Geary Blvd, Civic Center

Geary Blvd is like the San Francisco highway, you can get from one end of the city to the other end in a straight line, (but in actual it's not a real highway). You can go to almost any part of the city with Geary Blvd. There are so many stores, boutiques, bars, etc on Geary Blvd. I don't think a person can be bored. The street is never really quiet or empty. Even at 3 or 4 AM you can still see a few cars driving by. However, one thing I don't really like is that at night if living here the traffic noise can be a problem.

Geary Blvd.
Geary blvd. is one of the longest and busiest streets of San Francisco, extending from the Richmond District (near point Lobos) to downtown (the industrial and center). The main public bus line that runs frequently on Geary is the 38. The east side of Geary is made up of mostly houses, flats and apartments, but towards the west and downtown, it becomes more commercial and industrial, with its local and bigger businesses (diverse). Geary runs through Japan town and downtown. These areas have apartments and flats that would better suit couples and singles, especially because it is very near night time activities. Generally the east side of Geary is more ideal for families and senior, since it’s less busy and more sub-urban. Overall Geary blvd. has a reputation for diversity and dynamics.

Geary Boulevard is the main street in the Richmond district of San Francisco, running from 38th Avenue all the way to downtown on Market St. The Muni line that runs along Geary is the 38 bus line. On Geary, one can find a variety of Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Indian restaurants. A popular Japanese restaurant is Kitaro which serves affordable and delicious sushi. Some schools that are on Geary include George Washington High School, Presidio Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School, and Wallenberg High School. Geary Boulevard also intersects the Fillmore district of San Francisco which is famous for its African American jazz. Japantown, which is also next to Geary, is a nice small community of Japanese stores and restaurants which hosts the Cherry Blossom Festival every year.

Geary Blvd is essentialy the main street in the richmond district and it is also my favorite. It is full of all sorts of russian shops including russian grocery stores, jewerly stores, and bakeries. This is prety much the heart of the russian comunity in san francisco. All along Geary Blvd run the 38 and the 38L lines which will take you from ocean beach and sea cliff all the way to downtown san francisco. There are also all sorts of different restaurants located along Geary. There are chinese, japanese, thai, french, and italian restaurants located all along the street. My favorite sushi restaurant in San francisco is located on 22nd and geary. There is a Quicklys(which is a tapioca drink cafe) that is located on 33rd and geary. There are even convienience/Pharmacy stores such as Wallgreeens and Rite Aid located right next to each other on 18th and 17th and geary. Right next to the rite aid is a blockbuster. Over all there is somthing for everyone to find on Geary blvd.

Gerary Boulevard to the east of Van Ness Avenue Street is a major east west street running through San Francisco. Muni Bus service is running through the street. The street is lined with stores and restaurants, many of them catering to the different migrant groups who live in the area.

Geary Boulevard runs almost entirely from the absolute west end of San Francisco to the east side. Starting very close to Ocean Beach, Geary runs all the way to the heart of San Francisco’s downtown.

The heart of the Richmond district is in Geary Boulevard. The intersection of Park Presidio and Geary is home to various shops, stores, and restaurants on either side of Park Presidio. There are hundreds of restaurants on Geary Boulevard ranging all the way down the street. From Pakistani to Indonesian to Mexican food, this street has it all!

As you drive down Geary Boulevard, you will run across many important structures such as Japantown of San Francisco and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Eventually, you will reach Union Square which is arguable the center of downtown San Francisco. The bus lines on Geary Boulevard are everywhere. And the street serves as a hub for many parts of the city.

The Richmond District portion of Geary Boulevard is a very desirable place to live with very little crime, lots to do, and is a very nice neighborhood. The houses around Geary Boulevard are average San Francisco townhouses and may be suitable for singles, couples, retirees, and families.

My section of Geary is great as a hub for an individual or couple. It's easy to reach most parts of the city from this location because the 4 or 5 bus lines that run in all directions from here. In terms of amenities, you've got two cheap decent restaurants in Tommy's Joynt and Mel's (I love this place), a movie theater, a 24 hour fitness... what more could you want.

You're a short bus ride away from the Mission, North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf, Richmond, or the Financial District. A quick ride down Van Ness takes you right to Market where you can hop on a Muni train or get on BART.

Being that we're on the edge of the Tenderloin you see quite a few homeless and the area is generally dirty, but it means lower rents. My advice is to pick a bum and befriend him - he/she will make sure that you're not bothered. If you want night life you've got Polk street with a ton of fun bars and restaurants, and if you want culture you're a short bus ride/walk to Japantown.

There can be a lot of traffic on Van Ness during rush hours, but normally it's not a problem and there's parking at the Cathedral Hill Hotel. The guests can sometimes make walks home interesting - I've been propositioned from the windows of naked guests.

All in all it's a great hub for a busy life, but not a place to raise a family.