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. San Francisco , Neighborhood Reviews Travel & Trips
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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, 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, 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.
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