From Lombard Street to Grant Avenue, San Francisco is full of iconic thoroughfares. Galleria Park Hotel places you right in the heart of it all, offering the perfect starting point to explore the city's most celebrated streets and hidden gems.
2.2 miles, accessible via MUNI
As the hub of Cow Hollow, a Marina-adjacent neighborhood named for the dairy farms that were once prominent here in the 1800s, Union Street is a vibrant mix of upscale specialty stores, trendy retail shops, and cafes and restaurants. Many of these are tucked away within wonderfully preserved Victorian structures and old carriage houses. Yoga studios and fitness centers are plentiful here, as are big name retailers like Lululemon Athletica and modern home furnishing purveyor Z Gallerie.
8 min drive, 25 min walk
Lombard Street is one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks, famous for its steep, one-block section with eight sharp hairpin turns framed by beautiful gardens and classic city views.
Stay at the Galleria Park Hotel, then stroll or hop over to the Powell–Hyde cable car for a scenic ride to the top of Lombard Street’s “crooked” block.
~3 miles, accessible via MUNI
Vermont Street in Potrero Hill offers seven tight turns on a steep slope, making it a quieter but just as impressive alternative to Lombard Street.
Take the Muni 19‑Polk from Market St. (near hotel) to Potrero Hill – about a 25–30 minute journey plus a short walk.
One block away, 2 min walk
A classic San Francisco thoroughfare, California Street connects the city's historic heart from the Embarcadero to Nob Hill and is just steps from your stay at Galleria Park Hotel.
~3 miles, accessible via MUNI
A bustling hub of independent shops, cafes, murals, and nightlife, Valencia Street delivers a lively cultural experience just a short ride from your stay at Galleria Park Hotel.
0.7 miles away, 15 min walk
A vibrant gateway into historic Chinatown, Grant Avenue is filled with lantern-lined streets, the iconic Dragon Gate, and cultural landmarks just a short walk from your stay at Galleria Park Hotel.
~5 miles, accessible via MUNI
Just a few blocks north of Golden Gate Park, this 12-block stretch sports a distinct neighborhood feel. There are plenty of mom-and-pop shops, locally owned small businesses, and restaurants serving up everything from French cuisine to Burmese tea leaf salads. The street is also home to some of the city’s most authentic Chinese cuisine and Asian markets, earning it the nickname “the other Chinatown.”
0.5 miles away, 10 min walk
This lively street cuts diagonally through the heart of San Francisco’s “Little Italy,” running from Jackson Square, a small historic neighborhood where Michelin-star restaurants and high-end retail shops exist in a Gold Rush-era setting, to Fisherman’s Wharf. Its blocks are lined with cannoli-filled bakeries and eateries serving up plates of lasagna and plenty of wine, as well as Washington Square Park.
0.3 miles away, 5-7 min walk
Known for its neon signs and bar scene, San Francisco’s eastern stretch of Broadway has long been known as the city’s “red-light district.” The street features a distinct mix of modern buildings and Gold Rush-era architecture, though it’s typically after dark that this sub-section of North Beach goes full-swing.
2.3 miles away, accessible via MUNI
Chestnut Street is the Marina’s main commercial stretch, a walkable strip of restaurants and cafes, boutiques and retail centers (you’ll find everything from a William-Sonoma to an Apple Store), and even a couple of historic movie theaters.
4.5 miles, accessible via MUNI
Stunningly reimagined and permanently car‑free between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, this two-mile, 50‑acre stretch offers sweeping Pacific views, public art, hammocks, skate and fitness zones, lounge seating, and a pump track for kids and adults alike.
~6 miles away, accessible via MUNI
It’s one of Golden Gate Park’s main roadways, a curvy throughway linking some of this urban recreation area’s most iconic attractions, including the California Academy of Sciences, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the historic bison paddock. Known as JFK Promenade, this 1.5 mile stretch is now a permanent haven for outdoor lovers and a gathering space of art and performance, colorful road murals, central parklets with ping pong tables and Adirondack chairs, and even a couple of grand pianos are open play.
~2.5 miles away, accessible via MUNI
As the epicenter of the hippie movement of the 1960s, San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury community has long been a hub of counterculture beliefs. Haight Street remains the neighborhood’s main hub, although these days its plethora of vintage clothing stores butt up against smoke shops, collectible stores, and slice houses.
~4.5 miles away, accessible via MUNI
It’s one of Golden Gate Park’s main roadways, a curvy throughway linking some of this urban recreation area’s most iconic attractions, including the California Academy of Sciences, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the historic bison paddock. Known as JFK Promenade, this 1.5 mile stretch is now a permanent haven for outdoor lovers and a gathering space of art and performance, colorful road murals, central parklets with ping pong tables and Adirondack chairs, and even a couple of grand pianos are open play.
~3.5 miles away, accessible via MUNI
Potrero Hill is a favorite among local residents looking for a relaxed, easy-going vibe with their morning joe. The neighborhood centers around a short stretch of 18th Street brimming with indie boutiques, diverse eateries, and mouthwatering brunch spots. Farley’s Coffee serves as a community hangout, hosting everything from an annual Halloween pet parade and costume contest to bagpipe players on St. Patrick’s Day. Shop for artisan-made jewelry at Collage Gallery, savor Peruvian small plates at Mochica, or join the crowds at Plow, known for their cozy ambience and farm-to-table comfort cuisine.
3 miles away, accessible via MUNI
With its rainbow flags, colorful storefronts, and iconic Castro Theater marquee, San Francisco’s Castro District is loud, proud, and full of life. Castro Street is at the heart of this vibrant neighborhood, one known for being the center of the gay community. Along these main three blocks, you’ll find restaurants and bars, clothing boutiques, a bookstore with a huge LGBTQ+ section, and even a queer-focused art gallery in a former camera shop once owned by Harvey Milk, one of the country’s first openly gay politicians.
3 miles away, accessible via MUNI
Just a short ride from Galleria Park, Divisadero Street has transformed from a simple thoroughfare into a vibrant local destination known as “Divis.” This lively stretch blends cozy cafés, boutique shops, nail salons, and old-school barbershops with standout spots like The Mill for almond-butter toast and Four Barrel coffee, inventive cocktails and comfort food at Horsefeather, and DJ-fueled nights at Madrone Art Bar.
~1.5 miles away, accessible via MUNI
Fillmore Street is a hub of local history, and was once home to the largest jazz scene on the West Coast. These days, the stretch between Geary Boulevard and Jackson Street is known as Upper Fillmore, connecting a still vibrant music hub—including venues like the iconic Fillmore, known for its big-name acts, and the Boom Boom Room, with its funk, blues, and buzzing dance floor—to the city’s Japantown and blocks of high-end retail shops and boutiques. Restaurants such as the Italian-inspired SPQR and Copra, specializing in the food of Southern India and Northwestern Sri Lanka, attract the crowds, while bars like The Snug and Harry’s Bar SF provide additional nearby nightlife.
~4 miles away, accessible via MUNI
You’ll find some of the best views of San Francisco from atop Twin Peaks, the dual 900-plus-foot hillsides located smack dab in the city’s geographic center. Along with sweeping vistas (on a clear day) of SF’s main sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Market Street, this designated parkland is awash with native flora and happens to be one of the few remaining habitats for the endangered Mission blue butterfly, an iridescent beauty. Twin Peaks Boulevard is the best way to reach the main hilltop. It’s a winding stretch that caters to both cars and bicycles. Once at the peak, there’s a small network of hiking trails, but it’s the 360-degree scenery that is most impressive.
