Ranked more desirable than Pacific Heights by SF Magazine, Noe Valley is surrounded by rolling hills that give it its air of remoteness from the city. Beautiful weather and romantic Victorian houses attract families to the lively and prosperous neighborhood. Those lucky to live here indulge in artsy shops and upscale boutiques, along with delectable…Read More »

South of Market is a rich collection of popular nightclubs, residential hotels, prominent restaurants, art spaces, and warehouses. Dominated by stylishly modern architecture, SOMA is undergoing vast redevelopment, exemplified by the project of the anticipated Transbay Terminal. In parts industrial, bohemian, techy, and chic, this area holds cultural attractions such as the Giants ballpark and…Read More »

Russian Hill is a residential neighborhood with majestic Italianate and Spanish Colonial Mission Revival architecture; its highlight is Lombard Street, a.k.a. the “Crookedest Street,” a narrow, winding street lined with verdant gardens and beautiful houses. With its dazzling views and clusters of fine shops, nightclubs, unusual stores, Russian Hill attracts affluent and hip youngsters as…Read More »

Home to many of the high society of San Francisco, Nob Hill is a lavish area composed of grand mansions, classic San Francisco apartments, and Edwardian condominiums. Huntington Park and the luxury hotels that border it add to its sense of affluence. On its borders, influences from Chinatown, Union Square, and Tenderloin add Chinese temples,…Read More »