Cul de sac surprise

Street: Coventry Lane

Coventry Lane

Neighborhood: Westwood Highlands
Length: 0.04 mile
From: end of Coventry Court to Myra Way
Character: residential
Curious bits: this lovely alley is a steep paved path where you might see squirrels scuttering along the fences and hummingbirds buzzing overhead.
Starting coordinates:  37°44'11.71"N 122°27'9.54"W (Coventry Lane at Coventry Court)

Coventry Lane

Walk it: As most locals know and many visitors soon discover, several San Francisco neighborhoods are easier to walk or bike than to drive. Steep hillsides, meandering, narrow streets, and dead-ends constantly challenge drivers. Often while driving I can see where I want to go, but can't figure out how to get there. I find it much more relaxing (and healthy) to park the car and set out on foot. The high slopes of Westwood Highlands reward the walker, with steep alleys and steps that create delightful excursions. Start at the end of Coventry Court (there is always abundant parking on Cresta Vista). Signed Coventry Lane squeezes between houses and heads uphill. Fenced on both sides, the alley bends sharply right, bends sharply left, then ends at Myra Way. From here, turn left and carefully cross the street to the Mount Davidson entrance just past the bus stop. Walk up the hill for some of the best views in San Francisco. (If you want a proper hike, visit my Mount Davidson page on BAHiker.)