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    Hayes Valley

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Art installation along Patricia's Green on Octavia Street.
    Joanna T.

    Another epic weekend coming up. We're talking Memorial Day weekend. Where are you going to be folks? The hipster crowd will be here in Hayes Valley. Millennials as well. And others in the know about this enclave with cute boutiques, restaurants and outdoor space. Hanging out here is fun but sometimes the crowds can be overwhelming. Take a chill with some wine, healthy juice, a pastry, whatever will help you get through the discomfort. Jazz is nearby in the Jazz Center too. Or the symphony, ballet or opera. Enjoy an hour or the entire day in Hayes Valley and you may meet a local resident who is happy to share this space with you.

    Tracy T.

    Hands down, Hayes Valley is my favorite neighborhood in the city. It truly is an underrated gem of a place, and reminds me of remnants of small-town America with a trendy kick. The boutique shops are so cute and feature some of the cutest items to shop for self, baby, husband, or any other person of importance. This neighborhood is very walkable and easy to access from Market Street (Muni or BART). This neighborhood has a great outdoor space that is great for late night movies or hanging out with friends. Restaurants and shops are also relatively moderately-priced (hey, it's San Francisco, and at least it's cheaper than the tourist spots) and lack the tourist crowds that sometimes flock to other parts of the city. If you're into wine, there are several wine bars that are low-key and chill. There's also a relatively new ice cream place (smitten) that's opened, for that sweet-tooth craving. Great for date night or just a quick walk down the main drag. Check it out now before this secret catches on! Likes: -quaint, small town feel -diverse restaurants -pet-friendly Dislikes: -parking can be somewhat challenging

    April M.

    Neighborhood has really come up in the last two years. You can spend your day and evening here. Plenty of shopping (pricey), bars, cafes, and people watching. More and more outside dining is available. Two or three dessert locations. Some of my favorite shops are Lux SF (great nail shop Thanks Tracy!) Arlequine for wine or yummy breakfast, Two Sisters for custom cocktails and plenty of books. Lunchpad during the weekdays is a great PopUp inside Noir. Biergartens and bike rentals, with the beautiful little Patricia's Green where you can get your doggie fix. Headlights is my go to hair treatment spot. Jessica is amazing and the shop is very inviting. Service is impeccable. The burgers are good at Flippers, but not impressed with breakfast. Salads are good too. Great neighborhood.

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    great facilities. conor is a great guy, very attentive and professional. Still need to try the steam room

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    The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps - Plaque

    The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps

    4.8(664 reviews)
    2.9 miInner Sunset

    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.

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    The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps - View from the top

    View from the top

    The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps
    The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps

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    The Wave Organ - Read the sign

    The Wave Organ

    3.9(200 reviews)
    2.3 miMarina/Cow Hollow

    Very unique musical instrument and beautiful place to gaze the magical skyline of San Francisco…read moreplus enjoying the cooling breeze of the bay and the view of the ever famous Golden Gate Bridge. Free parking and nice walkways .

    Heads up before you make the trek: the Wave Organ was closed when we got there. A dredging barge…read morewas parked offshore and running, with a Safety Notice zip-tied to a barrier blocking the path. Nothing about this shows up on Google Maps or in recent Yelp reviews, so we walked all the way out for a locked gate. Save yourself the surprise and check before you go. We heard about this place on a Sunday Morning broadcast and the history sold us. So we walked from Embarcadero Pier out to the jetty, mostly because we wanted the steps. The path along the breakwater has good bay views the whole way, with the city skyline behind you and the East Bay hills across the water. That part of the walk was worth it on its own. The closure looked temporary on paper, but the barge has been sitting there a while and was clearly mid-job when we arrived, so I would not bet on it clearing up soon. No way to know how long the dredging runs. Logistics: if you drive, there is parking near the Marina and the St. Francis Yacht Club, which puts you much closer than we were. The jetty itself is exposed, so bring a layer for wind. Bottom line: I think the Wave Organ is worth a visit for the setting and the concept, but I would not hoof it out there again on foot. One bright spot, the Palace of Fine Arts is close by and that was the highlight of the day. If your trip out here gets blocked, walk over there instead.

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    The Wave Organ - 06.15.25 the acoustics of the wave organ are only active when the tide is in, and the music is best heard around high tide

    06.15.25 the acoustics of the wave organ are only active when the tide is in, and the music is best heard around high tide

    The Wave Organ - 06.15.25 Built in 1986 by Exploratorium artists in residence Peter Richards and George Gonzalez

    06.15.25 Built in 1986 by Exploratorium artists in residence Peter Richards and George Gonzalez

    The Wave Organ - View from the organ to the bridge

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    View from the organ to the bridge

    Hayes Valley - localflavor - Updated June 2026

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