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Kite Hill

Kite Hill is 2.5-acre grassy knoll located in the central portion of San Francisco, near the intersection of 19th and Yukon Streets. The views of the city from this hill are impressive. An ornamental garden exists on the north side of the park. more

KZV Armenian School

For years, KZV Armenian School has been providing an excellent bilingual, bicultural private education in the heart of San Francisco. We offer our students (Preschool through Grade Eight) a rich educational and cultural foundation, an academically ri... more

La Cocina

The mission of La Cocina is to cultivate low income food entrepreneurs as they formalize and grow their businesses by providing affordable commercial kitchen space, industry-specific technical assistance and access to market opportunities. We focus p... more

La Playa Park

Laborers International Union

LIUNA - the Laborers’ International Union of North America - is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. more

Lafayette Park

With its grassy lawns, lovely views of the city and the bay, tennis courts, playground, picnic tables, and off-leash dog-play area, this hilly park is a source of respite and recreation for residents of San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood. more

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Lake Merced

The light dancing off the water and reeds is always a beautiful sight. The 4.5-mile loop is somewhat flat, perfect for runners, walkers and bikers. The loop is packed on weekends when the weather is nice. -------- Lake Merced, a large freshw... more

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Lakeside Landing

Lakeside Landing is a community space created in 2020 by temporarily closing an under-utilized parking lot. more

Lakeview Ashton Mini Park

There's no park-like infrastructure - club house, bathrooms, play structure, but this little rocky hilltop open space offers ocean views and native plant life for walkers willing to hike up to the top. more

Land's End

Land's End is an amazing walking area from Legion of Honor to Cliff House. The beautiful walking trail is a must for runners or for walking the dog and family. It has gorgeous Golden Gate views, nice ups & downs and the hill climbs make it a fun... more

Larkin Street

Larkin Street Youth Center

Leela Improv Training Center

Welcome to Leela, San Francisco's premier long-form improvisational theatre company and training center. A creative community where people from all walks of life come together to connect, play, and express their authentic selves while creat... more

Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

Founded in 1992, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble (LCCE) is a consortium of 16 San Francisco Bay Area musicians who create exciting performances of all types of classical music for all types of audiences. We work as a cohesive collective of artists who sh... more

Legion of Honor

Free Saturdays The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco offers free general admission every Saturday for all San Francisco residents.  Explore permanent collections and enjoy a variety of free programming.  Some special exhibitions are not i... more

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Letterform Archive

The Archive was founded by Rob Saunders, a collector of the letter arts for over 40 years, as a place to share his private collection with the public. We opened to visitors in February 2015 and now offer hands-on access to a curated collection of ove... more

Levi's Plaza

A nice little stretch of greenery, along with an open plaza, hidden away, right off the Embarcadero. Levi Strauss Plaza, also known as Levi Plaza or Levi's Plaza, is an office complex located in the Embarcadero. It houses the headquarters of Levi Str... more

Li Po Lounge

A truly classic San Francisco bar. Mai Tais, oh yeah. ----- You've got 'em lined up like dim sum on a Sunday: hot dates with the good-looking citizens of our fair city. Once dinner's over and done, though, where to go and make out? The weather... more

Lick Wilmerding High School

Lick-Wilmerding strives to be an inclusive community where students develop qualities of the head, heart, and hands that will serve them well throughout their lives. LWHS' faculty and community encourage independence, self-exploration, cooperative le... more

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides education, training, advocacy, and community for blind individuals in California and around the world. Founded and based in San Francisco since 1902,... more

Lincoln Park Playground

Nestled in the corner of Lincoln Park, the Lincoln Park Playground the neighborhood playground is a wonderful community resource. And if you're just visiting the museum or on a walk along the Land's End trail with the family, the playground is a gre... more

Lincoln Park Steps

Nestled on the edge of Lincoln Park, the Lincoln Park Steps at 32nd Avenue, date from the early 1900's and are an elegant reminder of San Francisco’s earlier days.  The stairs are a gateway from the surrounding urban neighborhood to the op... more

Little Hollywood Park

A family-friendly park for the great play area and full basketball court. more

Little Marina Green

A little rectangle green space that's hidden a little away from the main road.   A favorite destination  that is a favorite of runners, dog walkers, skaters, etc. Nice views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay. more

Louis Sutter Playground - John McLaren Park

A favorite picnic spot, this recently improved playground is also the perfect place to watch ducks and birds on nearby McNab Lake. Choose from dozens of picnic areas, or rent the clubhouse for your private event. Sports fans will be happy to find two... more

Lower Haight

Home to a diverse crowd of young artists and post-grad vagabonds who spend altogether too much time waiting for tables or downing pints at Mad Dog, Lower Haight has hosted an off-center night life for years. Although infamous housing projects like th... more

Lycee Francais - Ashbury Campus

Le Lycée Français de San Francisco was founded in 1967 upon principles of internationalism and inclusivity. Our unique program at the Ashbury Campus, accredited by the French Ministry of Education, helps all of our preschool through 5th grade student... more

Lycee Francais de San Francisco - Ashbury

"Our AEFE conventioned and CAIS accredited school is based on the academically rigorous French curriculum while incorporating key elements of the American educational system, preparing our multilingual and multicultural K12 students for success at th... more

Lycee Francais de San Francisco - Ortega

The Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) was founded in San Francisco in 1967, under the name Lycée Français la Perouse, by a group of parents and teachers to provide a French program of education that adheres to the hig... more

Lyon Street & Greenwich Street

Lyon Street Steps

San Francisco is a great walking city.  If you're in the Presidio, Marina or Pac Heights, and have the time and curiosity, the Lyon Street steps offer walkers a cooridor through mansions on one side, the trees and vegitation of the Presidi on th... more

Madame Tussauds San Francisco

Are you ready for your starring role? The world famous Madame Tussauds is now open on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf! Located next to Pier 39, join us to walk the red carpet and experience the true spirit of San Francisco. Immerse yourself in S... more

Magic Bus San Francisco

Step aboard Magic Bus and back into time! With bubbles in the air and a flower in your hair, feel yourself transported to the Summer of Love. Passing streets blend with historic projections on retractable window screens, creating a immersive experien... more

Maiden Lane

Maiden Lane is an upscale pedestrian shopping enclave just off Union Square and around the corner from Hermès. The name is not without irony. Back in San Franciscos rowdier days, this was Morton Street and the transactions that took place here involv... more

Make School

We founded Make School to empower students to build and ship products. Creating a product that improves the lives of others is a thrilling and fulfilling experience that opens the door to a successful career in tech. We’re building the college... more

Marina District

Home to a fashionable set of young professionals, socialites and bankers, the Marina has one of the most well-known zip codes in the city. One of the city's more affluent neighborhoods, residents here tend toward cocktail parties, jogging along the w... more

Marina Green

The Marina Green is a strip of lawn that overlooks some of the most scenic places in the San Francisco Bay, from the Golden Gate Bridge, to Alcatraz, to Angel Island. There is a small marina where a few boats are docked but most people use the par... more

Mariposa Park

Once the site of railroad car turnaround, Mariposa Park is an expansive sundrenched lawn and a trellis-shaded plaza where people of all ages can play and enjoy. * 2.38 acres grass lawn and walking paths * Small kids play area for children 2-14 y... more

Mark Twain Plaza

A little alley like open area near the Transamerica Building. more

Market Street Association (MSA)

MARKET STREET ASSOCIATION (MSA) is a non-profit organization established in 1963 to oversee a $24.5 million beautification of the Market Street corridor. more

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