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Maiden Lane

4.0 (14 reviews)

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Cris I.

Nestled between Union Square and Nob Hill, Maiden Lane is a pedestrian-only alleyway with Parisian-inspired architecture, unique shops, and charming cafes. Stepping onto Maiden Lane feels like stepping onto a quaint European street. The brick-paved alleyway, lined with gas lamps and adorned with colorful flowers, creates a romantic and inviting atmosphere. Maiden Lane is home to unique boutiques offering one-of-a-kind finds from vintage clothing and handcrafted jewelry to homeware and art galleries. In here, you can enjoy a leisurely brunch, a quick coffee break, or a romantic dinner in a charming setting. Choose from French cafes with sidewalk seating to intimate bistros and trendy restaurants. However, the place is small so there's limited options for shopping and dining. Also, there are no public restrooms and no cars are allowed in this alleyway.

Chanel Boutique stills is sublime...Delightful summer fashions
Joanna T.

Old San Francisco was made new with the designer boutiques and slick advertising offices. What had been part of the Barbary Coast scene is evident in the narrowness of the street. The Eastern side has remnants of that history. Rather than ladies if the night hanging out of windows from the buildings now we have man and women hanging on the each other's arms as they shop for posh goods feom the likes of Gucci,Chanel, Jimmy Choo, The Real Real (?), Hermes, Fendi and so much more. When you want to dream big and have the big spend budget, stop by Maiden Lane to Shop!

Chris R.

Love this place Union Square is so awesome with a lot of great stores to offer, sometimes it's great for a date night restaurants such as Uncle Vito's or Tap Room and such close walking distance to.

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Olive R.

This is probably one of the only places in union square where things are somewhat clean. High-end shopping and pretty quiet. On Wednesdays there will be food trucks (March-October) during the lunch rush. Which is pretty smart considering the location. There are a couple salons as well. So go get your hair done/nails and then get a fancy schmancy pair of shoes.

Jayson S.

One way, narrow street with lights. Great spot to stroll around because it's near the city square. Just be careful because there are a lot of dangerous strangers in the area. Especially a lot of homeless and drug addicts. Maiden Lane is known to have some high end stores. At night you can take pretty pretty neat photos. I took my car here and wasn't bothered by anyone.

Dan B.

Live Japanese art gallery opening patron whatever chick chatted me up, ended up giving me her business card for some place at Maiden Lane. Oh, I see - so I'm not a potential babydaddy but a potential customer. Hey. I'm not saying she's a gold digger. But she ain't messing with no broke ninjas. (http://youtu.be/5Ns-kXeQCMk) Yeah, I went by the lane... but not to drop off any child support checks heyyooooo!

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A small street off Union Square with more high retail stores. It i a walking street without any vehicles.

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The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps

4.8(664 reviews)
4.3 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

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The Wave Organ

3.9(200 reviews)
2.4 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

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Maiden Lane - localflavor - Updated June 2026

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