San Francisco has many places that are hardly visited, appreciated, or rarely mentioned. Glen Park is a neighborhood of San Francisco that has managed to escape a lot of notice or the trendy changes that the city symbolizes. Read further if you want to learn more about this area with stunning rock formations, funky shops and adventurous hiking trails. Discover this hidden area that offers spectacular hills and old school charm.
Glen Park is at the southeastern edge of San Francisco under Noe Valley. Glen Park has Glen Canyon on one side and on the other the 280 freeway.
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Glen Park is easy to get because of the Interstate 280, Glen Park BART station, the J Church line of the Muni Metro, and several Muni bus lines.
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Glen Park grew and developed as a streetcar suburb beginning in the 1890s. Today, Glen Park is described as having a village atmosphere because of all the independent shops.
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Enjoy the classic hills of San Francisco in Glen Park and enjoy sweeping and rare views of San Francisco as well.
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A wonderful attraction is Billy Goat Hill, which is a popular spot for tourists and locals to appreciate views of the city.
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At one time, Billy Goat Hill had a rope swing attached to two large old eucalyptus trees. The charming wackiness still is felt in this often overlooked part of San Francisco.
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Glen Canyon park features some of San Francisco’s diverse terrains that area great for hiking and more.
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Glen Canyon Park offers some incredible terrain for the city. This part of the city will offer more surprises than expected.
J.G. in SF/Flickr Glen Canyon Park Address: O’Shaughnessy Blvd, San Francisco, 94131
You can find old school and vintage shops like the Bird and Beckett Books offers music, events, and lectures from this bookstore. You’d think this bookstore was from another era, but it does well in Glen Park.
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Before leaving, enjoy Italian food in style with a glass of wine at Manzoni, an unassuming and awesome neighborhood restaurant in Glen Park.
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Have you been to Glen Park? Let us know. Share your opinions. If you are curious about other parts of San Francisco then check out The Unassuming Deli In San Francisco That Will Make Your Taste Buds Go Crazy.
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Glen Canyon Park Address: O’Shaughnessy Blvd, San Francisco, 94131
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Bird and Beckett Books Address: 653 Chenery St San Francisco, 94131
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Manzoni Address: 2790 Diamond St San Francisco, 94131
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