Lake Shore

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Lake Shore is an attractive nabe made up of large homes along quiet, tidy streets. Situated around Lake Merced and with the Pacific just minutes away, only a fraction of the nabe is residential–the rest is dedicated to open park and recreation space. Sloat Avenue marks its northern boundary

Merced Manor

Merced Manor

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Sandwiched between Sigmund Stern Grove and Lake Merced, Merced Manor is a tiny nabe lined with stately homes. Single family detached houses typify the property here, where front and back yards lend a suburban appeal to the nabe. Street parking is easy and most streets are lined with back

Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest

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Built on the western slope of Mount Davidson and overlooking Saint Francis Woods, Sherwood Forest is an attractive nabe of well maintained homes and tidy lawns. Steep, windy streets characterize this nabe, where ranch style homes sit on big lots and enjoy big views. Homes in Sherwood Forest sell

Silver Terrace

Silver Terrace

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Silver Terrace is located in the southeast corner of San Francisco between the Bayview and PortolaDistricts. The nabe is primarily residential with community groups focused on keeping their nabe safe and clean. Silver Terrace Park is a notable focal point where neighbors plant community gardens and celebrate Earth Day

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

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Twin Peaks is a centrally located nabe famous for the spectacular views seen from the peaks rising above the wooded Midtown Terrace community. While the summit remains undeveloped, the nabe itself incorporates a range of architecture from craftsman style to modern homes, many with sweeping views of the entire

Visitacion Valley

Visitacion Valley

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Visitacion Valley is an isolated nabe bordering Candlestick Cove in the city's southeast corner. Home to SF’s largest housing project on Sunnydale Avenue, residents here are focused on community efforts geared toward improving neighborhood life. McLaren Park borders the nabe to the west and hosts miles of winding trails

NOPA

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A narrow sliver of Golden Gate Park extending eastward, NOPA sits just north of the Panhandle(hence its name: NOrthPAnhandle!). Bounded by Turk Boulevard to the north and Fell Street to the south, NOPA is a newly popular part of the city. The area's restaurants have gained increasing attention, especially

North Beach

North Beach

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North Beach, once known as Little Italy, is a vibrant nabe long steeped in the culture and history of San Francisco. Famous as the birthplace of the Beat Generation, it continues to be an enclave for artists and musicians, hosting yearly street fairs and festivals. North Beach is home

Oceanview

Oceanview

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Perched on the Southern edge of San Francisco, Oceanview's name is actually misnomer–the nabe's views are of neighboring Daly City, not the ocean, gotcha! Oceanview Playground and Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center are highlights of the nabe, and just next door lies hip Ingleside Heights. The M-Oceanview offers

Outer Mission

Outer Mission

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Although the name suggests otherwise, the Outer Mission is not on the outskirts of the Mission, but skirts the border of Daly City and Oceanview in southern San Francisco. Bounded by Alemany Boulevard and Mission Street, the Outer Mission has a distinct look and feel. Attached single-family homes dominate

Outer Richmond

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The weather changes quickly in Outer Richmond, where fog rolls in and out and sun shines sporadically. With Ocean Beach within walking distance, the nabe has an undeniably laid back vibe. Outer Richmond also has no shortage of green space–it sits in between Lincoln and Golden Gate Parks. A

Tenderloin

Tenderloin

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Many of the Tenderloin's old hotels and apartment buildings, dating back to the years just after the 1906 earthquake, symbolize the faded beauty of a nabe that seems arrested in decay. In recent years, as neighboring Lower Nob Hill has become more trendy, gentrification has tip toed around and

Inner Richmond

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Stretching westward toward the ocean, Inner Richmond is a nabe where a laid back vibe fosters comfortable city living. Small stucco homes typify the property here where fog cools off residents year-round. The business center stretches along Clement Street where crowds flock to the city’s unofficialChinatown. Bookended by Golden

Haight-Ashbury

Haight-Ashbury

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Haight Ashbury, commonly called the Haight, is a colorful nabe synonymous with the counterculture movement of the 1960s. While the nabe is a far cry from its flower child past, remnants are still apparent along Haight Street, its main commercial drag. The nabe sees a steady stream of tourists

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

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Bernal Heights, perched on a hilltop in the southeast corner of San Francisco, is a quintessentially quaint nabe where warmer temperatures and sweeping views nurture a vibrant, progressive community. Lined with Victorian homes, Bernal Heights provides an attractive nabe for families with its quiet streets and abundant green space.

Telegraph Hill

Telegraph Hill

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The ever-iconic Coit Tower soars above Telegraph Hill, a hilly nabe that’s pure San Francisco. Popular with tourists who hike the Greenwich Street steps to take in its impressive views, Telegraph Hill is a densely populated nabe, seamlessly blending with the equally popular North Beach, and a well-loved symbol

Financial District

Financial District

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The Financial District, located at the northeast tip of the city, is the heart of San Francisco's business world. The Transamerica Building stands as the tallest building in San Francisco and its pyramid design is perhaps the most famous of the San Francisco skyline. Buzzing with people during the

Chinatown

Chinatown

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Bordering the famously Italian and artsy North Beach, San Francisco's Chinatown is a lively nabe rich in history and culture. Boasting colorful pagoda roofs and narrow alleys strung with lanterns, it's easy to see why the nabe wears the distinction of being the largest Chinatown outside of Asia and

Russian Hill

Russian Hill

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Perched on the highest hilltops of San Francisco and above nearby Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, Russian Hill is a nabe that encapsulates the charm and mystique of the city. The Hyde Street cable car crosses the famously crooked Lombard Street with a number of lesser-known attractions like Macondry

West Portal

West Portal

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West Portal, a charming nabe in the southwestern corner of San Francisco, feels more small town than big city–much like surrounding Forest Hill and Inner Parkside. Single-family homes dominate the streets and residents keep well-read at a local branch of the SF public library. This tidy nabe radiates around

Mount Davidson Manor

Mount Davidson Manor

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Named for the highest natural point in San Francisco, Mount Davidson Manor is a small nabe of winding streets and impressive homes. Bounded by Monterey Boulevard and Ocean Avenue and wedged betweenBalboa Terrace and Westwood Park, Mount Davidson Manor is a nabe that often eludes visitors to the city.

Balboa Terrace

Balboa Terrace

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Balboa Terrace is a small upscale nabe at the intersection of Junipero Serra and St. Francis Boulevards in southern San Francisco. Although strictly residential in nature, nearby Stonestown Galleria and West Portal Avenue provide convenient shopping and dining options. The nabe is made up of predominantly single family homes,

Ingleside Heights

Ingleside Heights

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Ingleside Heights, sitting at the border of San Francisco and Daly City, feels a lot like Merced Heights next door. Filled with rows and rows of modest homes stretching across the hills, the Ingleside Heights community has an active spirit. The Daly City BART Station is a viable transportation

Ingleside Terrace

Ingleside Terrace

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Ingleside Terrace is a tiny nabe sandwiched between SFU and suburban Westwood Park. Primarily residential, the nabe boasts large detached homes, many of which have both front and backyards. Ingleside Terrace's Ocean Avenue provides a commercial hub, while West Portal Avenue and Stonestown Galleria are local shopping meccas. The