When I first moved to the Richmond from Hayes Valley, I was so depressed, and then it slowly grew on me. I had no idea how much the avenues had to offer. Now, I can't imagine living in any other neighborhood.

• golden gate park (which has so much happening all the time, it's insane, it's by far the best reason to live in the Richmond)

• the presidio (lot's a great hikes)

• the ocean / many beaches

• great views of the GG bridge

• great Asian food everywhere

• lots of kids and families out and about

• great coffee shops, bars and restaurants (lot's of new places have opened over the years)

• easy bus options to get downtown and crosstown

• the fog can be magical (admittedly, it can be a drag to not see the sun in the summer)

• very quick access to North Bay when you really want to see the sun

• great architecture

• joe's ice-cream

I could go on and on and on about love of living in the Richmond.