Cow Hollow Neighborhood (94123) (7d)
Cow Hollow is an affluent neighborhood just south of the Marina and nestled between the Presidio and Russian Hill. Cow Hollow as the name implies used to be land used for cow grazing and was a fishing settlement. The coast line used to be much closer than it is today. Now Cow Hollow has two commercial corridors the first being Union St containing many boutique shops along Union Street, restaurants, bars, spas and wellness centers, and the second being Lombard St with its hotels, restaurants and businesses. It also offers easy access to neighboring green areas including Chrissy Field, the Presidio and Marina Green. Public transportation is readily available through the MUNI bus lines that run through this neighborhood.
Allyne Park - is a charming fenced in child and dog friendly park which is located on Green between Gough and Octavia next to the Octagon House. It is beautifully landscaped has benches, and grassy areas. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
McElroy Octagon House is an eight sided cupola-topped house from 1861. It is located at 2645 Gough St. between Green and Union St. It is a national registered historical landmark. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
"The Triangle" at Fillmore and Greenwich is a popular bar spot on both Friday and Saturday nights.
Some great restaurants, watering holes and food specialty shops in Cow Hollow include the following:
Liverpool Lil's is a popular English style pub that has been serving locals for over 30 years. It is located at 2942 Lyon St near Lombard (415) 921-6664. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Compton, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Pizzeria Avellino serves New York pizza by the slice or pie. The Lombard Combo is a local favorite with its sausage, mushroom, pepperoni and black olives. They are located at 2769 Lombard St near Lyon (415) 776-2500. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Umani is a sushi Japanese restaurant with one of the best happy hours in town. They also provide mouth watering sliders. They are located at 2909 Webster Street near Union Street (415) 346-3431. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
Umani Burger originated in Los Angeles and has great burgers especially their Umani Burger and Truffle Burger. Their Bacon Wrapped Scallop Burger is exclusive to the San Francisco location. Umani Burger is located at 2184 Union Street at Fillmore (415) 440-8626. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Matthews, and Yelp.
Schools:
Hergl School (PK-K) is a private coed nonsectarian special education school located at1570 Greenwich St. between Franklin and Van Ness. Review Greatschools and Yelp.
St. Vincent de Paul School (K-8) is a private Roman Catholic school located at 2350 Green Street between Scott and Pierce. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Sherman Elementary School (K-5) is a public school located at 1651 Union Street between Franklin and Gough. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 9 in 2012 and Yelp.
Tule Elk Park Child Development Center (TEP) (PK-K) is located at 2110 Greenwich Street between Webster and Fillmore.
Cow Hollow's Walk Score. 92 in 2012
Additional Cow Hollow Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 20th best Neighborhood in SF in 2012
Cow Hollow NabeWise Archive Schools and Stats
Cow Hollow San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
Allyne Park - is a charming fenced in child and dog friendly park which is located on Green between Gough and Octavia next to the Octagon House. It is beautifully landscaped has benches, and grassy areas. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
McElroy Octagon House is an eight sided cupola-topped house from 1861. It is located at 2645 Gough St. between Green and Union St. It is a national registered historical landmark. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
"The Triangle" at Fillmore and Greenwich is a popular bar spot on both Friday and Saturday nights.
Some great restaurants, watering holes and food specialty shops in Cow Hollow include the following:
Liverpool Lil's is a popular English style pub that has been serving locals for over 30 years. It is located at 2942 Lyon St near Lombard (415) 921-6664. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Compton, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Pizzeria Avellino serves New York pizza by the slice or pie. The Lombard Combo is a local favorite with its sausage, mushroom, pepperoni and black olives. They are located at 2769 Lombard St near Lyon (415) 776-2500. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Umani is a sushi Japanese restaurant with one of the best happy hours in town. They also provide mouth watering sliders. They are located at 2909 Webster Street near Union Street (415) 346-3431. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
Umani Burger originated in Los Angeles and has great burgers especially their Umani Burger and Truffle Burger. Their Bacon Wrapped Scallop Burger is exclusive to the San Francisco location. Umani Burger is located at 2184 Union Street at Fillmore (415) 440-8626. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Matthews, and Yelp.
Schools:
Hergl School (PK-K) is a private coed nonsectarian special education school located at1570 Greenwich St. between Franklin and Van Ness. Review Greatschools and Yelp.
St. Vincent de Paul School (K-8) is a private Roman Catholic school located at 2350 Green Street between Scott and Pierce. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Sherman Elementary School (K-5) is a public school located at 1651 Union Street between Franklin and Gough. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 9 in 2012 and Yelp.
Tule Elk Park Child Development Center (TEP) (PK-K) is located at 2110 Greenwich Street between Webster and Fillmore.
Cow Hollow's Walk Score. 92 in 2012
Additional Cow Hollow Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 20th best Neighborhood in SF in 2012
Cow Hollow NabeWise Archive Schools and Stats
Cow Hollow San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census