Where old and new San Francisco meet

Below are some snaps from a recent weekend drive with my wife through Glen Park and Diamond Heights, two small and often overlooked neighborhoods located in the southern quadrant of San Francisco.

Complete with plenty of superlative restaurants, cafes and mom and pop establishments, breathtaking city views, ample street parking (except for the few blocks surrounding Glen Park BART station), a newly remodeled public library, easy freeway access and many public transportation options, Glen Park and Diamond Heights are two of my favorite neighborhoods in The City.

Some describe Glen Park and Diamond Heights as being the place where old and new San Francisco meet, which I think sums it up best.  

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The views from Walter Haas Park are superb.

Purple wild flowers in Glen Canyon Park.

Spotted this 1950 Chevy Coupe in Diamond Heights. The mid-century modern, Brady Bunch style homes (as seen in the background) found in Diamond Heights are my personal favorites.  I much prefer them to Victorians.