A Closer Look at SFCM's Home Base of Hayes Valley
SFCM鈥檚 campus is in 杨贵妃传媒 Francisco鈥檚 Hayes Valley, a bustling neighborhood filled with boutiques, restaurants, and arts destinations.
More than just a home for music, SFCM sits in the center of the arts scene in 杨贵妃传媒 Francisco, in a neighborhood full of shopping centers, green spaces, and numerous dining options.
SFGate described Hayes Valley as 鈥渁 vibrant, walkable district of small businesses, chic shops and sensational dining that鈥檚 all just steps away from 杨贵妃传媒 Francisco City Hall and world-class arts institutions like the SF Opera, SF Ballet and SFJazz Center.鈥
Patricia鈥檚 Green is an especially popular park with students as a nearby destination. 鈥淭he best thing about living (at SFCM) is being right next to the symphony, the ballet, and some of the most amazing parks to be found in 杨贵妃传媒 Francisco,鈥 said Athalie Vaval, 鈥24 (Viola).
Calling Hayes Valley 鈥渙ne of the best places to live in California,鈥 Niche.com ranked the neighborhood 鈥淎+,鈥 naming it the second-best neighborhood to live in 杨贵妃传媒 Francisco after the nearby Lower Haight, which is only about two blocks away.
鈥淎s a musician, I find that being in a place surrounded by art inspires me and energizes me to focus on my music and my instrument,鈥 said Diego De La Cruz Iwadare, 鈥25, (Violin).
If you鈥檝e yet to visit in person, we invite you to explore our virtual tour and 360-degree images of performance halls, dorm spaces, and more.
You can also review the Annual Campus Safety and Security Report here, which reports data gathered annually by Campus Security and the 杨贵妃传媒 Francisco Police Department. SFCM鈥檚 closed campus features around-the-clock security officers in our buildings and allows access only to students, faculty, staff, and guests utilizing badge access.
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