Imagine a quaint village in the heart of the City where everything you need – restaurants, shops, essential services, parks and lively social gathering spots – is within a short stroll or drive. Welcome to the Inner Sunset! This charming neighborhood stretches westward from Arguello Boulevard to 19th Avenue and from Lincoln Way to Lawton Street.
Flavorful beverages made with Vietnamese sugar cane, fruit, seeds, aloe, ginger and other healthy ingredients are freshly pressed to order at the new Pure Cane Juice at 839 Irving St. Owner Cory Sullivan and his helpful staff can advise you on which flavor might appeal to you, from pineapple, passion fruit, lychee, golden lime and more. Thai tea, brown sugar milk boba, bubble waffles and sponge cake round out the offerings.
Saint Frank Coffee celebrated the debut of its fourth location in early November. The new Saint Frank is described as “the evolving dream for the experience of coffee toward a simple joy in life, but also toward social connection and celebration of people, place and culture.”
The 55-acre San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a festive wonderland from Nov. 21 through Jan. 4, 2026, with more than one million twinkling lights in various attractions.
Pacific Catch is enhancing its Tiki Terrace with new tropical décor and putting the finishing touches on a seasonal fall menu. Inspired by flavors of the Pacific, the restaurant focuses on sustainably sourced seafood. Stop in for the daily Aloha Hour as well as half-priced wine on Tuesdays. Pacific Catch is at Lincoln Way and Ninth Avenue.
Cue the confetti! San Francisco Women Artists Gallery (SFWA) will mark its 100th year with a centennial celebration on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at its gallery at 647 Irving St. Enjoy artist demonstrations, refreshments and raffles while admiring the current exhibit, “Second Summer.” SFWA has been a vibrant part of the neighborhood arts scene since it relocated to the Inner Sunset in 2015. Learn more at sfwomenartists.org.
The Inner Sunset Merchants’ Association is the voice of our neighborhood’s business community. It is an all-volunteer, nonprofit association committed to supporting, promoting and advocating for the needs of our local business community.
Luke’s Local Grocery held its grand opening on May 31, following a soft opening a few weeks earlier.
With the recent openings of Luke’s Local Grocery and MIXT, Ninth Avenue between Irving Street and Lincoln Way is more vibrant than ever.
This spring, several new businesses celebrated their debut in the Inner Sunset.
The Inner Sunset is known for its culinary and bar scene.
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