Pacific Heights: A Neighborhood to Call Home…read more Pacific Heights is one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods, and for good reason. It offers stunning views of the city and the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as a variety of amenities and attractions. If you're looking for a place to call home in San Francisco, Pacific Heights is a great option. Here are just a few of the things that make Pacific Heights such a great place to live: Stunning views: Pacific Heights is one of the highest neighborhoods in San Francisco, and as a result, it offers stunning views of the city and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can see for miles in every direction, and the views are especially beautiful at night.' Variety of amenities: Pacific Heights has a variety of amenities to offer its residents, including restaurants, shops, parks, and museums. There's something for everyone in Pacific Heights, whether you're looking for a place to eat, shop, or just enjoy the outdoors. Great location: Pacific Heights is centrally located in San Francisco, making it easy to get to other parts of the city. It's also close to public transportation, so you can get around without a car. Pacific Heights San Francisco public transportation is easy! Safe neighborhood: Pacific Heights is a very safe neighborhood. It's a great place to live for families, couples, and singles alike. Pacific Heights San Francisco neighborhood. If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Pacific Heights, you should hire David Plush as your Realtor. He helped me out a lot! And you HAVE to check out the Lyon Street steps!! So beautiful and what a workout!! Overall you will love living in San Francisco!! Pacific Heights may be your top choice!! There is no better place!!

Posh neighborhood in San Francisco…read more Pacific Heights is one of the richest neighborhoods in San Francisco. You know you're rich when you can afford panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, the Palace of Fine Arts, Alcatraz, and the Presidio 24/7 all from your living room. If you win the mega million lottery jackpot you should definitely consider living here LoL! Some of the things I like to do in Pacific Heights is ogle at the mansions along Billionaire's Row. Then tackle those stairs at the Lyon Street Steps. The first time hubby took me here we went together... the second time he didn't want to join me. LoL! I went alone and did the 332-steps from top to bottom. The view from the top is incredible! Some of the homes in Pacific Heights has made it to Hollywood movies and also TV shows: Mrs. Doubtfire The Princess Diaries Full House Party of Five Danielle Steel's Spreckels Mansion is in Pacific Heights. Nicolas Cage and Patricia Arquette both lived in the neighborhood once too (not at the same time). The Speaker of the House of Representatives also has a nice Victorian home here just off Broadway. This should give an idea of some of the notable peeps that live in this neighborhood. Review #2019

Oh the history, architecture and beauty of Nob Hill. It is enhanced by reading Adah Bakalinsky's…read morebook "Stairway Walks in San Francisco". The author is quite thorough with the history of neighborhoods in SF. We use her book to explore different neighborhoods every month. Each walk offers fascinating information. Nob Hill was no exception. One must walk the area to truly observe the beauty. Grace Cathedral is a special place to see and the Fairmont during the holidays is always incredibly festive.

Review #1,000. A…read morereview about Nob Hill and a specific personal memory of this place. Today is my friend KW's birthday. Or at least that's what I was told by her many year's ago. But then when she passed away a few years ago, I read a different birthday date posted on her obituary. So maybe I messed up and always celebrated her birthday one month sooner than her actual birthday, but she never corrected me. She's that kind of person. A kind person, a truly wonderful person, someone who just kind of goes with the flow. KW lived in Nob Hill. She was my dad's (an artist) student when I met her. I admired her as a child because she did things her way even though nothing was easy as I learned as an adult. Her life was somewhat glamorous, but not without difficulties that we all have to go through in this life and although I won't go into too much details, I will always remember her being beautiful and had a harp and cats in her apartment. She lived just a few steps down the hill from the Ritz. I remember her kindness, her appreciation for life which was contagious, her love of cats, especially black cats, and her love of people. She helped a homeless/unhoused person found housing/shelter. She loved this vibrant neighborhood. Nob Hill is famous for many fine hotels, the Grace Cathedral, and tons of history in the many buildings that surrounds it. But in these hills, there are many stories, some known and many untold. Time moves on, continuous, every day with new people and experiences. Many of these stories/experiences --forgotten. Thus why I want to write these thoughts down. Whether you are local or a visitor, Nob Hill has lots to offer. If you want fancy hotels or hole in the wall restaurants, this place has them. Probably most visited as it's nearby to downtown, Chinatown, Fishermans' Wharf, North Beach and Pacific Heights. I hope you enjoy the history of this place, the diversity of food offerings, and the cable car rides, ding ding as each one slides up and down these storied hills.

It's always fun getting to visit San Francisco and it was such a gorgeous day to be there…read more We were in town to visit the DeYoung Museum and have a picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park. I love looking at all the colorful houses all stuck together. It's nice to see the residents taking pride in their homes and keeping everything so beautiful. We passed by a nice flower stand on a corner street that's been there forever. There are many hidden gems within these neighborhoods like this flower stand and mom and pop eateries and markets. Golden Gate Park was so lovely. We enjoyed our lunch sitting at one of the park benches under a tree, people watching and enjoying the water fountains. The DeYoung museum was amazing as usual. We had the best time. San Francisco is always a good time. There is so much to do and see. I feel really lucky to live in the South Bay, which is about 90 minute drive into the city. It works perfectly for visiting and having fun for the day.

San Francisco is a unique and AMAZING city…read more There is so much to see, do, and experience here that you'll need several days to truly get a feel for the city. My family and I recently spent four days in the city, and after visiting so many places, we only saw a quarter of what we had planned. In four days, we ate at great restaurants, visited Fisherman's Wharf, attended a San Francisco Giants baseball game, explored four museums, visited the San Francisco Aquarium, saw the Sea Lions at Pier 39, crossed the Golden Gate Bridge multiple times, shopped at various stores, drove down Lombard Street, explored Chinatown, and much more. We truly had a BLAST and made wonderful family memories. We loved the cool weather, the unexpected rain during dinner, the strong winds starting around 2-2:30 each day, and the many amazing people we met from countries all around the world. We also visited several towns just outside downtown San Francisco, all of which were beautiful and special. This was definitely a GREAT, fun, and relaxing trip for my family and me.

BURLINGAME COAT FACTORY…read more Okay, now that I got that out of the way, this is definitely a higher income, bougie neighborhood. Good luck finding parking that you don't have to pay for if you're in the main business/downtown area. Lots of people walking around, especially with their dogs and going about on their bikes. Some restaurants have signs saying no laptops on certain days or at certain times so you know there's an epidemic of people camping there for hours or work from home-cels or even worse, Linkedin-cels, but I digress. I did exit the car and see a $9 fancy almond croissant on the road and really, really debated grabbing it, ripping off the bottom part and eating the top part, but we already ate and were going to eat more, so I stayed away from that. Pretty cold and windy even on a bright May afternoon, so I guess that's why people wear a lot of North Face and puffer jackets here. Nice mix of affordable businesses (Ume Tea) and more higher end eateries. Good diversity of, at least food from what I've seen, and everything was largely walkable. Parking can get tight though, even with paid parking. We went at an odd time that was a bit before brunch, so I can't imagine the weekends. Aside from maybe 5 places (all food, lol), nothing really matched my interests and tastes, so it's not a must stop for me to peruse around.

Burlingame feels like the creature out of The Thing: It's trying hard to look like the thing it's…read moreimitating but doesn't quite succeed. It has a main drag but the street is so narrow that a car parallel parking sends the street into paroxysms of a nasty traffic jam. There are parking lots but they're small and tightly packed making people hot tempered and cranky with an over-reliance on car horns. It's high end but overly eclectic, the niche players here (Madewell, L'Occitaine, Trina Turk, Departures) but not the more affluent mainstream stores. It's The Truman Show of suburban towns. It feels artificial like astroturf.

Did store visits today all over SF with my new job. Sorry folks, can't name my company publicly,…read morebecause they are secretive. Super secretive. Anyhow, I am so glad they brought me back to this neighborhood. It's always been one of my favorites, not because of the Mrs. Doubtfire house... but I LOVE the vibe, and the mom and pop shops. There is this SUPER cute little cafe called Rose's down the street on Union, and a wonderful flower shop I like to stroll by.

The Marina encompasses a lot of tony shops, restaurants & beautiful waterfront. Stroll along Crissy…read moreField to get a stunning view of Golden Gate Bridge & buff young men working out on The Green. I love checking out the OCD landscaped trees & marveling at the cleanliness & unique architecture. If you are a blonde woman who wears a ponytail & Lululemon, while you hold your Starbucks cup in one hand, cell phone in another, you are home. Bonus points for a cute small dog. The place feels pretty safe, so add this location to your scared visiting relatives tour guide. A big however, if you're looking to relocate, the district was literally built on sand with a shallow water table. All this explains why the Marina was heavily impacted by the 1989 quake. Many buildings collapsed because the first floors were built on stilts with parking underneath. During "flood season", cars parked along Marina Bld have water covering their wheels. But back to happy thoughts. It's real pretty here.

I spent six months working in this lovely neighborhood. Bougie yes, but I enjoyed the experience. I…read moremade many friends and ate so much good food. I left my heart in Cow Hollow :-)

Cool boutiques. Small restaurants. Bars. A huge Equinox gym. Home decor shops. Medical & dental…read moreoffices. Personal service businesses (spas, manicurists, etc). That's Cow Hollow in a nutshell. But if you just go by what you've just read you'd be missing out. The architecture along Union Street is very cute. There are Victorians as well as modern buildings. No high-rises here. A historical home can be seen in the Octagon House. Just one block off Union Street at Octavia is the Golden Gate Valley library. So cosy inside with a big children's reading area. Magazines and a soft leather seat sound heavenly to me. If you're feeling hungry, there are many varieties of cuisine in the restaurants here: Japanese, Italian, Belgian, American, French, etc. In fact, this area is quite nice for a staycation as it is within walking distance of the Marina, Fisherman's Wharf, the Presidio and Pacific Heights. Exercise fiends I challenge you to run uphill from Union Street to Broadway Street. That'll get your heart pumping without being on a gym treadmill. Enjoy the beautiful view at the top. You'll get a panorama of the Bay and a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge. Worth the effort! Now, I've let you in on the secret of why this neighborhood is a gem don't blow it and miss out. Visit.

I used to come here when I was a kid and our family would come before Halloween and pick out a…read morepumpkin. It was a family tradition long ago. The place has been know for great pumpkins and there food seen. We visited some of that with going to their Farmer's Market and walking along the coast line to view the ocean. We stayed at the iconic Ritz Carlton and it was amazing. Such a nice town to come to and visit. The people are so nice here and the town is just adorable.

Half Moon Bay- Cute little coastal city and we drove to there from Filoli for about 45 minutes with…read moresome traffic. We picked a good day to go because it was a bit hot that day but Half Moon Bay was so much cooler. It was about 60F-65F at Half Moon Bay. We walked the downtown MAIN St. and they have some unique boutiques and cute restaurants there. We also checked out a "jail" in Half Moon Bay and the volunteer who worked there was so friendly and informative and she talked about the history of Half Moon Bay to us. There's a small museum behind of the "jail". If you are in the area or close to Half Moon Bay, it was worth a visit.

Dear SoMa aka South of Market,…read more Thanks for all the good food, lively streets, colorful discolor, unique aromas, tasty drinks, fun shops, great bars and easy to navigate grid like streets. Being a visitor rather than a local I understand my perspective is very outsider, but I'm self aware like any major city you're not perfect, but you're really gritty, bougie, rundown and done up all at once. Fun night at F8, burritos at El Capitan, a pop into The Willows, all the fun at SF Eagle, easy sidewalks to strut, catch a rideshare, bus or take in the sites. Housing is out of this world in terms of pricing, a six figure job or roommates is the best way to stay afloat with rent as high as 2 to 3k for a studio alone... You have great business to support public health, both mentally and physically including the San Francisco City Clinic. And are known for some of the biggest gatherings in the world including the Folsom Street Fair (established in 1984) - bringing informative awareness to the LGBTQ+ community, fighting stigma and supporting healthy adult practices. Presidio Knolls School is a highly rated school for education from preschool to high school level, not to mention higher learning facilities such as Academy of Art University, Golden State University and City of College of SF. - Sincerely Quintin E. aka Hottesome #GGwithluv

SOMA is many things, kinda depends what section you're talking about. The stretch from 5th through…read moreabout 8th is dicey and depressing, full of tents and mostly out of it people hanging out on the sidewalk next to liquor stores SROs. The nightclub area is being slowly invaded by pricey condos & some really nice cafes for the techies. There's been culture clashes. Nightclubs are loud, that's why they thrived in non-residential places. And then along comes the building boom of pricey apartments & predictably, the new folks complained about the noise. Duh. And so we're witnessing the decline of nightlife. By 9:30pm most of the city has already gone to bed. I love to walk through during the day and photograph all the great street art. That happens a lot these past 2 week going to jury duty.