San Francisco Real Estate | Area Guide

Welcome to San Francisco

The historic golden city by the Bay warmly welcomes everyone

The Golden City, San Francisco, is located on the Pacific Ocean in the Bay Area of Northern California. It has been a go-to destination with excellent weather, historical landmarks, a fantastic food scene, and flourishing business opportunities since the California Gold Rush of 1848. It’s a walkable city with landmarks like Alcatrez, The Golden Gate Bridge, and cable cars. A walk down its streets gives you spectacular views of the city, with high-end restaurants, boutiques, museums, and the largest Chinatown in the United States. There are also stunning views of the mysterious Karl the Fog (a blanket of thick fog hanging around Francisco Bay) and The Golden Gate Bridge.

What to Love

Charming side-walk cafes
Miles of hiking trail
Breathtaking viewpoints
Stunning city parks
Incredible nightlife
Diverse dining options
Riding in a cable car

Local Lifestyle

San Francisco is undeniably one of the best cities to live in the U.S. With a mild year-round climate, various outdoor activities, and spectacular views, you can envision why it’s nicknamed “Everybody's Favorite City.” You will find folks picnicking under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or roaming along the hilly streets as they take in the breathtaking views of the city below.

One ride on San Francisco’s charming cable cars will have you truly appreciate living here. San Francisco also presents a long list of parks with amenities and activities for your leisure time. Golden Gate Park contains the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden, Japanese Tea Green, and Botanical Garden, where locals love to visit and enjoy unique views of nature.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

San Francisco is a foodie paradise, with local artisan quality restaurants dotted across its neighborhoods. North Beach Restaurant is your perfect place for authentic Tuscan cuisine. If you desire Mexican food, check out Cielito Lindo. Despite being a newcomer to Outer Richmond, it brings a unique array of Mexican cuisine you cannot find anywhere else in San Francisco. For an excellent American-inspired meal, nothing beats Greens. Besides its uniquely crafted cuisine, it offers breathtaking views from a prime waterfront location with the Golden Gate Bridge as its backdrop.

San Francisco also presents a remarkable shopping scene. Pier 39 offers all sorts of specialty shops spread across two levels. Union Square is the perfect destination for all kinds of high-end designers, with fashion brand stores all over. Westfield San Francisco Center is another excellent shopping destination, with department stores featuring 200 of the most sought-after brands.

Things to Do

Start your venture by visiting iconic landmarks like the colorful rowhouses along Alamo Square, famously known as the Painted Ladies. You should also see the San Francisco Bay and take in the Golden Gate Bridge’s spectacular view that stretches across the Golden Gate strait. A visit to the bay also offers a variety of destinations and activities, including hiking at the highest San Francisco elevation at Twin Peaks and exploring different ecosystems at the Golden Gate National Recreational Area.

If you’re looking for great places to visit with your family, the San Francisco Zoo is a fantastic place to go and see penguins, otters, giraffes, and other animals. And if you want to get close to and learn about Northern California’s rich aquatic life, visit the Aquarium of the Bay.

Schools

Schools in San Francisco are operated by the San Francisco Unified School District. Top schools in this district include:

Peabody (George) Elementary, grades K to 5 (ranked second in the San Francisco Unified School District’s elementary schools)
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary, grades K to 8 (ranked first in San Francisco Unified School District’s middle schools)
Lowell High School, grades 9 to 12 (ranked first in San Francisco Unified School District’s high schools)