Location

Hayes Valley

San Francisco, California

Walk Score

Transit Score

Bike Score

About the Area

One of San Francisco's Most Walkable Neighborhoods

Hayes Valley sits at the geographic heart of San Francisco, bordered by the Civic Center, the Lower Haight, the Mission District, and the Western Addition. Once bisected by the Central Freeway, the neighborhood was transformed after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake led to the freeway's demolition, creating the vibrant, pedestrian-friendly corridor that defines it today.

With a Walk Score of 99 and a Transit Score of 94, this is one of the most connected neighborhoods in the city. Residents and visitors alike enjoy an exceptional mix of independent boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and a thriving arts scene, all within walking distance.

The property at 501-503 and 505-511 Laguna Street sits directly at the intersection of Laguna and Fell Streets, placing it at the nexus of Hayes Valley's commercial energy and residential tranquility. This is a prime corner location with excellent visibility and foot traffic.

Boundaries

EastCivic Center
WestLower Haight
SouthMission District
NorthWestern Addition

Zoning

Hayes Valley uses the Hayes Code zoning designation, which supports mixed-use development with residential, retail, and commercial uses. The area encourages street-level activation and pedestrian-oriented design.

Getting Around

Transit & Commute

Hayes Valley offers excellent transit connectivity, with Civic Center BART station just a short walk away. Multiple Muni bus lines serve the area, making it easy to reach every corner of San Francisco.

BART

5-10 min

Civic Center/UN Plaza (Red, Yellow lines)

Muni 21

Steps away

Hayes

Muni 6

2 min

Hayes/Parnassus

Muni 7

3 min

Haight/Noriega

Muni 5

5 min

Fulton

Muni 14R

7 min

Mission Rapid

Green Spaces

Nearby Parks

Patricia's Green

The heart of Hayes Valley. Urban park with benches, play area, and rotating public art installations.

Steps away

Koshland Park

Community park and learning center with gardens and open green space.

5 min walk

Alamo Square

Famous for the Painted Ladies. Iconic San Francisco views and a beloved neighborhood park.

10 min walk

Duboce Park

Quiet neighborhood park with dog play area and community garden.

10 min walk

Education

Schools in the Area

San Francisco uses a lottery-based school assignment system through SFUSD, so attendance is not strictly determined by address. The schools below are the most commonly associated with the Hayes Valley area.

Claire Lilienthal Elementary

Public K-8

A (Niche)

GreatSchools 10/10

John Muir Elementary

Public PreK-5

SFUSD

James Lick Middle School

Public 6-8

SFUSD

Abraham Lincoln High School

Public 9-12