Yerba Buena Neighborhood (94103) (9g)
Yerba Buena is between SOMA and South Beach Neighborhoods (roughly Market to Harrison streets between Second Street and Fifth) . It is the museum and garden district. You will find Hipsters from the nearby art schools peering into their laptops at cafes, families picnicing on the grassy plaza near a waterfall in Yerba Buena Park and kids clambering on a 1906 carousel. There are glistening high-rises, many upscale restaurants, art galleries, movie theatres, wine bars and retail shops in this centrally located district of San Francisco. At Third Street you will find the St. Regis Hotel which is home to many famous people including many of the New York Yankees during the summer. There is very easy public transportation as many bus and streetcar lines run through this neighborhood in addition to 3 BART Stations.
The Century Theatres is a 9 screen multiplex located in the Westfield mall and are a great venue to see the latest movies. Its address is 845 Market Street #500. Showtimes. Review: Yelp.
The Contemporary Jewish Museum opened in 2008 and offers great exhibits around famous and lesser known Jewish artists. The building is also an architectural masterpiece in itself created by Daniel Libeskind. It is located at 736 Mission Street near 3rd St. Review: Yelp.
The Metreon is another multiplex located at 135 4th Street and Mission that offers current movie releases. Showtimes.
The Moscone Center is a center where large business conferences are held. It is located at 747 Howard St. Review Yelp.
The Moscone Center West is part ot the Moscone Center but located at 800 Howard St. Review Yelp.
The Museum of the African Diaspora is a gallery that plays haunting slave narratives from around the world. There is also short films of Howard Thurman, a San Francisco pastor, civil rights pioneer, and advocate of nonviolent protest from the 1940s and 1950s who greatly influenced Martin Luther King Jr. It is located at 685 Mission Street near 3rd St. Review Yelp.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) contains more than 100 photos and paintings. It includes works by Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Henri Matisse. It is located at 151 3rd Street. Review: Yelp.
The Transbay Transit Terminal is located at 201 Mission Street #2100. This is where the bus system to other cities is but the plan is to make it a railway hub also.
The Westfield Mall San Francisco Center is over 1,500,000 sq feet of retail space. It offers many fine stores including the largest Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, a downstairs food court, an upstairs food area containing many fine restaurants such as the Lark Creek Restaurant and Cupola Pizzeria. While shopping definitely make your way up to the top to see the famous dome. It is located at 845 Market St.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a center that gives voice to living artists who work in multiple media. They offer a monthly film series highlighting documentary and experimental works. It is located at 701 Mission St. Review: Yelp.
Yerba Buena Park is a grass oasis located between the Metreon and across the street from the SFMOMA that has waterfalls, fountains and during the summer occasional outdoor concerts.
Zeum is located at 221 Fourth Street near Howard and consists of the Children's Creativity Museum, a crousel, and the Zeum Cafe.
Yerba Buena offers some of the following great restaurants and food specialty shops:
Cupola Pizzeria offers one of the best Neapolitan pizza's in the City. It is on the fourth floor of the Westfield Mall. They have received a certificate of membership in the Associazione Verace Pizza Napletana by meeting the strict requirements of traditional Neapolitan pizza making. Their bianca pizza made with pecorino cheese, garlic, and lardo is fabulous. Their pulled to order warm mozzarella is also something that should not be missed. Cupola's La Fiesta di Tutte Le Feste is one of the best deals around with the chef sending out signature items such as appetizers, salads, pasta, pizza and desserts all at a low price. They are located at 845 Market St at Fifth St. in the Westfield Mall. (415) 896-5600. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Fifth Floor is on the fifth floor of the Hotel Palomar and has excellent food prepared by Chef David Bazirgan, one of the best chefs in San Francisco. His poached lobster is one of the best lobster experiences one can have period and he has a natural gift for flavors so you will not be disappointed with any dish at this establishment. They are located at12 Fourth Street near Market within the Hotel Palomar (415) 348-1555. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Fog City News is a hidden gem that serves as both a chocolate shop and newsstand. The staff has an extensive knowledge of chocolate. Their selection of chocolates include some of the best top end chocolate bars in the City. They are located at 455 Market St. near Fremont, (415) 543-7400. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Fletcher and Yelp.
Lark Creek Steak Restaurant, on the fourth floor of the Westffield Mall, is well known for their steaks. Their tartar and scallops are nicely done also. They have a good happy hour and a 250 American wine selection. They are located at 845 Market St Suite 402 at Fifth St. in the Westfield Mall. (415) 593-4100. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer and Yelp. For Reservations.
M.Y. China is located at 845 Market St between 4th and 5th St. in the Westfield Centre, Fourth Floor. (415) 580-3001. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Bauer and Yelp. For Reservations.
Yank Sing (Stevenson Street) is well known for having some of the best dim sum in the city. They are located at 49 Stevenson near Second Street. (415) 957-9300. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp. For Reservations call (415) 541-4949.
Yerba Buena's Walk Score 95 in 2012
Additional Yerba Buena (SOMA) Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 75th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Yerba Buena (SOMA) NabeWise Schools and Stats
Yerba Buena San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
The Century Theatres is a 9 screen multiplex located in the Westfield mall and are a great venue to see the latest movies. Its address is 845 Market Street #500. Showtimes. Review: Yelp.
The Contemporary Jewish Museum opened in 2008 and offers great exhibits around famous and lesser known Jewish artists. The building is also an architectural masterpiece in itself created by Daniel Libeskind. It is located at 736 Mission Street near 3rd St. Review: Yelp.
The Metreon is another multiplex located at 135 4th Street and Mission that offers current movie releases. Showtimes.
The Moscone Center is a center where large business conferences are held. It is located at 747 Howard St. Review Yelp.
The Moscone Center West is part ot the Moscone Center but located at 800 Howard St. Review Yelp.
The Museum of the African Diaspora is a gallery that plays haunting slave narratives from around the world. There is also short films of Howard Thurman, a San Francisco pastor, civil rights pioneer, and advocate of nonviolent protest from the 1940s and 1950s who greatly influenced Martin Luther King Jr. It is located at 685 Mission Street near 3rd St. Review Yelp.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) contains more than 100 photos and paintings. It includes works by Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Henri Matisse. It is located at 151 3rd Street. Review: Yelp.
The Transbay Transit Terminal is located at 201 Mission Street #2100. This is where the bus system to other cities is but the plan is to make it a railway hub also.
The Westfield Mall San Francisco Center is over 1,500,000 sq feet of retail space. It offers many fine stores including the largest Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, a downstairs food court, an upstairs food area containing many fine restaurants such as the Lark Creek Restaurant and Cupola Pizzeria. While shopping definitely make your way up to the top to see the famous dome. It is located at 845 Market St.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a center that gives voice to living artists who work in multiple media. They offer a monthly film series highlighting documentary and experimental works. It is located at 701 Mission St. Review: Yelp.
Yerba Buena Park is a grass oasis located between the Metreon and across the street from the SFMOMA that has waterfalls, fountains and during the summer occasional outdoor concerts.
Zeum is located at 221 Fourth Street near Howard and consists of the Children's Creativity Museum, a crousel, and the Zeum Cafe.
Yerba Buena offers some of the following great restaurants and food specialty shops:
Cupola Pizzeria offers one of the best Neapolitan pizza's in the City. It is on the fourth floor of the Westfield Mall. They have received a certificate of membership in the Associazione Verace Pizza Napletana by meeting the strict requirements of traditional Neapolitan pizza making. Their bianca pizza made with pecorino cheese, garlic, and lardo is fabulous. Their pulled to order warm mozzarella is also something that should not be missed. Cupola's La Fiesta di Tutte Le Feste is one of the best deals around with the chef sending out signature items such as appetizers, salads, pasta, pizza and desserts all at a low price. They are located at 845 Market St at Fifth St. in the Westfield Mall. (415) 896-5600. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Fifth Floor is on the fifth floor of the Hotel Palomar and has excellent food prepared by Chef David Bazirgan, one of the best chefs in San Francisco. His poached lobster is one of the best lobster experiences one can have period and he has a natural gift for flavors so you will not be disappointed with any dish at this establishment. They are located at12 Fourth Street near Market within the Hotel Palomar (415) 348-1555. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Fog City News is a hidden gem that serves as both a chocolate shop and newsstand. The staff has an extensive knowledge of chocolate. Their selection of chocolates include some of the best top end chocolate bars in the City. They are located at 455 Market St. near Fremont, (415) 543-7400. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Fletcher and Yelp.
Lark Creek Steak Restaurant, on the fourth floor of the Westffield Mall, is well known for their steaks. Their tartar and scallops are nicely done also. They have a good happy hour and a 250 American wine selection. They are located at 845 Market St Suite 402 at Fifth St. in the Westfield Mall. (415) 593-4100. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer and Yelp. For Reservations.
M.Y. China is located at 845 Market St between 4th and 5th St. in the Westfield Centre, Fourth Floor. (415) 580-3001. Reviews: Google, SFGate/Bauer and Yelp. For Reservations.
Yank Sing (Stevenson Street) is well known for having some of the best dim sum in the city. They are located at 49 Stevenson near Second Street. (415) 957-9300. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp. For Reservations call (415) 541-4949.
Yerba Buena's Walk Score 95 in 2012
Additional Yerba Buena (SOMA) Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 75th best SF Neighborhood in 2012
Yerba Buena (SOMA) NabeWise Schools and Stats
Yerba Buena San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census