Sherwood Forest
This neighborhood lies on the southwesterly slope of Mt. Davidson and is home to elaborate ranch-style homes and groves of eucalyptus, cypress and pine trees. Although one of the most densely populated areas of the city, Sherwood forest offers a feeling of spaciousness. The City College of San Francisco is nearby and residents go to Ocean Avenue for their closest shopping area.

St. Francis Woods
An elite and sedate neighborhood, in the south part of the city. Large houses with street landscaping. The entry gates and fountain in the circular plaza, were designed by John Galen Howard, the noted Beaux Arts era architect.

West Portal
On the western side of the lengthy Twin Peaks tunnel, the charming neighborhood of West Portal emerges, nestled at the foot of Mt. Davidson, Forest Heights and Edgehill Heights. With small businesses, a variety of restaurants and a movie theater, West Portal is its own "city within the city." The neighborhood is known for its rather sedate, middle-class lifestyle.

Balboa Terrace
This area has the respectability and location of St. Francis Wood, at a lesser scale and price. Its homes are set back from the street and wiring is underground. Streets are landscaped.

Diamond Heights
A steep ridge, south of Twin Peaks. Mostly developed in the 1950's, with apartment buildings and single family homes by Eichler. In the 60's an elementary school, shopping center and several churches were built, and in the 70's some town houses.

Forest Knolls
A newer home subdivision. Small front gardens with nice shrubbery compliment the neat houses found in this area.

Forest Hill
Some extravagantly landscaped curving lanes, plus a sprinkling of Bernard Maybeck architecture. Well maintained area, and the property owners make sure of it by paying for and owning the streets through the residents association.

Ingleside Terrace
Located in the southwestern corner of the city and enjoys more sun than the rest of San Francisco. This neighborhood is close to the Pacific and has good views of San Bruno Mountain and Mt. Davidson. Nearby are San Francisco State University, Stonestown Shopping Center and Lake Merced.

Midtown Terrace
One of the newer housing developments of San Francisco. More than 800 families live on the south slopes of Twin Peaks. Saint John's, an Armenian church, hosts a popular annual food bazaar here. No shops in this area.

Monterey Heights
A handsome area, uphill from St. Francis Wood. The houses are quite large with 2 car garages.

Westwood Highlands
Nice gardens, tiled roof houses. The higher you go up the hill the grander the dwelling. There are English style house as well as colored yellow, orange and white

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