Originally Posted by
Wingman32
So...I'm actually in San Francisco right now, and I've been checking out neighborhoods etc all weekend. So far my two favourites are: 1) Noe Valley--yes I know...baby carriages, loving families, and all that, but its close to downtown and far enough south to make it less painful to work. 2) Haight Ashbury...really fun and cool area, close to the park, and a pretty good connection to the rest of the city.
Definitely nots:
Anything Richmond or Sunset--too far.
Marina--too yuppie, I'm leaving the Northeast...don't want to find it in SF again.
SOMA is trying too hard to be New York...and San Francisco is not New York. Definitely not worse, but different.
Possibles:
Mission/Cole Valley/North Beach?
Thoughts? Comments? Corrections? Anything I've missed?
-W
I agree that North Beach is too far from the freeways. Cole Valley might be a good middle ground that is worth exploring given that it is close to Fell. I love that area as it is close to the park, yet removed from Haight.
I live in Noe so can relate to its pro's... though the strollers and lattes can be overwhelming at times (if so, I just walk 5 blocks to the Mission). I also agree with the other poster that the area around Liberty Heights is well worth exploring. Finally, if you like the Haight, Duboce Triangle and the Lower Haight might also meet your needs (and closer to the freeway).