6 places to visit on 24th Street, S.F.
A neighborhood of neatly kept Victorians and cottages backdropped by Twin Peaks, Noe Valley appeals to families and those seeking a village within the city.
In the charming business district, moms carry their babies and people walk their dogs amid hanging baskets filled with pink geraniums, violas and other flowers; strings of white lights wrapped around trees; and a parklet.
[...] there are the pastries — from butter croissants to cinnamon scones — and artisan, fruit, challah and other breads, baked fresh daily in the early hours of the morning.
[...] gift shop, Giselle Gyalzen selects items for their aesthetics, design, usefulness or handmade qualities.
Much of it is made locally with a focus on S.F. and California, including Brent Couchman’s serigraph prints featuring some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
Shawn Bullen’s mural featuring the face of a woman with flowers in her hair and a hummingbird hovering above transforms a side of this building into a dreamy landscape.
The San Francisco Arts Commission chose Bullen to create the work as part of Small Business Saturday. www.shawnbullen.com.
Known for its imaginative designs, fresh flowers, experience and service, Flowers of the Valley will arrange a bouquet while you wait and create bouquets, wrist corsages and headpieces for weddings, baby showers and other special occasions.
Join the line of customers waiting to order meat, chicken, vegetarian or vegan handmade pies.
In addition to savory choices, sweet versions include pear crumble and vanilla flan pies.
Locals and sports fans frequent this spot for its welcoming atmosphere, multiple TVs, beers on tap, pub grub and specialty drinks, such as the Tikka Masala Bloody Mary and the Tavern Pimm’s Cup.
From Highway 101 north in S.F., exit at Cesar Chavez Street/Potrero Avenue and take the ramp on the left to Cesar Chavez Street.
At the Noe Valley Farmers Market, pick up farm-grown seasonal vegetables, fruit and specialty foods, including sheep’s milk cheese and yogurt made by Garden Variety Cheese: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year round. 24th Street between Sanchez and Vicksburg streets, S.F. (415) 248-1332. www.noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.