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San Francisco, California [1]

Time of Visit: December 2021

Intro

Hayes Valley is a wealthy neighborhood in San Francisco even by SF standards. The problems that plague much of San Francisco feel remote.

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Old and new. Somehow they don't clash.

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An outdoor gym, made possible by the best weather in the world.

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People-first infrastructure. Protected bike lanes, bollards, and one-way streets abound.

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A small park.

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A small gyro and Greek lemon chicken soup will set you back about $30.

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French restaurants, jewelery stores, high-end fashion...

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Fancy a $10 smoothie?

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A few blocks east of the neighborhood stands San Francisco City Hall.

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Put on some Deepchord while walking through the rainy, chilly streets to feel like a main character.