Where Is The Tenderloin ?

lashbear · 02-09-2007, 09:42 PM

Hello all !

Here is a google map of where we're staying in SFO (Inn @ The Opera)

How close is this to the Tenderloin (that we've been told to stay away from - I've never ventured near the civic centre as yet).

Cheers,
Nervous Bear & Stoat

Alex · 02-09-2007, 09:46 PM

You're not in the bestest part of town or anything but it isn't horrible. You'e on the opposite of Civic Center from the Tenderloin. Keep in mind, though, that the Tenderloin really isn't that bad except maybe in the middle of the night. During the day it is fine, if obvious about its seedier side. I've been in the Tenderloin late at night many times and never felt endangered.

Sixth and Mission, however...

Here's a map of the area.

Snowflake · 02-09-2007, 09:53 PM

LB, Inn at the Opera is okay, it's right across the street from the Opera House and then City Hall, as you make your way through Civic Center is gets seedy and loads of homeless, but in the day, as Alex says, it's fine. You're a few blocks from Hayes Valley (some good eating there) and you are about 10 minutes from me, how bad can that be I ask you????

lashbear · 02-09-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

...and you are about 10 minutes from me, how bad can that be I ask you????

Not sure.... how tender is YOUR loin ?

OMG, did I really just say that?

...and thanks to everyone for the replies, it's made us much more comfortable with the accommodation choice.

Strangler Lewis · 02-09-2007, 09:52 PM

Where you are is not so bad, although you wouldn't want to leave anything in plain sight in your car. You're about a block away from the opera house complex. If you go up towards McAllister, Golden Gate, Eddy and Turk and head east a few blocks, you'll be in the thick of the Tenderloin. If you head west on these streets a half mile or so, you won't be in the Tenderloin. You'll just be in a dangerous neighborhood. If you go down to Grove and particularly Hayes and head west a few blocks, you'll be in a gentrified neighborhood with a lot of cool restaurants. Citizen Cake on Grove is good for eat-in and take-out desserts. If you keep heading west on these streets, you'll be in a bad neighborhood again. If you're coming back late from some outlying neighborhood, you'll probably want to take a cab back to your hotel rather than public transportation and walking.

Kevy Baby · 02-09-2007, 10:09 PM

Okay... we've established where the tenderloin is. Where is the flank steak?

Not Afraid · 02-09-2007, 10:47 PM

Oh, I thought you wanted to visit Carol Doda's Breasts.

Strangler Lewis · 02-10-2007, 11:36 AM

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Oh, I thought you wanted to visit Carol Doda's Breasts.

I actually saw Carol Doda perform in the early '80s. Big hair and manic as hell, she flew around the stage. She didn't throw off the boa and show the goods until she was halfway up on the killer piano. I believe she also kicked off her panties, which would have been illegal since the Condor sold alcohol.

After the Condor closed and became a sports bar, she owned/lent her name to a lingerie shop on Union Street. If you walked by, you would often see her standing around. I don't know if it's still there.

As far as visiting her breasts today, I believe they're being used to anchor the new Bay Bridge span.

Kevy Baby · 02-11-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

After the Condor closed and became a sports bar, she owned/lent her name to a lingerie shop on Union Street. If you walked by, you would often see her standing around. I don't know if it's still there.

I was curious (actually, I had to search for her as the name wasn't ringing any bells). It appears that Carol Doda's Champagne & Lace store is still around. Maybe the Lash's can visit and provide a report.

lashbear · 02-09-2007, 11:13 PM

Aren't they in the Palace of the Legion of Honor ?

02-09-2007, 09:42 PM	#1
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Where Is The Tenderloin ? Hello all ! Here is a google map of where we're staying in SFO (Inn @ The Opera) How close is this to the Tenderloin (that we've been told to stay away from - I've never ventured near the civic centre as yet). Cheers, Nervous Bear & Stoat __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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02-09-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	You're not in the bestest part of town or anything but it isn't horrible. You'e on the opposite of Civic Center from the Tenderloin. Keep in mind, though, that the Tenderloin really isn't that bad except maybe in the middle of the night. During the day it is fine, if obvious about its seedier side. I've been in the Tenderloin late at night many times and never felt endangered. Sixth and Mission, however... Here's a map of the area.
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02-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#3
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	LB, Inn at the Opera is okay, it's right across the street from the Opera House and then City Hall, as you make your way through Civic Center is gets seedy and loads of homeless, but in the day, as Alex says, it's fine. You're a few blocks from Hayes Valley (some good eating there) and you are about 10 minutes from me, how bad can that be I ask you???? __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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02-09-2007, 09:52 PM	#5
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Where you are is not so bad, although you wouldn't want to leave anything in plain sight in your car. You're about a block away from the opera house complex. If you go up towards McAllister, Golden Gate, Eddy and Turk and head east a few blocks, you'll be in the thick of the Tenderloin. If you head west on these streets a half mile or so, you won't be in the Tenderloin. You'll just be in a dangerous neighborhood. If you go down to Grove and particularly Hayes and head west a few blocks, you'll be in a gentrified neighborhood with a lot of cool restaurants. Citizen Cake on Grove is good for eat-in and take-out desserts. If you keep heading west on these streets, you'll be in a bad neighborhood again. If you're coming back late from some outlying neighborhood, you'll probably want to take a cab back to your hotel rather than public transportation and walking. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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02-09-2007, 10:09 PM	#6
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Okay... we've established where the tenderloin is. Where is the flank steak? __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Oh, I thought you wanted to visit Carol Doda's Breasts.
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02-09-2007, 11:13 PM	#10
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Aren't they in the Palace of the Legion of Honor ? __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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