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San Francisco’s oceanside community with laid-back character
Situated along the furthest west side of San Francisco, Outer Sunset is a coastline neighborhood known for its laid-back culture and beachy California surfer vibe. “Outer Sunset edges right onto the Pacific, and we are only a few blocks from Ocean Beach, which is very popular, so that makes it special,” says Maggie Siegel, a local librarian at the neighborhood’s popular Ortega Library. Once a stretch of untouched sand dunes, Outer Sunset is now home to a unique residential enclave full of pastel-hued bungalows, expansive parks and a cool dining and shopping scene that matches the area’s relaxed attitude. From tech workers looking for a waterside escape from the bustle of the city to young families wanting to live in an easygoing area with top-rated schools, Ocean Beach attracts a range of residents as widespread as its oceanside attractions. “It’s a diverse and very family-friendly neighborhood,” Siegel says.
Family fun unfolds on Ocean Beach, with Sutro Tower in the backdrop.
Java Beach is a local favorite in the Outer Sunset.
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Forested meadows and Ocean Beach adventure
Outer Sunset is an outdoor adventurer’s dream with multiple parks and oceanside attractions. Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove is a natural wonder, encompassed by grand cypress and redwood trees, featuring walking paths, tennis courts and a large amphitheater nestled within a lushly forested meadow. The park is also home to San Francisco’s iconic 130-year-old roadhouse, a bullet-pierced remnant of the city’s once Wild West past. Golden Gate Park sits directly north of Outer Sunset, where residents enjoy vast recreational amenities from trails to lakeside picnicking areas and the city’s Japanese Tea Garden, the oldest in the country. Nearby, Sunset Reservoir is an overlook area offering exceptional Golden Gate Bridge views, and a few blocks west is Ocean Beach. This 3.5-mile white sand beach may not be the most popular spot for surfing because of its frigid waters, but area surfers still frequent it. Other locals love coming here for walks along the sand, kite flying, windsurfing and bonfires.
Stroll or jog along the Lower Great Highway Trail, a flat path with scenic ocean views.
Ocean Beach is a popular spot in the Outer Sunset.
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Colorful row houses and beachside views
Along Outer Sunset’s wide streetscapes, rows of colorful pastel homes with sporadic clusters of palm trees give off a coastal housing aesthetic. Bungalows, Spanish styles with stucco roofs and transitional-fusion homes make up most of the architectural landscape. Homes are often adorned with front bay windows, bringing in tons of natural, unobstructed light as the neighborhood’s front lawns are not very shaded. Home prices typically range from around $1 million to $2.5 million, with the higher priced properties having more luxury and modern styles. While most streets are flat, some homes are populated along San Francisco’s infamously hilly main streets. Other houses residing along the Upper Great Highway on the east side provide residents with oceanside views.
Rows of colorful stucco homes line the streets of the Outer Sunset.
Mission-Style stucco homes offer a twist on the classic Outer Sunset home.
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Summer music festivals and holiday markets
One of the most beloved neighborhood events is the Stern Grove Festival, where residents get to head right into the forestry of Stern Grove Park to enjoy free summer concerts at the site’s tree-encompassed amphitheater. The annual Sunset Community Festival takes place in September, with family-friendly activities from a kid’s bounce house to carnival games and a petting zoo. The event also features live musical performances, food trucks and vendors. When the holidays roll around, residents can head to the Sunset Holiday Mercantile for two days of festive local vendors, food trucks, live music and regional beer and wine tastings.
Chill dining offerings and shops along Judah Street
Outer Beach is surrounded by laid-back eateries, markets and hip retail. Along Judah Street, residents can check out an array of surf shops, artsy retailers and clothing stores. For dining, a community favorite is Outerlands, featuring new American-style cuisine with an open-style kitchen and weathered-wood interior walls. Locals often line out the door for their popular brunch specials, which include their infamous Danish pancakes. Around the corner, Devil’s Teeth Baking Company is a local staple for grabbing a freshly baked sourdough breakfast sandwich before heading out to Ocean Beach. Hook Fish is a mellow fish market and seafood shack with popular items like fish burritos with a side of chips and guacamole. Java Beach Café is the neighborhood’s big surfer hangout, right across the street from Ocean Beach. For over 30 years, the café has offered light breakfast and lunch items and locally roasted coffee. There’s no shortage of local, organic and health food markets in Outer Sunset, with the most frequented being Gus’s Market. An alternative to this is Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative, a co-op offering carefully sourced, sustainable foods and all-organic produce. For more fresh fruits and veggies, the Outer Sunset Farmer’s Market and Mercantile is open year-round on Sundays and features food trucks, local artisan and retail vendors and live music.
Indulge in Beach'N'SF's burritos, a fusion of flavor and vegan goodness.
Outerlands has a nice bar for a cocktail with your meal.
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Top-rated public schools and bilingual programs
Public students in Outer Sunset are zoned for Key Francis Scott Elementary School and Giannini Middle School, both of which get an A-minus rating from Niche. The A-rated Abraham Lincoln High School offers a special English Language Learner Program that prepares students to become bilingual and bi-literate. The school’s Art and Architecture Pathway Program is another special focus, helping students prepare for work in the construction, architectural and engineering industries.
The Ortega Branch San Francisco Library in the Outer Sunset District.
Sunset Elementary School serves students in the Outer Parkside community.
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Muni rail access and next to main thoroughfares
Outer Sunset is served by multiple bus routes and the Muni Metro rail system, which makes it easy to travel into other areas of San Francisco. The neighborhood is conveniently bordered by Highway 1 on the east side and Route 35/Skyline Boulevard on the west side for direct driving routes, and the San Francisco International Airport is 11 miles south of the neighborhood. While Outer Sunset is still a beachside location, it’s one of the foggier areas of San Francisco, making this a notable weather factor to consider when living in the area.
Outer Sunset's N Judah Light Rail connects the Sunset to downtown San Francisco.
The Outer Sunset neighborhood is serviced by SF MUNI Bus routes.
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It is hard to get a "good-paying job" in San Francisco - especially with the high cost of living.
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One of my major concerns about this area is all of the gentrification that is taking place. There are a lot of young people working in the Silicon Valley who are moving in and forcing out the locals who are not able to afford the ever increasing rent.
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9/8/2014Niche Review
Public transportation is abundant but could be improved. Traffic can be bad.
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6/11/2014Niche Review
This area is predominantly made up of Chinese families, with a large number of ABC's (American-Born Chinese). Everyone is typically friendly -- or, at the very least, they will keep out of your business when they need to keep out of your business.
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Outer Sunset Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Outer Sunset, San Francisco sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Outer Sunset, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,500,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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