6.3 out of 10

Vallejo St, Russian Hill

Ranked 6th best street in Russian Hill
37.7976059058908 -122.416511662245
Great for
  • Medical Facilities
  • Clean & Green
  • Eating Out
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Pest Free
Not great for
  • Parking
  • Cost of Living
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists

Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
2yrs+

"Vallejo St: Divine"

Vallejo is perhaps one of my favorite streets in San Francisco because it has so much to offer. From North Beach to Russian Hill, you get great exercise with the stairs in both North Beach (Montgomery) and Russian Hill (by Polk). In North Beach there's my favorite bakery, Victoria's Pastry bordering Chinatown and North Beach at Vallejo and Stockton Streets. It's also super close to Columbus Avenue where there are a ton of restaurants.There's not a lot of traffic due to the hills. But it's great exercise for the glutes.

When you get over into Russian Hill, it's a bit more residential. A little more leafy and a little more wealthy. Then you get down to the bottom of Russian Hill and you hit Polk Street where this is some great small boutique and local shopping.

I wouldn't consider Vallejo a place to hang out in terms of night life, but it's only two blocks away from Union street which has some good bars in both North Beach and Russian Hill.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 2/5
  • Cost of Living 1/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 2/5
2yrs+

"Stepping It Up Through North Beach"

Vallejo Street in North Beach to Russian Hill is one of the most walkable streets I have ever been on. There are steps on both ends, on Montgomery as you hit the eastern edge of North Beach and then again way at the other end, on the border with Russian Hill. In between you have one of the really fun streets in SF. For one thing, at the corner just east of Columbus you will find Café Trieste, which, if you can find a place to sit, is really one of the great little cafes in SF. It is always crowded. Across the street there is both a good pizza place and a great Thai Place.

If you move farther east along Vallejo and get away from Columbus, you come across some really beautiful, multicolored Victorians. Then when you reach Mason, you get the Vallejo Steps which are great also. You move through Ina Coolbrith Park and then as you reach the top of the steps you get a really nice view.

I would love to live anywhere on this street. It would be like a dream come true.
Pros
  • great for walking
  • great for sunbathing
  • nice architecture
Cons
  • not good with a hangover
  • a little dangerous late at night
  • not much shopping
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Tourists
  • Students
  • Country Lovers
  • Beach Lovers
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+

"Russian Hill Family"

The best thing about Vallejo Street in the Russian Hill District is that it feel like its own little family. It's a wealthier area of the city, so residents tend to know their neighbors and the people in the area. There aren't a lot of shops, but Polk Street, which intersects Vallejo, has plenty. It's very quiet, not a lot of traffic and has access to great views.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees

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