San Francisco Neighborhoods

List of areas to explore

1  Castro/Upper Market

Wave your rainbow flag high! The Castro, also known as the gay capital of the world, does diversity like no other...

2  Chinatown/North Beach

Though Chinatown and North Beach border each other, these neighborhoods feel worlds apart. Located a quick jaunt...

3  Civic Center/Downtown

Anchored at Market Street's end by the beautifully restored Ferry Building, this area encompass a lot of the city's...

4  Fisherman's Wharf

A must-do on the San Francisco tourist circuit, Fisherman's Wharf is home to great dining, shopping, and family-friendly...

5  Golden Gate Park/Sunset

Cut from a sandy expanse once known as "Outside Lands," Golden Gate Park offers over 1,000 acres of outdoor fun...

6  Haight-Ashbury

A bohemian vibe still lives on in the Haight, a neighborhood best known for its role in 1960s counterculture. Although...

7  Marin County

Located north of San Francisco by way of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County is a natural jewel. Not only is it...

8  Marina/Presidio

The northern swath of the city is arguably its most scenic, with rolling hills, beautiful homes, large parks, and...

9  Mission/Bernal Heights

Surrounding Mission Dolores—the oldest building in San Francisco—is the sunny Mission District, a whirl of...

10  Oakland/Berkeley

Just across the water from San Francisco lie Oakland and Berkeley. With sunny weather, gorgeous parks, world-class...

11  Russian/Nob Hill

The most famous attraction in Russian Hill is, by far, Lombard Street, whose flower-flanked, hairpin turns have...

12  SoMa/Potrero/Bayview

Play ball. See art. Listen to music. No matter your cultural inclinations, SoMa has got you covered. Home to AT&T...

13  South Bay/Peninsula

From South San Francisco to San Jose, the South Bay and Peninsula includes museums, top-ranked academia, luxe shopping,...

14  Western Addition

Though its most recognizable landmarks are the famous "Painted Ladies" Victorian houses off Alamo Square, the Western...

15  Wine Country

A relatively short drive from San Francisco, California's Wine Country spans Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties....

16  Outlying Areas



17  The Sunset



18  The Richmond



19  North Beach



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