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San Francisco

Home to the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is a vibrant city with countless opportunities to offer. Also, known as SF and San Fran, the mixture of personalities from the different neighborhoods as well as the cozy and welcoming aura makes San Francisco, Califrona a great destination to live, work, and play. San Francisco’s beautiful landscape opens up your backyard to a wide array of outdoor activities ranging from hiking to biking, which will provide a great backdrop for your family to build memories in. Additionally, the arts scene in San Francisco is wide-reaching, which will allow you to explore and cultivate interests of any kind. Choosing San Francisco, CA as the home for your family will provide your children with a wonderful place to grow up while also fostering the development of your interests and helping you reach your goals. For working parents who need a nanny, there is a host of professional choices including Aunt Ann’s Inhouse Staffing.

San Francisco

Neighborhoods

There are a wide variety of neighborhoods present throughout the city limits of San Francisco that each provide their own flair. Collectively, the various neighorboods contribute to a diverse and welcoming city that has something for everybody. A few of the most popular neighborhoods are:

  • Bayview
  • Castro
  • Central Market
  • Chinatown
  • Cole Valley
  • Cow Hollow
  • Duboce Triangle
  • Embarcadero
  • Fillmore
  • Financial District
  • Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Glen Park
  • Haight-Ashbury
  • Hayes Valley
  • Japantown
  • Marina
  • Mission District
  • Nob Hill
  • Noe Valley
  • North Beach
  • Pacific Heights
  • Potrero Hill
  • Richmond
  • SOMA
  • Sunset
  • Treasure Island
  • Union Square
  • Yerba Buena

Nob Hill

Nob Hill is a well-to-do neighborhood in San Francisco that has a rich history of residents and culture. In the 19th century, Nob Hill was popularly settled by individuals and families involved in big business, and still has relics from these days scattered throughout its streets. In recent years, there has been an influx of young professionals moving into the area, but families still make up a large proportion of the neighborhood’s residents. As can be drawn from its name, Nob Hill sits atop one of the many famous hills throughout San Francisco, which provides residents of the neighborhood with breathtaking views of the rest of the city. Also, Nob Hill is home to the beautiful Huntington Park, which is often cited as one of the best parks in all of San Francisco. Last, many of the city’s museums are located within walking distance of Nob Hill, which provides the opportunity for exploration for children and parents alike.

Pacific Heights

Pacific Heights is a prosperous neighborhood that is famous for its amazing views and unparalleled architectural resumé. Some of the famous San Francisco attractions that you can see from any point in Pacific Heights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco Bay. Additionally, architectural gems such as original Victorian mansions and Edwardian homes can be found throughout Pacific Heights, with many open to the public to view the histories of each. Also, Pacific Heights is home to an extensive shopping district, in which you can find many popular stores as well as boutiques that you can only find in this one location. Pacific Heights is a beautiful and unique place to get to call home.

Potrero Hill

Potrero Hill boasts one of the most family-oriented areas in all of San Francisco. Because it has been home to families for many years, there is extensive infrastructure present that will immediately make your family feel at home. As a resident of Potrero Hill, you will have access to many parks, recreational facilities, and children’s museums, which will all provide ample opportunity for entertainment for you and your family. Also, the Potrero Hill school district is known for its excellence, which will set all of your children up for a future of success anywhere that they choose to go. Choosing Potrero Hill as a home for your family will ensure that your children are raised in a family-centered town.

Cow Hollow

Cow Hollow is named after its history of vast cow pastures and other farming uses, but is now a prevalent choice for young professionals to call home. It is a very quiet and calm neighborhood with much to offer in terms of shopping and restaurants for residents of any age, and also has a large bar scene that attracts many young people to its streets. The main street that runs through Cow Hollow is spotted with well known boutiques, cafés, and art galleries, which draws residents and visitors to the area. Also, the view of the city skyline and remaining beauties of San Francisco from Cow Hollow is gorgeous, which draws many of these eateries to have extensive options for outdoor seating. Cow Hollow is a unique and fun place to settle down.

Noe Valley

Similarly to Potrero Hill, Noe Valley is known for its family-friendly atmosphere. It is commonplace to see neighbors going on walks with their children throughout the neighborhood, which promotes extensive camaraderie amongst neighbors. The main street is lined with many shops such as boutiques, wine and cheese cafés, and bakeries, and is also famed for its wonderful farmers market. Also, many of the Victorian and Edwardian homes that are scattered throughout San Francisco are located in Noe Valley, which brings a unique charm to the area. It’s location in the center of the city provides residents with easy access to the rest of San Francisco, while also retaining its quaint small town feel.

Glen Park

Glen Park is known for its village-type character, which is rooted in its extensive history. Originally a center of street-car transport, Glen Park has many original stores and homes that have been passed down through families to present day. This attribute makes residents feel instantly at home in Glen Park, which is transmitted to visitors as well because of the small town values that course through the whole town. Not only does Glen Park benefit from these traits, but also there are extensive nature trails that run through Glen Park which makes it easy for you to enjoy time outside. Glen Park provides a unique atmosphere for you and your family to live in San Francisco.

Cole Valley

Cole Valley is reported to be the smallest neighborhood in San Francisco, but this does not mean that it lacks in character or charm. Golden Gate Park borders Cole Valley, which provides residents and visitors of this neighborhood with easy access to this beautiful and extensive park. Also, the small nature of the town gives residents a very cozy atmosphere, which provides all the restaurants and cafés with a similarly congenial ambience. Cole Valley is a wonderful place for you and your family to call home.

Duboce Triangle

Duboce Triangle, named after the park that is located centrally to the neighborhood, is a residential neighborhood that has great potential for all families. Not only do they have the large park that is open to all, but they have smaller parks located throughout the neighborhood as well for all to enjoy. Duboce Triangle is especially popular for dog-owners because of the large expanse of parks that are available for dogs to play in. Also, many of the historic Victorian homes that are present throughout San Francisco are also present in Duboce triangle, which provides the area with a classic and intimate feel. Duboce Triangle is a great place to raise your family.