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Tour San Francisco Bay Area's most desirable areas to live.

Writer: Kelli  JohnsonKelli Johnson

 

Nob Hill

Historic architecture meets burgeoning shops and eateries, encapsulating the iconic elements of San Francisco. Victorian influences lend charm, while a dynamic populace infuses the neighborhood with urban sophistication.




 


Russian Hill

The most cinematic neighborhood in San Francisco, the paramount allure of Russian Hill is a combination of the neighborhood’s pictorial views, convenient location, and a hip urban vibe.





 


Presidio Heights

Located just south of the Presidio, this immaculate neighborhood is mere steps away from some of San Francisco’s most alluring hiking trails and parks. Presidio Heights offers seclusion amid the hustle of the Bay Area.




 

Mission Bay

This contemporary neighborhood is up-and-coming. Just across Oracle Park, Mission Bay’s wide boulevards and extravagant spaces are steadily filling in with luxury apartment complexes boasting bayside views.




 

Pacific Heights

This demure neighborhood embodies affluent elegance, where visitors stare in envy at Pacific Heights’ architectural splendor.





 

Marina District

With picturesque views along the edge of the bay, the Marina attracts shoppers and foodies to congregate on its boutique-lined streets. Offering exceptional views of the Golden Gate Bridge , there is always something to do in the Marina.




 

Cow Hollow

A plethora of galleries, boutiques, and stylish restaurants line the streets of Cow Hollow, making it an incredibly coveted San Franciscan locale. The neighborhood’s indisputable popularity ensures it's always bustling.




 

Mission Dolores

Described as one of the nation’s “coolest” and “hippest” neighborhoods, tech industry leaders flock to the Mission for its diverse array of retail and culinary pleasures.





 

Hayes Valley

Considered one of the most burgeoning areas, Hayes Valley’s rapid ascent as one of the Bay Area’s hippest neighborhoods can be attributed to the vast array of high-end boutiques, restaurants, and bars that populate the city plaza.




 

Inner Richmond

A walkable and family-friendly neighborhood that’s home to some of the most diverse restaurants in all of San Francisco, the Inner Richmond is a treasure that’s convenient to the busier parts of the city but beats to its own multicultural drum.




 

Lake Street

Secluded and tree-lined Lake Street is an oasis of tranquility and community-focused living in bustling San Francisco, where neighbors become friends and families reign.




 

Inner Sunset

A mix of trendy and traditional, Inner Sunset is relatively affordable and feels more like a town of its own than a neighborhood of San Francisco.





 

Telegraph Hill

It’s easy to spot Telegraph Hill from afar, thanks to its crowning Coit Tower, but once you make your way up the steep slopes, you’ll feel a million miles away, and you’ll be awed by the views, the lush gardens and the surreal sense of peace.




 

Noe Valley

Noe Valley is easy living at its core — with quiet, roomy streets that seem like they were made for strollers and sunny afternoons — though the heart of San Francisco is just over the hill.





 

North Beach

North Beach is one of San Francisco’s oldest and most iconic neighborhoods, and its vibrancy is driven by picture-perfect tourist attractions and a storied past that’s made relevant today through mouth watering cuisine and local culture.



 

Jordan Park / Laurel Heights

A quiet neighborhood with gorgeous historical homes, Jordan Park / Laurel Heights has a distinctly suburban feel that’s convenient to the rest of beloved San Francisco.




 

Kentfield

Living in Kentfield means enjoying lush backyards and the quiet spaciousness of a mostly residential neighborhood with all the walkable delights of Marin County’s various towns and trails within reach.




 

Larkspur

Popular with city commuters and families alike, Larkspur is a haven for anyone seeking a slower, greener pace of life without losing access to downtown delights and a vibrant neighborhood scene.




 

Mill Valley

Nestled at the base of Mt. Tamalpais, which watches over the Pacific Ocean and the entire Bay Area, Mill Valley is a family-friendly paradise and a jumping-off point for mountain sports enthusiasts.





 

Ross

Ross is a lovely, high-priced neighborhood in Marin County with plenty of privacy and space for the family to relax at home or gather at Ross Common on the weekends for soccer games and a sense of community.




 

San Rafael

San Rafael is a jewel of a city just north of San Francisco where you’re likely to spend weekends choosing between a plethora of multicultural meals out with friends or stand-up paddle boarding on the bay.





 

Novato

A quiet sanctuary at the northern edge of Marin County, reasonable access to the city in one direction and the relaxed leisure of wine country in the other, with homes and family-friendly neighborhoods, establishing Novato as one of the best values in Marin County.




 

Tiburon

Tiburon is a gorgeous enclave, hidden on a lush, hilly peninsula that is set apart from the rest of Marin County and overlooks the glistening San Francisco Bay.





 

Oakland

There are so many places to feel at home in this bayside city because it simply has it all, whether you seek culinary adventures, a thriving music and art scene, or serene outdoor escapes.





 

Berkeley

A quick hop to Oakland and San Francisco, Berkeley is the center of cultural life in the Bay Area, and it has the quaint streets and culinary chops to keep you loving its small-town charm year after year.




 

Alameda

Sandwiched between San Francisco and Oakland, this island has near-perfect weather, neighborhood charm and some of the best views in the Bay Area.






 

Piedmont

It’s easy to hide away in Piedmont’s hilly mansion neighborhoods, though families and friends often gather for events in the park, walk their dogs and mingle with neighbors in this residential village on the outskirts of busy Oakland.




 

Danville

Parochial charm with upscale living and outdoor activities in your backyard, and all just a quick drive to the Bay Area’s major cities — what’s not to love?






 

Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek has the heartbeat of a city with all the security and friendliness of a small town. Here, people smile as they meander the cute shops in town and picnic in the park.





 

San Mateo

Casual and natural San Mateo is perfectly positioned on the Peninsula to give you a choice of a few equidistant major cities when you need them and delicious sunshine and carefree community life when you don’t.




 

Burlingame

A town that’s an easy commute to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Burlingame is far from a bedroom community; instead, it has its own sunny heart and historic vibes that are impossible not to love.





 

Atherton

Atherton is a billionaire’s dream: sparsely populated with more than enough privacy to keep its luxurious modern homes and grand estates secluded and tranquil.






 

Woodside

One of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation, Woodside is country living at its finest, with horse ranches and modern mansions set in a rural landscape and an adorable, Western-inspired downtown.





 

Menlo Park

Home to Facebook and much of the Silicon Valley workforce, Menlo Park has an upbeat charm that you won’t be able to resist when popping into shops downtown or exploring the natural spaces outside (and inside!) the neighborhood.




 

Palo Alto

The city that’s home to world-renowned Stanford University is also a hotbed for tech, and you can feel both intellectualism and innovation in the air here, where commuters take in the strollable downtown after work before ducking into quaint, quiet neighborhood streets.




 

Mountain View

Home to tech giants and pulsing with the beat of Silicon Valley excitement, Mountain View is full of energy and vibrancy, and yet its casual enough to maintain an air of a welcoming town more than a busy city.




 

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