alamo square
San Francisco’s Alamo Square Historic District is most famous for its postcard-perfect Painted Ladies, the row of Victorian homes on Steiner Street between Hayes and Grove. The intricately-detailed historic houses that line the perimeter of Alamo Square Park were saved from demolition in the 1950s, and remain today as a marker of the work of community and preservation groups.
alamo square
San Francisco’s Alamo Square Historic District is most famous for its postcard-perfect Painted Ladies, the row of Victorian homes on Steiner Street between Hayes and Grove. The intricately-detailed historic houses that line the perimeter of Alamo Square Park were saved from demolition in the 1950s, and remain today as a marker of the work of community and preservation groups.
Alamo Square Park offers visitors a reprieve from urban life and iconic views of the city and skyline. Picnickers, dog walkers, and camera-toting visitors all flock here for the ample green space and iconic views—not to mention its tennis court, playground, and landscaped gardens.
Divisadero Street is the main commercial strip where you’ll find restaurants, nightlife, hardware stores, independently-owned shops, and a busy north-south transit corridor. Local favorites include 4505 BBQ for fresh fired meats and outdoor seating, Bi-Rite Market for groceries and prepared foods, and New Star-ell Market has one of the best beer supplies in the city.
