Popularly known as Madrone Canyon, as it follows Madrone Avenue to the end, you’ll find many hillside homes with a variety of sizes and styles, though there are a number of properties with flat lots, and homes closer in have great access to downtown. During the summer months the houses shaded by trees can be a pleasant retreat from the heat. At the end of the street are the lower slopes of Mt Tamalpais, with beautiful hiking trails set among the giant redwoods and along the seasonal creek.