But if you prefer handmade crafts and uniquely stocked stores to the generic mass-market products you'll find in shops elsewhere, you'll be rewarded here. The shopkeepers are friendly and are often glad to chat for a while. The hope is not only that these businesses will thrive, but that if they do they won't be bought out as part of San Francisco's next urban renewal project. You could make a whole day of this neighborhood if you wanted to. Drop by a cafe for breakfast, wander through shops during the day, and later on hit the Fillmore nightlife.
Some parts are definitely sketchier by night, so it's best to stick to where the people are.
One of the most photographed spots in San Francisco, thanks to the breathtaking views of The City and the row of six beautifully-restored Victorians nicknamed the Painted Ladies. Unfortunately, persistent wind prevents much use of the tennis court. Between Fulton, Hayes, Steiner and Scott streets. The current structure was originally built in 1915 to replace the one that collapsed in the 1906 quake. 200 Polk St., between McAllister and Grove streets.