Octavia Boulevard, San Francisco

Name: Octavia Boulevard
Address: 8 Octavia Boulevard, San Francisco, United States

#422 among attractions in San Francisco

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Octavia Boulevard is a major street in San Francisco, California that replaced the Hayes Valley portion of the damaged two-level Central Freeway. Once a portion of Octavia Street alongside shadowy, fenced-off land beneath the elevated U.S. Route 101 roadway, Octavia Boulevard was redeveloped and redesigned upon the suggestion of Mark Jolles of San Francisco. ()

Coordinates: 37°46'21"N, 122°25'23"W

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8 Octavia BoulevardNorthwest San Francisco (Lower Haight)San Francisco United States

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Octavia Boulevard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Slim's, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco City Hall, Wiggle Bicycles.

0.5 miE
Nightlife, Dancing
Slim's, San Francisco
14 min walk • Slim's in San Francisco, United States, was a celebrated live music nightclub that served as a hub for diverse musical acts and lively performances. Established in 1988 by rock promoter Boz Scaggs and others, Slim's boasted a vibrant history and reputation as one of...
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a historic landmark nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States. This versatile venue, renowned for hosting a variety of events, has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural and entertainment scene for decades.
0.5 miNE
Elegant domed city government building
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
13 min walk • San Francisco City Hall is a grand testament to the city's resilience and architectural ambition. Nestled in the heart of the Civic Center, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece stands as a proud symbol of governance and public service in the city of San Francisco, United States.
0.5 miW
Cycling, Bike path
Wiggle Bicycles, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Wiggle is a one-mile, zig-zagging bicycle route from Market Street to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, that minimizes hilly inclines for bicycle riders. Rising 120 feet, The Wiggle inclines average 3% and never exceed 6%.
~680 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
4 min walk • Market Street is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco, California. It begins at The Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building at the northeastern edge of the city and runs southwest through downtown, passing the Civic Center and the Castro District, to the intersection with Portola Drive in the Twin Peaks neighborhood.
~1450 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a planned 550-mile multi-use trail along the hill and mountain ridgelines ringing the San Francisco Bay Area, in Northern California. Currently 390 miles have been established. When complete, the trail will connect over 75 parks and open spaces.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
13 min walk • The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is located in San Francisco, California. It is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
0.4 miN
Ornate 1932 home of San Francisco ballet
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
11 min walk • The War Memorial Opera House is an opera house in San Francisco, California, located on the western side of Van Ness Avenue across from the west side/rear facade of the San Francisco City Hall.
~1460 ftSE
Zoo
Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco
8 min walk • Woodward's Gardens, commonly referred to as The Gardens, was a combination amusement park, museum, art gallery, zoo, and aquarium operating from 1866 to 1891 in the Mission District of San Francisco, California.
~1770 ftSW
Monuments and statues
California Volunteers Sculpture, San Francisco
9 min walk • California Volunteers, also known as the California Volunteers' Memorial and the Spanish–American War Memorial, is an outdoor sculpture installed in 1906 by Douglas Tilden.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Roxie Theater, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Roxie Theater, also known as the Roxie Cinema or just The Roxie, is a historic movie theater, founded in 1912, at 3117 16th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco. It is a non-profit community arthouse cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Octavia Boulevard?

Nearby attractions include SF LGBT Center, San Francisco (3 min walk), San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco (5 min walk), San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco (7 min walk), Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco (8 min walk).

How to get to Octavia Boulevard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Octavia Boulevard:

Bus

Haight Street & Gough Street • Lines: 7 (2 min walk)
150 Otis Street • Lines: 49 (5 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Gough Street • Lines: F (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

150 Otis Street • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)
Otis Street & 12th Street • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (7 min walk)
Duboce Avenue & Church Street • Lines: N (11 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (14 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (18 min walk)