California Street
California St. is one of the longest and most historical streets of San Francisco, extending from the east side of town (Richmond District) to downtown San Francisco (the center). The east side of California St. is filled with spacious and highly livable houses, apartments and flats that are suitable for seniors, families and couples. Many public buses run on or near California St. The main bus line for California is the number 2. The east side which is mostly residential with some local stores and businesses is generally more peaceful, but towards the west side and further downtown is the more commercial and metropolitan part of the street. The part of California St. that extends beyond Van Ness Ave is infamous for its hills and very steep slopes. This western part of California St. that extends towards downtown and Chinatown offers great views, but one of the most crowded and poorest housing conditions in San Francisco. This area is also one of the busiest and hardest areas to drive through in the city. The hills and steep slopes scare tourists and locals (parking is impossible-that’s why most people in the area take public buses or the historical and very popular cable cars). California St. offers a unique, diverse and dynamic atmosphere and is moderately safe.