These stairs are a great alternative to the famous Tiled stairs in the Inner Sunset because I think…read morethey are just as pretty but without the masses of other people getting in the way of a photo. It has a cute free library at the bottom to pick up or donate used books. There are 100 stairs and you have pretty good views of the west part of the city and Mount Davidson. I like to do a loop after walking up the stairs and continue down Athens Street for half a block where there is a small open space area with more stairs. To loop this is around .5 miles so pretty short but I usually add a hike to nearby John McLaren Park with endless trails which is just 2 blocks away from Peru street. There's also stairs at Munich and Excelsior streets (56 Stairs) to make more of a stairwalk hike.

I want to give it 5 stars, but really 2 stars but I'll give it 4 stars…read more This is hidden in a little street, crossing portola/excelsior mission neighborhood. I come here every few days and jog up the steps as exercise. It's a good length and good incline. The steps are wide enough to do easy leg lunges and jumps. When you walk upper, you can see the nice view SF. On the side is a little garden space. Lemon trees, succulents and cute flowers. It's nice to sit and just enjoy the peace as it's a quiet area. On the bottom of the steps, is a little free exchange library. But people throw their junks there (photo attached). Every other day it's some new garbage. It's truly disgusting and disturbing. It's really disrespectful to ruin such a nice scenery. I feel bad for the person who cares for this location if there is anyone.

I love the idea of any public space or project community shared. Yay!…read more Small little piece of land on Judah. You can walk in anytime to take a look at the garden. In the back are some tables and chairs. Also a board with more information about the garden.

Right outside the Beacon Grand Hotel is an unassuming art installation during the day and an…read moreintriguing vision at night. I especially love all the green vegetation and floral arrangements on display. Unfortunately, visitors can only appreciate it from the outside. There is a doorway that brings you in closer into the store but the sidewalk will have to do. This space use to be a store ran by the hotel but sadly, it closed down. Honestly, what a clever way to utilize the space! I highly recommend passing by in you're in the area.

A lot of great businesses at fort Mason! Super nice on a sunny warm day, that's rare enough for SF,…read moregets everyone in a good mood. Been to comedy show at Bats Improv (great night out!), off the grid food trucks at night, restaurants, bars, few shops. Also home to city college of SF classes. Parking can be hard on popular days. Better to take the bus if you're prepared to walk Event spaces can be rented

Fort Mason is a great place to spend the day, whether attending an event, dining in one of the…read moreseveral restaurants, or perusing the shops. Located on the water next to the Marina Green there is so much you can do here. Parking can be a challenge on a nice sunny day, but be patient and you will snag a spot. There are a couple coffee spots right there and even a Safeway grocery store just a block away. We like to pick up sandwiches and bring them to the marina section so we can sit on a bench and watch the boats out on the water as well as people watch. It's all good here.

San Lorenzo, CA is an unincorporated township in Alameda County. It is bordered by the cities of…read moreHayward and San Leandro. It has no police force, so it's patrolled by the County Sheriff and CHP (CA Highway Patrol). It does have a school district. Town government is done thru Alameda County. San Lorenzo Village is actually a planned community. In 1944, this planned community was built to provide housing for war industry workers. Tract homes, parks, churches, schools and shopping areas were all planned and built. That would explain why all the homes look like they're the same age and style. Hesperian Blvd runs thru town. I use this street to bypass I-880 traffic delays. There's a great variety of stores, restaurants, gas stations, and banks along Hesperian Blvd in San Lorenzo. There's a huge vacant lot in the middle of town. This was the site of the first Mervryn's retail store. Mervryn's shut it down to build a new flagship store at Southland Mall (in Hayward). The area has been a vacant lot forever. In general, the town seems rundown. Doesn't seem to be much new development.

San Lorenzo is an unincorporated city between San Leandro and Hayward, Ca. it's beginnings was a…read moreland grant from the Mexican government in1841 to Guillermo Castro. a mexican soldier. he quickly sold most of his land to pay debts. the exact borders of S. Lorenzo is uncertain (to me). different maps have different lines. basically any area beyond Lewelling Ave. and Washington Ave. is San Leandro. beyond is San Lorenzo. North the area becomes Castro Valley around Foothill Blvd. East @Grove Way, it becomes Hayward. ex: in & ou t is in San Leandro, Grocery Outlet & 7-11 across the street is in San Lorenzo. San Lorenzo is known for it's shopping and living spaces.....

This is a great educational place! Just recently renovated in 2012, nearly everything is made of…read morerecycled material! The carpet is made from the fiber of recycled soda bottles and the insulation is made of shredded jeans! Crazy huh? The organization that made the EcoCenter happen is called Environmental Volunteers. Their goal is to teach kids the importance of preserving the environment. They hold many children friendly activities, such as, bird viewing and nature hikes. The EcoCenter is offer High-tech education. They have newly installed touch-screen computers that teach visitors about the marshlands surroundings and other ecosystems found all over the world. Every few months the theme of these educational programs change. The volunteers are also very nice people. They seem genuinely eager to help you learn about what the EcoCenter is all about. If you have a gazillion questions, they have the patience to answer them all for you, as well as, give you a tour of the place. Oh, and it is charge-free to enter, although donations are welcomed.

This organization positively impacts our local children and our community. Environmental Volunteers…read moreis very effective in fulfilling their mission to promote understanding of, and responsibility for, the environment through hands-on science education. What inspired me to learn more about the EV was their vision, that all children will learn about and be inspired by the natural world so that they become responsible stewards of the Earth. The volunteers, some of whom have spent 30 years or more with the EV, make such a difference in the lives of our local kids; and, they help our teachers who are strapped for resources for science-based education. Our children and community need these volunteers who are engaged in innovative environmental science education that improves student learning.

Note: there is a Hotel, Studio, and Museum at these two adjacent related locations…read more Also a fee is now charged for the musuem.

Wow, I haven't been here in several years and it's just as fabulous as in the past. I was surprised…read moreI had not given a review prior to today. The entire area is beautiful and the gardens are special with bright large Dahlias and ripe tomatoes with a view that is incredible. I love the whimsical tea cup garden just outside. A must stop when in the area

Happened to be in the neighborhood and Googled/Yelped "things to do" and this little gem popped up…read more It's right next to McKinley Park - we briefly strolled the park and there wasn't much there. Glad the community garden made up for it. It's a small garden, but we still spent a good 20 minutes there, roaming around. There are two picnic tables close to the entrance, so feel free to bring a snack to enjoy (kind of wished the picnic tables were on the other side, where you'll have nice views of the city). Saw pumpkins, succulents, and other varieties of fruits, veggies, and unknown plants. Towards the back side of the garden are some really nice views of the city, especially on a clear blue sky day. I must have missed the roosters as a few reviewers mentioned them (or perhaps they went into hibernation for the winter). It wasn't overly crowded - just one or two other parties were there during our walk. Overall, it's a quaint little spot to take a walk or stop to have a bite. The higher elevation of the garden provides a lovely view of SF. Parking wasn't bad as we parked in front of McKinley Park - think it shouldn't take too long to find street parking as well. It's nice that this place is open to the public - don't go picking stuff out of the garden!