Hayes
Valley & Civic Center Neighborhoods
The Hayes Valley neighborhood is a lively mixture of traditional
and avant garde attractions. Its revived and expanding popularity
draws new businesses and entertainment facilities by the month.
Hayes Valley is located adjacent to and within walking distance
of the Civic Center, which includes: City Hall, the California Government
Building, the Federal Building, Superior Court, and the new Main
Library. Also located here is the eagerly anticipated new Asian Art Museum.
The Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, the War Memorial Opera House
and Bill Graham Auditorium as well as Hastings Law School and the
SF Furniture Mart are all special attractions of these neighborhoods.
Dining and Entertainment
Hayes Valley boasts a myriad of specialty stores. Art galleries,
fashion boutiques, jewelry, arts and crafts, glass, Victorian and
vintage home accessory shops abound.
In addition to the entertainment at the opera, symphony, ballet
and special musical events at the Bill Graham Auditorium or local
festivals, the Hayes Valley neighborhood is known for its diverse
selection of eating establishments. These range from cozy cafes,
hip bars and ethnic cuisine to fine dining.
Some of the popular eateries and bars are: Citizen Cake, the Blue Muse, Cafe Allegro, Sage Restaurant, Absinthe Brassiere & Bar,
Cafe Della Stelle, Stelline's, Hayes Street Grill, Flippers Hamburgers,
Marlena's Bar, Thepin Thai Cuisine, and Las Estrellas. A short stroll away are Act IV,
Stars and Max's Opera Cafe.