I am moving to San Francisco soon and will be working in South San Fran. I am looking for an area to live that wont have a huge commute, < 20 minutes, has some decent running close by, and is not too much of a dumpy area. Any help from people in the area with some knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks.
Probably anywhere along the peninsula is fine. aka san mateo, mt view, pacifica, etc. Some are more expensive then the others, but all should be an ok commute to south sf.
Relocating to SF wrote:
I am moving to San Francisco soon and will be working in South San Fran. I am looking for an area to live that wont have a huge commute, < 20 minutes, has some decent running close by, and is not too much of a dumpy area. Any help from people in the area with some knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks.
I agree with the initial responder that anywhere along the peninsula should be fine (not Palo Alto though -- too expensive). Mountain View is a town of apartments, so if you're going to live there, there are lots to choose from. Not a bad idea to live within walking distance of CalTrain for an easy commute to South San Francisco.
Not sure where you're moving from, but the weather in the Bay Area is great. I loved living there. Tons of great places to run and lots of runners to run with if you like that. In-N-Out burgers are great too. Have a good time living in your new area.
This topic comes up from time to time. I usually recommend Piedmont or any part of Oakland bordering Piedmont. Short BART ride into SF, but you also have access to all the East Bay running.
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I usually recommend Piedmont or any part of Oakland bordering Piedmont. Short BART ride into SF...
But much more than the under 20 minutes to South San Francisco that the OP asked for.
Ah yes, you are correct. I only skimmed the first post. MacArthur to South San Francisco on BART is 40 minutes.
Dude, if you want less than 20 min commute then you need to live in S. San Francisco. 101 sucks arse, and that is just the way it is. If you want good running than you are going to pay the price. Hell you are going to pay the price anyways. I hope you like high gas prices, high rent, high house prices, etc.
Thanks for the input guys. I guess the <20 minute commute does not matter as much, is the 101 always slammed from the city to South SF? What is that like during rush hour? I have been finding some places in the city, which would mean more stuff to do, but also out by the beach, I get the idea there is less going on out there as far as night life/ things to do.
every fwy is slammed at rush hour in the bay area.
Solid gay community. Be careful of running in compression shorts. Personally I'm cool with the attention, but yeah, when some guy with a lisp starts flirting with me, I begin to worry for my safety.
Then whatever you do, don't run in Texas in those shorts. You'll cause at least one car accident each day.
San Bruno, or Daly city.
Actually if you are out in the sunset distrect you can skip all the 101 mess and it has awesome running.
From: Taraval St & 46th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94116
Drive: 11.3 mi – about 21 mins
11.3 mi – about 21 mins
1. Head east on Taraval St toward 45th Ave 1.6 mi
2. Turn right at 19th Ave/CA-1 1.8 mi
3. Slight right at CA-1 S/Junipero Serra Blvd
Continue to follow CA-1 S 1.2 mi
4. Merge onto I-280 S 3.8 mi
5. Take exit 45 for Westborough Blvd 0.3 mi
6. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Avalon Dr 0.1 mi
7. Turn left at Westborough Blvd 1.2 mi
8. Continue on Chestnut Ave 0.4 mi
9. Turn right at Grand Ave 1.0 mi
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