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4.3 (36 reviews)

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Alex D.

This is a nice part of the city of San Francisco. There are still homeless people and drug addicts hanging around here and there, but so far none of them have bothered anyone that I've seen. You are within walking distance of many restaurants and cafés as well as public transportation. I like this place. Rent is also surprisingly affordable for San Francisco here.

Randy L.

Nob Hill is where most of the older buildings are located. In some places, the buildings are run down, while in other places, the buildings are really well kept and some modernized architecturally. Nob Hill area houses places like The Cable Car Museum, and many small businesses. The area is relatively owned by "old money" meaning many landlords have been in this area for quite sometime. This is a nice neighborhood to walk through and browse the small businesses. I think it's A-OK because it is quaint, older part of The City. Would I stay in the area? Not really, because it's noisy with all the vehicular traffic and cable car lines running from 5:30am to 1am the next morning.

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Joanna T.

Nob Hill is where I grew up. I was born in Nob Hill at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. You can't get any more local than that. Growing up here is magical. I rode the cable cars (which are so much fun! Like Disneyland!) up and down the hills. I walked everywhere. I played in the sandboxes of Huntington Park and strolled through Grace Cathedral on regular basis. The Fairmont hotel felt like home. Isn't it wonderful to live in a place so beautiful with the views, amazing ambiance and cosmopolitan people around you? Lucky me!

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Olive R.

I'm in love with Nob Hill. I've lived in this area for 6 years...compared to others, that's not very long, but regardless, it's still home. So many gorgeous sights here. This location in the city is both a local and tourist spot. Cable cars go right through this area, Grace Cathedral is here, and the most famous/top notch hotels are located here. Only downside here is the parking. Hard to find, but when you do, it feels like you have found gold (and diamonds/rubies/etc.)

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Adam S.

It's an amazing place. I highly recommend riding both directions of the Cable Car through here. Huntington Park up top is SO cool. Grace Cathedral is a quite an onion-like study if you want to spend a few hours peeling back the layers. I've lived on the West side on the Cable Car line for two years. There are great people here. I love the neighborhood. I'll elaborate more, but for now, I'll leave it there. It's an amazing place. Period. Bring your wallet. :)

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So many good restaurants and bars, I almost can't keep up with it all!

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Love Nob Hill. Central location. Clean. Good Food. Old SF Charm. Classic neighborhood.

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San Francisco Chinatown - CA Lottery selling lotto tickets and doing promo prizes at the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair, Feb. 16, 2025.

San Francisco Chinatown

4.1(602 reviews)
1.3 kmChinatown

A special place in SF…read more Love how many dim sum spots there are, grab and go. Lots of Chinese restaurants too And takeout spots. Really happy about the new businesses opening up here! Yes bring the energy and charm! Parking can be hard so park at Portsmouth Square garage

San Francisco Chinatown: 2026 Feb 7 (5 of 5)…read more Rediscovering San Francisco Chinatown: It's been eleven years since I last visited the Chinatown in San Francisco. What I remember: Chinatown was a bustling, dense, and vibrant enclave. The atmosphere was unique, created by the combination of its architecture, street life, sounds, and smells. Human activity was electric. It was a rush, as ladies pulling shopping carts jostled their way through the crowds, while little children tugged at their sleeves, trying to catch up with their mothers. I remember elderly men playing chess with one leg bent, and ladies practicing tai chi in the park. Today's Chinatown seemed more subdued. The high-energy I once experienced has toned down quite a bit. The scenes looked different. The once triple parked streets and crowded walkways looked almost deserted. San Francisco Chinatown is easily walkable. We walked along Waverly, Montgomery, Grant, California, Jackson, Columbus, Broadway, towards North Beach. Along the hidden alleys, I noticed colourful arts and paintings on the walls. A queue has formed outside the fortune cookie shop, so we joined in to take a peek. We stopped and peeked at the menus posted outside eateries. The menus still looked exotic - some items I couldn't even pronounce. San Francisco Chinatown's historic charm still exists and the walk is still adventurous. Would I return to this walkable enclave? You bet I will. There's always something that's 'new' to fresh eyes.

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CA Lottery selling Lotto tickets and doing promo prizes at the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair, Feb. 16, 2025.

San Francisco Chinatown - Hang Ah's dilapidated signage

Hang Ah's dilapidated signage

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Lombard Street

Lombard Street

4.2(852 reviews)
1.0 kmRussian Hill

Like a real world Disneyland ride!!! I loved the thrill of careening down this curvy switchback…read moreroad! It was an unexpected glitch in our cross town trek and so much FUN! I immediately wanted to do it again! All the time I lived in San Francisco, I never drove down this crazy road with all the hairpin turns! Probably because my VW convertible had so little engine power, that I frequently had to turn around before I reached the top of some hills!! We were powering along in an SUV, and it was up to the task! Hopefully the pedestrians walking up the hill (use the sidewalks)! weren't too terrified.

As we headed out for the day to explore Downtown San Francisco, we figured we needed to check out…read morethe iconic Lombard Street. Some claim, the "crookedest street in the world". Apparently, we were not the only ones looking to check it out. There was a short wait to get on the street, due to traffic. But once on it, yep, we can confirm it's pretty damn crooked. it was a cool drive, with lots of hair pin turns to drive one block, but not something I'd want to have to deal with every day. It was a fun detour, and worth checking out to say you did it. Side note - I can't imagine living on this street, paying San Francisco real estate pricing, having tourists driving down it 24 hours a day, I'm not even sure how these people get out of their driveways, there's got to be constant traffic.

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Lombard Street - Lombard street 1/2025

Lombard street 1/2025

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Japantown

4.2(547 reviews)
1.3 kmLower Pacific Heights, Japantown

Came to San Francisco during Super Bowl week and had the chance to explore Japantown and Lower…read morePacific Heights again, and it honestly reminded me why I love this city so much. After being in Washington, D.C., where it was much colder, the warm SF weather felt amazing and made walking around the neighborhood even better. The food was incredible! We tried several different restaurants, and every place had something special, from comforting ramen to fresh sushi. Japantown has such a great mix of authentic flavors, cozy spots, and unique little shops that make the whole experience feel lively and welcoming. Being back in San Francisco, enjoying great food, good weather, and the energy of Super Bowl week, was just an all-around great feeling. I truly believe this is one of the best Japantowns in the country, and I can't wait to come back and explore even more.

Japantown has always been a go to spot for us when we miss Japan, of course there is no comparison,…read morebut Nijiya Market has always been a good spot for Bento boxes, sushi, Sashimi, anything you want- quality has always been good, and if you get there later before closing, they discount some of the items. It's located on Post and Buchanan, street parking if you can find it but they have a parking garage underneath the shops and restaurants. They have so many good spots for Sushi, Ramen, Sophie's Crepes is another fav, Boba, you won't be disappointed! We will be back!

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Japantown - The last of the cherry blossoms

The last of the cherry blossoms

Japantown - 12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.

12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.

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The Parrots of Telegraph Hill

The Parrots of Telegraph Hill

4.6(108 reviews)
1.7 kmNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill

I've never actually seen 'the Parrots of Telegraph Hill' on Telegraph Hill but have seen them all…read moreover the Northeastern part of the city like Russian Hill, Pac Heights, North Beach, and the Embarcadero area. This is one of those things at least for me is that when I'm looking for them I won't find them but they turn up all the time when I least expect it. They are very distinct because these birds are LOUD. Especially if they are in a big group, they are really noticeable. It sounds like they are constantly arguing about something or chanting together with high pitched voices. The birds are quite pretty with a rich green hue and red head. If you are looking for them specifically the best bet would be to go to Ina Colbrith Park or across the street from Sue Bierman Park in the Embarcadero at the aptly named 'Parrot Park'.

Dang! These guys are loud! (But adorable)…read more First of all, this neat group of animals have a documentary featuring them: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424565/ and a really cool website discussing their existence: http://www.markbittner.net/parrot_pages/wildparrots.html (by the author of a book bearing their name) Scoping out the parrots is one of my favorite free hobbies in San Francisco (free hobbies are few and far between in SF - hahaha!) The best way to hear and see them is in Sue Bierman Park, which is just west of the Ferry Building or on Telegraph Hill in and among the trees along the Greenwich and Filbert Steps. I find that they are loudest in the afternoons until sunset.

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The Parrots of Telegraph Hill
The Parrots of Telegraph Hill
The Parrots of Telegraph Hill

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