Twin Peaks
The most panoramic views of the City are found atop Twin Peaks, a 910-foot mountain. Apartment houses and large single family homes wind around this landmark.

Duboce Triangle
This centrally-located neighborhood surrounding Duboce Park contains restored Victorians, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Hospital and many upscale new and established restaurants. Easy access to all the City's MUNI lines and just off Market St., Duboce Triangle borders the Mission, Castro, Buena Vista Park, Mint Hill and the Lower Haight neighborhoods.

Eureka Valley
A mix of traditional families and gay and lesbian couples live in colorful Victorians or stucco fronted homes. The Castro Village shopping area reflects the contrasting tastes. House restorations are very popular here and many home owners have chipped off stucco facades to reveal Victorian house trim beneath. It includes Corona Heights and extends from Corbett Ave. to Dolores St. from Market Street to 22nd St.

Glen Park
On the lower slopes of Diamond Heights, just south of Noe Valley, sits the charming and quiet neighborhood of Glen Park. Victorians and architecturally interesting modern homes line Laidley Street. Great area for public transportation, because Bart has a station here.

Haight-Ashbury
Universally known for its '60s flair, Haight Ashbury is still recognized for its creativity and diversity. Haight Ashbury is home to colorful Victorians, eclectic shops, sidewalk cafes and popular night clubs. Haight Ashbury is also famous for its residents of the past, including Jerry Garcia, the Jefferson Airplane and Janis Joplin, to name a few.

Ashbury Heights
This beautiful section uphill from the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood includes a small secluded park, Mt. Olympus, at its summit, as well as quiet residences. Some contemporary apartment houses can be found here also. Part of a tract called Ashbury Park, developed in 1911.

Buena Vista
Baroque mansions and the old St. Joseph's Hospital (now upscale condominiums) circle a steep hill topped by the beautifully-wooded Buena Vista Park, with great city and bay views.

Castro Village
This area houses a number of great restaurants and stores including funk shops and gay bars. A center of gay life to the city. The Castro Theater shows some great movies. The houses are beautifully maintained and restored, many of the Victorian and Edwardian styles.

Clarendon Heights
The city's second highest mountain offers a perch for large homes with great views. Tiled roofs and Spanish arches are common in this area, which still has the luxury of plenty of open space.

Cole Valley
Running through the Haight area and Ashbury Heights, Cole Valley boasts great shops, a bakery, bars and restaurants. Tree lined streets, architecturally interesting properties, public transportation and good weather make this area very popular.

Corona Heights
A rocky hill that juts upward in the eastern side of Buena Vista Hill. Surrounding this hill there is a park and a playground, a museum as well as duplexes and houses.

Dolores Heights
Beautiful homes, many mansion like in scale. Perched on the hill and offering great gardens and views.

Lower Haight
The section of Haight St. heading into trendy Hayes Valley, the Lower Haight is home to new housing projects, beautifully-restored Victorians and a Japanese, Indian and several Thai restaurants. Some of the best prices for property can still be found here.

Mission Dolores
The Mission is home to the city's oldest structure, Mission Dolores, the sixth Franciscan mission along El Camino Real. Located nearby is the ornate Mission Dolores Basilica. Within the Mission area, it is easy to find spicy taquerias, Mexican bakeries and colorful murals depicting Mexican and Latino history. The original Levi Strauss factory is located in this area at 250 Valencia St. Today, the Mission is a popular area for a mix of working-class Latino families, young professionals, artists and others who enjoy its culturally diverse atmosphere.

Mount Olympus
This 570-foot bluff is topped with a mini park, developed with mostly apartments. There is an impressive platform that for many years (1887-early 1950's) supported a sculpted female figure until vandals encouraged its removal.

Parnassus Heights
On the north-east slope of Mount Sutro and rising up over Haight Ashbury. The streets are tree lined and most of the houses are detached and wood shingled. There are a few especially gracious streets with larger gardens and beautiful view houses

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