Guide: San Francisco Day Tour 7
Day Tour 7 includes Lower Haight, Hayes Valley, Alamo Square, Fillmore Street, Fort Mason, and Russian Hill.
Inside the Powell Street Muni station
1 Muni Station and outbound N-Judah Train
From an underground Muni Station, take the outbound N-Judah Train. After emerging from the tunnel, the train will stop at Duboce Avenue. Exit here and walk a block further to the corner of Duboce Park.
Walking path at the east side of Duboce Park
2 Entrance to Duboce Park at Steiner Street and Duboce Avenue
Turning the corner on to Steiner Street, you'll reach the entrance path into Duboce Park. Follow this path through the park to the opposite end.
Entry to Carmelita Street, from the northwest corner of Duboce Park
3 Enter Carmelita Street from Duboce Park
At the far end of Duboce Park, near the playground, you'll see the entrance to Carmelita Street to the right. Follow Carmelita Street to Waller Street.
Houses on Waller Street between Carmelita and Scott Streets
4 Left on Waller Street from Carmelita Street
From Carmelita Street, turn left on to Waller Street.
The intersection of Waller and Scott Streets
5 Right on Scott Street from Waller Street
At Scott Street, turn right from Waller.
Haight Street near Scott Street
6 Right on Haight Street from Scott Street
Follow Scott Street one block to Haight Street. Turn right on Haight Street.
Haight Street near Steiner Street
7 Haight Street at Steiner Street
Continue on Haight Street and cross Steiner Street. This is the Lower Haight neighborhood.
Haight Street at Fillmore Street
8 Haight Street at Fillmore Street
Continue on Haight Street to Fillmore Street.
Kate's Kitchen - breakfast and brunch on Haight Street near Fillmore
9 Dining Option: Kate's Kitchen
On Haight Street just past Fillmore, Kate's Kitchen is a neighborhood institution, fixing hangovers with homespun breakfast fare.
Kate's Kitchen is at 471 Haight Streeet between Fillmore and Webster Streets. Phone: 415-626-3984.
Cafe du Soleil, on Fillmore Street at Waller
10 Dining Option: Cafe Du Soleil
One block to the right from Haight Street, Cafe Du Soleil serves French baked goods and offers a relaxed hangout atmosphere.
Cafe Du Soleil is at 200 Fillmore Street between Haight and Waller Streets. Phone: 415-934-8637.
Roland's Bakery, on Haight Street near Webster Street
11 Dining Option: Roland's Bakery
Fairly new to the neighborhood, this bakery offers fresh bagels, muffins, croissants, sticky buns. Great for an uncomplicated morning fix.
Roland's Bakery is at 422 Haight Street between Fillmore and Webster Streets. Phone: 415-896-4925. Website: www.rolandsbakeryandcafe.com.
The intersection of Haight and Buchanan Streets
12 Haight Street at Buchanan Street
Continue on Haight Street to Buchanan Street and turn left.
Daniel E Koshland Community Park, on Buchanan Street at Page Street
13 Koshland Park
Between Haight Street and Page Street, you'll pass Koshland Park, with a garden cultivated by neighborhood residents.
Tiles on the exterior wall at Koshland Park
14 Western Addition Peace Wall
The walls of Koshland Park feature a collection of ceramic tiles forming the Western Addition Peace Wall, dedicated in 2007.
Fell Street at Buchanan Street
15 Buchanan Street to Fell Street
Continue on Buchanan past Page Street, and cross Oak Street toward Fell Street.
Houses on Fell Street
16 Right on Fell Street from Buchanan
Continue on Buchanan Street to Fell Street and turn right.
Laguna Street at Fell Street
17 Left on Laguna Street from Fell Street
Walk down Fell Street one block and then go left on to Laguna Street.
Cafe & Art Bar on Laguna Street at Linden Street
18 Right on Linden Street from Laguna Street
Half a block up on Laguna Street, turn right into the Linden Street alley.
Linden Street betwen Laguna and Octavia Streets
19 Linden Street to Octavia Street
Follow Linden Street to Octavia Street and the edge of Patricia's Green.
Benches in Patricia's Green on Octavia Street
20 Patricia's Green on Octavia Street
Enter Patricia's Green and go left toward the park's front entrance on Hayes Street.
Hayes Street at Octavia Street
21 Left on Hayes Street from Octavia Street
From Patricia's Green and Octavia Street, go left on to Hayes Street.
Patxi's Chicago Style Pizza on Hayes at Octavia
22 Dining Option: Patxi's Pizza
Just past the corner of Octavia, Patxi's Pizza serves Chicago style deep dish. Pizzas usually take 30 to 40 minutes to bake. Quick slices are usually available at lunchtime.
Patxi's Pizza is at 511 Hayes Street at Octavia Street. Phone: 415-558-9991. Website: www.patxispizza.com.
Shops on Hayes Street
23 Shops on Hayes Street
Shops on Hayes Street reflect the trendy post-1980s atmosphere the Hayes Valley area has developed since its renewal.
Frjtz - fries and crepes on Hayes Street
24 Dining Option: Frjtz
This cafe features crepes, salads, and Belgian Fries with dipping sauces.
Frjtz is at 581 Hayes Street between Laguna and Octavia Streets. Phone: 415-864-7654. Website: www.frjtzfries.com.
Bar Jules, on Hayes at Laguna
25 Dining Option: Bar Jules
This cafe is open for lunch Wednesday through Sunday, and features a daily changing menu of dishes prepared from local and sustainable sources.
Bar Jules is at 609 Hayes Street at Laguna Street. Phone: 415-621-5482. Website: www.barjules.com.
Houses on Hayes Street near Webster Street
26 Hayes Street at Webster Street
Continue following Hayes Street past Laguna, and cross Buchanan. Continue up the hill past Webster Street toward Fillmore Street.
Fillmore Street at the intersection of Hayes Street
27 Right on Fillmore Street from Hayes Street
Turn right on to Fillmore Street from Hayes Street.
Alamo Square Cafe, on Fillmore Street at Hayes Street
28 Alamo Square Cafe
As you turn on to Fillmore Street, you'll pass Alamo Square Cafe on your left. Sandwiches, coffee, and juices are served here.
Alamo Square Cafe is at 711 Fillmore Street at Hayes Street. Phone: 415-447-8636.
Grove Street between Fillmore and Steiner Streets, looking toward Alamo Square Park
29 Left on Grove Street from Fillmore Street
Continue up Fillmore Street one block and turn left on Grove Street. Follow Grove Street to Steiner Street and the entrance to Alamo Square Park.
Painted Ladies, from the sidewalk on Steiner Street
30 The Painted Ladies
At the corner of Grove and Steiner Streets, the Painted Ladies of film and postcard fame are on your left. These houses are just the tip of the iceberg for this area.
Entrance to Alamo Square Park on Steiner Street at Grove Street
31 Enter Alamo Square Park
Climb up the stairs at the entrance to Alamo Square Park, straight ahead.
Sightseeing bus approaching the Painted Ladies on Steiner Street
32 Painted Ladies from Alamo Square Park
From the elevated vantage point in Alamo Square Park, you're likely to see people taking photos of the painted ladies, and tour buses passing.
The northeast corner of Alamo Square Park
33 Alamo Square Park
Walk all the way through Alamo Square Park to the opposite end and turn right on Scott Street.
Scott Street at Fulton Street
34 Fulton and Scott Street from Alamo Square Park
Follow Scott Street and cross Fulton Street at the park's northwest corner.
McAllister Street at Scott Street
35 Right on McAllister Street from Scott Street
After one block, turn right from Scott Street on to McAllister Street.
Houses on McAllister Street between Scott and Pierce Streets
36 Houses on McAllister Street
On your right and left side you'll begin to see some of the oldest and most ornately designed houses in the city.
Houses on McAllister Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets
37 Gothic Houses on McAllister Street
On McAllister Street to your left, between Pierce and Steiner Street, you'll see some unique gothic castle-style houses built in this area during the late 1800s.
Windows of house on McAllister Street
38 Detailed designs on McAllister Street houses
Many of these houses have been beautifully restored and painted to reflect their original glory.
Steiner Street at McAllister Street
39 Left on Steiner Street from McAllister Street
From McAllister Street, go left on to Steiner Street.
Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast on Steiner Street at Golden Gate Avenue
40 Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast
At Steiner Street and Golden Gate Avenue, you'll pass this rare chateau-style building, now a classic bed and breakfast with themed rooms.
Chateau Tivoli is at 1057 Steiner Street at Golden Gate Avenue. Phone: 415-776-5462. Website: www.chateautivoli.com.
Steiner Street at Golden Gate Avenue
41 Right on Golden Gate Avenue from Steiner Street
From Steiner Street, turn right on to Golden Gate Avenue.
Mini Park at Steiner Street and Golden Gate Avenue
42 Pass Mini Park at Steiner and Golden Gate
At Golden Gate Avenue, crossing Steiner Street, you'll pass this mini neighborhood park.
Fillmore Street at Golden Gate Avenue
43 Left on Fillmore Street
From Golden Gate Avenue, go left on to Fillmore Street.
Fillmore Street at Turk Street
44 Fillmore Street at Turk Street
Proceed up Fillmore Street, crossing Turk, Eddy, Ellis, and O'Farrell. The lower Fillmore area is the center of the city's rich jazz history, but has suffered through bad redevelopment in the post-1950s decades.
The Fillmore Center, on Fillmore at Ellis Street
45 The Fillmore Center
You'll pass the Fillmore Center on your left as you approach Geary Boulevard.
The Fillmore Auditorium at Fillmore and Geary
46 The Fillmore Auditorium
At Fillmore Street and Geary, you'll pass the Fillmore Auditorium on your left. This historic venue was transformed from a ballroom to a premier spot for rock shows in the 1960s.
The Fillmore is at 1805 Geary Boulevard at Fillmore Street. Phone: 415-346-3000. Website: www.thefillmore.com.
Fillmore Street at Geary Boulevard
47 Fillmore Street at Geary Boulevard
Continue on Fillmore Street past Geary Boulevard.
Dosa on Fillmore Street at Post
48 Dining Option: Dosa
At the corner of Post Street and Fillmore, Dosa serves crepe-style Indian wraps and inventive spicy dishes.
Dosa is at 1700 Fillmore Street at the corner of Post Street. Phone: 415-441-3672. Website: www.dosasf.com.
Post Street in Japantown
49 Japantown
Also to the right down Post Street you'll pass by Japantown, featuring shops, restaurants, an indoor mall, and the Kabuki Theater.
Fillmore Street at Wilmot Street
50 Continue on Fillmore Street
Continue on Fillmore Street, crossing Sutter Street toward Bush Street.
Fillmore Street at Bush Street
51 Fillmore Street at Bush Street
Continue on Fillmore Street and cross Bush Street.
Fillmore Street at Pine Street
52 Fillmore Street at Pine Street
Continue on Fillmore Street and cross Pine Street.
The Grove on Fillmore Street between Pine and California Streets
53 Dining Option: The Grove
Just past Pine Street on your right side, you'll see this rustic style cafe, serving soups, sandwiches, fresh-baked desserts, and hot and cold drinks.
The Grove is at 2016 Fillmore Street between Pine Street and California Street. Phone: 415-474-1419.
Elite Cafe on Fillmore Street near California Street - New Orleans style restaurant and bar
54 Dining Option: Elite Cafe
Just before California Street, on the left side of Fillmore, Elite Cafe features a full bar and southern style brunch items including home-made biscuits.
Elite Cafe is at 2049 Fillmore Street between California Street and Pine Street. Phone: 415-346-8400. Website: www.TheEliteCafe.com.
Fillmore Street near California Street
55 Fillmore Street at California Street
Continue on Fillmore Street past California Street.
Fillmore Street at Sacramento Street
56 Fillmore Street at Sacramento Street
Continue up Fillmore Street and cross Sacramento Street.
La Mediterannee on Fillmore between Sacramento and Clay Streets
57 Dining Option: La Mediterannee
Between Sacramento and Clay Streets, this small restaurant will be on your right. Greek and Mediterranean dishes are lovingly served up here.
La Mediterranee is at 2210 Fillmore Street between Sacramento and Clay Streets. Phone: 415-921-2956. Website: www.lamediterranee.net.
Fillmore Street drops steeply toward the bay at Broadway Street
58 Fillmore Street at Broadway and 22 Bus
Continue towards Broadway, watching for the 22-Fillmore bus going the same direction you're walking (north). It stops at every other block on Fillmore: Pine, Sacramento, Jackson, and Broadway.
The terminal point for the Fillmore-22 bus, at Bay Street
59 Exit 22-Fillmore bus on Fillmore Street at Bay Street
Stay on this bus down the hill to the Marina and exit at its last stop, at Bay Street.
Bay Street, at the north edge of the Moscone Recreation Center
60 Right on Bay Street from Fillmore Street
From Fillmore Street, go right on to Bay Street, crossing Webster Street.
Field in the Moscone Recreation Center
61 Pass Moscone Recreation Center
As you follow Bay Street, you'll pass the Moscone Recreation Center fields on your right.
Laguna Street at Bay Street
62 Cross Bay Street at Laguna Street
At Laguna Street, cross to the other side of Bay Street (opposite Moscone Recreation Center), and then cross Laguna Street to the corner of Fort Mason.
Walking path on the west side of Fort Mason
63 Fort Mason Entrance at Laguna and Bay Streets
Enter Fort Mason and follow the path leading up over the lawns toward the opposite corner of the park.
Lawn at Fort Mason
64 Fort Mason
From the northern side of Fort Mason, you can look back across the lawns toward the city.
Path at top edge of Fort Mason
65 Walking Path over the top of Fort Mason
Continue following the path over the tree-lined northern edge of Fort Mason.
View of Fort Mason Center
66 Views from Fort Mason
From the Fort Mason path, you can look down over the Marina, Fort Mason Center, and the bay.
Aquatic Park, between Fort Mason and Fisherman's Wharf
67 Aquatic Park from Fort Mason
Continue on the path down to the northeast corner of Fort Mason, where it intersects with the end of Van Ness Avenue.
Promenade at the beach at Aquatic Park
68 Follow Beach Promenade
At the bottom of the path, follow the sidewalk along the beach and promenade. Continue the beach toward Maritime Park, which will be on your right.
The northeast corner of Maritime Park at Hyde and Jefferson Streets
69 Maritime Park at Jefferson and Hyde Streets
From Maritime Park you see Ghiradelli Square to the south. The Cable Car turnaround at this park will be the departure point when you're ready to continue on.
Ghiradelli Square from Aquatic Park
70 Ghiradelli Square across the street
If you want to visit Ghiradelli Square, cross the park to the south and then cross Beach Street to enter the square.
Ghiradelli Chocolate Shop, at Ghiradelli Square
71 Ghiradelli Square
Ghiradelli Square contains the chocolate store, which also serves ice cream, floats and sundaes.
Kara's Cupcakes in Ghiradelli Square
72 Kara's Cupcakes in Ghiradelli Square
Kara's Cupckaes also has a store in Ghiradelli Square. These are fresh baked cupcakes made from local and organic ingredients.
Kara's Cupcakes is in Ghiradelli Square at 900 North Point Street. Phone: 415-351-2253. Website: www.karascupcakes.com.
The Hyde Street Pier, on the north end of Hyde Street at Jefferson Street
73 Hyde Street Pier Entrance
The entrance to this pier is at the end of Hyde Street at the northeast corner of Maritime Park. You can enter the pier for free and view the boats from the dock or pay the $5 admission fee to board and tour the ships.
The Balclutha, at the Hyde Street Pier
74 Ships docked at Hyde Street Pier
The Balclutha, one of several vessels permanently docked here, was launched in 1886 from Scotland and carried cargo (including European liqours) in voyages around Cape Horn, Africa.
Looking south at the walkway on the Hyde Street Pier
75 Views from Hyde Street Pier
From vantage points along the pier, you can look out across the bay and back toward the city skyline.
Cable Car Turnaround at the end of the Powell-Hyde line, at Aquatic Park
76 Hyde Street Cable Car Turnaround
The Powell-Hyde Cable Cars depart from Maritime Park and travel through Russian Hill to return to Union Square.
Hyde Street Cable Car Turnaround at Maritime Park
77 Board Cable Car to Russian Hill
If you have purchased a Muni Visitor Passport, it will cover the fare.
Looking down toward the bay from the standing side of the Cable Car
78 Views from Cable Car
As the Cable Car climbs up Hyde Street into Russian Hill, you'll get views of the bay from the back of the car.
Cable Car on Hyde Street near Francisco Street
79 Climb Hyde Street in Cable Car
After climbing to the top of the hill, the Cable Car will cross Francisco and Chestnut Streets before reaching Lombard Street.
Visitors to the crooked section of Lombard Street, looking down from the top
80 Top of Lombard Street
As you cross Lombard Street, you're likely to see visitors looking down from the top over the crooked section.
At the top of the crooked section of Lombard Street, between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets
81 Views at Lombard Street
If you exit the Cable Car at Lombard Street, you'll need to walk about 3 blocks further on Hyde Street to reach the next dining options.
Zarzuela Spanish and Tapas Bar, on Hyde Street at Union Street
82 Dining Option: Zarzuela
From Lombard Street, continue on Hyde Street (either Cable Car or on foot) to pass Greenwich and Filbert Streets. At the corner of Union Street, you'll see Zarzuela on the left. Spanish small plates and sangria are the specialties here.
Zarzuela is at 2000 Hyde Street at Union Street. Phone: 415-346-0800.
Hyde Street at Green Street
83 Hyde Street at Green Street
Continue down Hyde Street toward Green Street.
Frascati Italian Restaurant on Hyde Street at Green Street
84 Dining Option: Frascati
At the intersection of Green Street (on your right), Frascati serves acclaimed New American cuisine in an intimate setting. Desserts are done particularly well.
Frascati is at 1901 Hyde Street at Green Street. Phone: 415-928-1406. Website: www.frascatisf.com.
Amarena Italian Restaurant, on Larkin Street at Green Street
85 Dining Option: Amarena
Amarena is off the tour track a little bit - from Hyde Street you would go right on Green Street to Larkin Street. They serve Italian in their quaint neighborhood dining room.
Amarena is at 2162 Larkin Street at Green Street. Phone: 415-447-0441. Website: www.amarenarestaurant.com.
Cable Cars on Powell Street
86 Cable Car to Powell Street
On Hyde Street you can re-board the Cable Car going directly to Union Square. If those are too crowded, you can catch the 19-Polk bus two blocks west of Hyde Street to California Street (or walk the 8 blocks down Hyde) and catch the inbound California Street Cable Car to Powell.
