The Painted Ladies

An iconic spot you may have seen in movies, it is one of San Francisco’s historical landmarks and a must-see. The neighborhood is lovely, and the nearby Alamo Square is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the views. It’s also the best place to take a photo of the Painted Ladies.

I visited The Painted Ladies on a Wednesday at 12:45 p.m., but unfortunately, I think I went at the wrong time. 🌞 The midday sun was far too bright, making it hard to enjoy the scenery or capture good photos. 📸 The trees in front of the houses also blocked much of the view, which lessened the impact of the architecture’s charm. 🌳 Before visiting, I had seen reviews with stunning photos taken during sunset, where the lighting looked softer and more magical. 🌅 Sadly, my experience didn’t live up to those expectations. I stayed for about 5–10 minutes, taking a few quick snaps and videos, and then moved on. While the Painted Ladies are iconic, my visit felt rushed and underwhelming. This location might be better suited for photography enthusiasts who are willing to visit during the golden hour for the best lighting and ambiance. ✨ However, for casual tourists like me, it felt more like a “check it off your list” spot rather than a must-see attraction. If you plan to visit, I’d highly recommend going during sunset for a better view and atmosphere. 🕶️ Otherwise, you might find the experience similar to mine—short and not particularly memorable. While I appreciate the historical significance and charm of the Painted Ladies, they wouldn’t be at the top of my recommendations for San Francisco. There are other landmarks in the city that feel more engaging and rewarding to explore. 🏙️

The Painted Ladies, an iconic row of Victorian houses, became famous thanks to the beloved sitcom Full House, which aired from 1987 to 1995 and ran for eight successful seasons. These charming homes are a must-see landmark in San Francisco, offering a perfect blend of history, architecture, and nostalgia. Located directly across from Alamo Square Park, the area is a great spot to relax and take in the view. The park itself is lovely, with winding paths ideal for dog walking, a playground for kids, and plenty of green space to enjoy. Whether you’re a fan of Full House or simply appreciate classic architecture, the Painted Ladies and Alamo Square make for a memorable visit.

The Painted Ladies are a stunning and iconic sight in San Francisco. The colorful Victorian homes set against the city skyline make for a perfect photo spot, especially at sunset. Alamo Square Park across the street offers a great place to relax and take in the view. A must-visit for anyone exploring the city!

Pretty tourist place! I would recommend going at sunset for nicer photos though. These photos were taken at 10am

I decided to take a walk from where I was originally at Mission Dolores Park to The Painted Ladies and boy it was a 34mins walk just about. But there was hills to go up and down just to get to the Painted Ladies. As soon as I got there it was crazy to see how my childhood watching Full House came to life. I’ve always seen this part of the show. So nice to see it in person. There’s a park right across the painted ladies so you can see a better view of it and take photos.

This historic and gorgeous spot is best known by the famous TV sitcom "Full-House." The view is from a wonderful and peaceful park. This spot has earned its fame for good reason, I'd recommend anyone visiting the city to stop by and take in the sights, sounds, and feelings that this place invokes.

Under impressed with them after seeing all the beautiful “ladies” all over the city. It’s a mandatory tourist spot based on all the movies that film here to tell people they’re setting in SF!

No trip to SF is complete without a visit to the famous painted ladies. I remember watching full house and seeing this icon spot and ever since I always wanted to visit. I took public transportation here and just had to walk a few blocks to get here. I was not expecting the walk to be uphill uff, def got a work out. I saw the houses up close and after that I decided to walk uphill to the park across the street. Lots of people were at the park, college students reading, friends having picnics ,random people playing instruments, families enjoying a walk in the park, dog parents walking their dogs, people passing out free bibles and of course tourist. The park does not have any benches closer to the painted ladies but does that some other park services on the other side. It was windy up there so bring a jacket or a blanket for a nice little spot to sit and relax.

When in SanFran - see the Painted Ladies ! Got our photo for Yelp / IG and dipped . The Alamo Square had nice park space for picnics , walking , relaxing , etc I also heard the blue Painted House does tours , look it up on TikTok :)

If you're a kid from the late eighties/early nineties or you have kids who have watched the Full House reboot, the painted ladies are going to be in your list of photo ops. Visiting Alamo park on a weekday afternoon we were pleased to find plenty of parking all around the park. We took advantage of our rental car day to visit as the Muni doesn't have an easy route form our location. We only stopped for a few minutes but the park was pretty full of people enjoying the park. Lots of people on blankets, waking the patch and kids using the playground and even a few attempting to fly a kite but it was way too windy. Although the park was busy and a great spot to pass some time, most seemed there for the photo of the ladies. If you haven't seen it before you gotta go at least once!

"Everywhere you look...everywhere you look..there's a heart..a hand to hold on to..." Yes, it's a tourist spot but the view and surrounding areas of Alamo Square is so gorgeous and serene. After so many trips to SF, I finally got the chance to see this in person. I'm a sucker for Victorian-style era architecture...such beautiful classy homes. Besides the seven painted ladies, there are also other houses around the area with the same Victorian style. Take some pictures...go exploring. When the weather is right, bring a blanket...grab a sandwich/bagel at one of the nearby spots and enjoy an afternoon here. This is a safe area with many other tourists, people walking their dogs etc. Didn't see any questionable or homeless people here. This was about a 20 minute Uber ride from Fisherman's Wharf.

Overrated SF landmark. Mainly a sentimental stop for Gen x and Boomers but some retro enthusiasts may want to snap a selfie here. Lots of people sits across at Alamo Square park on a sunny day to contemplate life and reminisce about the Tanners.

All I can say is if you are planning to go see the Painted Ladies, visit from afar. The best thing would be to park and walk up onto the hill of the park and view them because a up close look will disappoint. I was very disappointed this last visit because it is obvious who ever lives in the majority of the homes does not care to keep them upkept.

These houses are beautiful there's no doubt about it! I actually didn't know these were the 'full house' houses until later as I've never seen the show. They are hard to see because of the trees, but I think they are still worth a quick trip/picture if you have time/are in the area. I definitely think you can see plenty of beautiful houses/buildings throughout the city if you can't make it to this though.

The Painted Ladies are a row of seven homes in San Francisco across the street from the Alamo Square park. It's most well-known today for being in the opening credits of the show Full House. The houses are known as "Postcard Row" because their bright colors are aesthetically pleasing. It's one of the most photographed sights of San Francisco and there will always be a decent crowd here taking pictures. Interestingly, the phrase painted ladies refers to a style of Victorian and Edwardian homes painted in multiple colors to highlight their architectural details. There are many other homes around the world categorized with that phrase but none of them top the original Painted Ladies.

Oh, hey ladies! There is honestly something magical about sitting in the park with these beautiful buildings in view. I'm sure the people that actually live in this neighborhood would say otherwise, but for those of us San Francisco visitors, a trip to Alamo Square is such a lovely treat! On a sunny day, the colors pop against the blue sky. But even on a typical day with Karl in town, the buildings still provide a beautiful backdrop. Be warned that the police enforce parking rules very strictly in the area, so turn your wheels and move your car after 2 hours!

A set of famous Victorian homes in San Francisco, built by developer Matthew Kavanaugh between 1892 and 1896. The houses are famous for their pastel colors, which came about in the colorist movement (1960s). During World War II, homes were painted gray, so an artist named Butch Kradum started painting houses bright blue and green. These were known for the colors making them different than other houses. Definitely a cool place to see! You can easily get here by public transportation.

Walked here and sat in the nearby park at night, accompanied by assorted pals, strangers and a homeless guy listening to Bob Seger. Not Saget. I know you thought I was going there... so let's get it out of the way: No, this is not where they lived in the old TV show, Full House, even though it was in the opening credits. You should totally go visit that place though-- the people that live there now LOVE it when people climb all over their property and take photos. But as for this place, multi-colored Victorian era houses built way too close together... it's a fairy tale! Pretty view of the city at night, especially when it's clear. Even if your head isn't. The chain link fence adjacent, covered with PSA temporary murals on plywood is decidedly SF, and to be honest, doesn't do much for the ambiance. Still, a good beverage and good company... with a modicum of situational awareness after a good meal over on Divisadero? Priceless.

Beautiful ladies deserve all the attention. They are gorgeous and they are mature. So happy to see them keeping the historic houses through decades and not changing the style as most of these historic homes in SF have already been upgraded with a more modern makeover. A tourist spot for sure, or just locals having a picnic on the grass of Alamo Square Park admiring the horgeous Victorian houses with a background view of Downtown SF. (Known for the opening song of The Full House sitcom as the Tanner family playing in the park) These are private homes so you can only admire them from a distance or just outside. No homes are for sale now but just checked the value is from 3 to 5 million a piece. Wowzie!

Yes, I admit, I first saw the Painted Ladies on the credit sequence of the original "Full House" at a time when I didn't know I would live in USA. I surely wouldn't guess that I would see the Painted Ladies in person during one of my trips to San Francisco. They are located near Alamo Square and park in the Lower Haight area of the city. It is a colorful row of Victorian Houses. It is a beautiful area wherever you turn the camera around to take a picture. Nice views (it is hilly San Francisco) and the Painted Ladies are in great shape, show offy and fun. I surely was never dissappointed, it was worth my stop in the area. This attraction might not be for everyone, it is a tad off the beaten path but we enjoyed it a lot!

Parking can be rough, but I managed to find a spot pretty easy on the day I went. The incline to the top of the hill isn't that bad. The homes are beautiful under the setting sun but there were a lot of people and the whole experience was pretty underwhelming. The nostalgia is there, but that's about it.

Had to stop by this iconic spot! If you watched Full House growing up, the Painted Ladies would be a nice trip down memory lane for you. I came here and I could instantly hear the Full House theme song playing in my head. The houses look great and stayed true to the original colors and look for the most part (see my comparison pic) The park itself was on a hill. There was a playground for little kids, and another one right next to it for older kids. The park was clean. This spot is definitely a tourist spot. We parked on the street, and at the time there was plenty of parking. Unless your kid plays in the playground or you have a full on picnic there, it's a nice quick excursion to squeeze in on your way to other landmarks/destinations.

Had the opportunity to finally visit the painted ladies during my free day during my business trip! Despite the fog and gray skies, seeing the painted was a sight to see that unlocked some nostalgia from watching Full House as a child. The park in front of the painted ladies has lots of grassy area for you to admire the architecture of the houses. A beautiful sight to see for visitors, tourists, and CA natives!

Such a beautiful and peaceful park to be at. Perfect place to spend...bring a blanket and take a nap on the grass, read a book, meditate, take a walk and just be at peace. This park has Lots of grass space to sit and enjoy the architect and downtown SF views. One thing I will say don't get distracted by the painted ladies . There's actually a set of houses to the left of the painted ladies that looks a lot better than the famous houses. I recommend walking around the entire perimeter of the park and not just staying on the painted ladies side...there's actually much more fascinating views. I love the Cypress trees in the Middle of the park. There's also lots of parking spaces around the park on the street.

I am not sure what I was expecting. The houses (Painted Ladies) are subdued in color so perhaps I was expecting something more vibrant. The surprise was the exceptional view of the city behind them AND the adorable dog face in one of the upper windows of the homes that kept peeking out. If you are up this way doing other things and enjoy gazing at lovely architecture, great check out the Painted Ladies. If you do not, you can skip this one.

I couldn't visit San Francisco without seeing the iconic Painted Ladies. While the city is filled with these types of homes, this particular row is arguably the most famous since they were featured in the opening credits of the TV show Full House. The location is perfect since you're close to all the shops and attractions in Haight-Ashbury, as well as a few other architectural landmarks. The houses face Alamo Square Park, which offers excellent views of the homes; there were many people (including me) snapping pics and taking selfies. I also noticed a tour being conducted in front of the homes which makes sense given all the eye candy in the area. It's definitely worth a stop here during your SF explorations.

So fun to see! And such a cute park! It's a little anticlimactic but they're still SO CUTE. They also had some food trucks at the park. Tons of people. Lots of dogs. Good music and great vibes.

The Painted Ladies are quintessential San Francisco and believe it or not, they used to be everywhere. They are one of the remnants of the turn of the last century SF. History reports that nearly 16,000 of them were torn during the two world wars. I've been coming to see them for years, whenever I have a free moment from one of my trips. They're beautiful and awe inspiring and worth a visit in you're in the area. Heck, even if you're not in the area. Though their colors may change, their SF architectural character is world renowned. If you want to know more, Google: Butch Kardum.

If you've ever seen Full House, then you know what this is! I didn't know that's what these houses were called until a recent visit to San Francisco with my friend (she offered to take me to the Painted Ladies and I had to Google to see why they were visit-worthy)! The houses themselves are pretty cool, and again, iconic. Unfortunately the time of day we went the houses were in shadow because of the position of the sun. They were still cool-looking but the colors weren't as vibrant (not there fault, of course). If you walk (er, hike, it's pretty hilly) up a bit on the park across the street, you'll get some pretty fantastic views of the ladies and the skyline. That was actually my favorite part, because the views, especially the juxtaposition, made for some pretty cool views (and pictures). You can park for free on the street leading up to the ladies (at least it was free the day we did). If you park down the hill just beware it's a bit of a climb up-if you're from San Francisco you might be used to walking those hills but this Midwestern girl got a bit of a workout!

Took me back to middle school days watching Full House after school at 3pm. Mandela Effect or not, I thought there was a pink house? Hard to find parking so public transportation is a good option!

First visited the Painted Ladies (a set of colorful houses) as part of a road trip with my parents on Sunday 25 May 2014. The houses were easy to spot and it was a clear day, so we could see some of the other building of San Francisco stretching out behind houses as viewed from the park across the street. Nice place, though parking can be difficult to find. The grassy area of the park carried many picnickers. On this first visit, one of the lots neighboring the houses was undergoing construction. When I returned in the spring of 2016 with my sister when she was visiting me, this was no longer the case.

They are beautifully kept, parking was sort of a pain however, we are in downtown SF so it's what I'd expect. Definitely would recommend for a quick photo opp.

4-25-21 This iconic spot was first on my list when Doc asked what we'd like to see or do yesterday. We'd been here once years ago but this time we found a close street parking, took photos and enjoyed the San Francisco skyline and architecture. These grand homes, some gilded with gold trim, stained glass inserts, walk up porches in various colors is a site to see. The view from across the street on the little hill gives you a bird's eye view with manicured landscape, pretty poppies, flowering trees and a nice park to enjoy. Couples come with their fur babies too. Come if you can. It's a way different feel of San Francisco than Ghiradelli or Pier 39 or Chinatown. So much to offer and fall in love with this city.

These houses are a beautiful site to see from Alamo Square Park across the street. There are a few benches that you can sit on and enjoy them with the San Francisco skyline as the backdrop. I think I am one of the few people who didn't know these were featured on the show "Full House". The Painted Ladies or "Postcard Row" or the Seven Sisters are one of the most photographed locations in San Francisco. Many of these Victorian and Edwardian style houses were built from 1850 to 1915 and survived the earthquake of 1906. The Painted Ladies were built by developer Matthew Kavanaugh in the late 1800's. It's touristy, but I love architecture and enjoy how beautiful and colorful these houses are. I'm glad I was able to carve out a couple hours of my visit to San Fran to finally see them. You get a nice workout going up the steep hills. I happened to have my DSLR camera with me and enjoyed taking some pictures. Definitely check out Alamo Square Park across the street while you are here and spend some time relaxing there. The Painted Ladies are located on Steiner Street. The actual "Full House" house is located a few blocks away on Broderick Street. I hear people get confused with that.

Talk about 90's nostalgia Beautiful neighborhood with a nice little park in the middle!! Caught an Uber here, walked around and enjoyed all the Victorian and Edwardian houses. Can you go to San Francisco without seeing the Painted Ladies?!

Growing up as 90s kid and watching Full House. Painted Ladies is such an iconic. Of course when we were visiting San Francisco, we had to checked it out. This is such a nostalgia and sure does take down the memory lane. Parking could be a bit rough due to heavy volume of tourist. Thes ladies are a beauty, iconic and well kept overall of these year. I highly recommended it.

Not as colorful as I was expecting. Obviously wonderful and iconic. I like to shoot houses when they're interesting and unique. Charleston has more colorful houses then the vaunted "Painted Ladies." But do go and enjoy relaxing in the grassy park, located conveniently across from the "Painted Ladies." It overlooks the houses around the whole area. Parking can be difficult and spots near the site are hard to come by, plan ahead and go early or leave time for circling the block.

Ahh...The Painted ladies. They are Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings repainted, starting in the 1960s, in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their architectural details. They're only famous because of postcards, movies and tv-shows. It's located between Hayes and Grove street. Street parking only. IMHO, they're simply good architectural house structure nothing more. I can't imagine living in those houses where there are people constantly hovering around to take photos. There goes your privacy. Once arrived you will spend no more than a few minutes to enjoy the view. Overall, it's a good tourist scenic spot.

It was really nice to see these houses because I used to see them all the time in the full house intro. The trees in front of the houses were overgrown making them hard to see form certain angles. Sadly the park was closed so we couldn't see them with a better view but we still saw them. We admired from a distance, but I saw some people on the steps of the houses, which is quite disrespectful since people actually live in them.

Beautiful views. Great vibes. Park was busy but you can find a spot easily to sit and hang with some friends. I feel like I've been transported to the 1960s.

"The other day I went to a tourist information booth and asked, 'Tell me about some of the people who were here last year."―Steven Wright In the realm of stupid things to do and visit as a tourist this might be at the top of the list. Ok they're some dumb houses that were in the intro to some ridiculous sitcom from the '80s. And while I do begrudgingly admit to watching it at the time―hey I was like 8yo gimme a break!―I really had no inkling to visit this. Only reason we did was we had an out-of-town guest, we were in the area and I found parking right out front. Honestly, it's a giant waste of time and all I can think about are the people who own these places and all the shit-headery they must have to put up with. I saw people walking up to the doors to do a selfie and running around their yards. Other than the people watching the whole thing is indescribably boring. So much so that I can barely be bothered to finish this sentence. But I did. Because I care.

A definite must when visiting San Francisco. The painted ladies is of course well known from the show "Full House" Which was one of my faves growing up. So being able to see it in person was amazing. And exactly how I remembered seeing it. On TV that is. Lol

A little underwhelming to be honest, but beautiful houses none the less. There's a little park across the street that you can relax with a good view of the houses!

When I saw pictures of this place I thought; why would I go to an area to see pretty houses? But this place is a place to visit when you go to SF. Beyond pretty and with such a happy vibe. The flowers on every house here were spectacular...and after walking around here we went to the park across the street.

Painted ladies or the seven sisters are an iconic part of this city on the bay. Sitting along Alamo Square, these houses resemble the beauty of the history of old San Francisco. They are the first houses of postcard row. Built around 1890s.

You know what's cool about living in the San Francisco Bay Area? When you go to San Francisco (SF) and play "tourist," you don't have to pay for a hotel. I drive pass the Alamo Square and the Painted Ladies at least once a week. That's because I use Scott St as an alternate road vs. busy Divisadero. The "Painted Ladies" are a row of neatly painted Victoria Homes, located near Steiner x Hayes Streets. They are popular with fans of the TV show "Full House." Alamo Square is actually a nice place to take a break from sightseeing as it's central to many key tourist attractions. These include: Golden Gate Park, Japantown, The Castro, and the Civic Center. Besides the Painted Ladies, Alamo Square also offers a great view of the San Francisco skyline. Why 5-stars? The 5-stars are for the homeowners. They must be under pressure to maintain the sharp appearance of those houses. Victorian houses, with their fancy woodwork, can't be cheap to paint. But wait, only the front of the house matters. So, 5-stars for one of SF's unique attractions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip: Don't leave valuables in plain sight in your car. Bad guys will smash your windows and take everything.

A glance of the Painted Ladies is so soothing to the eyes and takes you back to a different era. If you walk along the street, you will find beautiful Victorian style houses. Hop over to Alamo park to get 360 degree views. You can see the SF skyline from this park. This park is a bit crowded when I visited in the evening but was a good sight for the eyes to see many people around and kids playing in the little park.

"Whatever happened to predictability?" Ahhh...pure nostalgia for my childhood love of Full House. This is such an iconic street filled with beautiful victorian-styled homes. And then, right there, in front of Alamo Square, are the amazing, pastel, Painted Ladies. Great place to take pics, just be mindful that people live here.

Great local tourist sight to see if your in San Francisco and if you grew up watching Full House. It's a nice park to hang out at or take pictures of these great looking homes. Look out for parking close to the homes, if not you might have to park up the street and hike up to the location. Don't forget to take your picture of the homes. And that's basically it. But you can always say you visited the Tanners home.

This colorful row of houses was made famous by the TV show Full House. Growing up in the 1980s, my brother and I saw every episode of the show. Unless you were a fan of the show, I really see no reason to visit this spot. We stopped by and took some photos of them and were on our way. In front of them, there is a field of grass with some tables if you want to have a picnic but that is about it.

Very nice to visit at dusk...just prepare to find street parking. Bring a basket of food and have picnic while reminiscing Full House shows.

Lovely park beside the Painted Ladies. There were a good amount of people out enjoying the beautiful day and weather! Always iconic and gorgeous!

"Love was in the era. It was a period of grand gestures. There, the etiquette of flirtation was cultivated and scandalously abandoned. Romance lived on the pages of love letters from Prince Albert to the chapters of timeless novels by the Brontë sisters. Their words still elicit excitement, reflection, joy, hope, and love." From the pages of the Victorian Trading Co. Ahh so maybe we no longer live in a time of chivalry and Jack the Ripper, but luckily for us we still can admire the architecture of a bygone era... The Painted Ladies is an Iconic row of Victorian and Edwardian homes nestled on the east side of Alamo Square park in San Francisco. It is sometimes known as "Postcard Row." The houses were built in the late 1890's by developer Matthew Kavanaugh, who lived next door in his mansion on Steiner Street. Even if you've never been to San Francisco you still might recognize the architecture as it is frequently seen from tourists advertisements to the opening credits of the television series Full House. For me, back in the day, well maybe not quite the 1890's, nonetheless a long time ago, I actually lived just a stones throw from The Painted Ladies. Yet, as a San Franciscan I never really took the time to gawk and admire like the tourists do. You could say I took it for granted since I lived in a Victorian too. Not as pretty or glamorously painted like these famous homes are, in fact, my home was more on the chapters of Bram Stoker in drab trench coat lol. I finally took the time to actually visit The Painted Ladies recently when a friend visiting from Brazil mentioned how it was on his "places to do" list and I thought it was a perfect time for me to play tourist too. So after jumping on a trolley and walking up several steep hills.. we arrive at Alamo Square park. Ahh The Painted Ladies. So now what?! Lol! Well... you take a step back and just enjoy the moment. The best views are from the top of Alamo Square park. And another good spot is directly in front of "Postcard Row". Great for a picnic and take pics if you can maneuver around the dozens of tourists lol. In the end, you don't have to be a tourist to admire one of the most iconic sites in San Francisco. The key here is not to do too much... take a step back into time when life was a tad bit more proper and simpler, sans the male corset! Just enjoy life and beauties from a bygone era. Admission is free! And no, I didn't see John Stamos or the Olsen twins. Ta.

This location is reachable by bus. There are bus stops close to the location, and there is also a park where you can relax and view the painted ladies.

There is a good place to sit across from the Painted Ladies to people watch or enjoy a quick meal while admiring the architecture. The best picture of all the ladies is probably going to be on the opposite side of the street, on the hills of the park. I have been to the Painted Ladies a couple of times and it seems like an early morning visit (around 7 - 8AM) is best for pictures thats when you can have the park all to yourself. The park tends to get a bit crowded after that. But if you dont mind sharing space with families, their dogs and other visitors to the park, any time after 8 and before dusk is a great time to visit.

We were in the area when visiting San Francisco so we decided to stop by here. The houses reminded me a bit of rainbow row in Charleston. They're definitely pretty and well designed. You can get a good view from the hill in Alamo park. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's worth a stop if you're near by.