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
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
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
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, 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
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 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, 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 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
Ingleside is a mostly residential nabe located in the southern reaches of San Francisco where fog settles throughout the year. Homes here are modest in size and varied in style and color. Ocean Avenue lies to the north and Interstate 280 wraps around Ingleside's southeastern border.
Tucked into South Beach, South Park is a tiny nabe offering an intimate slice of San Francisco life. Surrounded by major thoroughfares, South Park remains relatively quiet and quaint amidst its busy surroundings. Encircling the oval park at its center, the periphery is dotted with businesses from small cafes