Russian Hill | Telegraph Hill | North Beach | Financial District | Nob Hill
Russian Hill
Russian Hill, with its steep hilly streets and beautiful views, is one of the nicest areas in the city. Russian Hill properties include Edwardian and Victorian apartments, ideal for young couples. With good restaurants and beautiful views of the bay and Alcatraz, Russian Hill is quintessential San Francisco. World-famous Lombard Street twists down the hill to the delight of tourists and the dismay of cab drivers. Russian Hill offers outstanding views of the San Francisco Bay and downtown.
Telegraph Hill
Known for its famous landmark, Coit Tower, a majestic 180-foot tower that sits authoritatively at the top of the hill, Telegraph Hill is a small, quiet district. Telegraph Hill real estate features some of the nicest high-end condos and single-family homes, with spectacular views of the bay and the rest of San Francisco. Telegraph Hill is also home to the infamous Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. With the Financial District to the south, the Embarcadero to the east and North Beach to the west, Telegraph Hill has proximity to some of the finest areas.
North Beach
North Beach has historically been an Italian neighborhood and is often known as the Little Italy of the West. While the neighborhood has diversified dramatically, North Beach real estate still offers proximity to a number of fine Italian restaurants and cafes, popular with tourists and locals alike. Apartments line the steep hilly streets, with the park at Washington Square, home of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, serving as the center of the neighborhood. North Beach is also the home of Beach Blanket Babylon, a campy cabaret spoof of pop culture that has sold out shows for 32 consecutive years.
Financial District
Some call San Francisco's downtown Wall Street West because it is ranked as one of the top financial centers in the nation. The Financial District begins at Montgomery Street and extends east towards the Embarcadero, comprising only a few city blocks. The Financial District has a decidedly urban feel to it, and San Francisco Financial District real estate includes upscale high-rise apartment buildings with doormen, pools and other amenities.
Nob Hill
In the late 19th century, Nob Hill served as an enclave to the original San Francisco elite, and to this day maintains an air of prestige with a rich history and some of the best views of the city from some stunning San Francisco homes. Nob Hill real estate remains located in one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the city. The area is home to the beautiful Grace Cathedral and also boasts some of the city's oldest and fanciest hotels, such as the Fairmont and the Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel.