Welcome to Pacific Heights
High-minded residents flourish in this trendy suburban sector.
Elegance and opulence define the Pacific Heights experience. Homes are in high demand due to their stunning architectural features, and the neighborhood’s location is convenient to all of San Francisco. Some of the city’s wealthiest families and technology executives live here.
Pacific Heights was built during the 1870s and persists as a prominent community known for its row houses and Victorian estates. The neighborhood is a suburban sanctuary in an otherwise hectic metropolis. Eager investors and homebuyers have made Pacific Heights one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the nation.
What to Love
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Spectacular mansions, estates, and Victorians
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Filmore Street’s designer retailers and locally-owned businesses
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The expansive Presidio Park and its trails, golf course, and scenic overlook
Local Lifestyle
City dwellers flock to Pacific Heights for the peaceful pause they cannot find elsewhere. Families and professionals who value privacy and serenity take pride in their gorgeous homes and tranquil surroundings. In terms of prestige, Pacific Heights tops the charts in the Bay Area.
A secluded respite, Pacific Heights also contains cafes, restaurants, and shopping. The cityscape surrounding the suburb means one’s needs and desires are a stone’s throw away (Pacific Heights has a Walk Score of 97). The neighborhood’s unique combination of suburban quiet and urban convenience accommodates versatile lifestyles of individuals, families, and anyone motivated to make their home in Pacific Heights.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Exceptional restaurants and bars are walkable in this upscale community. Octavia, chef Melissa Perello’s second restaurant, showcases the most exquisite seasonal ingredients from the region’s best farms. Her carefully curated menu and wine list celebrate community and local agriculture.Sample the best local brews, small-production wines, unique cocktails, and modern California cuisine in the inviting surroundings of The Snug. The menu is approachable and features crispy delicata squash and kale salad, all prepared with finesse.
In addition to the variety of luxury brands and independent stores found on Filmore Street, there are a couple of must-visit stores in the neighborhood. Credo Beauty provides every skincare product, clean beauty brand, and self-care product you need to maintain a flawless complexion. Swap your conventional products with the trendiest clean alternatives for a fresh and natural look.
Your home can reflect your elegance and style, which is why a visit to Caravane San Francisco is in order. This chic home goods store boasts the most beautiful curtains, handcrafted ceramics, charming quilts, and everything you need to make your home the perfect representation of your beautiful spirit.
Things to Do
Though the neighborhood is quiet, Pacific Heights has lively recreational opportunities. Alta Plaza Park is favored among adults and children for its children’s playground, dog play area, outdoor basketball court, tennis, picnic area, and gorgeous bird’s-eye views of the Bay and city skyline. Get an informed tour of the area’s gorgeous gardens, famous mansions, and vibrant Victorian row houses during a Victorian Home Walk.
Hosting your corporate event or lavish soiree is a breeze in Pacific Heights. The Clay Theatre is a one-of-a-kind movie theater and venue, ideal for weddings, wedding showers, corporate events, and intimate elopements. Feel the air of extravagance and sophistication as you make your way through the Palace of Fine Arts. Initially built for the 1915 Pamana-Pacific Exhibition, this Greco-Roman palace is now used for hosting private galas, trade showers, weddings, and other grand-scale events.
Schools
Pacific Heights is home to top-tier educational institutions, including:
