Bayshore - Daly City, CA Area Guide

The Ohlone people originally inhabited the Bayshore area before Spanish missionaries arrived. Over the next several decades, the land was used for cattle and dairy farming. Hunter’s Point, located on the border of Bayshore, became a significant area for shipbuilding after it completed the Pacific coast’s first permanent dry dock in 1867. Expansion of these dry docks and their ability to house large ships led to an increase in Naval vessel building contracts.

The Bayview Opera House is a neighborhood center dedicated to the art and culture of the community. The Bayview library houses a historical collection of significant events and details. Hunter's Point Shipyard is also the largest artist colony in the country.

Locals in Bayshore choose from some great soul food eateries as well as Filipino, Mexican, pizza joints, and Chinese bakeries. At the much-praised Auntie April's Chicken, Waffles, & Soul Food Restaurant, regulars come for the kitchen's famous chicken and waffles as well as signature soul food dishes, such as Olivia's oxtail, Lay-Lay's fried chicken, and shrimp-n-grits. Follow up dinner with one of the sweet dessert waffles including red velvet and banana foster.

For soulful seafood classics such as catfish, oysters, and crab legs, try Frisco Fried, another popular option with locals. Kids enjoy the Burger Dog, a choice of ground beef or turkey served hot-dog style with burger toppings.

If you are in the mood for pizza, you have to try All Good Pizza located in Bayview. This establishment takes pride in its pizza, making the pies with organic tomatoes, fresh ingredients and daily made dough. Each pizza slides into a 650-degree gas-fired brick oven for a crackly crust and authentic taste. Customers love the Prosciutto, a favorite menu item featuring house-made fig jam, thinly sliced prosciutto, mozzarella, organic arugula and Grana Padano.

There are not many nightclubs or entertainment venues in Bayshore, but downtown San Francisco lies just five miles away, providing residents with a wealth of options. Biscuits & Blues has received countless reviews for its live blues bands as well as its Southern cuisine served in an intimate setting. Other downtown venues include dance clubs like Ruby Skye and Infusion Lounge.

Bayshore offers many methods of transportation. A lot of people travel via automobile, but public transportation is also a very popular option. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) buses service this neighborhood. The 101 Freeway is close to the neighborhood, making commutes to other cities and neighborhoods convenient.

This pedestrian-friendly community comes equipped with a few bicycle lanes and routes, and also provides sidewalks for safety. This neighborhood consists of many townhomes and row house style buildings, so street parking is common but limited. You can call and arrange for a taxi or schedule a ride with Uber.

There are several parks in the Bayview area providing recreational activities for different interest. Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is a local park known for its breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay. Park visitors can participate in recreational activities such as wind-surfing, hiking, fishing and bicycling. There are also picnic areas for hosting special events or gatherings.

Youngblood Coleman Recreation is a popular sports park in the Bayshore community. It is equipped with lighted softball fields, artificial turn soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts. It is a kid-friendly park supplying a children’s play area and community clubhouse programs to participate in. It also provides picnic areas.

Hilltop Park offers alternative amenities such as a skateboard park and an amphitheater. Other parks in Bayview include Heron’s Head Park, Palou Phelps Mini Park and the Bayview Children’s Play Area.

The cost of living in Bayshore tends to be lower than the rest of the city of San Francisco. The mean rent asked in Bayshore for a one-bedroom unit is about $2,395, compared to $3,400 in the rest of the city.

If you like to have an occasional drink, the cost to grab a beer at a local pub like Sam Jordan’s Bar would be about $5. You can catch a SFMTA bus to downtown San Francisco from Bayshore for about $2.25. Gas in this neighborhood is generally higher than the national average by about 21 percent.

A few local shopping options exist in the Bayshore community, including the Stonestown Galleria, located close by on 20th Avenue in San Francisco. This mall features a variety of restaurants and even a movie theater. Major retailers include Macy's and Nordstrom. While you won't find any boutique-style stores in Bayshore, locals do enjoy Hidden Hype, a male lifestyle clothing shop in neighboring Daly City.

For a more premier shopping experience, head about five miles north to the Westfield San Francisco Centre. This upscale mall has over 180 stores and services spread over five levels. This mall offers something for various styles, with stores such as Aldo, Boss by Hugo Boss, and H&M. Anchor stores include Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, and the mall also has a nine-theater movie complex for entertainment.

Super Save Market, Spuds, Stanley Produce Company and Angus Meat Outlet are all grocery store options in Bayshore. The San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market provides residents with a large variety of fresh produce.