Union Square :

In Union Square, all things fashionable and hip can be gazed upon, tried on and purchased. Big-name retail, posh hotels and superb theater are the name of the game. But take a moment to step out of the riptide of people walking through the square, and you’ll see San Francisco in all its melting-pot glory.

Embarcadero / Financial District :
Right where Market Street funnels traffic to the bayfront, you’ll find the Embarcadero, San Francisco’s old waterfront. Flush up against the Financial District’s skyscrapers, the Embarcadero’s promenades lend the area a sense of escape. The Ferry Building Marketplace is a cornucopia of epicurean delight.

Mission District :
One of San Francisco’s trendiest neighborhoods happens to be its oldest. “The Mission” is centered around the beautiful Mission Dolores, which has anchored the area since 1791. Some of The City’s prettiest Victorian homes can be found here, adding even more color to an already vibrant neighborhood.

China Town :
Pass under the famous Chinatown Gateway at Bush St. and Grant Ave. and you’ll feel as though you’ve walked into the streets of a foreign city. Merchant signs are printed in Chinese first, grocers sell uncommon produce and there’s nary a Victorian house to be seen. Experiencing Chinatown is truly a study in cultural immersion.

Fisherman’s Wharf :
Loved by tourists and known around the world, Fisherman’s Wharf somehow manages to be equal parts kitsch and authentic. On one hand there are fun-loving shops and kooky street performers; on the other hand, you will find savory seafood fresh from the ocean and a fleet of historic ships that recall The City’s maritime past.