Neighborhoods

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NEIGHBORHOODS — Castro Theater marquee
The Castro Theater is home to several film festivals in San Francisco.
SFCVB photo.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Castro Theater in daytime
Castro Street, San Francisco’s famous gay district, contains one of the renowned historical theatres in the City. Here, tourists gather under the marquee of the legendary theater.
SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.

NEIGHBORHOODS — The Castro Theater at night
The Castro Theater is an enduring landmark in San Francisco's Castro district.
SFCVB photo.

NEIGHBORHOODS — The Castro District at Market Street
The Castro Theater is a landmark for both film lovers and the gay community in San Francisco.
SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.

NEIGHBORHOODS — The Haight
San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury continues to have a tie-dyed, psychedelic, Summer of Love atmosphere.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Haight-Ashbury intersection
Haight-Ashbury, one of San Francisco’s most famous districts, contains the former residences of many famous musicians, such as Janis Joplin. It remains one of the most diverse areas of the city, with 60’s psychedelic shops cohabiting with current establishments.
SFCVB photo.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Haight-Ashbury café
Once a sanctuary for the flower children in the "Summer of Love," the Haight-Ashbury district is now a prosperous business and residential community with numerous cafes.
SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Haight-Ashbury store fronts
San Francisco’s Haight Street is known for colorful shops and restaurants and even more colorful inhabitants.
SFCVB photo by Bob Ecker.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Lincoln Park Golf Course
Lincoln Park Golf Course was the first public course in San Francisco when it opened in 1909.
SFCVB photo by Mami Miyata.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Ocean Beach with Cliff House
Ocean Beach stretches for four miles along San Francisco's Great Highway. This is a great location for watching the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, though swimming is not advised.
SFCVB photo by John Lund.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Holy Virgin Cathedral
The Holy Virgin Cathedral is a beloved landmark of traditional design and culture. It is located in the Richmond District.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Tai Chi in North Beach
A multicultural group practices the art of tai chi in the peaceful surroundings of Washington Square. The magnificent Saints Peter and Paul Church, just off the square, stands in the background.
SFCVB photo by Mark Downey.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Friends In North Beach
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has a signature beverage: Cappuccino in North Beach, green tea in Chinatown.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — North Beach at night
The moon casts a glow over North Beach and Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco.
SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Reflections in North Beach
Saints Peter and Paul Church is reflected in the windows of a café in San Francisco’s Italian-flavored North Beach.
SFCVB photo by Rick Gerharter.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Golden Gate Park Tea House
The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is an unexpected oasis in the middle of a major American city.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Golden Gate Park Koi Pond
The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is a natural setting for romance.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Golden Gate Park Japanese Tea Garden
San Francisco's fog adds to the mystery of the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Windmill in Golden Gate Park
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park had once been 1,017 acres of sand dunes. It is now one of the largest human-made parks in the world.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

NEIGHBORHOODS — "Painted Ladies" windows and doors
Victorian houses in San Francisco are often called “Painted Ladies.”
SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Victorian home
The owners of Victorian houses in San Francisco take great care to preserve their treasured homes, often hiring consultants to help select exterior paint colors.
SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Victorian street
Rows of Victorian homes can be found in several neighborhoods of San Francisco, including the Castro, Haight Ashbury, Cole Valley and Pacific Heights.
SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.

NEIGHBORHOODS — The cemetery at Mission San Francisco de Asis
The cemetery at Mission San Francisco de Asis, established in 1776, is one of only two cemeteries remaining within the city limits.
SFCVB photo by Rick Gerharter.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Neighborhood staircase
San Francisco’s many hills are laced with hidden staircases.
SFCVB photo by Rick Gerharter.

NEIGHBORHOODS — A most romantic city
San Francisco is one of the world's most romantic cities.
SFCVB photo by Christine Krieg.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Diverse places and faces
San Francisco, a city of diverse places and faces.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Union Square and cable car
San Francisco's Union Square is at the heart of the West Coast's best shopping district.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Union Square shopping family
San Francisco's Union Square is surrounded by boutiques, galleries and famous department stores.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

NEIGHBORHOODS — Union Square shopping daze
San Francisco's Union Square is ideal for people who love to shop.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

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	NEIGHBORHOODS — Castro Theater marquee The Castro Theater is home to several film festivals in San Francisco. SFCVB photo.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Castro Theater in daytime Castro Street, San Francisco’s famous gay district, contains one of the renowned historical theatres in the City. Here, tourists gather under the marquee of the legendary theater. SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — The Castro Theater at night The Castro Theater is an enduring landmark in San Francisco's Castro district. SFCVB photo.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — The Castro District at Market Street The Castro Theater is a landmark for both film lovers and the gay community in San Francisco. SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — The Haight San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury continues to have a tie-dyed, psychedelic, Summer of Love atmosphere. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Haight-Ashbury intersection Haight-Ashbury, one of San Francisco’s most famous districts, contains the former residences of many famous musicians, such as Janis Joplin. It remains one of the most diverse areas of the city, with 60’s psychedelic shops cohabiting with current establishments. SFCVB photo.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Haight-Ashbury café Once a sanctuary for the flower children in the "Summer of Love," the Haight-Ashbury district is now a prosperous business and residential community with numerous cafes. SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Haight-Ashbury store fronts San Francisco’s Haight Street is known for colorful shops and restaurants and even more colorful inhabitants. SFCVB photo by Bob Ecker.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Lincoln Park Golf Course Lincoln Park Golf Course was the first public course in San Francisco when it opened in 1909. SFCVB photo by Mami Miyata.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Ocean Beach with Cliff House Ocean Beach stretches for four miles along San Francisco's Great Highway. This is a great location for watching the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, though swimming is not advised. SFCVB photo by John Lund.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Holy Virgin Cathedral The Holy Virgin Cathedral is a beloved landmark of traditional design and culture. It is located in the Richmond District. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Tai Chi in North Beach A multicultural group practices the art of tai chi in the peaceful surroundings of Washington Square. The magnificent Saints Peter and Paul Church, just off the square, stands in the background. SFCVB photo by Mark Downey.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Friends In North Beach Every neighborhood in San Francisco has a signature beverage: Cappuccino in North Beach, green tea in Chinatown. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — North Beach at night The moon casts a glow over North Beach and Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco. SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Reflections in North Beach Saints Peter and Paul Church is reflected in the windows of a café in San Francisco’s Italian-flavored North Beach. SFCVB photo by Rick Gerharter.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Golden Gate Park Tea House The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is an unexpected oasis in the middle of a major American city. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Golden Gate Park Koi Pond The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is a natural setting for romance. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Golden Gate Park Japanese Tea Garden San Francisco's fog adds to the mystery of the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Windmill in Golden Gate Park San Francisco's Golden Gate Park had once been 1,017 acres of sand dunes. It is now one of the largest human-made parks in the world. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — "Painted Ladies" windows and doors Victorian houses in San Francisco are often called “Painted Ladies.” SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Victorian home The owners of Victorian houses in San Francisco take great care to preserve their treasured homes, often hiring consultants to help select exterior paint colors. SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Victorian street Rows of Victorian homes can be found in several neighborhoods of San Francisco, including the Castro, Haight Ashbury, Cole Valley and Pacific Heights. SFCVB photo by Garrett Culhane.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — The cemetery at Mission San Francisco de Asis The cemetery at Mission San Francisco de Asis, established in 1776, is one of only two cemeteries remaining within the city limits. SFCVB photo by Rick Gerharter.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Neighborhood staircase San Francisco’s many hills are laced with hidden staircases. SFCVB photo by Rick Gerharter.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — A most romantic city San Francisco is one of the world's most romantic cities. SFCVB photo by Christine Krieg.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Diverse places and faces San Francisco, a city of diverse places and faces. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Union Square and cable car San Francisco's Union Square is at the heart of the West Coast's best shopping district. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Union Square shopping family San Francisco's Union Square is surrounded by boutiques, galleries and famous department stores. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
	NEIGHBORHOODS — Union Square shopping daze San Francisco's Union Square is ideal for people who love to shop. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

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