Along the eastern side of Alamo Square Park is one of the most iconic and most photographed sights in San Francisco. These pastel-colored homes, standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the gentle slope of Steiner Street, are called the Painted Ladies.
Alamo Square is a residential neighborhood in San Francisco, California with a park of the same name. Beyond the Painted ladies, this official Historic District Neighborhood is home to countless other examples of Victorian architecture; including, Italianate, San Francisco Stick and of course the elegant Queen Anne homes.
Alamo Square Park is a hilltop park with views overlooking downtown San Francisco and the famous Painted Ladies. There is a full tennis court, plenty of walking trails and benches, flower beds, and a dual-level kids’ lot that has six swings, three slides and a pair of climbing structures. Alamo Square is a popular spot to walk, read, and socialize.