Due to the 1989 Loma Preita earthquake, the Central Freeway that ran through Hayes Valley, was destroyed, which began a new era for this trendy neighborhood.  With its ultra-chic boutiques, funky art galleries and high-end restaurants, and the Van Ness performing arts district nearby, Hayes Valley attracts an eclectic crowd.  Newer condominium projects mix with the more traditional San Francisco Victorians and Edwardians throughout the neighborhood.  For one of the best cups of coffee in San Francisco, the Blue Bottle Coffee Company in Hayes Valley is the place to go!

Hayes Valley is roughly bounded by Divisadero Street to the west, McAllister Street to the north, Gough Street to the east from, to Market Street to the south.