Inner Sunset

This is a well maintained Edwardian Condominium Building located at Inner Sunset, 1246 6th Ave, San Francisco, Ca. Situated in a  quiet and bright corner area near UCSF and  Irving shops, eateries and conveniences Many San Franciscans name the Inner Sunset as their favorite neighborhood, despite the fact that it suffers some of the worst weather in the entire Bay Area. Located between Golden Gate Park to the north and Vicente Street to the south, from Stanyan Boulevard to the east and 19th Avenue to the west, the Inner Sunset is just three miles from the Pacific Ocean and smack in the middle of the fog zone. Year-round, most mornings and evenings are foggy, and some days the sun doesn't come out at all. So why do locals love it so much? Because, despite gentrification, it retains the laid-back feeling of a small town -- one that just happens to have a funky edge, an intriguing ethnic mix and great restaurants. Hang out long enough, and you'll notice that residents know each other. They chat over coffee at the Beanery, greet each other when they walk into Art's Cafe and stop on the street to say hello, often in a thick Irish brogue or the clipped English of a person who grew up speaking Cantonese. The history of the Inner Sunset is reflected in these accents. Prior to 1887, the area was comprised entirely of sand dunes. That year, developer Aurelius E. Buckingham built a cluster of homes around what is now Lincoln Way and 5th Avenue and touted his suburb as the "Sunset District." It's doubtful that any of the buyers were fooled by Buckingham's misleading name -- most of them were Irish immigrants who had an intimate knowledge of fog and chill. Instead, it is much more likely that they were attracted by the price, which was very reasonable for San Francisco. BEST TIME TO GO Weekend mornings are a great time to visit the Inner Sunset. The smell of hash browns permeates the air around 9th and Irving, and locals shuffle from their doorsteps to the area's numerous cafes and diners for their first slurps of coffee. By noon, the commercial strip buzzes with folks running errands, the sleepy residential streets come alive as residents peruse yard sales, surfers return from the beach and joggers and dog walkers stroll over to Golden Gate Park for a little fresh air. Weekend evenings are equally pleasant, but considerably more crowded, as people come from all over the Bay Area to dine at Park Chow or House on 9th or San Tung. Consequently, parking is a problem. If you want to find a spot, come before prime dinner hours (prior to 7 p.m.) and take a stroll in the park before you dine. If you don't have a reservation, be aware that you are in for a wait at any of the good restaurants. SIGHTS and CULTURE Most of the sights in the area are on the perimeter of the neighborhood -- Golden Gate Park to the north, Ocean Beach to the west, the zoo to the south and Haight-Ashbury to the east. However, for a taste of post-sand dune history, stop by St. Anne of the Sunset (850 Judah St. between Funston and 14th Avenue). This beautiful Mission-style church was built in 1931 and has been lovingly restored. Services, held in English, Cantonese and Arabic, reflect the ethnic make-up of the neighborhood. Panoramic views of San Francisco and its environs are the reward for those who make the trek up the two peaks of Golden Gate Heights -- Grand View Park and Sunset Heights Park. It is actually fairly easy to access Grand View Park on foot. Head up to Kirkham Street and find the hidden staircase between 14th and 15th avenues. Follow it up the hill, and continue on 14th to Noriega. To your right is another steep staircase that leads to the top of the park. The park itself is not much to look at for most of the year -- it's just a tangle of weeds until spring, when wildflowers cover the hillside -- but the view, on a clear day, is spectacular. You'll see downtown San Francisco and the Bay Bridge to the east, Golden Gate Park and the top of the Golden Gate Bridge to the north and the vast openness of the Pacific Ocean to the west To find current condo listings at Inner Mission please click here: http://condocompare.com/CA/SAN-FRANCISCO-condos/Inner-Sunset.aspx Citations: sf gate zillow  mc guire