Outer Richmond Neighborhood (94121) (1e)
The Outer Richmond is the northwestern neighborhood of San Francisco located between Fulton Street to the south and Land's End to the North, between Ocean Beach and 32nd Avenue. Just North of the Outer Richmond is Lincoln Park which contains the Legion of Honor Museum, Fort Miley, and Lands End trails. To the West is Ocean Beach and the ruins of the Sutro Bath. It is known for its fog and as you get close to the beach its wonderful Pacific Ocean views.
At the turn of the Century the Outer Richmond was sand dunes and potato fields. With the advent of streetcars it brought the influx of immigrants to the Outer Richmond turning it into a multicultural neighborhood of Russians, Chinese, Latin Americans, among others.
The western part of the Outer Richmond is where many people who love the beach, surfing, morning ocean runs, and waking up to ocean views have bought homes. Balboa Street is the commercial strip of the Outer Richmond which offers a diverse choice of culinary spots and retail shops.
Balboa Theatre is a movie theater located at 3630 Balboa Street between 27th and 28th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Cabrillo Playground offers a tennis court, a basketball court, half basketball court, a preschool play area including a pirate ship, and school age playing area. The Cabrillo Playground is off of 38th Street between Cabrillo and Fulton.
Cliff House was built by Adolph Sutro, a former San Francisco mayor, on the city’s northwestern tip. The Cliff house was once a resort servicing San Francisco's most wealthiest socialites. It was separated from the City by miles of dunes and rough terrain. Now it is a restaurant and bar offering wonderful ocean views. It is located at 1090 Point Lobos Ave. Review Yelp.
Lincoln Park is a beautiful massive park with scenic views located just north of the Outer Richmond. It contains a playground for kids, the Legion of Honor Museum, and the Lincoln Park Golf Course. This massive area is perfect for a romantic stroll or a little exercise. Review: Yelp.
Ocean Beach is the largest sand beach in San Francisco along the Pacific Ocean. The water at Ocean Beach is notorious for its strong currents and large waves, making it popular among serious surfers. There are rapid rip currents and cold water which makes the ocean dangerous for the casual swimmer.
Sutro Baths developed by Adolph Sutro opened March 14, 1896 with a then astronomical price tag of $1 million. It was an extravagant public bath house. It burned down in 1966 but the ruins are still a great place to watch the ocean waves. They are located at the end of Geary Street at Ocean Beach.
Sutro Heights Park is located at 48th Ave and Point Lobos Ave. Review: Yelp.
Veteran's Hospital is located just north of the Outer Richmond at 4150 Clement Street.
Outer Richmond restaurants, and food specialty shops include the following:
Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant is known for their authentic Egyptian cuisine and tea. Many people rave about their chicken dishes. They have belly dancers at night and are located at 4031 Balboa St at 41st Ave (415) 876-2300
Beach Chalet/Park Chalet, although not quite in the Outer Richmond, is close as it is in the northwestern part of Golden Gate Park. The Beach Chalet upstairs offers ocean views and the Park Chalet downstairs has a garden area. There are murals of 1930s San Francisco downstairs in the lobby designed by Lucien Labaundt. They offer home-crafted brews, decent seafood options, and a nice breakfast at the Beach Chalet. They are located at 1000 Great Hiway in Golden Gate Park (415) 386-8439
Cliff House was built in 1863 and was twice destroyed by fire including once when an abandoned dynamite loaded schooner blew up on the rocks below. The Cliff House is a restaurant and bar which offers fantastic ocean views. The Cliff House is located at 1090 Point Lobos Ave (415) 386-3300
Han Il Kwan which means roughly "No.1 Korean Restaurant" offers great Korean fare including kalbi ribs, kimchi, and tofu bowls. They are located at 1802 Balboa St at 19th Ave (415) 752-4447.
Louis' Restaurant was opened by Greek immigrants Louis and Helen Hontalas. It went through an eight month remodel and reopened in 2011 offering diner food including everything from chili burgers to eggs Benedict. Louis' Restaurant is located at 902 Point Lobos Ave (415) 387-6300
Pacific Cafe has been serving seafood for 40 years. Its menu includes, delicious crab cake appetizers, Filet of Sole Newburg, and a mouth watering Turbot in Parchment. The Pacific Cafe is located at 7000 Geary Blvd at 34th Avenue (415) 387-7091
Seal Rock Inn Restaurant was built in 1959, provides all day menus including breakfast and Greek lunch. The Seal Rock Inn Restaurant is located at 545 Point Lobos Ave near 48th Ave (415) 386-6518
Shanghai Dumpling King is well known for their inexpensive dim sum and xiao long bao (Shanghai dumpling soup). The Shanghai dumpling king is located at 3319 Balboa near 34th Ave.(415) 387-2088
Simple Pleasures Cafe is a cafe that roasts their own beans and a great place to sit down and enjoy a newspaper. The Simple Pleasures Cafe is located at 3434 Balboa St. at 35th Ave (415) 387-4022
Schools:
George Washington High School (9-12) is located at 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121. Reviews: Greatschools, and Yelp Review
Lafayette Elementary School (K-5) is located at 4545 Anza Street. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 9 in 2012.
St. Thomas Apostle School (K-8) is a Roman Catholic school located at 3801 Balboa Street. Reviews: Greatschools
Outer Richmond's Walk Score 85 in 2012
Additional Outer Richmond Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 46th best Neighborhood in SF in 2012
Outer Richmond NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Outer Richmond San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
At the turn of the Century the Outer Richmond was sand dunes and potato fields. With the advent of streetcars it brought the influx of immigrants to the Outer Richmond turning it into a multicultural neighborhood of Russians, Chinese, Latin Americans, among others.
The western part of the Outer Richmond is where many people who love the beach, surfing, morning ocean runs, and waking up to ocean views have bought homes. Balboa Street is the commercial strip of the Outer Richmond which offers a diverse choice of culinary spots and retail shops.
Balboa Theatre is a movie theater located at 3630 Balboa Street between 27th and 28th Ave. Review: Yelp.
Cabrillo Playground offers a tennis court, a basketball court, half basketball court, a preschool play area including a pirate ship, and school age playing area. The Cabrillo Playground is off of 38th Street between Cabrillo and Fulton.
Cliff House was built by Adolph Sutro, a former San Francisco mayor, on the city’s northwestern tip. The Cliff house was once a resort servicing San Francisco's most wealthiest socialites. It was separated from the City by miles of dunes and rough terrain. Now it is a restaurant and bar offering wonderful ocean views. It is located at 1090 Point Lobos Ave. Review Yelp.
Lincoln Park is a beautiful massive park with scenic views located just north of the Outer Richmond. It contains a playground for kids, the Legion of Honor Museum, and the Lincoln Park Golf Course. This massive area is perfect for a romantic stroll or a little exercise. Review: Yelp.
Ocean Beach is the largest sand beach in San Francisco along the Pacific Ocean. The water at Ocean Beach is notorious for its strong currents and large waves, making it popular among serious surfers. There are rapid rip currents and cold water which makes the ocean dangerous for the casual swimmer.
Sutro Baths developed by Adolph Sutro opened March 14, 1896 with a then astronomical price tag of $1 million. It was an extravagant public bath house. It burned down in 1966 but the ruins are still a great place to watch the ocean waves. They are located at the end of Geary Street at Ocean Beach.
Sutro Heights Park is located at 48th Ave and Point Lobos Ave. Review: Yelp.
Veteran's Hospital is located just north of the Outer Richmond at 4150 Clement Street.
Outer Richmond restaurants, and food specialty shops include the following:
Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant is known for their authentic Egyptian cuisine and tea. Many people rave about their chicken dishes. They have belly dancers at night and are located at 4031 Balboa St at 41st Ave (415) 876-2300
Beach Chalet/Park Chalet, although not quite in the Outer Richmond, is close as it is in the northwestern part of Golden Gate Park. The Beach Chalet upstairs offers ocean views and the Park Chalet downstairs has a garden area. There are murals of 1930s San Francisco downstairs in the lobby designed by Lucien Labaundt. They offer home-crafted brews, decent seafood options, and a nice breakfast at the Beach Chalet. They are located at 1000 Great Hiway in Golden Gate Park (415) 386-8439
Cliff House was built in 1863 and was twice destroyed by fire including once when an abandoned dynamite loaded schooner blew up on the rocks below. The Cliff House is a restaurant and bar which offers fantastic ocean views. The Cliff House is located at 1090 Point Lobos Ave (415) 386-3300
Han Il Kwan which means roughly "No.1 Korean Restaurant" offers great Korean fare including kalbi ribs, kimchi, and tofu bowls. They are located at 1802 Balboa St at 19th Ave (415) 752-4447.
Louis' Restaurant was opened by Greek immigrants Louis and Helen Hontalas. It went through an eight month remodel and reopened in 2011 offering diner food including everything from chili burgers to eggs Benedict. Louis' Restaurant is located at 902 Point Lobos Ave (415) 387-6300
Pacific Cafe has been serving seafood for 40 years. Its menu includes, delicious crab cake appetizers, Filet of Sole Newburg, and a mouth watering Turbot in Parchment. The Pacific Cafe is located at 7000 Geary Blvd at 34th Avenue (415) 387-7091
Seal Rock Inn Restaurant was built in 1959, provides all day menus including breakfast and Greek lunch. The Seal Rock Inn Restaurant is located at 545 Point Lobos Ave near 48th Ave (415) 386-6518
Shanghai Dumpling King is well known for their inexpensive dim sum and xiao long bao (Shanghai dumpling soup). The Shanghai dumpling king is located at 3319 Balboa near 34th Ave.(415) 387-2088
Simple Pleasures Cafe is a cafe that roasts their own beans and a great place to sit down and enjoy a newspaper. The Simple Pleasures Cafe is located at 3434 Balboa St. at 35th Ave (415) 387-4022
Schools:
George Washington High School (9-12) is located at 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121. Reviews: Greatschools, and Yelp Review
Lafayette Elementary School (K-5) is located at 4545 Anza Street. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 9 in 2012.
St. Thomas Apostle School (K-8) is a Roman Catholic school located at 3801 Balboa Street. Reviews: Greatschools
Outer Richmond's Walk Score 85 in 2012
Additional Outer Richmond Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 46th best Neighborhood in SF in 2012
Outer Richmond NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Outer Richmond San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census