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If you haven’t been to Lower Pacific Heights lately—make the trip, there have been some very interesting changes going on. If you’ve lived in the city for a while, you probably remember Lower Pac Heights as being a borderline neighborhood—some lovely old Victorians, Japantown, and some not-so-great subsidized housing areas. All these are still there, but the neighborhood is much safer these days and the vibe is definitely young, hip and sophisticated. Real estate in the area is still affordable, with the corner of Fillmore and Sutter having a WalkScore of 100, and not to mention an easy commute to both the freeway and downtown.

Among the many reasons to check out this amazing, up-and-coming neighborhood are:

Cottage Row: A 12-acre space between Bush and Sutter Streets, on the east side of Fillmore, containing 22 buildings of historical significance—mostly Victorians built between 1850-70—in a quaint park setting.

Japantown: Six square of Japanese restaurants, hotels, and shops blocks surrounding Post Street. The area happens to be the oldest Japanese community in the U.S.

Fillmore Jazz District: A rich history of jazz music, with several venues for live performances. Among them the Fillmore Auditorium, the Boom Boom Room and Yoshi’s.

The Sundance Kabuki Theater: A multi-screen theater and restaurant/bar.

There are so many new restaurants; even I can’t keep track of them all! Some of the newer spots include: Bunn Mee (divine Vietnamese sandwiches), Dosa (Indian Cuisine), Out the Door, Pizzeria Delfina, Woodhouse Fish Co. and many, many more! There’s also a Farmer’s Market held at O’Farrell and Fillmore every Saturday.

If shopping is more of your thing, then get ready, because Fillmore Street is flooded with designer boutiques, interior design showrooms, independent jewelry stores, and every other kind of trendy consumer good you could imagine.

I definitely think Lower Pacific Heights is turning into one of the most exciting places to visit or live in this wonderful city. I suggest you take a stroll down Fillmore and see if you don’t agree!