Lights in the Heights- an evening walk.

The beautiful neighborhoods of Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights are especially lovely when they're all lit up for the holidays. A stroll among large Victorian homes and wide, tree-lined streets remind us of the glory years in turn-of-the-century San Francisco.

We'll meet on Steiner Street at California- outside of the LOOP parking lot. WE START WALKING AT 5:30 PM. Please arrive in time to check-in before we leave. Mollie Stone's and LOOP each has a restroom for its customers.

We'll take a mostly leisurely stroll through two of San Francisco's most beautiful neighborhoods and enjoy the array of seasonal decor as we walk along. We'll visit Alta Plaza park, see some beautiful mansions, and come upon some breath-taking views. I think most people will still have their holiday lights and decorations up.

This is an easy to moderate walk. There are several up and down stairways, and one good hill leading up to Divisadero, but the rest of the walk is pretty flat. The walk should take about 2 1/2 hours. We'll be walking through residential neighborhoods, so I don't know that we'll have a chance for a restroom break.

GETTING THERE:

Public Transportation: California and Steiner is accessible by several bus lines. Muni bus #1 (California) has a stop at Steiner and Californa/Sacramento. Line #22 (Fillmore) stops 2 blocks away at Sacramento and Fillmore. The #24 (Divisadero) is 3 blocks away at California and Divis, and the #2 (Sutter) stops at Sutter and Fillmore. BART users should exit at Embarcadero and transfer to the #1, or 16th Street and transfer to the 22.

Parking: The Cal-Steiner metered parking lot is directly across the street from our starting and ending point. Do not park in the Mollie Stone's or LOOP lots- you will be towed. Street parking can be difficult, but less so if you stay away from the Fillmore corridor.

ATTENDANCE-We know everyone has emergencies. But consistent, inconsiderate use of RSVPs -- which includes being a "no show", cancelling in the last 24 hours, or frequently cancelling RSVPs -- will lead to being removed from the group. Spaces are limited to current City Steps members..

Well-behaved dogs are always welcome on my walks. Most of this walk is on city streets and pavement, so they'll have to be good leash walkers.

You are responsible for your own safety on all City Steps walks. Your yes RSVP confirms that you have read and agree to t heLiability Waiver that can be found at the bottom of every Meetup.com page.

We walk in a mist or drizzle, but rain cancels,