Portola Neighborhood (94134) (10f)
The Portola neighborhood is located south of Silver and 280, roughly east of Madison and Carter, roughly north of Geneva, and west of Bayshore and 101. Portola is situated in the southeast corner of San Francisco. This residential neighborhood exemplifies the diversity found in San Francisco and is one of the City’s few remaining affordable housing markets. It has a somewhat gritty feel about it although it is much safer than some of the infamous neighborhoods bordering it. It offers easy access to interstates 280 and 101. Public transportation however is hard to come by in this part of the city with only a few bus lines servicing it.
The Portola neighborhood was established in 1869. It was a rural and sparsely populated area until just after the 1906 earthquake when people started to build in this area away from tall downtown buildings. Portola is relatively sunny and as a result attracted immigrants who grew produce, established greenhouses and raised livestock in an area known and referred to as simply "the Road." Today there are many small businesses, cafes, bakeries, diners and retail shops.
John McLaren Park is 318 acre dog friendly park with reservoir, trails and an amphitheater located at Mansell St and John F Shelley Dr. Parkscan Info. Review Yelp.
Palega Park and Recreation Center has two baseball fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, large playground, climbing structures, sand area, and large fields. It is located at 500 Felton Street. Review Yelp.
The Portola Mural is a mural painted by artist Fiona Glas of the Portola community and is located at 2444 San Bruno Ave.
Portola Branch San Francisco Public Library is located at 380 Bacon Street near Goettingen. Review Yelp.
Some great restaurants, watering holes and food specialty shops in Cow Hollow include the following:
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a friendly neighborhood coffee shop known for their breakfast fare including eggs benedict, omelets, scrambles, specialty hash browns and blueberry pancakes. They are located at 2499 San Bruno Ave.between Thornton Ave & Felton St Review Yelp.
Fancy Wheat Field Bakery is known for their buns, pork sung, lemon jelly cake rolls, cups of chocolate mousse, and green tea cakes. They are.located at 2668 San Bruno Ave between Bacon and Burrows St. (415) 330-9982. Review: Yelp.
La Loma Produce No. 7 offers lots of fresh fruit, but inside this corner grocery store you will find a carniceria, a bakery and a taqueria serving hearty, tasty burritos. Is located at 2695 San Bruno Ave. between Bacon and Burrows St. (415) 468-6638 Review: Yelp.
Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe which specializes in southern style soul food. It is located at 3030 San Bruno Ave between Dwight St. and Olmstead St. (415) 656-0711. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Churches, Temples, Mosques and other Religious Institutions:
Apostolic Church of the Faith is a Christian Church located at 100 Felton Street.
Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church is a Baptist Church located at 801 Silver Ave near Yale. Review: Yelp.
Indonesian Evangelical Church is an Evangelical Church located at 400 Brussels Street.
St. Elizabeth's Church is a Catholic Church located at 450 Somerset Street. Review Yelp.
Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church is a Catholic Church located at 215 Silliman Street. Review Yelp.
Schools:
Cornerstone Academy (Pre-4) is a Baptist school located at 801 Silver Ave near Yale. Reviews Greatschools, and Yelp.
Cornerstone Academy (5-12) is a Baptist school located at 501 Cambridge St. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 2 in 2012 and Yelp.
Edward R Taylor Elementary School (K-5) is a public school located at 423 Burrows St. Review: Greatschools Rated 8 in 2012.
Hillcrest Elementary School ( K-5) is public school located at 810 Silver Ave near Yale. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Middle School (6-8) is a public school located at 350 Girard Street. SFUSD Info. Reviews Greatschools Rated 4 in 2012.
Phillip and Sala Burton High School (9-12) is a public high school located at 400 Mansell St. at Somerset St. SFUSD Info. Review: Google, Greatschools Rated 6 in 2012, and Yelp.
Senior Martin College Preparatory School (6-12) is a private coed parochial school located at 2660 San Bruno Ave. Review: Greatschools
St. Elizabeth's (K-8) is located at 450 Somerset St. Review: Greatschools.
The San Francisco School (PK-8) is a private school located at 300 Gaven St near Boyston St. Review: Yelp.
Portola's Walk Score 70 in 2012
Additional Portola Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 77th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Portola NabeWise Schools and Stats
Portola San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
The Portola neighborhood was established in 1869. It was a rural and sparsely populated area until just after the 1906 earthquake when people started to build in this area away from tall downtown buildings. Portola is relatively sunny and as a result attracted immigrants who grew produce, established greenhouses and raised livestock in an area known and referred to as simply "the Road." Today there are many small businesses, cafes, bakeries, diners and retail shops.
John McLaren Park is 318 acre dog friendly park with reservoir, trails and an amphitheater located at Mansell St and John F Shelley Dr. Parkscan Info. Review Yelp.
Palega Park and Recreation Center has two baseball fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, large playground, climbing structures, sand area, and large fields. It is located at 500 Felton Street. Review Yelp.
The Portola Mural is a mural painted by artist Fiona Glas of the Portola community and is located at 2444 San Bruno Ave.
Portola Branch San Francisco Public Library is located at 380 Bacon Street near Goettingen. Review Yelp.
Some great restaurants, watering holes and food specialty shops in Cow Hollow include the following:
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a friendly neighborhood coffee shop known for their breakfast fare including eggs benedict, omelets, scrambles, specialty hash browns and blueberry pancakes. They are located at 2499 San Bruno Ave.between Thornton Ave & Felton St Review Yelp.
Fancy Wheat Field Bakery is known for their buns, pork sung, lemon jelly cake rolls, cups of chocolate mousse, and green tea cakes. They are.located at 2668 San Bruno Ave between Bacon and Burrows St. (415) 330-9982. Review: Yelp.
La Loma Produce No. 7 offers lots of fresh fruit, but inside this corner grocery store you will find a carniceria, a bakery and a taqueria serving hearty, tasty burritos. Is located at 2695 San Bruno Ave. between Bacon and Burrows St. (415) 468-6638 Review: Yelp.
Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe which specializes in southern style soul food. It is located at 3030 San Bruno Ave between Dwight St. and Olmstead St. (415) 656-0711. Reviews: Google and Yelp.
Churches, Temples, Mosques and other Religious Institutions:
Apostolic Church of the Faith is a Christian Church located at 100 Felton Street.
Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church is a Baptist Church located at 801 Silver Ave near Yale. Review: Yelp.
Indonesian Evangelical Church is an Evangelical Church located at 400 Brussels Street.
St. Elizabeth's Church is a Catholic Church located at 450 Somerset Street. Review Yelp.
Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church is a Catholic Church located at 215 Silliman Street. Review Yelp.
Schools:
Cornerstone Academy (Pre-4) is a Baptist school located at 801 Silver Ave near Yale. Reviews Greatschools, and Yelp.
Cornerstone Academy (5-12) is a Baptist school located at 501 Cambridge St. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 2 in 2012 and Yelp.
Edward R Taylor Elementary School (K-5) is a public school located at 423 Burrows St. Review: Greatschools Rated 8 in 2012.
Hillcrest Elementary School ( K-5) is public school located at 810 Silver Ave near Yale. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Middle School (6-8) is a public school located at 350 Girard Street. SFUSD Info. Reviews Greatschools Rated 4 in 2012.
Phillip and Sala Burton High School (9-12) is a public high school located at 400 Mansell St. at Somerset St. SFUSD Info. Review: Google, Greatschools Rated 6 in 2012, and Yelp.
Senior Martin College Preparatory School (6-12) is a private coed parochial school located at 2660 San Bruno Ave. Review: Greatschools
St. Elizabeth's (K-8) is located at 450 Somerset St. Review: Greatschools.
The San Francisco School (PK-8) is a private school located at 300 Gaven St near Boyston St. Review: Yelp.
Portola's Walk Score 70 in 2012
Additional Portola Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 77th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Portola NabeWise Schools and Stats
Portola San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census