![One of the most photographed locations in San Francisco, Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at Hayes and Steiner Streets is indeed a visual treat. A tight, escalating formation of Victorian houses is back-dropped by downtown skyscrapers, providing a stunning contrast. The grassy square itself is an ideal midday break. [Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons]](https://www.travel1000places.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/wikimedia_Painted_Ladies_Alamo_Square_1500.-1200x900.jpg)
The crown jewels of San Francisco’s Victorian treasures, this row of houses called “Postcard Row” is one of the most-photographed residential streets in America.
Bounded by Webster, Broderick, Oak and Golden Gate streets, Alamo Square Park looks out over the downtown area to the east, framing these turn-of-the-century beauties against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers.
A number of the houses are open to the public either on private-home tours or as B&Bs.
Map Alamo Square / Painted Ladies Row
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