Balboa Terrace offers a calm, beautifully planned pocket on the southwest side of San Francisco, where broad, landscaped streets frame elegant 1920s single-family homes in Spanish Revival, Tudor, and Mediterranean styles. Its small scale and thoughtful layout create an easy rhythm to daily life, with neighborhood blocks connecting quickly to the storefronts and eateries of West Portal and the stately avenues of St. Francis Wood. To the south, Ingleside Terraces and Lakeside add more options for parks, playgrounds, and weekend strolls.
Families appreciate the education options nearby. Parochial favorite St. Stephen School anchors community life with a strong K–8 program and active parent network, supported by its parish campus on Eucalyptus Drive; learn more at the official St. Stephen School website. Higher education sits just down Ocean Avenue at City College of San Francisco, offering continuing education, transfer pathways, and community programs for every stage of life at the official City College of San Francisco site.
Getting around is straightforward. The Muni Metro hub at West Portal connects K, L, and M lines to downtown via the Twin Peaks Tunnel; schedules and service details are on the official SFMTA site. Residents also reach Ocean Avenue’s cafés, markets, and services within minutes, while larger shopping runs are a quick drive to Stonestown.
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