Forest Knolls

Forrest Knolls is a great place. You probably haven’t heard of it because it’s probably one of the most underrated areas of San Francisco that definitely deserves more attention for its natural environment. Although this neighborhood may seem like an uninteresting neighborhood due to lack of shopping centers, places to eat, places to hangout, etc. for you non-naturalistic people, this area has a lot to offer. For one the natural environment and feel to this forest (practically) is just splendid, especially if you want to go for a little stroll through the single lane street that runs through Forrest Knolls.

Although Forrest Knolls is at a relatively high point of San Francisco, you won’t be able to grasp a view of the Sunset, wrong place to do so. However, most of the homes in Forrest Knolls do get a great view of the Sunset. And from the Sunset, around 7th-10th Avenue you can get a good view of homes residing up on Forrest Knolls. For me it’s scary to think of the negative possibilities that could come with living there. Anyways, the homes are really nice and all.

University of California San Francisco Campus also resides in Forrest Knolls, practically connected with Forrest Knolls. Most people tend to overlook Forrest Knolls because of UCSF, “everybody knows about UCSF in San Francisco.”

One of the most surprising sites in San Francisco is the amazing gorge on the west side of Forrest Knolls. This drive down 7th Avenue as it turns into Laguna Honda Blvd is a few minutes of bliss. Suddenly, you're immersed in an unexpected place where it seems like you're inside of a mountain in the country with no houses around at all. The drive is lovely with nature enveloping you.

At the Kirkham end of the drive, there's a beautiful community garden which is a joy to witness. And on the north end of Forrest Knolls, you'll find the University of California campus at the top of the hill where 3rd Avenue meets Parnassus.