besides tall buildings with not all that much character. Mostly office spaces and residential housing there is more recent - say the past five or ten years. The neighborhood is small - the boarders are Mission St and John McLaren park. Roughly ten by ten blocks and El Farolito is about in the middle on Mission. Come here for tacos or a Salvadorian bakery. If you prefer the more mainstream stuff you can give your money to Amazon and walk into a nearby Whole Foods. Balboa Park Bart stop is the closest but bus routes go to the city and that is also an option. Some might think of this as the 'outer limits' of San Francisco and I suppose in many ways it is. Most people from the city only recognize the seven by seven. No, no... I don't think this is the outer limits at all. If you consider the age of the neighborhood and how nobody wants to live downtown - it might just be the heart of the city.

Francisco Steps has 85 steps that go from the Fisherman's Wharf area to Francisco Street. This is…read moremore of a neighborhood thoroughfare yet if someone is doing something at Pier 39 and walking to North Beach it could be a little excursion. Caffe Capriccio and Café Francisco are a few blocks away. For a mile walk of Telegraph Hill you could also incorporate the nearby Greenwich, Filbert, and Vallejo Street steps.

As much as I hate exercise, dear husband got excited when he saw this was 'a thing.' It's out of…read morethe way so you have to purposely be looking for the entrance at the top. Really worth seeing the old houses when walking to the entrance. The stairs are wooden, but have guardrails and taped edged for safety, and every though it was winter-the views and foliage were gorgeous! Just a few hundred yards across the street and you're down at the wharf at the Embarcadero end. 100% worth the fun little jaunt to do them.