About the neighborhood

Balboa Terrace features a variety of transportation options, including convenient rapid transit and numerous bus lines that serve the neighborhood well. The area benefits from a reasonably developed bicycling network, providing additional movement choices. Green spaces are a prominent feature, with many tree-lined streets and several well-situated parks nearby, creating a tranquil atmosphere with low traffic noise. Residents have easy access to both primary and secondary schools, along with a selection of general and specialty grocery stores and restaurants close to many residences. The neighborhood primarily consists of single detached homes and charming duplexes built before the 1960s, showcasing spacious floor plans.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is moderately simple to get around in this area. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Ocean View and Ingleside, and around 10 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is especially convenient in Balboa Terrace. Traveling as a pedestrian is also very practical for residents in Balboa Terrace; carrying out daily needs is convenient without needing to resort to a car, and a variety of businesses are moderately close by. This area is bike-friendly because the cycling network is moderately extensive.

Services

In this part of the city, house owners will almost always be able to access primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With regards to eating, it is usually practical for house buyers in this neighborhood to shop for general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. In addition, with over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes, this part of the city is a very good area in which to eat out. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable selection of clothing stores.

Character

Balboa Terrace is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighborhood. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of San Francisco, its busier streets can still be quite lively, and with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. The noise levels in Balboa Terrace are low, as the streets are calm. This neighborhood also features a good amount of greenery as there are many tree-lined streets. It is very easy to access parks in the neighborhood since there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to check out.

Car friendly5.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.0

Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly9.6

Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk