Macondary Ln, Russian Hill

Armistead Maupin, the author of Tales from the City, made Macondray Lane when he based Barbary Street on it. This is a great little spot to visit if you are a fan of that book or the city that was based on it. It’s a little walk behind the homes in the area that gives you a sense of the many backyards and gardens that are common to many parts of the city. If you can’t afford to live in one of these swanky SF spots—which most of us aren’t, of course—then this give you a sense of what you are missing out on.

Its very short, with no cars, and it is really quaint and beautiful. It is nice that they keep it open to the public and you will find some nice views around but it shouldn’t be a destination in itself. I don’t think I would like having people traipsing about in my backyard. However, I suppose if I had the chance of living here, I wouldn’t be complaining too much about that.

Macondray lane is a small and a narrow lane running through the heart of the city perched high above the San Francisco bay. This street got its name after a merchant named Francis Macondray. The street is dressed in greenery all around making it a little paradise. Food and clothing too is upto its best on Macondray lane.

Macondray Lane is a pedestrian walkway that runs east-west near Russian Hill. More specifically the alley runs between Leavenworth and Taylor roughly paralell to Union and Green Street. Macondray Lane is simply a very green space in the middle of a busy city. A place to spend a minute to relax and recharge. At the Taylor end of the park there are stairs down to Taylor Street. The Leavenworth exit offers street access along with spectacular view of San Franciisco Bay and Alcatraz Island.