San Francisco Neighborhood Map

About San Francisco Neighborhood Map

The above map of San Francisco Districts shows all the neighborhoods / districts with its boundaries.

Neighborhoods of San Francisco

S.N.	Neighborhoods
1	Alamo Square
2	Anza Vista
3	Aquatic Park
4	Ashbury Heights
5	Balboa Terrace
6	Bayview
7	Bayview Heights
8	Bernal Heights
9	Bret Harte
10	Buena Vista
11	Candlestick Point
12	Cathedral Hill
13	Cayuga Terrace
14	Central Richmond
15	Central Sunset
16	Central Waterfront
17	Chinatown
18	Civic Center
19	Clarendon Heights
20	Cole Valley
21	Corona Heights
22	Cow Hollow
23	Crocker Amazon
24	Diamond Heights
25	Dogpatch
26	Dolores Heights
27	Downtown San Francisco
28	Duboce Triangle
29	Eureka Valley
30	Excelsior
31	Fairmount
32	Financial District
33	Forest Hill
34	Forest Hill Extension
35	Forest Knolls
36	Glen Park
37	Golden Gate Heights
38	Haight Ashbury
39	Hayes Valley
40	Holly Park
41	Hunters Point
42	India Basin
43	Ingleside
44	Ingleside Heights
45	Ingleside Terrace
46	Inner Mission
47	Inner Parkside
48	Inner Richmond
49	Inner Sunset
50	Japantown
51	Jordan Park
52	Laguna Honda
53	Lake Street
54	Lakeshore
55	Lakeside
56	Laurel Heights
57	Little Hollywood
58	Little Saigon
59	Lone Mountain
60	Lower Haight
61	Lower Nob Hill
62	Lower Pacific Heights
63	Marina District
64	McLaren Park
65	Merced Heights
66	Merced Manor
67	Mid-Market
68	Midtown Terrace
69	Mint Hill
70	Miraloma Park
71	Mission Bay
72	Mission District
73	Mission Dolores
74	Mission Terrace
75	Monterey Heights
76	Mount Davidson Manor
77	Nob Hill
78	Noe Valley
79	North Beach
80	North Panhandle
81	North Waterfront
82	Ocean Beach
83	Oceanview
84	Outer Mission
85	Outer Parkside
86	Outer Richmond
87	Outer Sunset
88	Pacific Heights
89	Panhandle
90	Parkmerced
91	Parkside
92	Parnassus Heights
93	Peralta Heights
94	Pine Lake Park
95	Polk Gulch
96	Portola
97	Potrero Hill
98	Presidio Heights
99	Presidio Terrace
100	Richmond District
101	Rincon Hill
102	Russian Hill
103	San Francisco
104	Sea Cliff
105	Sherwood Forest
106	Showplace Square
107	Silver Terrace
108	South Beach
109	South of Market
110	South Park
111	St. Francis Wood
112	St. Marys Park
113	Stonestown
114	Summit 800
115	Sunnydale
116	Sunnyside
117	Sunset District
118	Sutro Heights
119	Telegraph Hill
120	Tenderloin
121	The Castro
122	The East Cut
123	Treasure Island
124	Twin Peaks
125	Union Street
126	University Mound
127	Upper Market
128	Van Ness
129	Visitacion Valley
130	West of Twin Peaks
131	West Portal
132	Western Addition
133	Western South of Market
134	Westwood Highlands
135	Westwood Park
136	Yerba Buena

San Francisco Neighborhoods and Districts

Out here, San Francisco stands out because its neighborhoods aren’t like most places. One neighborhood might be old and grand, another humming with new energy. Even though everything fits inside a narrow strip of land - only 47 square miles - it still holds many worlds at once. You could walk through quiet streets lined with century-old homes, then step into bustling lanes filled with voices from faraway countries. Now, with more offices and startups rising, certain zones feel different during daytime rushes. Still, each place keeps its own rhythm, its own memory of how things were done before. That mix doesn’t vanish; it shifts underfoot over time.

Downtown and the Financial District

High above the streets stands the old heart of San Francisco’s commerce, now shared by today’s city centers. Towering office buildings shape its outline, where big banks and lawyers operate alongside tech headquarters. People move fast here Monday through Friday, yet on slower days, very little stirs. Lately, city centers are changing as new homes rise beside shops and restaurants. More folks now choose urban life, shaping areas once quiet into hubs that buzz day and night.

North Beach and Chinatown

North Beach stands as San Francisco’s old Italian hub, known for its eateries, coffee spots, live music venues, along with ties to the Beats - above all, City Lights Bookstore. Bordering it, Chinatown stretches into view - the country’s longest-standing Chinese neighborhood, also significantly large beyond Asian cities. Energy pulses through both places on foot traffic, local stalls, house of worship doors, and stores run by descendants of early migrants. Still crowd-heavy, these spots appear often in people's urban photos.

Nob Hill and Russian Hill

Up high, Nob Hill and Russian Hill rise with narrow roads that climb sharply, dotted by stately homes and wide city views. This place used to belong to the powerful - the four main railroad bosses - and today you can find high-end places like the Fairmont or Mark Hopkins standing tall. On Russian Hill, a twisty street named Lombard draws eyes with its zigzag shape nicknamed the "crookedest street in the world." From there, standing at corners reveals sharp snapshots: Alcatraz Island sits low on the water, while the Golden Gate Bridge stretches across the distance.

Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights

Up high in San Francisco, you find two of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. One is called Pacific Heights, known for grand old homes - Victorians and Edwardians - that stand like giants along curved streets. From there, eyes often drift out to the water, catching glimpses of San Francisco Bay or even the Golden Gate Bridge. Just a short walk away, another place rises: Presidio Heights. It feels softer, less rushed, built around parks and quieter lives. Its edge presses against the wild beauty of Presidio National Park, where trees grow thick and days unfold slowly. Upscale neighborhoods stand out with top-notch private schools. Along Fillmore Street, high-end boutiques share space with smartly dressed walkers. A sense of calm elegance shapes daily life here.

Marina District and Cow Hollow

Out by the shore, the Marina District hums with energy, built just recently but now buzzing day and night. You see broad walkways leading down to Marina Green, where people gather after dark, laughing and clicking photos at the Palace of Fine Arts. Nightlife pulses through restaurants that line the street, each one spilling light and sound onto the sidewalk. Across the way, Cow Hollow keeps a calmer rhythm, homes standing close together amidst quiet side streets. This part leans toward families, with kids on scooters and parents watching from porches. Yet it still holds designer shops tucked behind tidy facades. Walking paths here feel familiar, like old neighborhoods that simply know how to work. Young adults tend to live here, drawn by convenience rather than flashy promises. Entry points to Crissy Field and the Presidio stay within reach, never more than a short stroll away.

Hayes Valley and NoPa (North of the Panhandle)

Nowhere else in San Francisco did change hit harder than in Hayes Valley during the last twenty years. Boutiques line the streets, fine dining options pop up around every corner, art fills windows, yet people still pause to talk. Just beyond the edge of Golden Gate Park’s famous section lies NoPa - calmer, more homegrown. Old victorian houses stand out here, gardens bloom where lawns might, and walking down the street feels like catching your breath after rush hour.

Mission District

What holds together San Francisco’s Latin roots? The Mission District, where history meets culture. Bright murals line the streets, symbols of a people who have lived here for generations. Taquerías hum with conversation, their doors open to the neighborhood. Nearby sits Mission Dolores, the oldest structure still standing within city limits. Activism runs deep here, along with creative energy that shapes music, art, and protest alike. Change arrived slowly at first, then all at once - rent climbed, shops changed hands, long-time residents paused mid-step. Life remains vibrant, yet questions linger: who belongs now, and at what cost?

Castro and Noe Valley

At the heart of San Francisco’s queer history sits the Castro, where legacy meets visibility and pride echoes worldwide. A short distance below rises Noe Valley, bright with daytime warmth, grounded in domestic life instead of nightlife. Its strength shows in well-regarded classrooms, cozy boutiques along 24th, and a sense of community that grows quietly but firmly.

Outer Sunset and the Richmond District

Out past the sunset, homes stretch along quiet streets where life moves at its own pace. Residential zones like the Richmond Inner and Outer areas feel settled, less bustling than city centers. Fog rolls in softly near the shore, bringing soft light and calm views. Dim sum spots thrive here, part of daily routines for locals who know their way around. Community events happen regularly, not advertised but simply part of living here. Meanwhile, the Outer Sunset has shifted over time, attracting those who love the ocean's edge. Surfers show up early, artists set up shop nearby, families with small kids arrive too. Proximity to Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park keeps things alive after dark.

Current Trends Across San Francisco Neighborhoods

By 2026, parts of San Francisco are changing again. More people now live in downtown areas because offices have reopened while apartments rise up around them. Elsewhere, the Mission still pulses with identity and the Castro keeps its character alive - yet both struggle to stay within reach financially. Out near the Marina, Pacific Heights, and the Richmond - areas in the north and west - prices hold steady, interest lingers. These spots keep their appeal, built on views, location, reputation. Elsewhere, shifts happen quietly: old zones adapt, new ones form. San Francisco feels shaped by what came before, yet never stops reshaping itself. Change moves through its streets like traffic, constant but unpredictable.