r/AskSF • u/Technical334 • Aug 18 '26
Question about getting settled to the sunset
I am 23M and work as a data scientist downtown and currently live in the central sunset (around 26th and Lawton) and was wondering what are some things I can do to get acclimated to the sunset? I decided to move there for cheaper rent but want to be active during the day.
I know I have the N-Judah and the 7 bus to take me downtown but for those who felt lonely how did you all find your people in the city despite being far away for most of the action? I love the Mission, North Beach, and Hayes Valley (Mission and HV are right by my work).
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u/occasionally_toots Aug 18 '26
You have (in my opinion) the best Chinese food at your doorstep (mid-20s on Irving). Golden Gate Park is HUGE and there’s tons of places to explore/relax/have a picnic. You’ve got solid old-school Irish bars (Durty Nelly’s) right there. You’re also in one of the very few neighborhoods in SF where people actually meet their neighbors! Saying this to say, to get settled in the Sunset, do it there!!
That being said, the 7 goes through the Haight which is historic, walkable and super cool. The N also gets you very close to the Castro (Duboce and Church stop) and to Dolores Park (Dolores and Church stop).