Greenwich Steps — Attraction in San Francisco

Greenwich Steps would be considered imhv being nicknamed as the "daughter steps" are just one block north of Filbert Steps (the "mother steps") where the world famed Grace Merchant Garden is located. However, the garden built by her daughter Valetta in the middle of Greenwich Steps imhv is not only more poetically spaciously landscaped but also has an impressive view of the San Francisco Bay. Rumors in “the Gossip Streets of San Francisco” are [aka “CNN: The Chinatown News Network” 😂 ] that Lady Grace didn’t get along with her daughter Valetta according to her husband Desmond Heslet so she moved out in 1949 to live alone in a flat on the Filbert side. Some historians revealed an interesting background of Desmond who encountered Pancho Villa when he grew up in Mexico somewhere near “Las Barrancas del Cobre” en Estado de Chihuahua where “El Chepe Express” {A scenic train route like Amtrak’s “California Zephyr” running from Los Mochis, Sinaloa to Pueblo Magic (Creel, Chihuahua)}. No wonder Desmond and Valetta (“La Guerra”) hit it off wondering it must be her big enticing brown eyes ("high cheekbones, dark and arched eyebrows, dark lips” as described by one historian) a stereotype “Big Foot” DNA from South Dokata brought back his sweet memories of his rebellious and adventurous childhood in La Barrancas de Cobre.[ ¡ Órale güero! 😂] The Heslets were living in a “bohemian” lifestyle of mid-1930s easygoing and rather kind to their tenants who couldn't afford paying high rent, taking care those during the era of AIDS epidemic in 1980s. Both passed away in their 80s or 90s. RIP! ❶ Downhill routes: Muni Bus 39 to Coit Tower [* Good spot to watch Fouth of July Fireworks Show or Blue Angels during the Fleet Week at the Pioneer Park] after do some champing or pixel peeping of the views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz etc. then climbing down on Greenwich Steps or alternatively Filbert Steps to reach the Fisherman’s Wharf or Embarcadero. ❷ Uphill routes: Begin at Levi's Plaza on Sansome Street turn on Greenwich Street and climb up about 12 flights on brick steps that are not so challenging as Filbert Steps. The "daughter garden" is in the middle. After reaching Montgomery Street there are another 10 flights to Coit Tower via Telegraph Hill Blvd. ❸Alternative routes: Begin your trip from downtown Montgomery Street to the foot of Telegraph Hill near Green where the infamous “Sydney Duck” gang {who were bunch of convicts supposed to sail to Australia but got too drunk at “Shanghai Kelly” and stayed} used to hangout in late-1800s} choose from either Filbert Steps (limited views of the Bay) or Greenwich Steps . ⚠️Watch out...

Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps are both great ways to get up to and down from Coit Tower. Some of the steps are very steep, especially the ones at the bottom, so it is not for the faint of heart. What I enjoy about the steps is that because it goes right through private residences, you will run into the people who live there walking their dogs and they are happy to tell you about the history of the neighborhood. They are generally very friendly and not annoyed by tourism, or in my case...localism? My favorite Saturday routine is to go up one of these steps, enjoy the view at the top, come down the other steps, and then walk to the Ferry Building to shop at the farmers' market. This loop makes me love San Francisco.

Oh I heard there are also parrots on these steps. I have never seen or heard any, but apparently that is a thing. I hope I am wrong, because I don't want some high-pitched creature yelling at me. I get enough of that from my family. Sorry, it is Thanksgiving time and I am anticipating a lot of high-pitched...

Hi welcome to Greenwich steps, my favorite place in SF. As a tourist, a few places leave as such wonderful pure joy to me as this super quiet roadway. I came here a rainy afternoon, and all the way up, there is no one just me. I climbed the stairs and enjoy the peacefulness. It is not a hard stairs to go up, so slow down and take a look around you could find beautiful views near every corner. When it rains heavy, I stayed under a tree (note it’s not safe when there is lighting or storm). The rain got small soon and when I look up, the beautiful statue just in front of me. I feel it is a divine moment. When you reach the top, the Coit Tower just stands out. The last picture I took on the top of the tower. I want to share it and hope every one could...