Telegraph Hill (94133) (8g)
Telegraph Hill is an affluent neighborhood which includes parts of North Beach has the famed Coit Tower. It is located roughly south of Bay/Lombard Streets and north of Broadway between Stockton and Kearny/Sansome Streets. This is a fairly wealthy neighborhood consisting of a lot of 1930's Beaux Art and modern style homes. Many of these homes have incredible views of the Bay.
Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower located at the top of Telegraph Hill in Pioneer Park. It was built in 1933 at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit. It was designed by architects Arthur Brown, Jr., and Henry Howard out of reinforced concrete to resemble a fire nozzle. It also contains 27 different murals by numerous artists and a top floor observation area with panoramic views of the City It is located at 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd at Greenwich St.. Reviews: Google/Zagat, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Filbert Steps are steps that run along the backyards of amazingly beautiful homes and gardens. You peak into another world where you witness the greenery and can hear the parrots that reside there from the wonderful documentary the " The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill." They are located at Filbert and Sansome St between Sansome St and Coit Tower. Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp.
Pioneer Park is a 4.89 acre park located at the top of Telegraph Hill established in 1876 in celebration of the United States' Centennial. It contains Coit Tower and a bronze Christopher Columbus statue. It offers panoramic views of the City and is located at Filbert and Lombard St. Parkscan Info. Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp.
Restaurants and specialty food locations on Telegraph Hill include:
Liguria Bakery sells one thing and that is focaccia bread. They offer many varieties and have been doing it for 100 years. They are located at 1700 Stockton St at Filbert (415) 421-3786. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Nolte, and Yelp.
Park Tavern has an innovative menu and attracts the young, old, artistic and business clientele. It offers a selection of raw, fried and smoked dish starters including deviled eggs and house-made beef jerky. The Marlowe burger is one of the best in the city. Their New York strip steak, chicken and pork chop are all excellent. They are located on the western most part of Telegraph Hill bordering North Beach at 1652 Stockton St between Union and Filbert (415) 989-7300. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
The Saloon is a traditional bar that opened during the Gold rush and is the oldest bar in San Francisco. They offer live blues or jazz music every night. The Saloon is located at 1232 Grant Street between Broadway and Fresno St. (415) 989-7666. Reviews: Google/Zagat, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Victoria Pastry Co. has been making Sicilian specialties since 1911 with the same brick oven. They are located at 1362 Stockton St. between Columbus and Powell St., San Francisco, CA (415) 781-2015. Reviews: Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Schools:
Garfield Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 420 Filbert between Varennes and Genoa. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Google, Greatschools Rated 8 in 2012 and Yelp.
John Yehall Chin Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 350 Broadway near Sansome. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 10 in 2012 and Yelp.
Telegraph Hill's Walk Score 97 in 2012
Additional Telegraph Hill Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 36th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Telegraph Hill NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Telegraph Hill San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower located at the top of Telegraph Hill in Pioneer Park. It was built in 1933 at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit. It was designed by architects Arthur Brown, Jr., and Henry Howard out of reinforced concrete to resemble a fire nozzle. It also contains 27 different murals by numerous artists and a top floor observation area with panoramic views of the City It is located at 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd at Greenwich St.. Reviews: Google/Zagat, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Filbert Steps are steps that run along the backyards of amazingly beautiful homes and gardens. You peak into another world where you witness the greenery and can hear the parrots that reside there from the wonderful documentary the " The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill." They are located at Filbert and Sansome St between Sansome St and Coit Tower. Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp.
Pioneer Park is a 4.89 acre park located at the top of Telegraph Hill established in 1876 in celebration of the United States' Centennial. It contains Coit Tower and a bronze Christopher Columbus statue. It offers panoramic views of the City and is located at Filbert and Lombard St. Parkscan Info. Reviews: TripAdvisor and Yelp.
Restaurants and specialty food locations on Telegraph Hill include:
Liguria Bakery sells one thing and that is focaccia bread. They offer many varieties and have been doing it for 100 years. They are located at 1700 Stockton St at Filbert (415) 421-3786. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Nolte, and Yelp.
Park Tavern has an innovative menu and attracts the young, old, artistic and business clientele. It offers a selection of raw, fried and smoked dish starters including deviled eggs and house-made beef jerky. The Marlowe burger is one of the best in the city. Their New York strip steak, chicken and pork chop are all excellent. They are located on the western most part of Telegraph Hill bordering North Beach at 1652 Stockton St between Union and Filbert (415) 989-7300. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
The Saloon is a traditional bar that opened during the Gold rush and is the oldest bar in San Francisco. They offer live blues or jazz music every night. The Saloon is located at 1232 Grant Street between Broadway and Fresno St. (415) 989-7666. Reviews: Google/Zagat, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Victoria Pastry Co. has been making Sicilian specialties since 1911 with the same brick oven. They are located at 1362 Stockton St. between Columbus and Powell St., San Francisco, CA (415) 781-2015. Reviews: Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Schools:
Garfield Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 420 Filbert between Varennes and Genoa. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Google, Greatschools Rated 8 in 2012 and Yelp.
John Yehall Chin Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 350 Broadway near Sansome. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 10 in 2012 and Yelp.
Telegraph Hill's Walk Score 97 in 2012
Additional Telegraph Hill Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 36th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Telegraph Hill NabeWise Archived Schools and Stats
Telegraph Hill San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census