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Portola
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Just now
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Probably the best place to live in SF price wise in relation to amenities and location"
This part of town is the best for those who own a car and need to drive for work as there is still street parking available. It's literally a 1 minute drive to get onto the highway(101/280) yet you can still walk around if you'd like. Food is limited to ethnic(Asian/Mexican) but new spots are re/opening such as Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Some people are concerned about safety and theft and I will say that those fears are not unfounded. That being said, those concerns hold true for 99% of SF except for maybe St Francis Wood and Pac Height/Marina. Don't leave valuables/bags in your car and no one will smash your car window. Don't walk around staring at your phone and you'll be just fine.
I love living here and can only see this neighborhood getting even better.
Some people are concerned about safety and theft and I will say that those fears are not unfounded. That being said, those concerns hold true for 99% of SF except for maybe St Francis Wood and Pac Height/Marina. Don't leave valuables/bags in your car and no one will smash your car window. Don't walk around staring at your phone and you'll be just fine.
I love living here and can only see this neighborhood getting even better.
Pros
- Four Barrel Coffee
- Affordable Houses
- Great Parks
- Relatively Safe
- some restaurants
Cons
- A Bit Run Down Looking
- far removed
- Under served by The City
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
