“I think it’s really great for people in the neighborhood to relax when they’re here rather than a bunch of cars speeding up and down”

“This is where I come for my sanity. The ocean is my salvation at this point.”

“A place to get together with people where you can see the ocean… It’s so inspirational”

“I think it’s kind of six of one… the one down side is that lower great highway becomes crowded on the weekends, and it seemed like in the past this alleviated that.
But (it being closed to cars) is such a benefit to so many… it’s essentially now an extension of Golden Gate Park”

“You’re looking at it right now… Everyone is out here enjoying this. I think it’d be great if the city kept it closed (to vehicles) so that people could enjoy it on foot, on bikes or whatever it is instead of just cars”

“I’m out here twice a day with the baby, and that’s his nap time… On the weekends we’ll suggest that we get together here (with friends) for a walk and get a coffee.”

“I try to walk between 3-4 miles every day. I have a balance problem, and The Great Highway is nice and level… Some of these ruddy roads are very dangerous for me."

“We’re back visiting family… We literally just got here a couple hours ago and we came right here!”

“At first I was against it, but honestly it’s been great to see how much people are coming outside and walking up and down the highway…. I hope it stays like this forever”

“I would like the cars never to return! I do drive, I have a car… but this is so great”

“Everyone that I talk to hopes that they keep it closed (to cars) It’s so versatile, you can do anything!”

“This is nice because you can avoid people! If it wasn’t here I wouldn’t get my fat ass off the couch, haha!”

“It’s honestly been such a relief to be so close to this space and the ocean”

“No cars!”

“I do like the idea of the beach as a place for people to congregate. I used to never come down here before… You’d be on the sand but you’d constantly hear the car noise…”

“You can actually interact, like we are right now! I mean, some human contact!”

“I spend my day at work with a double mask, face shield, and gloves… The idea of being able to be out, and see people, watch the birds and occasionally a whale… it’s an incredible stress relief”

“This is basically where I come to clear my mind. I view it as a sanctuary and release.”

“It’s bringing happiness to everyone’s lives, and that’s not going to stop after the pandemic "

“This is a place I can come when it gets dark, it feels fine.. there’s street lights, no cars. I would never have gone to a bar before, I would use sports to meet people. This is a new kind of space… I’ve had trouble finding (something like this)"

“I think it better serves the public having it as a pedestrian space versus used for cars”

“Things have been really tough. This is where I come to meditate "

“It’s been a place of respite. A place to re connect with other community members. Fresh air, outdoor, inspired exercise and activity. It just gives you a nice reset."