Merced Manor offers a relaxed Westside rhythm with leafy streets, classic 1930s architecture, and ocean-kissed air on the edge of San Francisco. Tucked between Lakeside and Parkside, and minutes from the cafe-lined avenues of West Portal, the neighborhood balances residential calm with easy access to everyday conveniences.
Weekend plans practically write themselves. Jog the paths or cast a line at Lake Merced Park, cared for by San Francisco Recreation and Parks, and spread out under towering eucalyptus at Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove. Summer brings free outdoor performances from the storied Stern Grove Festival. For errands and dining, residents head to Stonestown Galleria, while nearby San Francisco State University adds cultural programming, lectures, and athletics to the mix.
Families appreciate strong educational options. Highly regarded Lowell High School sits just up the road, parochial mainstay St. Stephen School anchors community life, and the neighborhood’s own Merced Branch Library offers storytimes, study space, and events. With Muni lines and major corridors close at hand, commuting to downtown or the coast is straightforward, yet Merced Manor retains a pleasantly unhurried character at day’s end.
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