It's commerce cozy - a yuppie's dream and a hippie's nightmare. The Marina, which was built on landfill to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal, also offers its great views, not to mention some great pastimes in Marina Green, the Exploratorium and the Palace of Fine Arts. Older, multiunit buildings and fair-sized flats make up the bulk of rentals here. Good views make up for any lack of trees. No doubt about it.
Most streets require a permit.
Fast access to the Golden Gate Bridge via Lombard Street. Close to the Presidio. More than enough bus lines, the major arteries being Fillmore, Union, Lombard and Chestnut. Almost all Golden Gate Transit lines pass down Lombard.