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San Francisco Neighborhoods
Downtown / Financial District
While the high-rises and office buildings that dominate the Downtown skyline are unquestionably San Francisco’s business center, the shopping mecca tucked beneath them, and centered on Union Square, is easily the ... more
North Beach / Telegraph Hill
A diverse crowd flocks to North Beach throughout the week, whether for San Francisco’s official Little Italy or for the historic bars, famed independent shops, and the high concentration of strip joints. Though ... more
Fisherman's Wharf
The name “Fisherman’s Wharf” stems from the Italian fishermen who dominated the neighborhood during the mid-1800s – and the area is still home to San Francisco’s fishing fleet – but boats bursting with the Pacific’s ... more
Potrero Hill
Includes: Dogpatch Comprised largely of a mix of single-family dwellings and industrial zones, Potrero Hill boasts one of the most unhurried vibes in town, which, although great for reading a book or taking a ... more
Russian Hill
Named for a Russian cemetery discovered on its namesake peak during the 1800s, Russian Hill is an affluent neighborhood set directly above the always-bustling Fisherman’s Wharf. Mostly residential, the ... more
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights – apart from being both the name and setting of the greatest Michael Keaton movie ever behind Johnny Dangerously – would never make anyone’s Top 5 nightlife destinations list. …Unless they’re lucky ... more
Chinatown
It’s the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, the oldest in all of North America, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, so whether visitors demand traditional herbal remedies and ornate temples ... more
Mission
Includes: Bernal Heights Like many of San Francisco’s neighborhoods, The Mission has undergone considerable changes over the last several decades. The 1940s saw waves of Mexican immigrants moving in and waves ... more
Hayes Valley
As odd as it might be to say so, the argument can be made that Hayes Valley actually benefited from the Loma Prieta earthquake that rocked San Francisco in 1989. Previously, major entrance ramps to the 101 freeway ... more
Western Addition
Pinpointing the actual boundaries of Western Addition can be tricky, but most consider it to be the area sandwiched between Golden Gate Park, the main thoroughfare of Van Ness Avenue, The Haight, and Pacific Heights. ... more
The Sunset
Separated right in the middle by 19th Street, the Inner and Outer Sunset districts are often referred to separately by locals, though it’s technically one large neighborhood running all the way from Stanyan Boulevard ... more
The Haight
San Francisco’s Haight has come a long way since the flower-powered 60s, when it was the epicenter of the Summer of Love and overrun with free-spirited and freely fornicating hippies from all over the world. But ... more
Civic Center / Tenderloin
Rumor has it the name “Tenderloin” harkens back to the turn of the century, when local cops who patrolled the area received enough hazard pay to afford a choice steak. The city’s first major brothel opened here in ... more
The Richmond
Stretching from Arguello Boulevard all the way to the Pacific Ocean, The Richmond is commonly broken into two sections: the inner Richmond, home to a bustling restaurant scene and a Chinese population large enough to ... more
Marina / Cow Hollow
Originally built on sand dredged from the Bay, the Marina experienced major damage during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Despite the destruction, the area was quickly rebuilt – with developers promising higher ... more
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