Tenderloin Neighborhood (94102, 94103 & 94109) (8j)
The Tenderloin is one of the rougher neighborhoods of San Francisco which is known for it drug dealers, addicts, prostitutes and mentally ill street people. It is the neighborhood roughly between Geary to the north and McAllister to the south between Polk to the west and Mason to the east. It is one of the worst neighborhoods in San Francisco. There are many old apartment buildings with brass mailboxes inside and hostels. It is currently undergoing gentrification and benefiting from the real estate investment and development South of Market. The area has new restaurants, a bar scene, live music, and many independently owned small retail stores. This neighborhood has the Civic Center complex, the theater district, and numerous low cost apartments and flats. The Tenderloin is located near major hotels and Union Square home to boutique retail shops.
American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) is a nonprofit theatre that offers both classical and contemporary theater productions. It is located at 415 Geary St near Mason, (415) 749-2228
Curran Theatre opened in February 1922 is a Broadway like showplace and is currently operated by SHN Theatres. It is located at 445 Geary St.
Father Alfred E.Boeddeker Park is named afterFather Alfred Boeddeker, the Franciscan priest who established the nearby St. Anthony Dining room which feeds the poor. It offers swimming and basketball. It is located at 295 Eddy St.
Golden Gate Theatre is a live theatre also operated by SHN Theatres. It is located at 1 Taylor Street,
Sgt. John Macaulay Park is a family park with a kids playground of primary-colored slides, chutes and jungle gyms. It is on the corner of O'Farrell and Larkin streets.
Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Rooftop Garden offers a full size basketball court, a swimming pool, free classes, weight room, and roof-top sun deck and garden. It is located at 387 Golden Gate Ave at Larkin St., (415) 885-0460.
Tenderloin Children Playground offers programs providing homework assistance along with reading, cooking and sewing classes, arts & crafts, roller skating, and sports.It is located at 570 Ellis St.
Turk and Hyde Mini Park is a small street corner playground that features a tire swing and a large play structure. It is located at Hyde and Turk Street just as the name implies.
The Warfield is a 2,300 seat music theatre. In the 20's it featured many vaudeville shows. Later it became a popular venue for many performers including the Grateful Dead during the 80s. It is located at 982 Market St.,(415) 345-0900
Some great restaurants, eating establishments and watering holes in the Tenderloin include the following:
Bourbon & Branch is a speakeasy like bar known for their cocktails. It is located at 501 Jones at O'Farrell, (415) 931-7292
Brenda's French Soul Food has arguably the best breakfast in the City. It is located at 652 Polk Street near Eddy. They do not take reservations because they don't have to, the food is that good. Review: Yelp.
Farmerbrown is known for their brunches, southern and neo-soul food dishes. They are located at 25 Mason St., (415) 409-3276.
Jasper's Corner has basic pub fare cuisine. It has 18 beers on tap, excellent sliders, and an exceptional fish and chips. Jasper's Corner is located at 401 Taylor St and O'Farrell (415) 775-7979.
Saigon Sandwich is open daily where you can get an inexpensive banh mi sandwich. Be prepared though as they only accept cash. They are located at 560 Larkin St near Eddy, (415) 474-5698.
Schools:
UC Hastings is located at 200 McAllister Street near Hyde. It is home to one of the best Law Schools.
Tenderloin's Walk Score 98 in 2012
Additional Tenderloin Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 84th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Tenderloin San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) is a nonprofit theatre that offers both classical and contemporary theater productions. It is located at 415 Geary St near Mason, (415) 749-2228
Curran Theatre opened in February 1922 is a Broadway like showplace and is currently operated by SHN Theatres. It is located at 445 Geary St.
Father Alfred E.Boeddeker Park is named afterFather Alfred Boeddeker, the Franciscan priest who established the nearby St. Anthony Dining room which feeds the poor. It offers swimming and basketball. It is located at 295 Eddy St.
Golden Gate Theatre is a live theatre also operated by SHN Theatres. It is located at 1 Taylor Street,
Sgt. John Macaulay Park is a family park with a kids playground of primary-colored slides, chutes and jungle gyms. It is on the corner of O'Farrell and Larkin streets.
Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Rooftop Garden offers a full size basketball court, a swimming pool, free classes, weight room, and roof-top sun deck and garden. It is located at 387 Golden Gate Ave at Larkin St., (415) 885-0460.
Tenderloin Children Playground offers programs providing homework assistance along with reading, cooking and sewing classes, arts & crafts, roller skating, and sports.It is located at 570 Ellis St.
Turk and Hyde Mini Park is a small street corner playground that features a tire swing and a large play structure. It is located at Hyde and Turk Street just as the name implies.
The Warfield is a 2,300 seat music theatre. In the 20's it featured many vaudeville shows. Later it became a popular venue for many performers including the Grateful Dead during the 80s. It is located at 982 Market St.,(415) 345-0900
Some great restaurants, eating establishments and watering holes in the Tenderloin include the following:
Bourbon & Branch is a speakeasy like bar known for their cocktails. It is located at 501 Jones at O'Farrell, (415) 931-7292
Brenda's French Soul Food has arguably the best breakfast in the City. It is located at 652 Polk Street near Eddy. They do not take reservations because they don't have to, the food is that good. Review: Yelp.
Farmerbrown is known for their brunches, southern and neo-soul food dishes. They are located at 25 Mason St., (415) 409-3276.
Jasper's Corner has basic pub fare cuisine. It has 18 beers on tap, excellent sliders, and an exceptional fish and chips. Jasper's Corner is located at 401 Taylor St and O'Farrell (415) 775-7979.
Saigon Sandwich is open daily where you can get an inexpensive banh mi sandwich. Be prepared though as they only accept cash. They are located at 560 Larkin St near Eddy, (415) 474-5698.
Schools:
UC Hastings is located at 200 McAllister Street near Hyde. It is home to one of the best Law Schools.
Tenderloin's Walk Score 98 in 2012
Additional Tenderloin Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 84th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Tenderloin San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census