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TamanduaGirl

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4/5 rating details
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
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"Art school and BBQ"

The Petit Salon & Art Gallery. The salon is an intimate art school with hands on instruction. The art in the gallery changes as it is by students and the instructor and are for sale too.

There are several small marks in the area to enjoy and at the end of the street is a nice bar b q on the corner of Goldfinch. It’s great basic BBQ food and popular. Very busy at lunch.
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  • Shopping Options 4/5
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"Sea port village and art gallery"

Whitt Krauss Objects Fine Art Gallery is fantastic. They have great art by many talented artists both big and small. Great for just enjoying the great art or to buy some too.

There is also Seaport Village which has a few shops and Harbor House sea food restaurant. The food is good but not great and the quality seems better some days than others. If you are picky about your sea food this isn’t the best place to go but it will do.
4/5 rating details
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"A spot of art to enjoy"

Art Expressions is a nice little gallery with contemporary paintings. Many water colors. There are also some great framed photographs on display. The prices should you want to buy are not too bad either. The selection changes regularly and always features several artists. They regularly have special events and themes to their art shows.
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
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"Old town and Plaza del Pasado"

Old town is a great place to take photos and just enjoy the view of some historic buildings and the feel of simpler times. the plaza has some nice art shops one especially stands out and deserves a visit. It features the art of RD Riccoboni who does wonderful paintings focusing on the area both old and new. There is also a nice wine place at the plaza that I enjoyed.
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
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"Junipero Serra Museum and Presidio park"

The park is home to an old mission which houses the museum inside. The mission and tower can make some nice photos and views of the valley and ocean. You are also allowed up in the tower for photos with a view. The museum covers Native American history and the early European settlers. The museum has old items such as settlement tools, art and furniture. Some times they offer free tours.
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  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
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"Cabrillo National Monument"

This is a great place to take photos or for artists to get inspiration, with subjects like the lighthouse and views of the bay and coast line. If you are into the little critters you will like to tidal pools and may see a sea lion or two in the surf sometimes. the museum costs a bit but is nice ahd provides some good information on the area.
5/5 rating details
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
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"Japaese gardens and and air museum"

While not my usual choice of museum I do like on occasion to see all vehicles and the air and Space museum as lots of old planes to look at. It's more of a one time visit place for me except that it's near the Japanese Friendship gardens and is worth a look now and then if you are in the area. The cover the history of flight by mankind. The gift shop has a few interesting items as well.

the friendship gardens are fairly small but there is a lot of wild land you may enjoy as well. There are cherry trees as well as an herb and tea garden. There is a lovely pond and you may see some artists there painting sometimes. There is also the traditional sand style gardens with stones and they do serve some food.
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"Great lunch to go"

Extreme Pita has great pita sandwiches. A great place to get lunch to go or they deliver and that is even better. They even have online ordering so you can go read all the great foods they have for yourself. I love a simple pita chicken myself. The people are nice when you go in and when you order delivery it is always fast and the meat still hot and the lettuce cold and crisp.

There’s a designer shop to get upscale looking purses and wallets. A great place to get gifts.

There’s the sharks store to get sports stuff but mainly the Sharks stuff.
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"Gifts for loved ones"

To fit in with the Cemetery and cancer centers the name Kate's Caring Gifts work well but she has gifts for all occasions. She has great world coffees and teas. I love the different chocolates she has. She has some great smelling body wash and other care products. She also has nice earth friendly toys. You can order gifts and have them sent to the recipient for you.

The Domino’s pizza is as good as any other. Most of the food in the area is fast food. Otherwise the street is the school and some homes and the cancer center. It does look like a nice neighborhood and the highschool is called the hornets.
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"Summer fun at the dinner"

The Wendy’s here is pretty good. There are a lot of apartments and a good chiropractor. There is also a Quiznos and little Caesars pizza.

The Classic Diner is a 50’s dinner it’s just off the street on freemont actually as the address. Breakfast lunch and dinner. They have great meals and shakes. The people are friendly and it is always a fun time. It can be crowded sometimes, especially in the summer when they have car shows but it is fun to go see the old cars then have a bite of food in the old time dinner and just kick back.
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"Thai and Pho food"

Cracker Barrel Deli is near the hospital and Plaza. It is not The Cracker Barrel chain but a Thai restaurant. Anything curry is good and the Turkey berry is a nice surprise even though it sounds odd. They do have sandwiches too. The service is fast and friendly and the place clean.

Pho Kim Long is another great place to eat. The food is great but the place is small and it could be kept a little nicer some days. It is worth it thought if you want to try something new and tasty.

Otherwise there are several nursing homes along this street, probably due to being near the hospital.
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"Train museum and ride"

Niles Canyon Railway Museum is great for train or history enthusiasts. You can even ride one of the trains for an hour round trip to see what it was like to travel on one of those old trains and see some scenery. It’s like stepping into the old west. They run everything like it was run in the old days so it’s a steam engine and the depot is old and looks like it’s from the old west as well. It’s a lot of fun and a great way for kids to learn about the past and the importance of the railways.
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"Skating, lunch, dinner and drinks"

B J's Restaurant & Brewery is a busy place but a good one. A nice place to grab a bite of pizza and a drink with friends so it can be a bit noisy. The bar section is nice to hang out but the pizza is great and you can choose your own toppings. Kids are allowed just not in the bar section.

There is also a ice skating rink. Always a special find in CA but it’s surprising how many I’ve come across. They keep the place nice and clean.

Mimi's Cafe is a great place for muffins and lunch. I like the salads and the sandwiches are good and the servers are always nice.
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"Fine dinning and fine people"

Lots of doctors and dentists here but there is one bright spot, Ellsworth Restaurant. This place has great food and they are very nice and attentive and catch them on the right day and you may get an extra treat. There are lots of great things on the menu and the seafood dishes are among them. The prices are a bit high but they are probably serving a lot of Drs ;) The atmosphere is nice with lighted candle in the booths. It’s a place that has been here a good long time and for good reason. A good tip is to order the tasting menu.
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"Date night or out with friends"

If you like to try new foods the Lure is the place to go. They have new things on the menu regularly. They change the menu several times a year. The waiters are great and the décor is nice kind of retro feeling. The food looks as great as it tastes. So a good date place as the food looks kind of fancy but the place isn’t too stuffy. There’s many different nationalities present on each menu incarnation, lots of fun to go back regularly.

Movie theater being on this street two make dinner and a movie date night just right.
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"Two great sushi places"

Hotaru Japanese Restaurant Very busy place so try to get there early and sign in. It’s pretty small. Great sashimi and very attentive waiters. You should also try their specials. They also have a great to go lunch deal. They have great portions.

Sushi Sam's I think this is the better of the two. Simple place and décor but pleasant and clean. It’s been here a long time and deserves it’s great reputation. Prices are higher and portions smaller but the food is worth the extra expense. A favorit is the crab and the special dipping sauce. They also have great lunch boxes to take out. They tend to be busy too.
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"Best BBQ and pet toys"

Here we have Toys R Us for dogs. It’s called Toys for dogs and cats. Lots of great hard to find toys. If your dog has a special favorite toy you need to replace they can probably find it for you if they don’t already have it. They have great collars and leashes if you want something fancy and especially love some of the great dog treats.

Okay I ate at Armadillo Willy's BBQ the first time because of the name. They have great slow cooked bar b que. I just love BBQ ribs or chicken wings with a heaping pile of mashed potatoes. I like adding extra BBQ sauce to my potatoes. This is real BBQ food cooked over flames of wood smoke for extra flavor. They also have burgers.
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"Spa and body help"

There is the health center that is called Relax health. They give a nice massage and are good with muscle and tendon issues too. But if you really have problems you should check out Lotus healing. They do acupuncture and massage and have hot tea too. They also do some beauty stuff there but their main thing is being good at relieving pain with the massage and acupuncture.

If you have even bigger problems than that, especially chronic problems then you may want to try the vitality center. They have a nutritionist who can help as many problems are caused by diet. They do massage and acupuncture too. And regular spa. So a good all in one place but the others are nice for specifics or to try out.

I do like to shop at Marggie’s clothing too. Helpful people and a nice selection.
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"A place to get away and relax"

There are a lot of stores for shopping and Central Park Bistro is right there by them. It has great food and the bread is good the parking is fine. They have great sea food and mashed potatoes. They even have great deserts like the chocolate fondue.

There is also a nice spa, face and body studio. They give massage and make overs. You can get waxed and eyebrows done. The decor is well done but not over done. It’s tasteful and relaxing. A great way to distress after a long day. She is also great with clearing up skin health issues.
3/5
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"It's a teens mall"

This is a good mall. The video arca can be busy but the games are good and not to expensive. The mall it’s self is an average amll with a food court and basic stores and teens hang out there. Typical mall. See’s candy, a maternity clothing store, basics like sears and radio shack. Most of the stores are not fancy but to cater to the youth element so it is a good place to shop for teen clothing or for them to hang out. The mall is kept clean and the parking lot seems fairly safe.

The Elephant bar outside of the mall it’s self is very nice and better than the food court.
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"Kids park and mom's spa"

Castro Valley Community Center and park is the highlight of this street. Best on a hot day due to the water fun like the fountain things for kids to run through. There is also a large sandy playground set up for kids to play and build sand castles like on the beach but safer. There’s a lot of shade and the kids play areas are fenced in and gated. There are also slides and regular playground stuff.

For adults there is a spa on this street near the hospital. You can get a great massage there. It’s a nice relaxing place and the staff is nice. You can also get a facial and aroma therapy.

A great sushi place not far from the spa as well that is very good.
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"A nother great nature reserve"

Another nice park here called Garin. It is a nature park with great views and photo opportunities. There are some nice trails and it’s a nice but short drive in the hills. There are picnis tables and bar b que pits so it is a fun full day trip. On week days there is a center open which has nice historic displays such as blackmithing and old ranching tools. The garden is an old home from the early 1900’s the cottage is interest but the garden is beautiful and filled with native plants. You can fish here and once a year there is an apple festival. The bottum of the road is just homes.
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"Marsh park for wildlife viewing"

The shoreline interpretive center is great for kids. They have programs in the building that sets on stilts at the shore. They have exhibits that change from time to time including art work. They also have programs to learn about the wildlife of the shoreline. Including day camps for kids in the summer. You can fish here in certain areas but need a license. There’s a lot of variety of wildlife to see and photograph with the salt and fresh water marshes. The trails are gravel and allow people to take horses on some of them but the gravel is good for a bike ride. There are no picnic tables.
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"Human history and dinner out"

This is home to the anthropology museum and near green belt park. They have old masks and dolls and other kinds of art. There is art on the walls and photos of old ruins and relics. There is a lot to see as you walk around even in the halls. They have stuff for kids too. It’s at Meiklejohn Hall but is open for visits from anyone.

The university ball fields are here. Green belt park has some nice hiking trails which go along the creek.

The international house has okay food but it’s not great. Nice selection of things though to please everyone if you are dinning out in a group. It can be a bit busy due to the college crowd.
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"Theater in the woods"

Atmos theatre is the theater in the woods. It’s a great theater. There are a few stages and areas for performances but one main one. The sitting area is old style wood bleachers for the amphitheater. There’s redwood trees all around and trails through. There’s a pretty creek there too and some of the seating is carved out of stumps. You hike to each performance spot. It’s so fun the show hardly matters but they have great performances and choose interesting plays. But there are no pets allowed. It’s a lovely setting so be sure you take some food and picnic too.
Neil Young also lives along this road.
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"a place for the mind and spirit"

The healing zebra center of arts is great. It’s new and has a good look about it with the arch door way. There are classes on painting and other arts like drawing and collage. There are also yoga and dance classes. Writing, poetry and some others. But it’s not just art it’s about really expressing yourself to help heal you. You can register for classes for free but do have to pay to attend. It’s a very relaxing and healing environment and the instructors are friendly and helpful.

There’s not good food in the area but there is Quizno’s which I happen to love.
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"Music and history"

San Mateo County History Museum is in the old court house. This is a museum of the old west with photos of wagons and other old photos. Also old books and art work and regional history. Old clothing and transportation is also highlighted, even a bit on surfing.

There is also Broadway on Broadway that is a little club with local music which is near both of the Fox theaters. Talk of Broadway is a good place to catch breakfast or lunch. I love the omelets and waffles. They do also serve dinner but Broadway Prime is the best place for dinner if you are a meat eater.
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"More garden and isalnd food you must try"

The Sunset Gardens is located here, from the people who put out sunset Magazine. The tours are self guided and best of all it’s free. So you can take as much time here as you like. Expert hands have planted and kept this garden nice. There is also a gift shop where you can buy the magazines.

On the other end of the street is Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill. They have some great meat dishes some kind of unique that you don’t see other places like the Oxtail I’ve seen those in store but only gave them to my dogs but they taste great in this soup. Also love the plantains and jerk chicken.
There is a hospital and clinic in the area too.
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"Remember the telvision show Dynasty?"

That was filmed here. The place is called Filoli. It dates back to 1917 and is a Georgian-style residence. It has a great big garden that is just lovely to wander through. There are over 16 acres of gardens so you can easily spend the whole day here. You can just wander around or pay for a guided tour. Inside the mansion is just gorgeous too. It’s about the only thing out there other than Edgwood county park. So it is good there is a café on grounds. The food is mostly sandwiches but they are pretty good they do have some other things too. This is a great place for picture taking or sitting to do some art.
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"Best place to catch lunch"

P W Market has a good deli. A great place to get your lunch if you are in the area and all their produce and meat is fresh. Pizza California, not to be confused with California pizza kitten, is another good lunch spot. You can get a salad and a slice. There is plenty of room if you want to eat in a nice place rather than take out.

I’ve heard from many that the gold course is great.

Still the best part about the area is the food. Chez Sovan has great food. If you love curry then you will love this food.
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"A touch of country"

Nola's Iris Garden is here and is a very nice place. The gardens are fantastic and they sell top quality bulbs at just the right time for planting so you can have great flowers of your own too. A friend also has horses at the boarding part of their ranch and this is a great area for riding. In fact that’s the best part is the scenery. It’s a lovely drive up there and there are some nice areas to get great views. Being up on the hill is country without really leaving the city fully. Would be cool to live up there.
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"Good coffee and great food"

There are like a million Starbucks in San Jose so I am glad to bring to light a great coffee place on Meridian Ave. Cardinal Coffee Shop & Lounge is great. They serve great breakfast food too. There is karaoke at night. Best of all is it’s 24 hr dinner but the coffee is great too.

Another good coffee spot on the same street is Willow & Meridian. More upscale fancy coffees and internet café. I love getting ice mochas.

Three Flames Restaurant is great steak and Bar B Que foods. Ribs and chicken are great. They have live music sometimes.
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"Art and fun, skating"

I mainly go to Roberts Art Supply & Bookstore for the art supplies but they sell books too but mostly books for the college courses. It’s a nice quiet environment and the people are nice and very helpful.

Then there’s Shark’s ice rink. It’s large rinks and an arcade for younger kids. The place is kept clean and it’s just a lot of fun.

The auto wrecker is a great place to get good working parts cheap and they are willing to help you find the right thing. It’s great when you don’t want to spend the money for new.

Also Spartan stadium
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"A good place for pets and fun"

Downtown Dogs Daycare is a great day care and boarding place for your dogs. My dogs are always happy there and never seem stressed. The people there seem to love my dogs as much as me. There is also a nice park on the street where you can take your dogs but I recommend keeping them on leash as it is a small park.


I play pool sometimes as I grew up with my father doing that. South First Billiards Club and Lounge is a great place. Their tables are nice and clean and level. They also have some cool art on the walls to look at. It’s not too noisy even though it is popular.

Almost forgot the contemporary art museum. That's worth checking out!
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"Motorized bikes and rental cars"

Okay if you flew into San Francisco then the rental car place here is good and friendly service and a gas station a block away. It is also one of the cheapest places to get your gas. There are some printing shops and they are good to print up calendars for Christmas gifts. I made one of the pets last year. But a real novelty is the motorized bicycle shop. Those are nice as you can get electric and save gas but still go fast. Often bikes go faster than cars in San Francisco. There is also a bridal shop ticked away on this street that looks to have nice things.
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"Some artistic kitchen designes."

I like art so one of the highlights of this street is the clay art studio. They have some really fancy plates and serving ware that is truly art. I love to go look even though I can’t buy much. It’s also neat Peet's Coffee & Tea‎ which is my favorite place for drinks. There are some car lots. The dry cleaner is reliable. Oh if you do get the plates you may want a nice kitchen to go with it and there is a place that is good at that and did my friends kitchen called My Kitchen Cabinet and Design.
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"Lots of stores and places to stay"

There is a nice park but small at grand and gateway. The furniture store has some nice things so I like to look there. There are several hotels since it is near BART and the airport. The best hotel there is comfort suits which also has laundry services. Max’s has the best food ever and if you have a party can cater or you can get great take out. There is a Starbucks near by but the best coffee is on the grand avenue main. There is also a wholesale men’s clothing store for cheap but nice gifts for your man.
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"Kind of part of Old Mountain view"

They just gave it a new name but was part of Old Town before. The homes are old but nice and the people diverse and interesting. There is Mr. Chau's Chinese Food it is fast food so is okay Chinese food but not gourmet it is quick though so good dinner when you don't have time. I would say the best food is the Pizza and Pasta place.

The highlight is probably the park. Rengstorff Park has a pool and indoor activity center. There's a cool waterside and with the park you can gill your own lunch. It's a great place to hang out. They even have a skate area there.
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"Great neighborhood and lots to do"

One of my streets reviewed really reviews the great pool they have in this area. Good restaurants and transportation is readily available with BART. Also the great park and rec center.

And of course it boarders Temescal Creek, parts of which are great to visit and scenic though a lot of it also has been built over so you may be better off taking a trip to the lake.

There is also the large Paramount Theater. Aside from the entertainment there is great art inside as well. There is some interesting local culture with the University in the area as well which also makes for some great coffee places. I love Aunt Mary's Cafe‎.
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"Fresh seafood for home cooking"

I love getting fresh ingredients to make things at home. I especially like finding unique ingredients. Hapuku Fish Shop is one of those great places to shop for fresh and unique food. They have the usual plus live crabs, sushi and other shell fish. There are so many fish to choose from for new dishes to make. They also have some fresh cooked foods available. There is also the Pearl Oyster Bar & Restaurant if you do not want to cook but want a great night out on seafood.
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"Great park and sushi"

HALCYON PARK is a great park for kids. It is huge but had a nice new kids area with climb and play equipment. Bit out of the way from other places I reviewed but is one of if not the best parks. For really young kids there is a good day care that parents talk about.

Another great thing on this street is Ozeki Sushi Teriyaki for sushi and Japanese cuisine. There’s not much to look at but the food is good. I recommend getting it to go and eating it at the park.
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"Spa near airport to relax."

The Edgewater Spa gives a great massage. The products are great and the atmosphere is very relaxing. The park plaza is a nice place to relax a bit too but it is kind of near the airport. For those tourists and visitors though there is a shuttle service and a massage after their flight might be just the thing.
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"Nice park near food and historic district."

There is the Brookfield park and library. The village area is an interesting historical place to visit as well. Speisekammer is nearby but not on the street. It is great German food. I love German food and this is authentic. You’ve not had real coleslaw till you’ve had German coleslaw. My favorite of course is the hasenpfeffer.
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"The best pool in town"

There is the Temescal Pool which is great fun in the summer and good to play and dive in as much as doing exercise laps. It’s nice and big with a great deep end. It is not to far from Mosswood Park and it’s recreation center. It’s also not far from a Bart station.
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"Where the pets go"

Paws and Claws is a great locally owned pet store with natural pet foods and products and friendly helpful owners there to serve you and answer questions. They also offer grooming on site. Also somewhat in the area is Doggy Lama pet care, boarding and dog walking. For people there is the Laurel Bookstore. They can always find me the books I want.
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"Enjoy floating, art."

Float is one highlight of this street. Float is a unique art gallery. The name comes because you can also get time in a flotation tank and a massage after. A trip to the art gallery has never been so relaxing. Another art stop would be the Keiko Nelson Art Studio. It’s in an old mill building and they always have some nice art on display.
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"Good area for photos"

Preservation Park is here and it is a nice park. People reserve it for events like weddings sometimes. It has some cool looking fountains and gates. It’s near the Victorian district. There is also the local land mark of the Tribune Tower and Hotel Oakland. It makes for good spots for photo taking if you like old buildings. The clock tower is especially nice photo material.
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"A good place to start at the heart of the city"

If you are new to the city this is a good place to start. At it’s the city center and you can catch a walking tour here every week and learn all about the city and what’s in the area. They point out all the landmarks to help you learn your way around.

There is the city hall for legal stuff and the down town plaza which is a park with a historic 100 year old tree.
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"the mall and movie theater"

Surprised I’d be the first to review the mall. First the theater is 16 screens but small theaters and clean but I recommend evening shows when there are less kids unless you have kids and don’t mind them making noise and such. There is a nice arcade for the kids too. The mall has Macy’s. They also hold a farmers market. Which I think is really cool for a mall to do.
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"Food shopping for me and the pets"

I like going to pet food express for their choices of natural and specialty foods. I also like seeing all the cute pets and adoptable animals. I can also pick up my own food at the market to save time some days but the best to do is by your meat and the separate meat market. You are assured good quality and cuts of meat that way.
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"Good food and coffee"

One of the best parts about this street is the bagel shop. They have specialty bagels and they are fresh and hot. There is a Starbucks too. But Sabino’s coffee is better. A good place to eat is the oriental tea house. The food is great even if the place looks a bit weird. The cost is reasonable too. There’s a hotel and a karate place.
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"Arts and Culture"

North Central has the Heard Museum and the Phoenix art Center. The heard Museum has all kinds of modern and world arts are on display regularly. Sometimes they have movie days or art sales. The art center covers all the major art types both current and past. There are plenty of great places to eat and many more art galleries in the area.
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"Takes you right to the mountain"

Drive right up to Mountain Park. I love the drive to look out at the wilderness but I let someone else drive. Driving can be a bit scary (note in the park not on Central, in the park the road is winding and tight). There are some nice picnic set ups too. There are some good restaurants on Central but there is a market too if you just want to bring snacks along.
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"Come see the mountain"

Camelback Mountain. There is a hotel to stay at and a visitor center on both sides though one side has more than the other to see. The hiking and biking trails are especially nice in the spring. This is a great photography site. There is also a great Greek place to eat at. I love the traditional wall paintings there. Great place for sandwiches also to pick up for a hike, just call in advance.
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"Plants and animals"

The botanical gardens are a regular stop. No this is not some water hungry roses and other lush greenery; this is the desert botanical gardens. You can learn all about the wildlife of the desert. The desert is not as dead as you think. If you catch the right tour you even get a great lunch. There is also some info on the local Native American people. Of course the zoo is also in this area.
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"It's the water park"

Yeah I'm the first to review the road the water park is on, ha. It is a national chain water park with a safari theme. There is a wave pool, water slides and a river to tube down. The best part is you can leave and come back with only one admission long as it is on the same day. You could go to a nearby restaurant for lunch like the steak house or go to the gym at the community center then go to the water park to cool off. The center even has an inside track so you do not need to run in the heat.
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"Fun things to visit"

N. Scottsdale Rd is home to the Phoenix herpetological society. This is a great place to visit if you like lizards and snakes. It is a great place to visit even if you do not so that you can learn about the native wildlife you share the area with. They house and sometimes adopt out all confiscated reptiles in the area. You can even see alligators here. While there is a large recreation area and some golf clubs not too far away a lot of this road is in wild desert a pretty drive but carry water and emergency supplies just in case.
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"Wildlife and nice locals"

I love driving around this area at night to see the deer. It can be starting to see deer grazing on someone's lawn for the first time in a city. There are there because of the wild park area. Hiking around the park is not advised unless you stay on a trail. It can be a bit dangerous as the footing can sometimes be unstable. I don't think I could afford a home here but it is a nice area to visit. It is also not as crowded to visit the park as it is any of the coastal attractions. Hiking up the peeks in summer is hot but worth the view. There is a decent bike trail too.
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"It's okay if you have too"

Not sure what to say it's not as bad as the other Euclid but I tried not to go out much around here except to work and back and to get some food. Some nice old trees, so shoot me I do like trees. It feel so sad and hopeless being where there are no trees. The homes are large and old. There are some vacant grassy areas but I guess that is better than standing condemned homes. People who bought the land are hoping it will be worth more later for business instead of homes. There is a home with boarded up windows, okay it may have been leveled and hauled away by now too but it's a good bet there is always at least one around here. It's not bad during the day if you live here but I'd not go out at night, um, unless you enjoy danger and excitement. Not a mixed well neighborhood, okay was trying to be nice it's one race only. There is litter on the street too okay i can't prove this but assume it is still so but heck ther eis litter where I live now too. In that repect people are the same everywhere. Oh there is a factory so you could potentially work and live in the same area, if you want to live there but I forget exactly what
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"Not worth the time if you can avoid it"

Some nice old trees. The homes are large and old and not in great condition. There is lots of vacant grassy areas. There are several homes with boarded up windows. It's not bad during the day if you live here but I'd not go out at night. Not a mixed well neighborhood. there is litter on the street too. Really I suggest a different route. The people I was working with hated it when the guy would drive down that street and never did when they drove themselves. They told me a tale of a guy getting shot for riding his bike on the wrong side of the street one year, before my time, but it could just be a story, so am sorry to be mentioning it, but still, be aware.
3/5
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"This street has potential"

There are lots of vacant grassy areas due to stupid investors buying land land not doing anything with it. These sorts of investors can really destroy a neighborhood. So unfortunatly there are some problems such as Graffiti. There are some nice old trees. The homes are large and old. The sidewalks aren't great but are okay. The homes are old and some are getting rebuilt. This area has potential if it keeps up. There's no good drainage on the street though and some areas gather water when it rains.

There is a hotel by the same name as the street. We did a petting zoo for a supermarket for one weekend. It was a nice event but the kids as always, were bit excitable. i mean most were to scared of the animals and acted more like it was haunted house or something.
3/5
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"It's not bad by the school"

School an the street. The priest school does help make this street one of the better ones in the area. Lots of vacant grassy areas due to investors buying land and leveling things then doing nothing with the land. There are some nice trees where homes are left. The sidewalk is good because of the school. The street is in good condition. The homes near the school are in good condition as well. This is a decent area. The Fountain apartments might be the safest choice for living in the area. This is not a very mixed area so many will not feel welcome here.
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"Just may turn around"

Between highway 10 and Parks Rosa boulevard. Near schools. There are lots of empty grassy places due to homes being bought and leveled by investors hoping the land will be worth something later for building on. I would rather see the land used for something now. It really ruins the neighborhood but I guess that's what they want so that they can get the land cheap. There are some trees and some greenery in a few of the yards. Some people do still try. Some houses have fences and most have some sort of lawn or yard. They are okay but the area is not very mixed and not safe at night. Still there is potential as people do still show some care for their homes and yards and neighbors. I suppose kids could play in those grassy areas during the day if supervised and not to littered but such places usually are. Yates park would be a better choice to play.
3/5
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"A nice street with good houses."

From highway 10 to Virginia Park Street. Better than others in the area. Comparatively it is a very nice street in the area near Sanders Elementary school which is on this street. It is a single race neighborhood, not mixed at all. So not a place for everyone but nice for those that fit in. Some people work in there yard and have gardens with flowers and plants to make the area look nicer, showing some neighborhood pride. Most homes are kept well and look nice. You know how your neighbor reflects on your own home's value. A few of the homes still need some work. The sidewalk could use some work as well but the street is good. The parking is on street parking. Some yards are fenced but most are open lawns.
2/5
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"It could be better"

Near Voight park. Runs on both sides of the highway. Also has a small park of it's own. There are some vacant grassy areas. A company is buying old homes up for the land in case they need it but it's not so great for people still living there unless they sell though the vacant areas also lower property values. Parking only on one side of the street. Some windows are boarded over but most are not. The yards are just grass and no flowers or other plants. The food bank is in this area though there are some nice old homes around 1400 block. I suppose I could give a higher rating based on that but think the street as a whole is not so good and would hate to mislead people.
5/5
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"A lovely walk"

Lots of trees and leafy greenery and nice yards. Wonderful homes. All kept very nice. There sidewalks are okay but could use some work and are not very wide. There is some on street parking but this street is not to crowded with cars. The street is not lined. There are street lights.
5/5
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"You need money to live here"

This street is lined with big old homes with yards. The street is in good condition the sidewalk is okay but could use replacing. Two lane painted line street. The street is lined with nice green leafy trees. There is on street parking and it can be hard to get a space. There is very limited private parking for some.
3/5
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"Not much special here"

This is a wide two lane road with painted lines. There is on street parking, no meters. There is some business or private parking. There are a few shops. The street is lined mostly row and town homes. The street is in good condition the sidewalk could use some work but it is large.
3/5
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"Parks along the street"

Runs by Clifford park, Vernon park and Carpenter woods. There are some nice trees on this street. There is a public transit stop. There are town homes and row homes. There is on street parking and some private parking. There are some businesses. There is a sidewalk and the street seems in good condition and not to busy.
4/5
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"A good area"

All saints hospital right on the street. Chest nut hill hospital also close by. There are stops for the public transit, train. There are nice houses and town homes. The streets are in good condition. There are big trees and good side walks. There is on street parking and some private parking.
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"It's just an alley"

Basicaly it is an alley from one street to the next. The neighborhood is not great in the least. there are a few homes on the street but it is a very short street. It's not such a great place to be. You would only go on this street to turn around and get out of there.
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"Avoid this area"

Two lane road with painted divider lines. Side walk is busted up in places the road is so-so. Not a great area. There is a auto repair place on the corner. Homes look abandoned and covered in graffiti. The street is littered. It's not a good area to walk and I would not drive there at night.
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5/5
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"See the liberty bell"

There are great things all along this street for a visitor. There is fisher park and oak lane river. Easy access to highways 309, 1, and 13. Farther down there is west more park, Independence mall state park which has the Liberty Bell. It is one way and in the area of the Independance mall it is three lanes. Very busy.
3/5
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"A quiet street"

One end at Pine Branch park the other at the soldier's and airman's golf course and home. Two way street that is in fair condtion. The sidewalks are okay too. There are nice large trees. Parking is on street. There are town houses and apartments. There are some commercial building too.
3/5
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"A fairly nice area"

This area is a historic district. There are row homes as well as apartments. There is a great deli too. This is a two way street that is in fair condition. The sidewalks are nice there are some trees. The parking is on street parking. Near the golf course and soldiers home.
3/5
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"A street for shoping"

Near the cemeteries and the hospitals as well as the golf course and soldier's and Airman's home. Is also near a park. Four lane, two directional road. There is lots of shopping and some apartments. Very busy road good crosswalks at lights. The sidewalks are good. No nice trees in the area.
2/5
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"Not to bad but not great"

A transitional housing area. You need to be careful after dark. Walking distance to what you need and want but not a busy street it's self. Lots of town or row houses. There are trees and good sidewalks. The street it's self is okay. There is on street parking. Not to bad.
4/5
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"Near the National Zoo"

By several large parks that all run into one. Also is close to the National Zoo. One way street with marked lanes. Well kept road and the sidewalks are nice and on both sides with well marked cross walks. There are a lot of apartment buildings. There are some trees.
4/5
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"Big homes and nice yards"

Home to the Falafal King. Not sure on the spelling. This is a two lane road with painted line divider and nice sidewalks on both sides. The houses are big and have big yards. Lots of nice leafy trees. Parking on street or in private drives. The street does have some cracking but not to bad.
4/5
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"Nice homes along this street"

By Callanwolde Park and art center. Also right at the bus stop on highway forty two. There are sidewalks and street lights most people park private drive or garage but there are some that park on the street. Slow speed limit of 25. Mostly nice houses with yards. Lots of leafy trees.
4/5
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"A fairly quiet street"

Some very nice homes along this street. It is near the mental Atlanta Mental Hospital which may be unnerving to some but really should not be an issue. No side walks and the road is not divided by a painted line into lanes. Few people park on the street most park in drive ways.
4/5
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"Easy access to highway"

Very nice homes with yards along this street. Lots of big leafy trees. Apartments exist too. It does also have the NABA club, for AA members, but there is little issues with it being there. Some hills and no sidewalk. Ends at highway 42 for easy access to all you will need.
5/5
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"Shoping center and park, all you need"

Near Callanwolde park on one end and Midtown Promenade on the other. The promenade is a shopping center with a cinema and natural grocery store. You have access to all the essentials on this street. Two lane road that is clean and in good shape. Some slopes along the way. The sidewalks are good. Lots of trees.
5/5
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"Drive right to the Lake"

Ends at Piedmont lake and Park. Goes into the park and around the lake a bit, though usually is closed to car traffic into the park. Not far from Amsterdam Walk for your shopping needs. Some hills along this drive. Nice homes with big yards. Good sidewalks. Some hills along the street.
4/5
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"A central hub"

Very high rents and few vacancies but it is a great location if you can find a place. Close to entertainment, shopping and local jobs. Three nearby universities withing biking distance. Can see space needle from here. Busy four lane road but is kept well and has good, safe side walks.
3/5
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"A place for your car"

This street is for cars. There is a detailing shop, a collision repair shop and a auto electronics shop. There is on street parking with no meters. Some business parking. There are some trees. The sidewalks are nice. The road is clean but has some cracks. There is some graffiti sometimes.
4/5
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"A nice drive"

The street has some cracks and there are some small hills but the homes are nice. The area is well kept. Can see the space needle near by. There are houses and town houses in on this street. Parking is on street. It is a two lane road and there are side walks.
3/5
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"Not a small street but nice"

Runs parallel Lake Union and on the other side 99. Also has the west lake green belt on the lake side. The Aloha inn is a helping hand for homeless people not a real in to stay at but there are apartments and condos. Lots of pretty green trees. Very busy, six lane road with divider. Farther up there are some homes and town homes on the hill with gorgeous views of the sound.
4/5
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"A very clean place"

Bell street runs between Denny Park and Puget Sound. It is near the Seattle center and the space needle. There is a hotel and a big parking building at the end near the park. The street is kept clean but has crocks in it. Their is metered parking. It is a bike rout and the side walks are clean and clear. Tree lined.
3/5
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"a little of everything but nothing special"

Lots of tech and shipping type businesses but the other end has some decent homes, most are brightly colored. There is also Airport Fast Park on this street. a two lane street with plenty of room for on street parking and nice side walks. There are some trees but nothing special.
3/5
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"Get what you need here"

Supermarket, bakery, dry cleaner and discount store at the corner of 30th and 17th makes this a very convenient street to live on. The homes are small and fairly reasonable many with fenced yards. Lots of trees and on street parking. It is a busy street. Allapattah park is on this street. There is a fountain on one corner.
4/5
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"A quiet street with park"

Allapattah park is at the end of the street. There are nice homes along this street. The sidewalks are in good condition as is the street it's self. There is on street parking. Most homes have fenced yards. The park is vary nice to have near by. Most the trees are palm trees.
3/5
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"A short quiet street"

This is a short street that comes to a corner at 14th. The street is clean and it is near the river and shopping. The speed limit is 30 and there is some parking on the street. There are several houses a long the street and there is a side walk.
4/5
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"Home near shoping"

Near Fern Isle park and the police association park. Right by the Dolphin Express way. There is a shopping center on the corner with a pizza place and an eye doctor. Two way street, clean with trees. Housing is apartment buildings and some houses. This is a 30 mile speed limit, two lane road.
3/5
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"Nice area but no sidewalks"

By Ivanhoe reservoir and Silver Lake. There are parks near by. There are some nice big trees and some nice big homes. The street is in fair condition. It is a short quiet street.There is on street as well as private garage parking. There are no side walks so you have to walk in the street.
4/5
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"Homes by the water"

This street is near Ivanhoe reservoir and Silver Lake with parks at the lake. There are some palm trees and a few normal trees. There are some hills. The roads has patched cracks as most do around here. Lots of colorful foliage and quaint street lights. The homes are nice. Some have Small yards.
4/5
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"A place to live in the hills"

There are some hills. This street is near Ivanhoe reservoir and Silver Lake with parks at the lake. There are trees and lots of foliage. Nice houses. On street parking is allowed but it is a fairly narrow street. Street condition is typical of the area. some homes built on hill sides.
4/5
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"By the lake a nice area."

Ivan hoe drive is by Ivanhoe reservoir and by Silver Lake. This is a lovely area. Sidewalks on both sides of the street some areas are lovely brick work. There are a lot of palm trees but some normal trees too. The homes are all very nice. Parking on street and private garage.
5/5
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"Park like lake view"

This is a nice park like setting. Big trees and green grass. Near silver lake reservoir and Ivanhoe Reservoir. Some very nice homes here. Parks to visit at the lakes. Sidewalk only on one side of the street. Parking on street and private. The street is in good shape for the area.
5/5
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"Nice homes and a park"

Near silver lake reservoir and Ivanhoe Reservoir. Very nice houses along here. Some hills. The streets are in decent shape. There are good sidewalks. There is on street parking and in home garage parking or driveway parking. A bike trail at the reservoir and a park. some fenced off areas too though.
4/5
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"A park like setting"

Nice park like setting. Lots of trees and grass. Near silver lake reservoir and Ivanhoe Reservoir. Lots of nice houses with yards. The road could be in better shape but it's far from the worst around. Lots of patched cracks in the road. some hills as well as some fenced off wild areas by the smaller reservoir.
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"By the lake and hills"

West Silver lake drive is a scenic road. It runs right along the lake which is really a man made reservoir lake. There are some cliff sides along the road where you may need to watch for rocks falling. There are some homes and nice recreational center with trees and big grassy areas.
3/5
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"Some nice place to visit"

Canal Street is home to the Texas Gourmet. You will love their unique jams and jellies, truly something special. There is also a nice gallery. For night life try El Ijaripeo Night Club. There are not a lot of beautiful trees and it is near the railroad tracks but it is good for some fun.
3/5
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"right by the public school"

Maltby street is right next to the elementary school. Other wise the street is mostly lined with homes. There is a decent nursing home on this street as well. So it is good for young and old a like. Though there is some crime it is not so bad as to avoid.
4/5
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"Avenue L has some nice homes"

There are some very nice homes of vary sizes along this street. There is a business storage lot on the corner where they have pipes stored but otherwise it is all homes. It's a decent sized street in width and has side walk on each side with grass between it and the street. There are some nice trees in the yard but no large onces right along the street.
4/5
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"Avenue J by the park"

Avenue J borders Dezavala park. It is a very nice park. The street has some nice old trees along it. Some of the yards can be a bit cluttered but it is a nice neighborhood. The street is fairly wide but not to busy. You will mostly only have your neighbors and their friends coming through here.
4/5
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"Right by the river and the golf course"

Charming homes with nice lawns and gardens. There are some nice old trees along the street as well. The school bus comes right along this street. There is some new construction on the far end of the street last I saw. Over all it is a charming and quite street. A nice place for anyone to live or visit friends.
4/5
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"Park wood drive. There is a park."

As the name suggests this street has a nice park on it. The homes bay the park are big and beautiful and the trees are a good size too. It is a very quiet street with very little crime. People park in their drive ways or garage. The street is a one lane road.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
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"A bust treet but a decent place to be"

I lived here while working at the Houston Live stock show and Rodeo. The tram runs nearby. There is a beautiful park just a few streets over. Short trip to the mall. A tree lined street with a green median. There are a lot of nice homes along the street as well as shopping and restaurants.
4/5
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"Go for the food"

Home to nice little wine bar with a kitchen, the blue ribbon. It's great food. There are also work offices along the street. There is a Downing Street play group for your kids. Low crime. Nice big old trees in the residential section of the street. There is on street parking.
2/5
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"Avoid this area"

There's a liquor store right across from a boarded up building. I think that says it all. There is graffiti but it does get cleaned up sometimes but for the most part there is lots of graffiti and many buildings have security doors fit for bank vaults. I say avoid this area.
5/5
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"A place to shop"

This is a nice quaint area to shop. The old shops are great and the few chains don't hurt the atmosphere to much. It's the place to go for gifts. there a nice custom jewelry shop and a shop catering to men's gifts. Toy store, book store, antiques, portraits, engravings, and clothing too. some murals on a few walls too.
2/5
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"Not the best place"

Troop Ave has some graffiti and the street is not kept very clean. Quite a bit of litter and trash in some places. The building near the laundromat has a lot of boarded up windows but it is near the day care and usually has apartments for rent. I would avoid being out at night.
4/5
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"Homes by the park"

Tompkins park is on Greene Ave with a base ball diamond. The streets is green with the park and all the trees. This is a one way street. The street is not as well kept as some but not falling apart. It's on the bus route. On street parking and trash pick up.
3/5
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"It is a culdesac"

Bismark is a culdesac with homes near by. There is a school in the area and it is a short walk to the ferry. It's a vary quiet street. If you live in the area you could try parking here. There are some nice trees to get some shade under in the summer.
4/5
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"A nice place to live"

There are several multifamily homes along the street. Pleasently lines with trees and on street parking. It's not a busy street so not much worries finding a place to park most hours of the day. There is some graffiti from time to time but not a whole lot of serious crimes.
3/5
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"There is nothing here"

Really there is nothing here. It is such a short street. There are grassy areas and trees that belong to the homes and apartments on the adjoining streets. You are not allowed to park here because it's a narrow street so that makes the street near useless except as a short cut.
4/5
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"A short drive to get there"

A short road between Wall Street and Hamilton Ave. Academy place is a turn you take to get to the museum. There is parking and a place to stay on the corner. There is a nice park like area with grass and trees where you can wait and read a book while waiting for time to pass till you need to hear to the fairy that is nearby.
1/5
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"Avoid this street at all costs!!!"

Seriously you just want to avoid this street. Full of junkies and bums but then what do you expect from a street named after someone who made pot brownies as their claim to fame? I suppose if you can stand it, it is in a good location as being near to better and more fun areas.
1/5
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"Not the best area"

Quite a bit of violent crime homeless and weird people. The Saint Francis Apartments are okay on the inside. You don't want to park your car on the street around here if you have one. It is almost sure to be broken into. There is lots of noise, including people yelling and the occasional gun fire.
3/5
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"A little bit of history"

There is a little bit of history here with old buildings like the old hotel from the early nineteen hundreds. This area is not the best to be at night but is located near where much activity and fun this are they are just all on other streets. You may want to stay in the hotel they offer a lot but call a cab if going out at night. Only a block from union square.
4/5
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"China Basin/Terry A. Francois Street by the bay"

Home to AT&T park China Basin has nice apartments and condos right on the bay. People can watch ships from their windows. There are some interesting memorials and sculpture but over all it is just becoming a place to be. As with most places in San Fransisco there are some good places for music along the street but they are mostly dance clubs
5/5
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"Fair Oaks Street has everything you've ever wanted"

Well, maybe not everything but just about. There is even a spa. But the first thing the mention is the Street Fair. It's like a big community garage sale. A sidewalk sale I guess you'd call it. You can find just about anything there and of course there are lots of interesting characters. There is also food and music. Okay so the spa is a salon but is nice as they restored the old church and it looks very nice. Where else can you go to church and get a make over?

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