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Ventura Avenue is a very small street in the West of Twin Peaks district. It has beautiful big houses that are separated by green gardens. All the neighbors are friendly, you will find yourself saying hello to anyone when you walk through. This street may be confusing, just like the whole area. The street is winds around in a half circle. The traffic in this area is very light. Most of the cars that drive on this street are residents or people going to Forrest Hill Station. This area is very pricy if you would want to live here however completely worth it. There are parks and schools nearby. UCSF hospital is close, and also the 9th avenue and Irving shopping areas. The location and atmosphere of this street is just so unique. It is really great for raising a family or a quiet friendly lifestyle.

Belvedere Street is a very nice street. It is on a slight hill but it is not bad at all to walk up or down. This street gets really confusing sometimes because it is not straight through. It is a pretty long street however there are some streets where it gets cut off for a block and continues on the other side of the block. The location of this street is just incredible. It is right off Cole Street which has great food. And it is also right off Haight Street which has amazing shopping, food, and activities. Golden Gate Park is in walking distance, also many different bus lines that can take you all over the city. The neighbors in this area are fun. They can range from really nice and relaxed or really mean or even scary. I would recommend this street for any type of living.

Haight Street is one of my favorite streets in San Francisco. Its most popular part of it is between Stanyan and Masonic. It has the most interesting shops and people all over. Shopping on this street is amazing. However I would not recommend living on this part of the street. Lower Haight would be a much better place to live if you were single or a young couple. Families would not be advised to live on this street. Parking down here is incredible impossible during the daytime. Night life is a little scary but there are bars and it could be a really good time. Hookah Bars are very popular around this area. It is very close to Kezar Stadium and Golden Gate Park. Ameba Music is down here and is a very popular attraction. Bus lines run down and around this street. The N Muni Train line is 2 blocks away. I would definitely recommend living near this street or right off of it.

Masonic Avenue is a large street that runs through Golden Gate Park. It has lots of small stores as well as big named stores. There is a large shopping complex located on Masonic and Geary. It has stores like Mervyn's, Best Buy, Subway, Taco Bell, and Office Max. Kitty corner to this shopping complex is a small diner called the Lucky Penny and next door to that is the very popular Trader Joe's. Because one of the most convenient locations of the popular store, Trader Joe's, it is usually really backed up due to overflow in the Trader Joe's parking lot. Masonic avenue runs along USF, you can see its large baseball field from the street. I personally wouldn’t want to live on this street. It is very busy and loud. There is a bus line that runs along it and it always has cars on it. And most of the people who live here are college students because there are mostly apartments and condos.

Lopez Avenue is a very small street in the West of Twin Peaks district. It has beautiful big houses that are separated by green gardens. All the neighbors are friendly, you will smile and say hello to anyone without even realizing it when you walk through. This street may be confusing, just like the whole area. The streets in this area wind around and might not make sense at first. At This area is very pricy if you would want to live here however completely worth it. There are amazing views from every household. There are parks and schools nearby. UCSF hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital are close. This is a very hilly area so if that is an issue for you it is not the right place to be. It is also very close to Forrest Hill Station which is a stop for 3 Muni train lines, the M, L, and K. The location and atmosphere of this street is just so unique. It is really great for raising a family or a quiet friendly lifestyle.

Sotelo Avenue is a very small street in the West of Twin Peaks district. It has beautiful big houses that are separated by green gardens. All the neighbors are friendly, you will find yourself saying hello to anyone when you walk through. This street may be confusing, just like the whole area. The street is winds around and connects some of the numbered avenues that might not make sense at first. At This area is very pricy if you would want to live here however completely worth it. There are amazing views from every household. There are parks and schools nearby. UCSF hospital is close, and also the 9th avenue and Irving shopping areas. This is a very hilly area so if that is an issue for you it is not the right place to be. The location and atmosphere of this street is just so unique. It is really great for raising a family or a quiet friendly lifestyle.

Alton Avenue is a very small street in the West of Twin Peaks district. It has beautiful big houses that are separated by green gardens. All the neighbors are friendly, you will find yourself saying hello to anyone when you walk through. This street may be confusing, just like the whole area. The street is winds around and connects some of the numbered avenues that might not make sense at first. At the end of Alton Avenue there is a small dead end, almost like area that older kids could play basketball in. This area is very pricy if you would want to live here however completely worth it. There are parks and schools nearby. UCSF hospital is close, and also the 9th avenue and Irving shopping areas. The location and atmosphere of this street is just so unique. It is really great for raising a family or a quiet friendly lifestyle.

Lomita Avenue acts as a connecting ramp-like street that runs from Lawton Street to Moraga Street. It is a very narrow street, just 2 lanes wide. People tend to drive quickly on this street and it can be very dangerous. The speed limit is roughly 15 miles an hour I think. Houses on this street aren't too special. Houses are pretty close together, however they have a great view of Ocean Beach and the Outer Sunset because they are scaling a large hill. This street is a nice street to live on if you like to walk. You will always see people out of their homes walking their dogs or going on runs. It is close to a big mountain that is known mostly as Turtle Hill but that is just a nick name. It is also close to an elementary school and 19th avenue for your convenience.

Fanning way acts as a connecting ramp like street that runs from 14th avenue to 14th avenue. It is a very narrow street, just 2 lanes wide. However, you are allowed to park on one side of the street so it becomes a one lane 2 direction street. People tend to drive quickly on this street and it can be very dangerous. The speed limit is 15 miles an hour. Houses on this street aren't too special. They can be red flagged for landslide control if the weather doesn't play in your favor. However they have a great view of Ocean Beach and the Outer Sunset.

Quintara Street runs from 48th avenue all the way into the W. of Twin Peaks district. It is a straight shot from 16th avenue all the way down to the beach. The only detour you have to make is around St. Ignatius High School right after Sunset Boulevard. It is very ends on 10th avenue, if you are not familiar with the area maps are necessary. It runs in the Outer Sunset, Inner Sunset, and W. Twin Peaks districts. The houses start out a lot nicer, bigger and more expensive towards the east and get less unique and smaller as you go westward. It runs into St. Ignatius Academy and the very large Sunset Reservoir. You also pass by Lincoln High School. At the top on Quintara Avenue around Hoover Middle School, there is a big intersection where some bus lines take their breaks. This is a very easy street to drive down, there hardly ever any traffic. There is such a wide variety of housing on this street it is hard to make recommendations as to who should live where.

Pacheco Street runs from 48th avenue all the way into the windy streets of the Forrest Hill district. It is a straight shot from 16th avenue all the way down to the beach, but you do have to go around a large reservoir at 24th avenue. The only other detours you have to make are before 16th avenue, it winds around a large hill, starting and stopping. It is very confusing after 16th avenue and if you are not familiar with the area maps are necessary. It runs in the Outer Sunset, Inner Sunset, W. Twin Peaks districts and ends in the Forrest Hill District. The houses start out a lot nicer, bigger and more expensive towards the east and get less unique and smaller as you go westward. It runs into St. Ignatius Academy and the very large Sunset Reservoir. This is a very easy street to drive down, there hardly ever any traffic. There is such a wide variety of housing on this street it is hard to make recommendations as to who should live where.

Ortega Street is my favorite street to take when I need to cross all the avenues from my house. It is a straight shot from 14th avenue all the way down to the beach. The only detour you have to make is before 14th avenue, it winds around a large hill that is in the way but straightens out again on 11th avenue and ends on 8th avenue. It runs in the Outter Sunset, Inner Sunset and W. Twin Peaks districts. The houses start out a lot nicer, bigger and more expensive towards the east and get less unique and smaller as you go westward. It runs by St. Ignatius Academy and the very large Sunset Reservoir. This is a very easy street to drive down, there is never any traffic. There is such a wide variety of housing on this street it is hard to make recommendations as to who should live where.

Melba Avenue is a short street, running one block long between Ocean and Eucalyptus. It is located between 22nd and 23rd avenue and leads into a small parking lot of a private elementary school. It has big houses, similar to those typical sunset houses however there have been many additions to most of them making the block and area a little more unique. One block up from this street is a big reservoir. Many soccer games are held on the field next to the reservoir. This street can get pretty parked up. Between the events held at that small reservoir and the YMCA on 21st avenue and the occasional event in Stern Grove, people who live there do not have too many spaces readily available. Every house does have a driveway though. This streets location is pretty convenient. There is Lowell High School and Lakeshore Elementary nearby and also a Bus lines that run up and down 19th avenue. I think it’s a great place to live for people who have busy lives.

Ventura Avenue is a very quiet, narrow, and curved street in the West of Twin Peaks district. It runs right off of Linares avenue and lasts only about one block. The houses on this street are beautiful. They are separated and full of green gardens. I hear there is a very strict home owners association protecting us from those crazy homes. Besides looking like a street from out of a classic movie, it is very close to different locations. There is a playground near by as well as a small pre-pre school day care center. 9th avenue and Irving, a hot spot for many resturants and shops is not far away. Muni lines run close by as well, at Forrest Hill Station as well as on Judah/Irving. I would definitely recommend this street to families with children of all ages however the cost of living here is high as well as availability. The streets are also pretty steep so it can be a good and bad thing depending on your personality.

Linares Avenue is a very quiet street in the West of Twin Peaks district. It runs right off of 8th avenue and lasts only about one block. The houses on this street are beautiful. They are separated and full of green gardens. I hear there is a very strict home owners association protecting us from visual pollution. Besides looking like a street from out of a classic movie, it is very close to different locations. There is a playground right across the street as well as a small pre-pre school day care center. 9th avenue and Irving, a hot spot for many resturants and shops is not far away. Muni lines run close by as well, at Forrest Hill Station as well as on Judah/Irving. I would definitely recommend this street to families with children of all ages however the cost of living here is high as well as availability.

41st avenue isn't my favorite. It runs about 9 blocks from the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range very slightly within the neighborhoods. The street just isnt't that exciting, it's not especially close to anything and the houses all basically look the same with the occaisional crazy neighbor that paints their house strange colors. This street is a typical avenue of the Sunset/Richmond districts; the houses and neighborhood’s attitude are basically the same in whatever area you are in. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary, Taraval and more. 41st avenue is a straight shot all the way down, through Golden Gate Park on the sunset side, but leads out to another avenue so you have to turn right when exiting the park in the Richmond to get back to 41st avenue. 41st avenue also takes you down to the San Francisco Zoo and runs along the west side of South Sunset Playground.

Traffic is very intense on this street. 7th avenue turns into Laguna Honda Boulevard and it leads around a small reservoir and leads into Woodside Avenue and Dewey Boulevard. This street runs by Forest Hill Station which is the home to the K, M and L muni lines which all go downtown and outbound to different areas in the city. Other above the ground bus lines have stops at this station that can take you to different places like into the Sunset or Excelsior. It is located in the West of Twin Peaks District. Even though there is limited housing, I wouldn’t recommend living on this street exactly. It is busy and large. Living right off this street is ideal because even just a block away, you feel more secluded. Clarendon Elementary school is also one block away from this street.

Lurline Street is a small street that starts on Funston Avenue and leads on to Kirkham Street. It is an extremely short street with not too many houses on the block. It starts out flat, and then turns and runs down hill to Kirkham Street. It is close to a Chinese Emersion Elementary School called Alice Fong Yu. I do not recommend going down this street during school drop off or pick up hours due to extreme double parking. It is a very quiet street in a nice neighborhood great for walking around on. It is also not too far away from Golden Gate Park which is a very well known park in San Francisco.

42th avenue isn't that great of a street to live on. It runs about 8 blocks from the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range very slightly within the neighborhoods. Apartments, houses and condos are all available. The street just isnt't that exciting, it's not especially close to anything and the houses all basically look the same with the occaisional crazy neighbor that paints their house orange. This street is a typical avenue of the Sunset/Richmond districts; the houses and neighborhood’s attitude are basically the same in whatever area you are in. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary, Taraval and more. 42th avenue is a straight shot all the way down, excluding the detour to get through Golden Gate Park which you will need to get onto the Great Highway to pass the park or wind through it at 41st avenue. 42th avenue also takes you down to the San Francisco Zoo and runs along the west side of South Sunset Playground.

43th avenue isn't that great of a street to live on. It runs about 7 blocks from the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range very slightly within the neighborhoods. Apartments, houses and condos are all available. The street just isnt't that exciting, it's not especially close to anything and the houses all basically look the same with the occaisional crazy neighbor that paints their house orange. This street is a typical avenue of the Sunset/Richmond districts; the houses and neighborhood’s attitude are basically the same in whatever area you are in. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary, Taraval and more. 43th avenue is a straight shot all the way down, excluding the detour to get through Golden Gate Park which you will need to get onto the Great Highway or 41st avenue to cross the park. 43th avenue also takes you down to the San Francisco Zoo.

45th avenue is a great street to live on. It runs a few blocks from the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range very slightly within the neighborhoods. Apartments, houses and condos are all available. The most exciting aspect about being on this street is definitely the fact that Ocean Beach roughly 5 blocks away. This street is a typical avenue of the Sunset/Richmond districts; the houses and neighborhood’s attitude are basically the same in whatever area you are in. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary, Taraval and more. 45th avenue is a straight shot all the way down, excluding the detour to get through Golden Gate Park which you will need to get onto the Great Highway or 41st avenue to cross the park. 45th avenue also takes you down to the San Francisco Zoo.

44th avenue is a nice street to live on. It runs 6 blocks away from the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range slightly within the neighborhoods. Apartments, houses and condos are all available. The most exciting aspect about being on this street is definitely the fact that Ocean Beach is so close. This street is a typical numbered avenue; the houses and neighborhood’s attitude are basically the same in whatever area you are in. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere in the city, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary, Taraval and more. 44th avenue is a straight shot all the way down, excluding the detour to get through Golden Gate Park which you will need to get onto the Great Highway or 41st avenue to cross the park. 44th avenue also takes you down to the entrance of the San Francisco Zoo.

27th avenue runs from Vicante Street of the Parkside district all the way to the Sea Cliff district close to the entrance of the Presidio. There are a few detours on this street, on is the reservoir on Ortega to Quintara, and the other is bigger, Golden Gate Park. Crossing the park is difficult and can’t be don’t except on 25th avenue but it gets confusing to get to the other side. If you do weave around the streets and find your way, you will end up back on 25th avenue, so you can just drive back onto 27th once you’ve gotten out. 27th avenue is a cool street because it runs close to the 2 of the major high schools in San Francisco, running close by to Lincoln High school of the Sunset District and running close by to George Washington High school of the Richmond. This street has a variety of houses because it runs through such different neighborhoods. Most of the houses will be similar to Sunset family homes, but there are apartments and condos scattered here and there. In the Sea Cliff District you will find much larger houses and higher prices to go along with them.

26th avenue runs from Eucalyptus Drive of the Lakeshore district all the way to the Sea Cliff district close to the entrance of the Presidio. There are a few detours on this street, on is the reservoir on Ortega to Quintara, and the other is bigger, Golden Gate Park. If you need to cross the park, only 25th avenue is the closest street that has an entrance to drive through the park however after you enter it gets confusing to get to the other side. If you do weave around the streets and find your way, you will end up back on 25th avenue which you can then drive back onto 26th. 26th avenue is a cool street because it runs close to the 3 major high schools in San Francisco, starting at Lowell High school in the Lakeshore district, running past Lincoln High school of the Sunset District and running close by to George Washington High school of the Richmond. This street has a variety of houses because it runs through such different neighborhoods. Most of the houses will be similar to Sunset houses, but there are apartments and condos scattered here and there. In the Sea Cliff District you will find much larger houses and higher prices to go along with them.

25th avenue runs from Eucalyptus Drive of the Lakeshore district all the way to the Sea Cliff district close to the entrance of the Presidio. There are a few detours on this street, on is the reservoir on Ortega to Quintara, and the other is bigger, Golden Gate Park. 25th avenue has an entrance to drive through the park however after you enter it gets confusing to get to the other side. If you do weave around the streets and find your way, you will end up back on 25th avenue. 25th avenue is a cool street because it runs close to the 3 major high schools in San Francisco, starting at Lowell High school in the Lakeshore district, running past Lincoln High school of the Sunset District and running close by to George Washington High school of the Richmond. This street has a variety of houses because it runs through such different neighborhoods. Most of the houses will be similar to Sunset houses, but there are apartments and condos scattered here and there. In the Sea Cliff District you will find much larger houses and higher prices to go along with them. This street would be pleasant to live on however it is pretty busy, but at the same time pretty convenient.

46th avenue is a great street to live on. It runs close to the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range slightly within the neighborhoods. Apartments, houses and condos are all available. The most exciting aspect about being on this street is definitely the fact that Ocean Beach is so close. This street is a typical numbered avenue; the houses and neighborhood’s attitude are basically the same in whatever area you are in. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary, Taraval and more. 46th avenue is a straight shot all the way down, excluding the detour to get through Golden Gate Park which you will need to get onto the Great Highway or 41st avenue to cross the park. 46th avenue also takes you down to the entrance of the San Francisco Zoo.

47th avenue is a great street to live on. It runs close to the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range slightly within the neighborhoods. Apartments, houses and condos are all available. The most exciting aspect about being on this street is definitely the fact that Ocean Beach is so close. This street is a typical numbered avenue; the houses and neighborhood’s attitude are basically the same in whatever area you are in. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary and more. 47th avenue is a straight shot all the way down, excluding the detour to get through Golden Gate Park which you will need to get onto the Great Highway to cross that.

48th avenue is a great street to live on. It runs right along the beach through both the sunset and Richmond districts. Housing styles range slightly within the neighborhoods. Apartments, houses and condos are all available. The most exciting aspect about being on this street is definitely the fact that Ocean Beach is so close. This street is the most westward street you can possible live on. This street also crosses big streets with bus lines that can take you almost anywhere, like Judah, Lincoln, Clement, California, Geary and more. 48th avenue is a straight shot all the way down, excluding the detour to get through Golden Gate Park which you will need to get onto the Great Highway to cross that.

Havenside Drive is a small street leading from Eucalyptus Drive to Ocean, lasting about one block. It is the cross street address for the back entrance of Lakeshore Plaza’s parking lot. Lakeshore Plaza consists of Lucky’s Grocery store, Baskin Robins, Tully’s Coffee, and more. This street has typical sunset styled houses, but is located in the Lakeshore district. Lake Merced is close by and is popular for rowing races, and also runners. I wouldn’t personally like to live on this street because of the Plaza being so close. There are also many high school students walking around during school days and tend to leave garbage and not respect your living space. Other than that it has the illusion that it is a pleasant place to live. There is also an elementary school a few blocks away, as well as the San Francisco Zoo.

Westmoorland Drive is a very short street, about 2 blocks in distance. It is located kind of close by Lakeshore elementary school and runs into Eucalyptus Drive. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. Lakeshore Plaza is located on this street which has your basic grocery store and other food places like Arby’s and Clothing Stores like Ross. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood but after Sloat, Everglade Drive runs into Constanso way. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the elementary school so close. The area is completely flat so taking walks or runs are popular in this area. It is also in walking distance of the well known high school, Lowell High School and the zoo isn’t too far off as well. It is just because of the Shopping center that it gets busy occasionally, and I wouldn’t want to personally live next to so many businesses.

Everglade Drive is a very short street, about 2 and a half blocks in distance. It is located near Lakeshore elementary school and runs into Eucalyptus Drive. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. Lakeshore Plaza is located on this street which has your basic grocery store and other food places like Arby’s and Clothing Stores like Ross. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood but after Sloat, Everglade Drive runs into Constanso way. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the elementary school so close. The area is completely flat so taking walks or runs are popular in this area. It is also in walking distance of the well known high school, Lowell High School. And if you really like to walk, the zoo isn’t too far off. It is just because of the Shopping center that it gets busy occasionally, and I wouldn’t want to personally live next to so many businesses.

Springfield Drive is a very short street, about 2 and a half blocks in distance. It is located near Lakeshore elementary school and runs into Eucalyptus Drive. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. It is close to Lakeshore Plaza which has your grocery store and other food places like Arby’s and Clothing Stores like Ross. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the elementary school so close. The area is completely flat so taking walks or runs are popular in this area. It is also in walking distance of the well known high school, Lowell High School. And if you really like to walk, the zoo isnt too far off.

Riverton Drive is a very short street, about 2 blocks in distance. It runs near Lakeshore elementary school and into Eucalyptus Drive. This street is located in the Lakeshore district. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. It is close to Lakeshore Plaza which has your grocery store and other food places like Arby’s and Clothing Stores like Ross. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the elementary school so close. There is two hour parking along this street due to the high school, located east of the elementary school however you do get a parking pass if you establish residency there.

Kirkham Street is a very quiet street that is located in the famous Sunset District. It runs down the avenues starting at roughly 4th avenue all the way out to 48th avenue. I like Kirkham Street because of its frequent 4 way stop intersections so I sometimes take it when I want to leisurely make my way down to the beach. It is pretty flat on this street which is nice to get out and walk around. Irving Street is nearby for some shopping, mostly Asian store, or there is Judah Street which is the home to the N muni line which can take you downtown and beyond. Noriega Street is also popular and close by for good restaurants and a few other stores. Kirkham is a very typical street in the sunset, there isn’t really anything unique about it but at the same time, it isn’t boring.

Kensington way is a small street right off West Portal. It runs from the traffic circle at Dewey and Taraval down to Portola Drive. This is a very pleasant street to live on. The houses are all big and beautiful with great views. Kensington is on a small hill which gives it some privacy from other houses. There are only houses on one side of the street for the majority of the street. It is also a one lane street so beware of oncoming traffic. Parking is not difficult up here which is nice for being so close to the popular, West Portal. There is also a well known elementary school up on the corner. This is a great area to take walks and run errands. If you have the money to live here I definitely recommend living here with your family.

Irving Street runs from the beach down to Arguello Boulevard. It is the home of various unique inner sunset restaurants and stores. Food options vary; there are many Asian restaurants, pizza joints and more. Moving down the street towards the beach it turns into a more residential street. This street runs parallel to Golden Gate Park so it may be convenient to park on depending on where you need to go in the park. I wouldn’t recommend living near the business area of the street however towards the beach there is less traffic. I like this street because it is flat so many people walk around on it to get everywhere.

Warren Drive is a long uphill drive up twin peaks. It partially wraps around the peak with Sutro Tower located on the top. It starts at Locksley and 7th avenue and runs up to Glenhaven Lane. The houses on this street are huge and are wide in variety, for example there are houses, apartments, and condos. They all have views of the ocean, and some of them have views of the Golden Gate Bridge. All houses in this area are under the laws of the home owners association of that area. The reason I am personally not a big fan of this street is because the steepness of the majority of the street and the speed that people go down the hill, I feel unsafe occasionally.

Bowling Green Drive is a small street connecting Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Middle Drive. However, don’t be fooled by its length. Along this street there are many outdoor activities to do. For example, there are plenty of tennis courts, a well known children’s playground, and of course, bowling greens. There is green everywhere you look on this street. It is also close to Kezar stadium and Big Rec field where many games are held. Especially on Sundays and holidays, there are people walking everywhere so watch for pedestrians. People of all ages can find things to do in this area.

Stow Lake is a great lake to take you family, friend, or date. Stow Lake Drive wraps around the west side of the lake, leading into West Stow lake drive, which finishes the circle around Stow Lake, and John F. Kennedy drive. In the center of Stow Lake is Strawberry hill which is a beautiful hill which you can walk around and view different plants and birds. Along Stow Lake Drive, there is parking which is located close to the boathouse where you can rent paddle or row boats. Feeding the birds on Stow Lake was one of my favorite childhood memories. This is a one way street which makes it barely noticeable when trying to enjoy the nature of Stow Lake. This street is unlivable however I recommend it to anyone that wants to get out one day and do something new.

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive runs from the west side of golden gate park eastward to Bowling Green Drive, also located in the park. It runs by multiple lakes which include stow lake, famous for its birds and paddle or row boat renting. Part of this street is closed every Sunday and holidays for pedestrians that want to spend the day in the park without traffic. On these days you will find many people biking, roller skating, running, etc, all over the park. This street also runs by the Polo fields where many events are held. There is no places to live on this street but I would recommend it for anyone to walk or drive along it.

West Portal Avenue is a small street with a lot of businesses on it. It runs from the multiple way intersection of Junipero Sera, Sloat, Portola and St. Francis to the train stop and Ulloa Street. This street contains many small stores that you could only find in San Francisco. It has great restaurants that are good for families, dates or anything. There are few houses on this street however you can live right off this street. It is located in a great neighborhood, everyone is friendly. 3 trains all run through this street, the K, the L, and the M line. It is a very popular place to take public transit from. Houses in this neighborhood are very expensive. I would definitely live here if I could because of its amazing atmosphere.

Cecilia Avenue is a one lane street that wraps in a circle but has a let out onto Traval. It is located in the Forest Hill District. I take this street to school everyday. I enjoy driving on this street. It is on a slight hill but all of the houses are very cute and friendly looking. The front yards all always tidy and it is a very calm, welcoming street. It is close to Herbert Hoover middle school so at around 3:30pm every weekday, traffic is intense. I recommend this street to any family because of its welcoming vibe. Taraval is also very close by so shopping and good restaurants are always close.

Parnassus Avenue is located in the Inner Sunset/Haight and Ashbury districts. It is what Judah lead into starting from around 5th avenue. It runs up the hill all the way to UCSF hospital and ends at Stanyan Street. You can find some really beautiful houses off this street. The views are amazing from here. There are bus lines all over this area. There are many hills in this area so if you have any knee problems or do not like to walk up and down hills this would not be the area for you. It is a very convenient street. Across the street from the hospital there are some fast food places for a quick bite and of course, the hospital is right there. This would be an ideal place for nurses to have apartments or for families that have children.

Middlefield Drive is a very short street, about 2 and a half blocks in distance. It runs right past Lakeshore elementary school and into Lake Merced Boulevard. This street is located in the Lakeshore district. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. It is close to Lakeshore Plaza which has your grocery store and other food places like Arby’s and Clothing Stores like Ross. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the elementary school so close. There is two hour parking along this street due to the high school, located east of the elementary school however you do get a parking pass if you establish residency there.

Sylvan Drive is a very short street, about 2 blocks in distance. It runs straight into Lakeshore Elementary School which neighbors Lowell High School. This street is located in the Lakeshore district. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. It is close to Lakeshore Plaza which has your grocery store and other food places like Noah's and Baskin Robbins. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the high school so close. There is two hour parking along this street due to the high school however you do get a parking pass if you establish residency there.

Skyline Boulevard is a very large, fast paced street that wraps around the western side of Lake Merced. It starts on Sloat Boulevard and runs south through Daly City and beyond. After Daly City it turns into Skyline Freeway. It is a beautiful road to travel down if you even have the time. On certain parts of it you get great views of the beach and the lake. It cuts straight through the Olympic Country Club which has a beautiful golf course. There is a small horse stable closer to Daly City right off Skyline Boulevard that you can rent horses on and take them down to the beach. My only criticism of this street is that at night there are many rumors of racing because of its wideness, but I have never seen it before.

Lake Merced Boulevard starts at the northern end of Lake Merced at Skyline Boulevard and wraps around the east side of the lake into Daly City’s John Daly Boulevard. It runs in between the Olympic Country Club and the San Francisco Golf Club. It is a very green street all around. It is close to a small Jewish elementary through middle school called Brandies. It runs right by the backside of San Francisco State so you will see many college students walking on it. Unless you live in the dorms of San Francisco State, there aren’t many housing options on this street. It is mainly a street for transportation uses only.

Medowbrook Drive is a very short street, about 2 blocks in distance. It runs into the driveway of Lowell High Schools parking lot. This street is located in the Lakeshore district. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. It is close to Lakeshore Plaza which has your grocery store and other food places like Noah's and Baskin Robbins. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the high school so close. There is two hour parking along this street due to the high school however you do get a parking pass if you establish residency there.

Sloat Boulevard is one of the fastest paced streets in the city. It has 3 lanes going both directions and the speed limit is 40mph with few stop signs down to the beach. It starts at a 7 way intersection at the mouth of St. Francis Wood and runs all the way down to the Great Highway. The San Francisco Zoo is located on Sloat at the beach with plenty of parking. In the middle of Sloat there is Lakeshore Plaza which has your typical grocery store, etc. There is a bus line that runs up and down Sloat which starts at the beach and goes into St. Francis Wood. It is a really fast way to get down and I would recommend it to travelers because there is hardly any traffic. There are barely any houses on this street; all houses that are close are not facing Sloat. Sloat and 19th avenue is also the main entrance to the very large Stern Grove where a variety of events are held.

Forest View drive is one of the popular exits from the busy Sloat Boulevard. It is only 2 blocks in length and ends at Lowell High school, known for its academic excellence. This street is located in the Lakeshore district. It is fairly close to Lake Merced where many rowing races occur. It is close to Lakeshore Plaza which has your grocery store and other food places like Noah's and Baskin Robbins. On Sloat, it has the 23 line which takes you down to the beach or into St. Francis Wood. All houses on this street are typical sunset styled and are great for raising families, especially with the high school so close. There is two hour parking along this street due to the high school however you do get a parking pass if you establish residency there.

La Playa runs from Kirkham Street all the way to Sutro Heights Park. It is a very small street which is the absolute closest street to the beach besides the great highway. This street is split by the famous Golden Gate Park, but continues on in the Richmond. If you like beach front living, this is one of the best streets you could live on. However there are mainly compacted higher rising apartments on this street. There is a cafe located on Judah and La Playa which stays open late. The best thing about this street is that it is right on the beach and you can go running or just lounge there anytime. You also get the fresh breeze 24 hours a day. Living here is expensive, even for a small one room apartment.

Joost Avenue runs from Hazelwood Avenue to Diamond Street. It is parallel off Monterey Boulevard which is a very happening street with restaurants and shops. Monterey is also the home to many bus lines. The neighbors in this area are what made me love living here. Everyone was so friendly and most of them had dinner parties where everyone was invited to. Joost Avenue goes through Westwood park area to Glen Park. It is close to Dorothy Erskine Park which has a nice green field. All the houses on this block are unique, they are hardly the same. Everyone front yard is just as different. There is a preschool on Foerster. I loved growing up on this street and I recommend it for any family.

Austin Street is a small alley that runs from Octavia to Polk. It is only a 4 block street and is split down the middle going different directions. I personally wouldn’t want to live on this street however it is very close to Japan town, so if you worked down there it would be very convenient. There is hardly any traffic on this street. It is a one lane street so it is a tight fit. The only time I have had trouble getting through on this street is when the Buddhist Church of San Francisco has an event because their garage is on this street.

California Street is one of the longer streets in the city. It starts at the Lincoln Park Golf Course and ends at the Embarcadero. This street runs through many famous neighborhoods, like the Richmond and Chinatown. This street is full of things to do. There is Laurel Village which has small stores, like Emily Lee’s, as well as well known ones like Starbucks. CPMC hospital is nearby as well for any medical assistance. Transportation is great along this street; there is a bus line that runs up and down it that comes frequently and crosses major streets like park presidio which have convenient transferring busses. California Street also ends at the Embarcadero which has BART and ever MUNI train line. Most parts of this street are ideal for living however there are some areas that are mainly business which are loud and usually avoided when looking for housing.

Octavia Street runs from the Marina district's Jefferson Square, or Turk street, all the way down to Market Street where it turns into highway 101. Octavia Street is a great street to take to get onto the freeway; it has a new onramp that is very easy to get onto. Cars are constantly going down this street so it isn’t really ideal for living on. I would recommend it for college students who need to rent an apartment that go to USF. Octavia Street runs close by to a very lively part of Japan town which host a very exciting cherry blossom festival every year in the spring.

Noriega Street runs from 8th avenue all the way down to the beach. On the 8th avenue side, it runs straight into a small hill which you must wind around to get to the other side of Noriega. From 15th avenue and Noriega, it is a straight shot down to the beach. Starting on 19th avenue and going west there is a small Chinatown looking area with great Asian bakeries and restaurants. This street is usually busy and not ideal to travel down. Living conditions are hectic until you reach the other side of Sunset Boulevard. Past there, there are great typical sunset houses that are safe and comfortable to live in.

Sunset Boulevard is a great street to cross the Sunset from north and south. It is a fast moving street with hardly any traffic ever. It is surrounded by green, grass, trees and bushes. There are no houses on this street; its main purpose is a fast route. It crosses some major streets with businesses on it. It also runs near the zoo, Saint Ignatius High School and AP Gianni. It runs from Almost the mouth of Golden Gate Park to Lake Merced Boulevard. There is a bus line that runs up and down this street and you can transfer to major trains at Taraval Street and Judah Street. Overall this is a great street to take around the Sunset District.

Hugo Street is a short street running from Arguello to 7th avenue. It has a lot of apartments and some family homes. It is right off Irving Street which is known for great food and it is also home to many bus lines. UCSF is located nearby if you ever had any emergency. Parking is hard because of the popularity of Irving Street and the nurses at the hospital. It is right off busy streets so you do get some excess noise from Irving and mostly Lincoln way. Kezar stadium and Golden Gate Park are both walking distance from anywhere on this street. I feel that this is a very convenient street to live on however I would only want to live there temporarily, not forever.

Devonshire Way is located on one of the twin peaks. It is a short street with friendly neighbors. Houses are on both sides of the street. It runs from Warren Drive to Crestmont Drive. Clarendon Elementary school is within walking distance. There is a train station not too far away that all the major trains have stops at. It is on a big mountain but if you go down the mountain, you reach the inner sunset which is known for its great food. On the top of it, people usually take hikes and take their dogs. I have never done it but I heard the view is amazing from up there. All the houses are very big and pricy on this street and if I could afford it I would definitely want to live here.

Kezar Drive is a short street that connects Lincoln way and Oak Street. It has all stoplights on this street. You drive in between Golden Gate Park's Children’s Playground and Kezar Stadium. Along the way there is a police station and a fairly large grass field. I find it hard to park on this street due to the fast traffic however it is close parking for any attractions above or if you are planning on shopping on Haight Street. There are no houses on this street so you can’t live on it. There are many bikes that drive on this street so be very careful.

Oak Park Drive is located on one of the twin peaks. It is a short street with friendly neighbors. Houses are only located on one side of the street for the majority of the street. It runs from Devonshire way to Clarendon Avenue. Clarendon Elementary school is within walking distance. There is a train station not too far away that all the major trains have stops at. It is on a big mountain but if you go down the mountain, you reach the inner sunset which is known for its great food. There are stairways on the mountain side across the street from the houses that you can go up and hike up the mountain for an amazing view of the city. All the houses are very big and pricy on this street and if I could afford it I would definitely want to live here.

Burlwood drive is a small detour you can take off Los Palmos drive. It has houses only on only one side of the street and a mountain side on the other. It is pretty high up on the mountain so it gets a good view of the houses in that neighborhood. There are a lot of creative houses and gardens on this street which I find really unique. This is a one lane curvy street so people drive slowly which is nice. It is about 5 blocks from Monterey Avenue which has a grocery store, bus lines, restaurants, etc. It is good for families with children because there are parks and schools close by. There is also a path to walk on in between the houses in the middle of the block from Cresta Vista Drive which is a nice walk but it looks scary at night because of all the trees.

Judah Street runs from the base of the Hospital, UCSF, to the very end at the Great Highway. There is a Muni train that goes up and down this street which comes frequently and takes you downtown. It is only two blocks away from the beautiful Golden Gate Park. There are stores along this street. They are sort of scattered, but mainly clumped by 9th avenue. It is a great street to take down to the beach if you are not in a rush. There are fewer stop signs however you do drive alongside trains which can be nerve wrecking. There is a Pre School located on 19th avenue and Judah. There are also 2 gas stations there as well if you need a quick fill up. I would personally love to like right off this street, not exactly on it. The trains do make noise and run late at night so if you are a light sleeper it wouldn’t be ideal. However if you do not drive it is amazingly convenient to go wherever using the buses.

Eucalyptus Drive runs from Ocean Avenue all the way to Clearfield Drive. It is only about 20 blocks long however it has a variety of building off of it. On Ocean Avenue and Eucalyptus drive, there is a convenient store. A few blocks down, near 20th avenue, there is an entrance to Stonestown Galleria which is home to many popular stores and a YMCA which is very neighborhood orientated. Down a few more blocks, there is Ralph Nichols Park which is popular for dogs and children. Alongside the park there is Lowell High School which is filtered so the teenagers are not too rowdy. Next to the high school, there is Lakeshore Elementary school, which is a popular school. Surrounding all of this are basic sunset houses and nice neighbors. Traffic isn't bad however parking during school house gets tough near the high school. I would recommend living here for any type of family. The only downside is there is not real authentic food nearby.

Lincoln way runs parallel to the infamous Golden Gate Park. It starts out at the parking lot near the beach and runs into Kezar Drive which turns into Oak which can take you close to downtown SF. It crosses over 9th avenue which is a hot spot for food. It has many entrances to the park if you needed to get across it. I wouldn't recommend living on this street because although it is only a 4 lane 2 way street, cars drive fast and across from the park it looks a little dirty and gets loud. Traffic is relatively good on this street. There is hardly ever a crash. There is a bus line that runs up and down this street and it can take you from the beach to Kezar stadium and beyond.

This street is probably most known for its inner sunset portion. On this street in the inner sunset, there is a variety of delicious food and bars. It is very close to UCSF's hospital so you will see people in scrubs walking around frequently. This street takes you into Golden Gate Park right next to the new Academy of Sciences and the De Young Museum which was recently remodeled. On the other side of the park you would be in the Richmond district. It crosses over Geary and Clement Street which are small Chinatown-like streets. It ends over by a nice park which contains a lake by Lake Street. Besides in the inner sunset, traffic is relatively good. There is great mass transportation on the sunset side of the park. This street is very friendly and would be great for any type of family.

19th avenue is a wide, 6 lane street. It is always busy. It runs from Golden Gate Park out to the intersection with Junipero Sera, from there it turns into Highway 1 going through Daly City. I would not ever want to live on this street. There are constantly cars zooming by your house and it is extremely hard to back out of your driveway or to feel safe about your kids running around. This street has had multiple cases of cars hitting pedestrians. It is usually one of the fastest ways to get places however if there is an accident or too many cars it is difficult to get off and moves very slowly. There is a bus line that runs up and down it called the 28. It runs pretty frequently but is usually completely packed. There is a shopping mall and San Francisco State located near the Daly City end of the street. I personally get a very dirty vibe from the street and usually try to avoid it whenever I can, even if it means driving a few more blocks.

Moraga avenue runs from right before the base of twin peaks all the way to the beach. You have options to live in the hills, or in the flat beachside. Moraga avenue is a nice quiet street, however it is parallel to Noriega avenue which is like a small chinatown which has lots of good asian cuisine. There are schools that are close by and daycare centers as well. In the outter sunset part of the street, you are right at the beach which gives a nice breeze and keeps the air smelling fresh. It does not have a lot of traffic which is nice as well. There is a housing complex blocking the crossing of it on 19th avenue and it is split in half by a hill at 14th aveune which is actually a great spot for a great view of the city. There are not a lot of stop signs or traffic on this street. I would recommend taking this street if you ever needed to go across the avenues in the sunset district.

I have lived on this street for around 9 years now and I absolutely love it. It runs from the sunset to the richmond and on both sides of the park there are roughly the same things. It is close enough to many bus lines that can take you anywhere in the city, but far enough away to not hear the sounds of them passing. In the richmond, it ends near a park which includes a beautiful lake. In the sunset, it is very close to a mountain you can walk up with a great view. Irving, Clement, and Geary streets are all cross streets of 11th avenue which have a variety of food and activities for night life. My only drawbacks to living on this street are that there are many 2 way stop intersections not in our favor, and that people tend to speed up the hills so it causes some noise. Other than that I feel that it is an ideal place to have any sort of family.