Along the streets, brightly colored rainbow banners flutter from lamp posts and flagpoles, welcoming visitors to San Francisco’s Castro District. The historic center of the LGBT community reflects a vibrant neighborhood popular with young families, tech workers, an artist community and filled with popular boutiques, bars and restaurants attracting a wide circle of patrons.
Twin Peaks, the neighborhood named after its two prominent hills, is located in the geographic center of San Francisco. A major part of the land in the area had to be terraced, with many street names – such as Villa Terrace and Graystone Terrace – reflecting that practice. The neighborhood’s living is often characterized by […]
Parnassus Heights is a subtle neighborhood located along the Mt. Sutro open-space preserve. Located up the hill from Cole Valley, Parnassus Heights has a distinct personality from its southern neighbor. UCSF’s Parnassus Heights campus is located here, giving the community a hip vibe with plenty of college students. However, it is still a great place […]
Noe Valley is a quaint, in-demand neighborhood where you can find both working-class families and Silicon Valley millionaires. Packed with rows of Victorian and Edwardian homes stretching over the hills, the neighborhood is often flooded with sun. The famous 24th Street is often packed with strollers, dog walkers, or anyone heading to one of the […]
