San Francisco Neighborhoods
The neighborhood we call home, Noe Valley is typified by charming Victorian and Edwardian homes, great weather, and spectacular views of downtown and the Bay. Locals enjoy the popular 24th Street shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, as well as great access to the Mission district and 101 and 280 freeways.
Once a quiet home to working-class families, in the 1970s the Castro District became as well known for its restored Victiorians as the growing gay rights movement. In recent years the pace here has slowed, although the area is still able to delight and surprise.
For unparalleled, sweeping views of San Francisco, look no further than Twin Peaks. This area is almost exclusively residential, consisting of single-family homes, condos and multi-unit apartment buildings, many of which reflect a contemporary style.
A mix of industrial and residential neighborhoods, the Bayview/Hunters Point offers some of the most affordable housing in the City as well as some of its best weather. Neighborhoods included: Silver Terrace, Bayview, Hunters Point, Bayview Heights, Portola, Visitation Valley, Excelsior, Mission Terrace, Outer Mission, and Crocker Amazon.
The Diamond Heights/West Portal area includes some of the City's most classic and exclusive residential neighborhoods: St. Francis Wood, Forest Hill, Monterey Heights, Ingleside Terrace, Balboa Terrace, Westwood Highlands, Westwood Park, Miraloma Park, Sunnyside, Midtown Terrace, Forest Knolls, Forest Hill Extension, Sherwood Forest, and Mount Davidson Manor.
In this dense urban setting, condominiums, co-ops, and luxury penthouses are the norm. Downtown San Francisco includes many of the neighborhoods that have been celebrated in film and fiction: Chinatown, North Beach, North Waterfront, Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill, Nob Hill Downtown, Financial District, and Van Ness/Civic Center.
From cute starter homes to elegant villas, Ocean-Merced-Ingleside appeals to a wide variety of people and is home to San Francisco State University, the San Francisco Zoo, and Stonestown mall. Neighborhoods include: Lake Shore, Merced Heights, Pine Lake Park, Stonestown, Lakeside, Merced Manor, Ingleside, Ingleside Heights, and Oceanview.
With a fantastic mix of architectures, the prestigious Pacific Heights - Marina area features historic Victorians, Chateaus, Mediterraneans, and mansions as well as more contemporary designs and some of the most electrifying views to be found anywhere on Earth. Neighborhoods included: Presidio Heights, Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow, Marina, and Presidio.
Here you'll find a dazzling array of architectural styles, stunning views, eclectic services, coastal diversions, unique shops, and unparalleled recreational opportunities. Richmond District neighborhoods include: Central Richmond, Inner Richmond, Jordan Park, Lake, Outer Richmond, Sea Cliff, Lone Mountain.
Bordered by the zoo, Ocean Beach, the Great Highway, and Golden Gate Park, the Sunset District is largely comprised of single family homes, but also has ample shopping, services, and restaurants. Neighborhoods include: Golden Gate Heights, Outer Sunset, Inner Sunset, Inner Parkside, Central Sunset, Parkside, and Outer Parkside.
From the famous Victorians of Alamo Square shown here, to those in lower Pacific Heights, the Western Addition is the most affordable of San Francisco's central districts. Neighborhoods include: Hayes Valley, Alamo Square, North Pan Handle, Anza Vista, Lower Pacific Heights, and Western Addition.