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    Tara R.

    Beautiful park, great views, food truck offerings. Must see when visiting San Francisco.

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    Lisa W.

    If you grew up in the 90s and watched Full House, this is it. Most people come to take a picture and chill. There's a park across the street that people just go to hang out. The park has plenty space and shade for just straight chilling. There's also a playground and bathrooms for people. There are some vendors trying to sell you baked goods or used clothing.

    Cady D.

    Of course I had to check out the Painted Ladies when in SF. I used to watch Full House as a kid, so it was great being able to see this in person. There are plenty of photo opportunities as it's viewable from a hilled grassy area with beautiful flowers around. A lot of people were sitting in the grass having picnics too.

    At the top of the hill, you get the best view of the Painted Ladies east of Alamo Square Park with the city skyline!
    Rich S.

    On the way to dinner, we took a chance and luckily found parking next to Alamo Square Park on a Tuesday around 6pm (Oct 2025). So we walked to the east end of the park for the iconic view of the Seven Sisters Painted Ladies, a string of 1890's Victorian houses at 710-720 Steiner Street. They are painted brightly, which was a somewhat-criticized tradition in the 1880's, though I read that the current colors were part of the "colorist movement" in the 1960s-70s, not hewing to the original hues. We climbed the hill in the park to get close to the postcard view, with the San Francisco skyline behind the houses. You would get prettier photos earlier than the shadowed evening, but we were happy to do just fine without the need for a drone :-) These homes are lovely and fun, if you find parking.

    4/10/16 - park and houses from the  90's sitcom TV show "Full House"
    May A.

    Famous cluster of homes on a photogenic hilltop [San Francisco CA] Even though I've seen the iconic Painted Ladies many times I still like to admire this historical row of Victorian houses every time we're in San Francisco. They are well-known for appearances on movies and TV shows. To get a good shot of all seven homes I went across the street at Alamo Square, (just remember the opening sequence of Full House). These pastel-colored homes, standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the gentle slope of Steiner Street is also called "Postcard Row." When I visited last Saturday several people, locals and tourists alike, were taking advantage and enjoying the beautiful day at Alamo Square. The sun shiny day brought people out and so many were just chillaxing on the grass or benches... you can easily tell who the tourists were... they were the ones taking photos of the Painted Ladies LoL! I know to some they're just a bunch of houses but it's worth a stop. Nice view of the city in the background. Parking may be hard to find though... Review #0478 updated

    Justin J.

    Went by the Painted Ladies when I was in SF the other weekend as I had seen people saying you need to do this online. I honestly wasn't familiar with them prior to this, learned it was a row of homes, went there and was totally underwhelmed. Across the street is a grassy hill that was full of people sitting/laying on, looking towards the homes. So I walked over, sat down, looked at them and did not get the hype. I understand they are known from the old TV show, Full House, but you're literally just staring at a row of homes built in the 1890s. Personally, so many other more interactive, or interesting, things you can spend your time viewing, or doing, while visiting SF

    "Full House" House
    Kristofer N.

    We always wanted to visit the panted ladies and we finally did, when we visited San Francisco this time around. It's a great location to take those mandatory tourist shots of the colorful Victorian houses. We were warned to be careful of the neighborhood, because it's notorious for people breaking into parked cars. We found street parking on the adjacent street, next to the park, and we actually noticed a lot of broken glass on the sidewalk from previous incidents. We parked on the side street anyway, and made sure not to leave anything in the car, or the trunk of your car have an SUV. It will not be there when you return to your car. Aside from all that, it's a cool neighborhood and it's fun hanging out at the park in front of the homes. If you're a 80's kid that liked the show Full House, this will definitely be a spot to visit.

    Susan B.

    If you grew up watching Full House, Painted Ladies will look very familiar to you. A line of beautiful homes with a nice park across the street. Many tourists were snapping pictures and enjoying the view from the park. While I was there, Smurfs were there taking pictures with the Painted Ladies. It was a promo picture for their upcoming movie. That was cool. Free parking on the street.

    Maureen J.

    Great place for an iconic view of SF! The houses are pretty and there is a lawn you can sit at and chill for some time. Parking is limited and free.

    Ladies
    Julia R.

    Beautiful colorful houses. Great park next to it. Oľo be if the iconic scene in the city

    Greg F.

    For anyone who grew up in the nineties and watched full house; this was a must stop. The houses were a little more worn down in person then I imagined and need a paint job. They were still really nice and the background of the city skyline provides great views

    Abegail A.

    I've been to San Francisco quite a few times before, but never made it to the Painted Ladies until recently. It's definitely worth the visit. Of the seven homes, the pink one may be the one you remember the most (at least I do) from Full House. While there, you could also take in views of the city, visit the small park, or have a picnic/just relax.

    Painted Ladies House
    Jay H.

    When in SanFran - see the Painted Ladies ! Got our photo for Yelp / IG and dipped . The Alamo Square had nice park space for picnics , walking , relaxing , etc I also heard the blue Painted House does tours , look it up on TikTok :)

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    Japantown

    Japantown

    4.2
    (550 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Came to San Francisco during Super Bowl week and had the chance to explore Japantown and Lower…read morePacific Heights again, and it honestly reminded me why I love this city so much. After being in Washington, D.C., where it was much colder, the warm SF weather felt amazing and made walking around the neighborhood even better. The food was incredible! We tried several different restaurants, and every place had something special, from comforting ramen to fresh sushi. Japantown has such a great mix of authentic flavors, cozy spots, and unique little shops that make the whole experience feel lively and welcoming. Being back in San Francisco, enjoying great food, good weather, and the energy of Super Bowl week, was just an all-around great feeling. I truly believe this is one of the best Japantowns in the country, and I can't wait to come back and explore even more.

    Japantown has always been a go to spot for us when we miss Japan, of course there is no comparison,…read morebut Nijiya Market has always been a good spot for Bento boxes, sushi, Sashimi, anything you want- quality has always been good, and if you get there later before closing, they discount some of the items. It's located on Post and Buchanan, street parking if you can find it but they have a parking garage underneath the shops and restaurants. They have so many good spots for Sushi, Ramen, Sophie's Crepes is another fav, Boba, you won't be disappointed! We will be back!

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    The last of the cherry blossoms
    12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.
    12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.
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    Palace Of Fine Arts

    Palace Of Fine Arts

    4.7
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.0 mi

    One of my favorite stops whenever I'm in San Francisco. The Palace of the Fine Arts is an…read moreincredible visit - beautiful and peaceful. I've visited here both during the day and at night and each one will provide you with its own unique experience. During the day, you'll be able to take in all the surrounding nature - its lake, the birds and the ducks, grassy areas. You can also take in all the intricate architecture of the Palace. Can definitely get busy and loud during the day, but it's still so nice to walk around and enjoy. At night, you're going to lose the majority of the people. Last time we were there after dark, there were only a dozen other people wandering around. You won't really be able to see the nature, but the Palace has areas lit up with lights that give it a different beauty you won't see during the day. Free to enter and enjoy. We've always walked here, so I can't touch on the parking situation, but it doesn't look like the best just from glancing around. As I said, one of my favorite stops in SF, and I look forward to visiting it on each trip.

    The Palace of Fine Arts is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in San Francisco. Whether…read moreyou're a visitor or a local, it's the perfect spot to slow down and take in the scenery. The views are stunning from every angle, with the iconic rotunda reflected in the lagoon and surrounded by beautiful architecture and lush vegetation. The lake is full of life, and it's common to see swans, ducks, geese, and other birds enjoying the water, making it feel like a hidden oasis in the middle of the city. The lagoon is known for attracting a variety of bird species throughout the year. There are plenty of grassy areas to spread out a blanket, relax with a book, enjoy a picnic, or simply soak in the atmosphere. The walking paths are easy to explore, and every turn offers another great photo opportunity. On busy days, you'll often find vendors nearby adding to the lively and welcoming environment. Whether you're looking for a peaceful morning walk, a romantic setting, or just a place to sit and enjoy nature, the Palace of Fine Arts delivers. A true San Francisco treasure that never disappoints.

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    Evening view
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    The Westerfeld House

    The Westerfeld House

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    "You see that mansion up there on the hill? They say Charles Manson lived there, in the top room…read moreof the house." That was my first introduction to The Westerfeld House from the drugged out property manager who used to manage my apartment building - and he was wrong (surprise!) But there is a tie to the Manson Family: One of its members lived there until he moved to Spawn Ranch. And rumor is Charles Manson did visit a few times. Tom Wolfe even wrote about The Westerfeld House in The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test calling it, "A great old shambling Gothic house, a freaking decayed giant known as 'The Russian Embassy.'" (I'm curious if one of my mom's law school friends crashed there because she was one of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters. It IS a small little world in which we live.) Built by a wealthy chocolatier then sold to the architect of the Palace Hotel, the Westerfeld House was built in 1889 for the then-grand sum of just under $10,000 ($27M in today's money) and is now a designated Landmark and privately owned. It housed a nightclub called "Dark Eyes" in the late 1920s just before the stock market crash then it was divided up into a boarding house in the '40s. In the '60s, Joplin and Big Brother & The Holding Company and the Grateful Dead used to hang out at The Westerfeld House. In the 1970s the founder of the church of Satan lived there (his pet lion left some deep claw marks in the ornate door frames and molding around the house). Longtime and current owner, Jim Siegel, apparently had Buddhist monks bless the house because of its provenance. I've gotten a chuckle over the years that its owner sometimes hangs hand-painted protest signs as window coverings: When Alamo Square became a huge tourist destination (it took a long time to be "discovered", surprisingly) it seemed like all the tour bus companies discovered it at once: There were eight or more busses every 5-8 minutes buzzing the park and blaring Tony Bennett's "I Left My Heart.." And Siegel hung signs that read "Get off the damn bus, walk around and SEE the city!" In so many ways, The Westerfeld House is so very representative of San Francisco! Look for the house on Fulton at Scott that looks a bit like the Addams Family mansion and you're there.

    This house is incredible with an amazing history. Truly gorgeous and fun to share with people who…read morehaven't seen it before.

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    Corner Fulton & Scott, Alamo Square
    Corner Fulton & Scott, Alamo Square
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    Cottage Row

    Cottage Row

    4.1
    (12 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    A quiet, cozy, off the beaten path, mini park with lovely flowers and trees in between busy areas…read more Recommend, especially if you can find parking.

    Big things comes in small packages…read more There are several mini parks in almost every neighborhood in San Francisco, and Cottage Row is a historic district (#82000983) located in Japantown that stretches along the block of Bush and Sutter streets and flanked between Webster and Fillmore streets. I would often walk to my wife's work as part of my exercise after work. I'd start from New Montgomery & Market Street all the way to Pacific Heights, which is roughly about 3 1/2 miles or so depending on the route I take. I vary my route some days and have taken different streets that are more hilly depending how I feel that particular day. On one of my many routes, I discovered this gem of a place just a block from Japantown Center. From Sutter St., there are signs posted regarding the park in front of a brick steps and pathway that stretches one block ending on Bush St. Along the path are Victorian-era houses, which adds a unique charm to the park. The park itself is well manicured with beautiful flowers, plants and even lone Redwood tree standing tall and proudly in the center. It may be small, but this mini park actually feels very spacious due to the layout and brilliant design of the park. It definitely maximizes the space without feeling cluttered and it feels very relaxing just being here. The smell of flowers and different plants provides an illusion that you are in a forest garden. I can feel my stress levels diminish as I soak in the energy of the park. Doing some research, the brick pathway along the backside of the park used to be called Japan Street due to the families living there were primarily Japanese-Americans. Sadly, they were interned during WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor. An unfortunate time in American history that must never be forgotten and repeated. Now the park is maintained by the city, and they do a wonderful job of doing so. I can imagine the people in the neighborhood utilize this space by sitting on the benches while reading a good book; playing with their kids or grandkids; walking and playing with their dogs or enjoying a casual stroll to get some sun. Either way, it's a charming little park that is worth a visit should you be in the area.

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    49 Mile Scenic Drive

    49 Mile Scenic Drive

    3.7
    (25 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    The 49 Mile Scenic Drive was created in 1938 in order to showcase the highlights of the City of San…read moreFrancisco. for the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition. It was already a convoluted route which originally began at city Hall and ended on Treasure Island. Since 1939 the route has been altered somewhat but still remains convoluted and today plagued with traffic problems and poor maintenance of signage. Specifically, the Seagull in profile with a blue background signs have been badly faded and not all are clearly visible. You will need to use the internet to get a clear description of the route. Some of the major sites along the route are City Hall, Asian Art Museum, Little Saigon, Japan Town, Union Square, China Town, Telegraph Hill, Lombard Street, Coit tower, Fishermen's Wharf, Palace of fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lake Merced, California Academy of the Sciences, Haight-Ashbury, Twin Peaks The Castro and Oracle Park. Parking at these various sites runs the range of easy to very difficult. Metered street parking is available at some locations. Due to the numerous hassles involved in trying to run the route most tourists opt for city transportation or the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. "If you are going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair..."

    This is a great idea but in the day and age we are in now I wish they already had a google map link…read morefor this drive. As most of the reviews mentioned the signs are missing so I had to follow a map on SF website and my friend would navigate me which is great if you're traveling with people. A lot of the places we already hit due to our own itinerary but some of the places on the drive I never saw when doing research about the city so this was great anyways!

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    49 Mile Scenic Drive
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    Dragon's Gate

    Dragon's Gate

    4.3
    (144 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Dragon Gate has been part of my San Francisco story for as long as I can remember. I first saw it…read morein the mid-1970s during a visit with my parents, and it made an immediate impression on me. I still remember taking photos of it with a brand-new camera my father had just given me, not realizing at the time that it had only been completed a few years earlier, in 1970. Over time, I've come to appreciate more of its details and background. The gate was a gift from Taiwan and built in a traditional Chinese architectural style, complete with guardian lions, decorative tiles, and inscriptions symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. It marks the formal entrance to Chinatown at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, and it's a natural stopping point for visitors before heading further into the neighborhood. Nearly twenty years after that first visit, I moved to San Francisco and have been here ever since. These days, walking past the Dragon Gate feels more personal. It's less of a tourist attraction for me and more of a familiar landmark, one that quietly welcomes people into a neighborhood full of history, culture, and character.

    I've walked under the Dragon's Gate more times than I can count but I still love that moment when…read moreyou're walking up and you finally see it and suddenly you know you're in Chinatown. It sits at the edge of Grant Ave and it is a literal gateway into Chinatown. As soon as you walk past it, you are under the beautiful green tiled roofs curling along the streets with stone lions in this ornate, colorful and instantly recognizable neighborhood. The gate was a gift from Taiwan in the 1970s and every time you see it it feels special and different. It's not the largest or most beautiful gate I've seen, but I think it holds a special place for me because it's so familiar. It can look different depending on whether you visit on a bright sunny morning, or a foggy afternoon, or whether you see it under the glowing lanterns of a San Francisco night but to me it always feels familiar. No matter how many times I've been to Chinatown, I always stop here for a second before heading in. I have to take a moment to pay homage to this little spot that marks the entrance of one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the city.

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    Dragon's Gate
    Dragon's Gate
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