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Like many of its inhabitants, San Francisco has a very distinct character. From Nob Hill to the Castro, and from Fisherman's Wharf to Haight-Ashbury, this 7-by-7 mile stretch of land has over 100 nabes. Historically known for such landmarks as Coit Tower and Lombard Street, the San Francisco metro area stretches out into the Peninsula to the south, East Bay to the east, Marin County to the North, and beyond.

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The Most Trendy Neighborhoods in San Francisco

as rated by locals

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  • 1st Mission District San Francisco 8.1
    Mission4
    • Hipsters
    • Music
    • Trendy
    • artists
    • bicyclists
    • burritos
    • murals

    When I want to drink, I head to the Mission. When I want to eat great food, I head to the Mission. When I want a burrito, I head to the Mission. When I want to dance, I head to the Mission. When I want to lay in the park and people watch, I head to the Mission. When I want to do some thrift store shopping, I head to the Mission. I'm in the Mission a lot. Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 2nd Polk Gulch San Francisco 8.0
    Polk1
    • Busy
    • Diverse
    • commercial
    • nightclubs
    • seedy
    • shopping
    • trending up

    Why do people come to San Francisco? Answer, to see the Trannies run the Roost! Polk Gulch or as the signs say "Polk Village" is a flat and fairly hill-less strip of San Francisco nestled between the Tenderloin and Pacific Heights. There are tons of bars down Polk street. This is one of the neighborhoods which stays awake after the Nor-Cal 10pm witching hour. This is where Suburban meets Urban. Coffee shops with free Wi-Fi abou... Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 3rd Hayes Valley San Francisco 7.6
    Hayesvalley2
    • Cool
    • Hip
    • Projects
    • chic
    • restaurants
    • shopping
    • trending up

    It's hard to believe that ten years ago Hayes Valley was a bad part of town. Thanks to gentrification, it is now one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in the city. There are some great Victorians here and many of the smaller alleys are ripe with amazing real estate. Hayes Street is a boutique shopping paradise and is quickly become a foddie hotspot. Hayes still has some grit, which I think adds appeal to the nabe. Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 4th SoMa San Francisco 7.5
    Soma4
    • Cool
    • Hip
    • Warehouses
    • Yerba Buena
    • artsy
    • lofts
    • restaurants

    SOMA has a lot of warehouse spaces, museums and nightclubs. You'll notice a vibrant gay scene here too. It's becoming more expensive to live in. If you're looking for an immensely entertaining evening, I absolutely recommend Asia SF: all waitresses are gorgeous transgenders, serving tasty Asian Fusion food. Very sexy surroundings, and a fun time! Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 4th Mission Bay San Francisco 7.5
    Missionbay1
    • Developing
    • Gentrification
    • Hip
    • Waterfront
    • biotech
    • construction
    • sunny

    Mission Bay is an up and coming neighborhood in San Francisco. The area was once mostly occupied by railyards but in recent years it has been redeveloped and revitalized as a residential area. This was sparked by the construction of AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, the 2010 World Champions. Mission Bay is a relatively small neighborhood made up of two parts: Mission Bay North and Mission Bay South. Mission Bay South ... Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 6th South Beach San Francisco 7.4
    Southbeach2
    • Hip
    • Trendy
    • Waterfront
    • ballpark
    • chic
    • lofts
    • luxury

    South Beach is close to the water and the Ball Park. The N on the Muni runs along the Embarcadero, and it's within walking distance of downtown. There are mainly high-rise condos here; no houses. Feeling is sort of sterile when you walk down the street, but clean. This area is definitely gentrifying. Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 7th Cow Hollow San Francisco 7.3
    Cowhollow1
    • Bars
    • Clean
    • Crowded
    • Nightlife
    • Union St.
    • restaurants
    • spas

    Cow Hollow is half classic San Francisco and half frat party gone bad. The neighborhood itself is delightful with beautiful homes and some great restaurants and bars. But the crowd that descends upon it at night is another story and the atmosphere gets a bit obnoxious. Having said that, it's still an undeniably lovely part of town. Union Street has great albeit expensive boutique shopping and is usually full of stroller pushing ... Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 8th South Park San Francisco 7.1
    Southpark3
    • Quaint
    • Small
    • bistros
    • greenery
    • intimate
    • tech boom
    • village

    South Park is one of my favorite micro nabes. It's tiny but packs in a lot a character and neighborhood flair. On the weekdays, the park is full of people who work in the tech businesses while the weekends are pretty quiet and peaceful here. There are some great cafes and a few boutiques. South Beach and Downtown are walkable as is the ballpark. Overall, a great area but it's so small that it seems impossible to get your hands o... Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 9th Noe Valley San Francisco 6.8
    Photo (32)
    • Family
    • Hip
    • children
    • desirable
    • location
    • strollers
    • well kempt

    I've lived in Noe for the past 12 years. I'm actually located on the Noe-Mission border, which means I can walk to the Church Street corridor and hit all the restaurants there, or over to Mission/Valencia. Public transportation is no more than a ten-minute walk away, and the freeway is a couple minutes' drive. Noe prices home prices remain high, but rents have stabilized somewhat. The weather is typically much better than in ot... Read the full review » Quote_bottom

  • 9th Lower Nob Hill San Francisco 6.8
    Lowernob4
    • Bars
    • Loud
    • Traffic
    • Urban
    • burgeoning
    • cafes
    • tendernob

    TenderNob does not disappoint in regards to nightlife, dining, strolling, and people-watching. You can't get much more centrally located than this. A $10 cab ride brings you to most other neighborhoods in the city; even better, a 10-20 minute walk brings you to the Financial District, Chinatown, Nob Hill, North Beach, SOMA, Japantown, Civic Center, Polk Gulch, and Union Square. The neighborhood has a real urban pulse with stud... Read the full review » Quote_bottom



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