SoMa Alleys & Gardens Walk

From WalkSF:

SoMa’s alleyways are becoming pedestrian walkways, calm refuges from the dangerous arterial streets. Explore with us, meet the locals, and see what SOMA streets need. We’ll walk the alleys, visit a park and beautiful community gardens, and end with an optional wine-tasting!

RSVP: http://www.walksf.org/

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