Noe Valley/24th Street

Now: Geographically, Noe Valley really does feel like a little town. The hillsides of Diamond Heights and Twin Peaks make a picturesque backdrop, day or night, for the straight rows of businesses along 24th Street. It's a domestic dream village, where Jim Dear and Darling from Disney's Lady and the Tramp would live.

Then: The row houses in Noe Valley were built beginning in the late 1800s through the early 1900s, and were meant for working class families who couldn't afford to live in the more upscale areas of the city.

How To Get There: Take the J-Church to 24th Street and walk west. You can also get here from the Mission section of 24th Street by either walking up hill a few blocks or waiting for the 48-line bus. Castro Street meets 24th Street at its west end, after going over a few hilly residential blocks. Parking along the side streets off of 24th Street is usually possible. Check street cleaning signs, though.

24th Street at Vicksburg Street in Noe Valley
The J-Church Muni train crossing 24th Street at Church Street
The J-Church Muni stop on Church Street at 24th Street

Happy Donuts on Church Street at 24th
24th Street, just north of Vicksburg Street
Cary Lane Clothing, on 24th Street near Church Street

Outside Martha and Brothers Coffee on 24th Street, at Vicksburg Street
Joe's 24th Street Cafe and Grill
Haystack Pizza on 24th Street

Tuggey's Hardware, on 24th Street near Vicksburg Street
The Ark Toy Store, on 24th Street near Vicksburg Street
Noe Valley Farmer's Market (Saturdays), on 24th Street between Vicksburg and Sanchez

Noe Valley Farmer's Market
24th Street near Sanchez Street
24th Street Cheese Company, between Vicksburg and Sanchez

Urban Nest decor and clothing, on 24th Street at Sanchez
Button Box, on 24th Street at Sanchez Street
Urban Cellars Wine Shop, on 24th Street

Casa Mexicana Grill, on 24th Street at Sanchez Street
Savor Creperie and Brunch, on 24th Street at Sanchez Street
St. Clair's Liquors on 24th Street

24th Street between Noe and Sanchez
Ambiance, on 24th Street at Noe Street
Lisa Violetto, on 24th Street at Sanchez Street

24th Street at Sanchez Street
Whole Foods Market Noe Valley is now open
Bernie's Coffee Shop on 24th Street near Noe Street

Valley Tavern, on 24th Street between Castro and Noe Streets
Mi Lindo Yucatan, on 24th Street near Noe Street
Simply Chic, on 24th Street near Noe Street

Twin Peaks Properties, on 24th Street between Noe and Castro
24th Street in Noe Valley
Small Frys Children's Clothing, on 24th Street near Castro

Chocolate Covered - imported chocolates and gifts
Bliss Bar on 24th Street
Toast Eatery on 24th Street near Castro

Noe Valley Bakery, on 24th Street near Castro Street
Flowers Of The Valley, on 24th Street near Castro
Accent On Flowers, on the other side of 24th Street near Castro

24th Street at Castro Street in Noe Valley
24th Street at Castro Street
Contigo - Spanish, Tapas, on Castro Street near 24th

Peasant Pies, on 24th Street at Castro
Subs Inc, on 24th Street at Castro Street
Wink SF, on 24th Street near Castro Street

Lupa Italian
Barney's Gourmet Hamburger, on 24th Street near Castro Street
24th Street near Diamond Street, in Noe Valley

Pasta Gina, on Diamond Street at 24th Street
Bacco Italian Restaurant, on Diamond Street near 24th Street
Diamond Street in Noe Valley

Swatdee Thai Cuisine, on 24th Street near Diamond Street
San Francisco Mystery Bookstore, on 24th Street near Diamond Street
Firefly Restaurant, on 24th Street at Douglass Street

Steps leading down from Sanchez Street to Liberty Street
Stairway from Sanchez Street down to 19th Street with north view
Looking east from Sanchez Street, across from the foot of the stairway at Cumberland Street