See San Francisco by Victoria Smith

Author:Victoria Smith [Victoria Smith]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Published: 2015-03-04T16:00:00+00:00

THE SUNSET

The irony of the Sunset’s name is probably not lost on its residents, for this neighborhood is one of San Francisco’s foggiest. Residents rarely see the sun, let alone an actual sunset! But when sunshine does arrive, and honestly even when it doesn’t, it is one of my favorite places to explore.

Until the 1930s and even late 1950s, vast swaths of the Sunset District were still covered in sand dunes, and the area was quite remote—making living here impractical. It wasn’t until the streetcars arrived, making a commute possible, that San Franciscans started purchasing land and building homes here, and the Sunset saw growth and became an affordable, livable neighborhood.

The Sunset runs parallel along the southern edge of Golden Gate Park. It is divided into two microhoods: the Inner and Outer Sunset. Each has its own flavor, and both have great proximity to nature.

The Outer Sunset, closest to the Pacific coast, is like a small and charming beach town. Along Judah Street right off Ocean Beach, you’ll find surf shops, artist studios, tiny boutiques, and quaint breakfast spots where you’re likely to spot local surfers just out of the waves. By the way people greet each other, it seems like everyone knows each other, and you can tell it’s a friendly, close-knit, and quiet community.

One of my favorite places just south of the Sunset is Fort Funston. Once a military lookout, it’s now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with stunning vistas overlooking the Pacific and some of the prettiest off-leash wooded hiking trails to stroll with your dog or friend.

The Inner Sunset’s proximity to Golden Gate Park and its best-loved destinations—Stow Lake, the California Academy of Sciences, the de Young Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden—make it a popular neighborhood to dine in. The neighborhood becomes a bit livelier around the area of 9th Avenue and Irving Street, where you’ll find delicious ethnic eats—including handmade Chinese noodles and some of the city’s best sushi—as well as a lively pub crowd. The University of California San Francisco campus is here, so you can find less expensive bars and restaurants that cater to the student community.

Say what you will about the ever-present mist and fog, the Sunset neighborhoods are some of the city’s best. All you need are a few warm layers and a good appetite.

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