Bayview
Bayview is the sunniest neighborhood in San Francisco, home to 35,000 residents, nesting ospreys and some of the most urban, diverse sights and bites in the city.
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Bayview is the sunniest neighborhood in San Francisco, home to breathtaking nature, a burgeoning creative scene and diverse sights and bites. It’s also one of the oldest business districts in California and has a significant legacy of African-American religious, civic, cultural, athletic, educational and technological achievements.
Walk along Heron’s Head Trail or Candlestick Point Park to spot ospreys, herons, and other shorebirds. Experience a glassblowing workshop at Public Glass or shop for art and craft supplies at SCRAP, a non-profit creative reuse center, materials depot and workshop space founded in 1976.
In fall and spring, attend an open studio event at The Point, home to one of the largest concentrations of working artists in the U.S. Be sure to visit the restored, historic Bayview Opera House, built in 1888.
Enjoy soul food spots like Old Skool Café or oysters on the half-shell at The Old Clam House. Radio Africa & Kitchen blends Mediterranean, Californian and African cuisines.
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Heart of the City: Bayview
Learn from the residents and business owners of the Bayview about why this neighborhood is the heart of the city.
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18 Things To See, Eat, and Drink in Bayview
Off the beaten path, this San Francisco neighborhood is loaded with hidden gems for the most dedicated visitor.
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Union Square
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Fisherman's Wharf
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SoMa / Yerba Buena
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North Beach
Old Italy, the New Deal, memories of Kerouac and the Beats and echoes of the waterfront Bohemianism meet of-the-moment eateries in North Beach.
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Nob Hill
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Embarcadero / Financial District
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Civic Center / Hayes Valley
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Marina / Pacific Heights
The Marina's boutiques and restaurants attract a hip, younger crowd, while the views and stately homes of Pacific Heights take your breath away.
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Japantown
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Fillmore
A neighborhood full of music history, fine dining, and upscale shopping, The Fillmore packs more into a few city blocks than you can believe.
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Mid-Market
A combination of enterprise zones, high tech, arts groups, retail, and restaurants, Mid-Market is witnessing a boom.
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Chinatown
With its pagoda-style architecture, ornate lamp posts, exotic menus and other distinctive elements, a stop here can feel more like a trip abroad than a neighborhood stroll.
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Bayview
Bayview is the sunniest neighborhood in San Francisco, home to 35,000 residents, nesting ospreys and some of the most urban, diverse sights and bites in the city.
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Mission District / Dogpatch
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Castro / Noe Valley
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Haight-Ashbury
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Golden Gate Park / Sunset
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Richmond / Presidio
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Treasure Island
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