Desi Danganan
Sequoia Creative Consultant
Former neighborhood bad boy and longtime resident shares his NOPA/Panhandle highlights
" I've lived in the NOPA / Panhandle for over 13 years and I've seen my hood go from an underrated middle class enclave to a shining beacon of San Francisco's hopes and dreams. Once neglected Victorians have been renovated to their former glory and street violence has been replaced by strollers. The residents of the NOPA / Panhandle are active in their community and run the gamut of university students, life long residents, young families, and dreamers and visionaries. But most importantly we like to have fun and live an epicurious lifestyle!"
On the Map
Borders the Haight, Golden Gate Park, and a short walk from Hayes Valley's world class boutiques.
Stats
- 15 min bus ride from downtown
- 60 minutes to SFO by bus
- 5 min walk to Golden Gate Park
- 20 min bus ride to the beach
Nearby Attractions
The world famous Painted Ladies
University of San Francisco
Personal Highlights
"The Best French Toast in SF,
if not the world."
"Bay to Breakers is the annual shit show that never ceases to amaze me and reason
#3 why I love San Francisco."
"Outside of Pac-heights we have the highest concentration of Victorians in San Francisco. This building was reportedly the Russian Ambassadors house a long time ago."
Miles of bike paths
"Picnic, sunshine, and puppies: The 3 essential things to bring to Alamo Square" #sumi
"If I still partied, I'd hit this party every night. Quality music, sweaty dance vibes, awkward people dancing--the way it should be." #TheNightLifeIsTheRightLife.
"Papalote's Triple Threat Burrito. Fantastic at multiple levels--it's surf and turf at it's finest, with a hint of Bay Area DJ culture."