Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood (94116, 94122, 94127) (2a)
Golden Gate Heights is located roughly south of Lawton, Noriega and Ortega, north of Quintara, Taraval, and San Marcos, east of 16th Ave and west of Funston, Noriega, 11th Ave, 9th Ave, Mendosa, and 12th Ave. There are many twisting streets that navigate the heights. You will not find much in the way of shopping or restaurants here so you will have to go down the hill towards Irving Street. This whole location is on a hill offering great views of the Sunset and Golden Gate Park that few but local-locals come up to view. Thus a lot of the time you have these great spaces all to yourself. Be warned though it can get windy and foggy at times. The Forest Hill MUNI and Metro Station is not too far away in the adjacent Forest Hill neighborhood and can provide you with access to downtown.
Golden Gate Heights Park is a stroll around type of park with 2 tennis courts, and an open grass area for dogs located at 12th Ave and Quintara. Review: Yelp.
Grand View Park is a hill that provides one of the best views of the Sunset. This is a great place to hang out with friends, take photographs, or have a picnic. It’s also really quiet. You can access the park by climbing up one of the highest and longest set of stairs you will probably ever encounter off of Moraga Street. You can also access it by car by going on Noriega Street and 14th and 15th Avenue. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Hawk Hill Park the park is tiny and steep but provides a view from the Sunset down to the Ocean and is located at 15th Ave and Taraval St. It is accessed by a narrow, sandy trail leading across the hillside from the end of San Marcos Ave. There is also a recreation center located on the edge of the park that has basketball, tennis and multi-purpose courts. Also you'll find nice hiking trails located south of Golden Gate Heights Park. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Mosaic Staircase is a mosaic stairway running up Moraga Street between 15th and 16th Aves. up 163 steps. Review: Yelp.
Rocky Outcrop Park is located at 15th Ave and Noriega.
Schools:
Herbert Hoover Middle School (6-8) is a public school located at 2290 14th Avenue between Santiago St & Rivera St. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 6 in 2012 and Yelp.
Golden Gate Heights Walk Score 64 in 2012
Additional Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 35th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Golden Gate Heights NabWise Archived Schools and Stats
Golden Gate Heights San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
Golden Gate Heights Park is a stroll around type of park with 2 tennis courts, and an open grass area for dogs located at 12th Ave and Quintara. Review: Yelp.
Grand View Park is a hill that provides one of the best views of the Sunset. This is a great place to hang out with friends, take photographs, or have a picnic. It’s also really quiet. You can access the park by climbing up one of the highest and longest set of stairs you will probably ever encounter off of Moraga Street. You can also access it by car by going on Noriega Street and 14th and 15th Avenue. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Hawk Hill Park the park is tiny and steep but provides a view from the Sunset down to the Ocean and is located at 15th Ave and Taraval St. It is accessed by a narrow, sandy trail leading across the hillside from the end of San Marcos Ave. There is also a recreation center located on the edge of the park that has basketball, tennis and multi-purpose courts. Also you'll find nice hiking trails located south of Golden Gate Heights Park. Parkscan Info. Review: Yelp.
Mosaic Staircase is a mosaic stairway running up Moraga Street between 15th and 16th Aves. up 163 steps. Review: Yelp.
Rocky Outcrop Park is located at 15th Ave and Noriega.
Schools:
Herbert Hoover Middle School (6-8) is a public school located at 2290 14th Avenue between Santiago St & Rivera St. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 6 in 2012 and Yelp.
Golden Gate Heights Walk Score 64 in 2012
Additional Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 35th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Golden Gate Heights NabWise Archived Schools and Stats
Golden Gate Heights San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census