San Francisco's Wildest Neighborhood Is Way Out West | The Richmond District 

Hey Joey, Peter here. Thank you for your sharing your knowledge and experience of The City. I grew up in the Richmond District. Born and raised. I used to walk from my family home, on Sundays, to have brunch at the Cliff House. My grandmother learned to swim at Sutro Baths. My mother and I both learned to Ice Skate there. The Zelinsky family who began the Mecanique collection were friends and neighbors. I watched the Cliff House burn, and it was arson. The Whitney family had been successful for many decades. By the mid 1960’s they were no longer wealthy and the costs of “Playland” and The Baths were no longer being met by the income produced. It was known that some who had exhibits at Sutro Baths should remove them before a certain date. These items were removed and thereby saved. I have so many similar “back stories”, albeit they are family history. Thanks again, Peter.

The Army sent me to live and study German in what is now The Presidio Landmark, so I got to know the Richmond well. Saturday morning runs along the cliffs to Sutro Baths and The Cliff House - watching the seals on their rock - became a favorite. Robin Williams gave video game advice to a fellow student hanging out at the 7-11 on Geary.

I always love the Richmond since it's often the calmest part of the City.

Joey! As someone who loves the far western part of SF as much as you, this channel is absolute music to my ears. Please continue to put out these videos. There are so many cool topics to explore in this area: the Farallon Islands, the 1942 blimp mystery, all kinds of stuff involving golden gate park...

Your videos are GREAT! Thanks from a native 1951 SFer

I was born in the mid 50's in the Inner Sunset district and went to Whitney's Playland at the Beach all the time. The great thing about Playland wasn't just the rides, but the great food places out there. There was a greek kabob places on the corner of the merry go round building. On the midway at great highway was the chicken range and the Hot House (great mexican enchiladas and tamales) and places like Yum Yum for salt water taffy and candied apples, plus there was a place on the corner of Balboa and the great highway side of the skating rink called Bull pup enchiladas and up above the Cliff House was a famous resturant called Louies. Its too bad the city didn't try and save Playland from the wrecking ball in 1972

Alas, Cliff House is now closed ( I think). My last trip to SF I stayed with friends in Outer Sunset. I did a bunch of exploring, but did not quite make it up to there. Next time it will be a priority. You really can't beat SF for just walking around and checking stuff out

"I live in Richmond" means the city of Richmond in Contra Costa County in the East Bay. "I live in _the_ Richmond" means the Richmond district in San Francisco.

Great stuff Joey :) Subscribed! Would love to see more positive stories about SF like this.

Recently began binge-watching your videos. Looking seriously at going to college in SF, I currently live in LA. I recently visited and I absolutely loved it there. Even though much has changed, I feel like there’s such an appreciation for the past. Unfortunately, 90% of old LA is gone. Look up Bunker Hill, once a thriving community of Victorian houses in Downtown that was entirely removed and leveled in the name of “progress.” All that we are left with is a dead zone that no one lives in or visits.

Very good video, I was living in Sunset district for years, and I really love the feeling waling with breeze and sound of the waves in the Ocean beach. simply miss that place so much!

Nice job!

Great job, Joey! Nice rendition of the unique character of the Richmond. Can't wait to see your following episodes.

We miss you in the city, Joey!

This is great, Joey! Please do more of this!

You captured it well! Only downside is probably 'number of sunny days'.

Nice work dude.

Very interesting! Cool video! 🙂

I remember Playland At The Beach fondly. Enjoy living in the Richmond for the last 30 years. Enjoy your videos. Good job!

Amazing work, Joey! Reminds me of Vox's Borders series

The Muse Mechanique and the big Camera Obscura were my favorite.

Joey, you are the most knowledgeable and thorough host I have found. I moved to SF in 1961, left and returned over much of my life. BI do not need a visitor’s perspective. Appreciate all your work.

Love your videos... Thanks!

Great Video! Super informative and entertaining.

Loved your sunset and richmond videos. Would love to see more sf neighborhoods

Thank you! Very interesting.

2 things. First, I love your videos. I moved out of SF a few years ago after living there for 30 years.. barely got to see the city because of crimes and what not. Now I get to see everything through you. Secondly - I like your Peak Design bag :) Thank you for the history lessons

I miss the grocery store at Geary and 40th...

Please do a video about the musee mecanique!

Joey, that's close to the SFPD pistol range, where I spent many happy days.

Good video

The Outside Lands includes the Sunset District. You forgot that.

Joey Yee, SF hype man...

why did you not show the interior shot of the Sutro Baths? it's the most Iconic image of the place!

The Cliff house closed about 2 years ago.

Exterior and interior shots of the Sutro Baths in the 1958 film _The Lineup_ can be seen at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OIs4Td_8wtA.html

Alright Joey, settle the score. Geary Boulevard or Geary Street? Enlightening bar arguments have occured on this very topic (pre-Covid of course). Cheers from Golden Gate Heights (born in SF). 🍻

Great Job. I think you might have got your dates wrong. Mexico lost possession of California in 1846.

Do a show about how many bridges are in San Francisco. Nobody know there are four!?!?

They closed the cliff house :(

was it literally still owned by mexico in 1866?? how??

Why would you and your family even move to the Richmond District from Nob Hill??!

Playland was always rusting sleazy place.

lol I wonder who's the only person who disliked this video

You don't look that old.

Best part of the city.....no need to ever go east of Arguello really....ok maybe to Japantown!