Pacific Heights Neighborhood (94109, 94115, 94123) (7b)
Pacific Heights is an affluent neighborhood located in the Northern part of San Francisco just south of the Marina. It is located roughly between Green St and California St and Lyon/Presidio Ave and Van Ness. It is one of the most scenic and park like settings in Northern California with many locations providing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Presidio, and the Bay. This is an upscale neighborhood with many of the homes owned by old school money families. You can find large single family homes and stately apartment buildings in this part of the City.
The neighborhood was first developed in the 1870s and consisted mostly of small Victorian homes. During the turn of the century, especially after the 1906 earthquake, many were replaced with period homes. Pacific Heights is a primarily residential area is characterized by painted Victorians, châteaux and mansions. Boutique shops, restaurants and bars can be found along Fillmore Street. Many elite private schools can be found here including San Francisco University High School, The Hamlin School, Convent of the Sacred Heart High School, and the Town School for Boys.
Alta Plaza Park has a playground, large lawn area, two tennis courts and a multipurpose basketball/tennis court. It offers paved walking trails, benches, and City views. There is also a kids' lot that contains three different play structures, a sand box, benches, slides and swings. There is an off-leash dog area is on the east side of the park. It is located between Jackson, Clay, Steiner, and Scott. Parkscan Info. Review Yelp.
California Pacific Medical Center is located at 2333 Buchanan Street.
The Clay Theatre is located at 2261 Fillmore Street between Clay and Sacramento St. Showtimes.
Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acre park created in 1936 located at between Washington, Sacramento, Gough and Laguna Streets. It offers two tennis courts, a child playground, picnic tables, large grass areas, and is dog friendly. For more information about Lafayette Park visit the Friends of Lafayette Park (FOLP) website. Parkscan Info. Reviews Yelp.
San Francisco Public Library Golden Gate Valley Branch is located at 1801 Green St. Review Yelp.
San Francisco Public Library Presidio Branch is located at 3150 Sacramento St between Baker and Lyon St.
Some great restaurants, watering holes and food specialty shops in Pacific Heights include the following:
Fresca is a family-owned Peruvian restaurant known for its raw bar, ceviche and oysters. The menu includes braised pork and soy-marinated grouper. It is located at 2114 Fillmore St between California St & Sacramento St. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
Churches, Temples, Mosques and other Religious Institutions:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints is located at 1900 Pacific Ave near Gough St.
Swedenborgian Church is located at 2107 Lyon Street near Washington St.
Schools:
Convent of the Sacred Heart High School (9-12) is an all girls private Catholic high school located at 2222 Broadway and Fillmore. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
The Hamlin School (K-8) is a nonsectarian private school located at 2129 Vallejo St. near Webster St. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Hillwood Academic Day School (K-8) private nonsectarian school located at 2521 Scott St. between Broadway and Pacific Ave. Reviews Greatschools and Yelp.
Newcomer Alternative High School (9-12) is located at 2340 Jackson St between Webster and Fillmore St. Review: Yelp.
St. Brigid School (K-8) is a private Roman Catholic school located at 2250 Franklin St. between Broadway and Pacific Ave. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
San Francisco University High School (9-12) is a nonsectarian private high school located at 3065 Jackson St. Review: Greatschools.
San Francisco Waldorf School (K-12) is a private co-ed nonsectarian school located at 2938 Washington St between Broderick St and Divisadero. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Sterne (5-12) is a private nonsectarian school located at 2690 Jackson St. between Scott and Divisadero. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Stuart Hall for Boys (K-8) is a private Roman Catholic school located at 2252 Broadway St. between Fillmore and Webster St. Reviews: Great Schools and Yelp.
Town School for Boys (K-8) is a nonsectarian private school located at 2750 Jackson St. near Scott. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Pacific Height's Walk Score 94 in 2012
Additional Pacific Height Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor Ranked 34th best Neighborhood in SF in 2012.
Pacific Height NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Pacific Height San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
The neighborhood was first developed in the 1870s and consisted mostly of small Victorian homes. During the turn of the century, especially after the 1906 earthquake, many were replaced with period homes. Pacific Heights is a primarily residential area is characterized by painted Victorians, châteaux and mansions. Boutique shops, restaurants and bars can be found along Fillmore Street. Many elite private schools can be found here including San Francisco University High School, The Hamlin School, Convent of the Sacred Heart High School, and the Town School for Boys.
Alta Plaza Park has a playground, large lawn area, two tennis courts and a multipurpose basketball/tennis court. It offers paved walking trails, benches, and City views. There is also a kids' lot that contains three different play structures, a sand box, benches, slides and swings. There is an off-leash dog area is on the east side of the park. It is located between Jackson, Clay, Steiner, and Scott. Parkscan Info. Review Yelp.
California Pacific Medical Center is located at 2333 Buchanan Street.
The Clay Theatre is located at 2261 Fillmore Street between Clay and Sacramento St. Showtimes.
Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acre park created in 1936 located at between Washington, Sacramento, Gough and Laguna Streets. It offers two tennis courts, a child playground, picnic tables, large grass areas, and is dog friendly. For more information about Lafayette Park visit the Friends of Lafayette Park (FOLP) website. Parkscan Info. Reviews Yelp.
San Francisco Public Library Golden Gate Valley Branch is located at 1801 Green St. Review Yelp.
San Francisco Public Library Presidio Branch is located at 3150 Sacramento St between Baker and Lyon St.
Some great restaurants, watering holes and food specialty shops in Pacific Heights include the following:
Fresca is a family-owned Peruvian restaurant known for its raw bar, ceviche and oysters. The menu includes braised pork and soy-marinated grouper. It is located at 2114 Fillmore St between California St & Sacramento St. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
Churches, Temples, Mosques and other Religious Institutions:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints is located at 1900 Pacific Ave near Gough St.
Swedenborgian Church is located at 2107 Lyon Street near Washington St.
Schools:
Convent of the Sacred Heart High School (9-12) is an all girls private Catholic high school located at 2222 Broadway and Fillmore. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
The Hamlin School (K-8) is a nonsectarian private school located at 2129 Vallejo St. near Webster St. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Hillwood Academic Day School (K-8) private nonsectarian school located at 2521 Scott St. between Broadway and Pacific Ave. Reviews Greatschools and Yelp.
Newcomer Alternative High School (9-12) is located at 2340 Jackson St between Webster and Fillmore St. Review: Yelp.
St. Brigid School (K-8) is a private Roman Catholic school located at 2250 Franklin St. between Broadway and Pacific Ave. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
San Francisco University High School (9-12) is a nonsectarian private high school located at 3065 Jackson St. Review: Greatschools.
San Francisco Waldorf School (K-12) is a private co-ed nonsectarian school located at 2938 Washington St between Broderick St and Divisadero. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Sterne (5-12) is a private nonsectarian school located at 2690 Jackson St. between Scott and Divisadero. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Stuart Hall for Boys (K-8) is a private Roman Catholic school located at 2252 Broadway St. between Fillmore and Webster St. Reviews: Great Schools and Yelp.
Town School for Boys (K-8) is a nonsectarian private school located at 2750 Jackson St. near Scott. Reviews: Greatschools and Yelp.
Pacific Height's Walk Score 94 in 2012
Additional Pacific Height Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor Ranked 34th best Neighborhood in SF in 2012.
Pacific Height NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Pacific Height San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census