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Feb 06th

Russian Hill

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Russian Hill

 

Just west of North Beach and east of the Marina , Russian Hill offers outstanding views of San Francisco Bay and downtown.

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Views from the top of the hill extend in several directions around the Bay Area, including the Bay Bridge, Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz.  A cable-car line begins at the base of Hyde Street, traveling up Russian and Nob Hills and terminating at Fisherman's Wharf. Russian Hill is home to the world-famous Lombard Street that winds down the hill to the Marina . Locals congregate on Polk Street with its restaurants, bars, fruit and flower markets.  Because of the steepness of the hill, many streets, portions of Vallejo and Green streets, for example, are staircases. Another famous feature of Russian Hill are the many pedestrian-only lanes such as Macondray Lane and Fallon Place, both with beautiful landscaping and arresting views.
 

South Beach

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South Beach encompasses the lively Embarcadero, South Park , the Muni Metro extension and is close to AT & T Park, home of the Giants in nearby Mission Bay .

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The Embarcadero, with its waterfront sidewalks, draws skateboarders, lunchtime joggers and tourists enjoying the bay view. South Park (off 2nd Street) was developed in 1852 to resemble a London Square . Today, the area hosts many high-tech companies, design firms and other businesses in the lofts around the center. Cafes, chic restaurants and boutiques line South Park as well.
 

Noe Valley

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Noe Valley was once part of a 4,000 acre ranch called Rancho San Miguel. Today, lovely two-story Victorians are common, and the hills that surround the valley give it a delightful feeling of remoteness from the city.

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"Noe" is centered around 24 th St, with a delightful array of coffee shops, boutiques, bookstores and ethnic restaurants. The Valley is named after Jose de Jesus Noe, a Spanish colonist who formed the Hyar and Padres colony in 1884. Noe was also the last Mexican mayor of San Francisco . Numerous Irish and German immigrants moved into the Valley before the turn-of-the-century and the influence is evident in the Irish Pubs and specialty food stores lining 24 th St . Many families with young children have since moved into Noe Valley , attracted by the lovely homes and the comfort of being nestled into the scenic hills.

 

Pacific Heights

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Pacific Heights offers blocks of turn-of-the-century Victorians, including the landmark Haas-Lihenthal House at 2007 Franklin Street and panoramic views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge .

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The neighborhood is loosely bordered by Van Ness and Presidio avenues and Pine and Vallejo streets and was first colonized by the nouveau riche of the late 1800s when the construction of a new cable-car line made the area accessible the extravagant dwellings that characterize the district today stand as testimony to the desire of those early residents to impress their Nob Hill neighbors. Most of the activity in Pacific Heights is centered around Fillmore Street with its chic boutiques, cafes and abundant people-watching opportunities. For outdoor recreation, head to Alta Plaza Park , Lafayette Park or the steps at Broadway and Lyon.
 

Potrero Hill

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Potrero Hill sits south of 16 th Street and is framed by Potrero Avenue , Cesar Chavez and Highway 280.

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The neighborhood has a community feel all its own; including its own weekly newspaper, the Potrero View. Pleasant window shopping and café dining is popular with locals. The Potrero Hill Neighborhood House has existed for almost a century and is used by residents for various occasions, such as town meetings and recitals.

This area of the city gets more sun than most and has attracted a lively mix of professionals and artists. Residences are comprised of free-standing houses (many built in Victorian architecture), town homes, flat-style condominiums, warehouse spaces, lofts and multi-unit buildings. Many enjoy outstanding city views from the 300-foot high hill.

 

SOMA

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South of Market (SoMa) is one of the richest historical areas in the city, and today, has a character all its own. In the early 20th century, the city blocks of SoMa were made larger than those north of Market to facilitate development of the city's industrial, utility and transportation hub.

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Although the wealthy migrated to Rincon Hill for the views of the bay, the majority of SoMa remained industrial. Today, SoMa is the creative center of San Francisco . Culture abounds in SoMa, with the Yerba Buena Center, the city's modern and beautiful Moscone Convention Center , SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art), the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Ansel Adams Museum of Photography and more. Shopping is plentiful in SoMa with boutiques and specialty stores sprinkled throughout. By night, SoMa bustles with cool and hip restaurants and night-clubs, many hosting nightcrawlers until the wee hours of the morning. Residential buildings in SoMa are mostly town homes, flat-style condos,warehouse spaces, lofts and multi-unit buildings.