San Francisco is sometimes referred to as Fog City because of the vast amount of coastal fog that stretches over the city throughout the year, particularly during the summer months. Two of the foggiest parts of the city are the Sunset and West Portal district.
The Sunset is the neighborhood adjacent to Ocean Beach on the south side of Golden Gate Park. It receives a lot of fog because there are no natural or man-made barriers to corral it from spreading. It's not until the fog reaches Twin Peaks and the top of Clipper Street that it begins to dissipate. If you stand at the bottom of Clipper and look west, you will actually see the fog line. As a result, neighborhoods, such as West Portal and Miraloma Park receive a lot of fog and moisture. The worst part, as many locals know, is between Mount Davidson and Edge Hill. On some days, the low clouds make it almost impossible to see up the block on Portola Street.
No one visiting San Francisco should miss the opportunity to get lost in the fog and to see the beauty and mystery it brings.
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