
Explore Hayes Valley
Presented by the Hayes Valley Merchants Council
San Francisco, CA
Welcome to Hayes Valley
Dozens of boutiques and restaurants nestled in the heart of San Francisco. (Google Map)
Situated between Mid-Market, Lower Haight, and the Western Addition—Hayes Valley is a choice spot for an afternoon sipping craft beer, an evening of delicious dining, and exploring local boutique retailers. At nightfall, our neighborhood bustles with both locals and visitors supporting a performing arts district, from jazz to opera. Add to this annual events which foster community and encourage diversity, it is easy to see why Hayes Valley is often included in lists of top neighborhoods here in San Francisco and beyond.
The closest paid parking is the Performing Arts Garage at 360 Grove St, San Francisco. There are bicycle stands on Linden Street, close to Patricia’s Green. The nearest public transit options are:
BART is Civic Center / UN Plaza
Muni underground, use Van Ness Station
Streetcar F Market Street at Gough
Muni bus lines are the 21 Hayes & 5 McAllister
Hayes Street, between Octavia and Gough is closed for only pedestrians on Fridays 4pm–10pm and Saturdays 10am–10pm. See the Hayes Promenade website.
Events in Hayes Valley
Saturday, August 23: sun(set) + (s)essions block party in SF (free / details)
Saturday, August 30: Hayes Valley Art Works Jazz Jam, 1–4pm (Plus online auction starting Aug 28–Aug 30, details)
Thursday, September 18: Fall Wine Walk 4–8pm (tickets go on sale August 22nd)
Saturday, September 20: Compass Clara House 30th Anniversary Block Party, 30 Years of Hope, Love and Lift (details)
Saturday, September 27: Hayes Valley Art Works Jazz Jam, 1–4pm (details)
Sunday, October 12: HEAD WEST Marketplace (free / details)
Friday, October 10, US Navy Fleet Week, Hayes Valley Hosts the 1st Marine Division Band Brass Band, 8pm (free / details to come)
Saturday, October 25: *Trick or Treat Trails 4–6pm, Costume Contests & screening Wicked at PROXY 7pm (free / sponsored by Fiddlesticks, Trail map and details to come)
Friday, December 5: *Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll (free / details to come)
*HVMC free community events are made possible by our sponsors and are produced in cooperation with the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA)
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