5/29/2023 0 Comments Tiled steps sfIt brings people together and most importantly shows off the unique personality that is San Francisco.Don't miss this amazing opportunity to own a piece of paradise at Maui Sands Seaside in Honokowai. I find it really special that this 16th Avenue Tiled Steps project was able to use this set of pre-automobile stairways and repurpose them into something meaningful. (And we love those places - really - our Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour is our most popular.) But so much of the beauty you find in a new city are in the hidden gems, the little pockets in neighborhoods that highlight the culture and community of an area. Of course, as a first time traveler to SF, it’s practically mandatory to visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz Island before coming to the lesser-known spots like this one. Even if you live in San Francisco and aren’t within walking distance, it’s well worth the Muni trip out here. When I need to clear my head or get some fresh air, I know I can take a short stroll from my front steps and be surrounded by so much beauty. I feel incredibly lucky to live within walking distance to this amazing location. The tiles shimmer in the light and you can catch some beautiful colors off in the horizon as the sun sets into the ocean. If crowds don’t bother you, sunset can be the best time to visit. The payoff, though, is great views over the city! We call it an urban hike because you’ll want to bring your walking shoes. You’ll miss most of the morning stair-stepping joggers, but the afternoon rush hasn’t started yet. We hike the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps just before noon, which is another great time to visit. If you’re not up for getting there are dawn, no worries. It’s worth it, though, as you’ll have the stairs mostly to yourself, except for the locals who use the stairs to exercise (ugh, how do they do it?).Įnjoy the late morning. I recommend sunrise if you’re looking for some solo stair time… and I am not a fan of waking up that early. But if you want some quiet, here’s what I suggest. The 16th Avenue steps at Moraga are now one of the most photographed locations in San Francisco and it’s rare to find them empty. If you think you’ll be able to sprawl across the stairs for an extended uninterrupted photoshoot, think again. The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps are popular for good reason, so this area gets crowded. And they really are still something of a hidden gem, with lots of greenery to complement the art. You’ll often hear these steps called the Hidden Gardens Steps. Part of me feels bad exposing them here but something this beautiful should be shared. Guide tip: Don’t skip this portion of the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps! It’s truly stunning and still - years after its opening - is overlooked by visitors searching for the more famous set. So in late 2013 the 148 steps on 16th Avenue between Kirkham and Lawton were transformed into a native California wildlife scene with tiles covered in flowers, plants, dragonflies, salamanders, butterflies, and snails. The response was overwhelmingly positive this time and the whole city, not just the neighborhood, came together to support the project. The original 16th Avenue Tiled Steps described above are located at 16th Avenue and Moraga.īut due to the success and popularity of the first set, the neighborhood petitioned to extend the art project to the steps located further down the hill. So where is this hidden set of stairs that so few people know about?
0 Comments
|