You won’t find a more walkable and beautiful town in the USA than San Francisco. Check out these 8 iconic streets you must walk and explore in the city.
- Lombard Street
Jimsideas/Flickr The most crooked street in San Francisco is a requisite for any true San Francisco lover. If you continue further, explore Lombard and check out historical neighborhoods like Russian Hill and the Marina.
- Market Street
Stevendamron/Flickr One of the more eye catching stretches of Market Street is going towards the Ferry Building. All in all, the downtown stretch of San Francisco on Market Street is unbeatable. Start at the Ferry Building and if you’re feeling adventurous go towards Twin Peaks and appreciate the lively action of San Francisco.
- Valencia Street
CTG/SF/Flickr Get a chance to see the heart of the Mission and walk Valencia Street. Valencia has lots of strange, specialized, restaurants, bars, and vintage stores. The hip side of San Francisco is quite evident on Valencia from 14th Street to 28th street.
- Castro Street
Allie Caulfeld/Flickr This is a historical street for many reasons. First and foremost, Castro Street is San Francisco’s gay neighborhood. Most importantly, the Castro is one of the first openly gay neighborhoods in the nation.
- Haight Street
Michael Moore/Flickr You can’t get anymore classic than Haight Street. Haight Street stretches from Market St. to Stanyan Street, but it’s most iconic intersection is at Haight and Ashbury. This corridor is the part to stroll and check out.
- Chestnut Street
Frauschonert/Flickr Chestnut Street is the ideal road to stroll to discover the Marina. Chestnut Street has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, coffee houses and more. This is a neighborhood stroll shows you the real San Francisco.
- Hayes Street
WallyG/Flickr This street may get overlooked but you can explore Hayes Valley and even walk toward Alamo Square. Hayes Valley is a neighborhood that has grown rapidly and offers a lot of stores and restaurants. Also, relax at the Patricia Green Park.
- Divisadero Street
Phi Sherry/Flickr Divisadero Street has become one of the trendier streets in the City. Divisadero extends from the Marina District to Lower Haight. This street crosses through some of San Francisco’s hippest areas. In general, Divisadero is the ideal street to stroll to see the city cosmopolitan heart and more.
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Jimsideas/Flickr
The most crooked street in San Francisco is a requisite for any true San Francisco lover. If you continue further, explore Lombard and check out historical neighborhoods like Russian Hill and the Marina.
Stevendamron/Flickr
One of the more eye catching stretches of Market Street is going towards the Ferry Building. All in all, the downtown stretch of San Francisco on Market Street is unbeatable. Start at the Ferry Building and if you’re feeling adventurous go towards Twin Peaks and appreciate the lively action of San Francisco.
CTG/SF/Flickr
Get a chance to see the heart of the Mission and walk Valencia Street. Valencia has lots of strange, specialized, restaurants, bars, and vintage stores. The hip side of San Francisco is quite evident on Valencia from 14th Street to 28th street.
Allie Caulfeld/Flickr
This is a historical street for many reasons. First and foremost, Castro Street is San Francisco’s gay neighborhood. Most importantly, the Castro is one of the first openly gay neighborhoods in the nation.
Michael Moore/Flickr
You can’t get anymore classic than Haight Street. Haight Street stretches from Market St. to Stanyan Street, but it’s most iconic intersection is at Haight and Ashbury. This corridor is the part to stroll and check out.
Frauschonert/Flickr
Chestnut Street is the ideal road to stroll to discover the Marina. Chestnut Street has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, coffee houses and more. This is a neighborhood stroll shows you the real San Francisco.
WallyG/Flickr
This street may get overlooked but you can explore Hayes Valley and even walk toward Alamo Square. Hayes Valley is a neighborhood that has grown rapidly and offers a lot of stores and restaurants. Also, relax at the Patricia Green Park.
Phi Sherry/Flickr
Divisadero Street has become one of the trendier streets in the City. Divisadero extends from the Marina District to Lower Haight. This street crosses through some of San Francisco’s hippest areas. In general, Divisadero is the ideal street to stroll to see the city cosmopolitan heart and more.
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