San Francisco Neighborhoods
By Ingrid Taylar, About.com Guide to San Francisco
This guide also includes maps, profiles, attractions, amenities and photo galleries.
Getting Around San Francisco
Information on San Francisco public transit (Muni, BART), ferries, taxis and other guidance on navigating the city.
- San Francisco Weather Map
- Flying to San Francisco
- Overview of Muni & BART
- Take BART to San Francisco & Oakland Airports
- San Francisco Cable Car Map
- Muni Metro System Map (Muni Trains)
- Hop Stop - Muni Trip Planner
- Guide to San Francisco Taxis
- Streetcars & Trolleys (Muni System)
- Ferries to Marin & East Bay
San Francisco Neighborhoods
An alphabetical listing of San Francisco's neighborhoods, linking to maps, photos, neighborhood attractions, and profiles.
- Index of Neighborhood Guides
- Financial District
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Haight Ashbury
- Hayes Valley
- Marina & Cow Hollow
Berkeley
Berkeley attractions, just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco, and accessible by BART.
- Berkeley/Oakland Airport & Hotels
- Riding BART
- Downtown Berkeley Map
- Best Berkeley Lunch Spots
- 4th Street District (photos)
- Wildcat Peak Hike (photos)
- Jewel Lake Family Hike (photos)
- Little Farm (photos)
- Tilden Park Map
- Berkeley Kite Festival (photos)
- More Berkeley Information (links)
Oakland
Oakland attractions, both downtown and around Oakland's neighborhoods and parks.
More East Bay
Information on areas and attractions of the East Bay, outside of Berkeley and Oakland.
- USS Hornet Museum
- Albany Bulb (photos)
- Hayward Shoreline
- Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge (photos)
- Tarantula Trek at Mt. Diablo (October)
Marin County
Marin County lies to the north of the Golden Gate Bridge, home to unique towns and gorgeous outdoor spaces.
- Map of Marin Headlands (w/attractions)
- Miwok & Wolf Ridge Trails (photos)
- Cavallo Point/Sausalito (photos)
- Fort Baker/Sausalito (photos)
San Mateo County
Destinations in San Mateo County, on the southern border of San Francisco County.
- Map of San Mateo County Attractions
- Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
- Mussel Rock Beach
- USGS Visitor Center
- More San Mateo County Information (links)
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County is south of San Mateo County, and includes the major metropolitan area of San Jose. Stanford University is also in Santa Clara County -- in Palo Alto.
- Palo Alto Baylands (photos)
- Stanford University Main Quad (photos)
- More Santa Clara County Information (links)
Northern California Destinations
This section includes links to areas outside of the immediate Bay Area. Some are within a day trip's distance. Others are better for a weekend sojourn or longer.
