Outer Sunset in San Francisco for the Health Conscious

Yes, many people shiver at the mention of the Sunset District in San Francisco. Many people say they can't stand it, and never want to go there again. I can understand that. Nothing happens there. The population tends to be conservative, and the grid of mid century housing built on once beautiful sand dunes is not as visually inspiring as, say, the Victorians of Haight Ashberry. It's a long way from anything, and there is little night life, sense of style in the way people dress, or excitement.

But for many people, the Outer Sunset District is a fantastic place to live. While the neighborhood is conservative in many ways, the people are generally well behaved, many of them being Asians, who will politely leave you alone. Even the homeless who live in Golden Gate Park, which runs through this area, do not ask for money here. If you are in a quite, internal mode, you need not be accosted here by people aggressively wanting your attention. If they wanted attention, they probably would be living in some other district. If you want more interaction, the drama of meeting new people, and flirting, the N Judah Muni train is there to take you to such adventures. And it is often not too crowded in the Outer Sunset District, so you may even be able to sit down. And if you feel like walking instead, you can go through Golden Gate park. It is a safe quiet area for riding your bike as well. Parking in the Outer Sunset is a bit tight, so it may be best to leave your car at home if you have one, and save pollution emissions at the same time.

And the Outer Sunset District is where many people who care about such things do live, which really makes it stand out. In the last couple years, the area around the N Judah line near the beach, only three blocks from Golden Gate Park, has vitalized itself. Other Avenues Health Food Co-op, near 44th Avenue, has been providing organic food and supplements to this community for a good while, and is a treasure. The workers are very personable, and checking out can be a playful, relaxed, humorous experience. They carry excellent books, and items such as teeshirts and purses, as well as the nutrition that keeps us healthy in San Francisco.