Urban hiking in San Francisco's Marina district

Sunset, Feb, 1985

Pierce to Avila. The Chestnut Street Grill has a garden and serves "buffalo wings," Gelato offers Italian ice cream, Three French Hens sells cards and gifts, Espresso Yourself makes "creative sandwiches." South on Pierce, you'll find a vest-pocket nursery, a game shop, and a wine shop.

Avila to Scott. Judy's offers impeccably fresh food in a tiny calico dining room. Caravansary's a good picnic outfitter.

Scott to Divisadero. Bechelli's attracts a faithful following for breakfast. Saisons (continental restaurant) seems an island of calm. Eppler's Bakery is an old-fashioned place for coffee and pie. On Scott, there's Rama Thai (restaurant critic R.B. Read called it a "living, loving bargain"), and Scott's for seafood.