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List of streets in San Francisco

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A historic cable car in San Francisco, winding through the city's streets.

San Francisco, California, has many streets that help people get around the city. This list shows some of the important streets there. The streets are grouped into three types: arterial thoroughfares, commercial corridors, and other streets. These streets are special because they connect different parts of the city and help people travel safely. Knowing about these streets can help visitors and residents explore San Francisco better.

Arterial thoroughfares

San Francisco has many important streets that help people get around the city. One of these is 19th Avenue, which runs through the western part of the city from Interstate 280 to Golden Gate Park and towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Another key street is Market Street, which is a major route through the city. Other important streets include Lincoln Way and Fulton Street, both of which run along the edges of Golden Gate Park. Lombard Street and Van Ness Avenue also serve as parts of US 101, helping connect different areas of the city.

Commercial corridors

San Francisco has many busy streets where people shop and enjoy local businesses. Some important streets include 24th Street, which is a main shopping area in Noe Valley and the Mission District. Other key streets are Columbus Avenue in North Beach, Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, and Union Street in Cow Hollow. These streets help connect neighborhoods and bring people together.

Other streets

San Francisco has many interesting streets with unique names and features. Some of these streets include Third Street, 22nd Street, 49-Mile Scenic Drive, and Alemany Boulevard.

Other notable streets are Broadway, Castro Street, and Cesar Chavez Street, which used to be called Army Street. There is also Lombard Street, known for its eight sharp turns, and Vermont Street, which has seven sharp turns and is sometimes considered even more winding than Lombard Street.

Alleyways

San Francisco has many small streets called alleyways. Some of these alleyways have special names, like Balmy Alley, Belden Place, Clarion Alley, Jack Kerouac Alley, Macondray Lane, Maiden Lane, and Ross Alley. These alleyways add character and charm to the city.

Images

A 1955 traffic plan map for San Francisco showing proposed road improvements and city layout.
A beautiful view of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands.

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