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Alex Ballete: Step entrance from Buena Vista Ave E.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Found this on one of the tree stumps.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Another trail to explore.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Eastside of the park. Buena Vista Ave E.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Hidden Tennis courts! Game on!

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Nice area at the top. Relax. Breathe. Take all in!

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: I few benches to rest and take in the view!

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Beautiful views of the City and the Bay.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: There's the City! Oh I guess I still am in San Francisco.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Nice shady trail in Buena Vista Park.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Trees and trails. You might almost forget you're in the middle of San Francisco.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Dog run! Plenty of trails for the dogs to run around.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Dog friendly! Bring your poochies! I didn't see any poop bag dispensers though so keep that in mind.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Nice hilly park to hike up and build up a sweat. Bring comfortable shoes.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: There is some street parking. I don't think there was an hourly limit and I did see a few spots.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: There's a playground but no kids. Hmmmm. Well maybe because this was in the middle of the week?

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Entering the park from Buena Vista Ave W. Lots of trees. The Haight side of the park does get some vagrants but as you walk deeper and up the park there were fewer vagrants that I saw.

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Buena Vista Park

Alex Ballete: Buena Vista Park is the oldest official park in San Francisco. It was established in 1867 as "Hill Park" then later renamed Buena Vista Park.

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Billy Goat Hill Park

Alex Ballete: But wait there's more... You can continue up the steps to end up on Beacon Street on the other side of the park.

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Billy Goat Hill Park

Alex Ballete: View through the two trunks of the tree.

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Billy Goat Hill Park

Alex Ballete: Beautiful views of the city!

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Billy Goat Hill Park

Alex Ballete: The famous (or infamous) Rope Swing of Billy Goat Hill Park. The initial 5 feet from the ground swing can easily turn into a 15-20+ foot drop. Not for faint of heart. But you can get really cool photos with the city background as you swing.

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Billy Goat Hill Park

Alex Ballete: Watch your step. There are wooden steps that are placed on the path for easier climbing.

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Billy Goat Hill Park

Alex Ballete: This park is on the border of Noe Valley and doesn't look like much, but the views are amazing at the top. There is a steep hill climb to the top.

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Saint Paul's Catholic Church

221 Valley Street

Alex Ballete: Beautiful brick architecture.

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Saint Paul's Catholic Church

221 Valley Street

Alex Ballete: St. Paul's Cathedral was the principal location for the film "Sister Act" in 1992.

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Saint Paul's Catholic Church

221 Valley Street

Alex Ballete: This iconic church of Noe Valley was completed in 1911. The church took 14 years to build because it was on a pay as you go formula.

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Lovejoy's Tea Room

1351 Church Street

Alex Ballete: Pet friendly. Big tea cup of water for the doggies.

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Lovejoy's Tea Room

1351 Church Street

Alex Ballete: If you're in to tea and crumpets, then this defining experience is one that should not be missed. Conveniently located right on the train line.

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Whole Foods

3950 24th St

Alex Ballete: Just in case you don't know what neighborhood you're in. Now you know.

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Whole Foods

3950 24th St

Alex Ballete: This neighborhood grocery store has ample parking. Conveniently located in the center of Noe Valley and walking distance to just about everything Noe Valley has to offer.

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US Post Office

4083 24th St

Alex Ballete: This neighborhood institution is located on the Noe Valley main street of 24th street. Very close to the Whole Foods grocery store.

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Noe Valley-Sally Brunn Branch Library

451 Jersey St

Alex Ballete: This neighborhood institution is conveniently located in the heart of Noe Valley. Walking distance from a plethora of shops and restaurants.

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Subs

1300 Castro St

Alex Ballete: There's no outside seating but there's nice sit down area inside.

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Subs

1300 Castro St

Alex Ballete: Good sub sandwiches. And they also like to show off the SF pride. Go Giants!

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24th St & Castro St

609 Elizabeth St

Alex Ballete: One of the main streets of Noe Valley. Plenty of restaurants and little shops. Good walking area.

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The Wishing Tree

400-498 San Francisco Bicycle Route 49

Alex Ballete: The tree looks a little less decorated than the pictures I've seen. It is probably more decorated during the holidays.

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The Wishing Tree

400-498 San Francisco Bicycle Route 49

Alex Ballete: The Wishing Tree was inspired by the book, The Wishing Year by Noelle Oxenhandler. Visitors are encouraged to sit under the tree and enjoy a moment of introspection.

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Noe Children's Playground

Alex Ballete: Nice green area to play with the dogs.

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Noe Children's Playground

Alex Ballete: Some park benches to sit and rest.

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Noe Children's Playground

Alex Ballete: Basketball court and tennis court.

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Noe Children's Playground

Alex Ballete: A very small neighborhood park. Good for kids and dogs.

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Douglass Playground

Alex Ballete: The sign is a little worn but park seems to be well maintained.

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Douglass Playground

Alex Ballete: No dogs unfortunately. :o( wah wah.

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Douglass Playground

Alex Ballete: This park is really great for kids.

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Douglass Playground

Alex Ballete: A tennis court and a basketball court. A little bit of everything for everybody

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Douglass Playground

Alex Ballete: Good location to have family picnics.

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Douglass Playground

Alex Ballete: A small grassy area with a beautiful hilly backdrop of green trees. Just enough room to throw the pigskin, play catch, or kick soccer ball. Or you can do your morning stretches or meditate.

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Douglass Playground

Alex Ballete: The kids' playset equipped with a slide! A very cute little neighborhood park.

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Clipper Terrace Community Garden

855 Clipper Terrace

Alex Ballete: About 1/3 acre of beautiful garden space. Sometimes you gotta stop and smell the roses.

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Clipper Terrace Community Garden

855 Clipper Terrace

Alex Ballete: A small community garden on the southwest corner of Noe Valley. It's kind of hidden away and hard to find. There's nice views of downtown close by on Clipper St.

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San Francisco Boys & Girls Club

1950 Page Street

Alex Ballete: The eye catching art of the SF Boys and Girls Club. Very cool and colorful!

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San Francisco Boys & Girls Club

1950 Page Street

Alex Ballete: Conveniently located between the Panhandle and Golden Gate Park. Plenty of places with in walking distance.

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Park Branch Library

1833 Page St

Alex Ballete: I walked past this building a couple of times not knowing that it's a library. The architecture blends in so well with the surrounding houses.

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Sutro Tower from Fulton Street and Cole Street

2090 Grove St

Alex Ballete: Nice peek of Sutro Tower. One of the many distinct landmarks of San Francisco.

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University of San Francisco

Alex Ballete: St. Ignatius Church and the USF campus. Nice campus to walk around.

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University of San Francisco

Alex Ballete: One of the towers of the St. Ignatius Church.

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University of San Francisco

Alex Ballete: Beautiful architecture.

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University of San Francisco

Alex Ballete: University of San Francisco. Founded in 1855. Conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco.

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Freewheel Bike Shop

1920 Hayes St

Alex Ballete: Good to know where the bike shop is close to the Panhandle. Just in case you need to fix a flat.

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California Department of Motor Vehicles

1377 Fell Street

Alex Ballete: The dreaded DMV. If you need to go, go in early and try to avoid the lines.

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: A nice rest on the grass under the warm sun after a long bike ride. What more could you ask for?

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: A glimpse of Sutro Tower from The Panhandle.

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: Fell Street sidewalk. The walk on the sunny side of the street.

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: Fell Street, north border of the Panhandle. The architecture of the houses is pretty nice.

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: The Panhandle has got a nice playground. The kids need some outdoor time too!

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: Sometimes just sitting and taking it all in is all you really need. The Panhandle's got that too!

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: Are you a baller? The Panhandle's got game.

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: William McKinley Panhandle, who the park was named after. Actually, that's not true. Cool statue though.

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: Trees! Trees in the city are good! You almost don't feel like you're in the city.

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The Panhandle

Alex Ballete: Walk, run, or bike. The Panhandle is great for all those activities. And if you get tired you can rest on the park bench. There are a few vagrants in the area, but it's not too bad.

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The Panhandle