Alamo Square, San Francisco

Alamo Square Park

This park is best known for the famous '''Painted Ladies''' row of Victorian houses on its east side along Steiner Street, which is often the subject of many a San Francisco postcard

Painted Ladies

Duboce Park

The N Judah streetcar travels along the perimeter of the park and stops at the intersection of Noe Street and Duboce Street

Sundance Kabuki 8 Theater

Home to the annual San Francisco Asian American Film Festival, this state of the art theater features foreign and independent films, with beer and wine served in two of the theaters, and a bar with appetizers on the top floor

Webster Bridge

The bridge's design was inspired by traditional Japanese pedestrian walkways

Japantown

Peace Plaza and shopping mall; Ruth Asawa's incredible wrought and cast bronze origami fountains on the Nihonmachi Pedestrian Mall

San Francisco Ballet

The repertory season begins in January and continues through May

The New Conservatory Theatre Center

The three small New Conservatory theaters present novel, musical, comic, and educational plays

Randall Museum

A small but fun children's museum with several interactive exhibits, including live animals, a science exhibit, a toddler play area, and a railroad exhibit which includes a model railroad layout which is open on Saturdays

Buena Vista Park

Steep paths to the top of its 575' elevation lead to some nice views through the trees, but are easily circumnavigated by non-enthusiasts