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Pacific Heights is an affluent neighborhood of San Francisco, California, on the north side of California Street in the city. Pacific Heights is located in one of the most scenic and park-like settings in Northern California, offering panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Presidio. Its idyllic location provides a temperate micro-climate that is clearer, but not always warmer, than many other areas in San Francisco. The neighborhood extends from Presidio Avenue to Van Ness Avenue, and from California Street to Broadway. It is home to young urban professionals and some of San Francisco's wealthiest citizens. Pacific Heights is located on the crest of one of San Francisco's seven hills, and lies 370 feet above sea level at its peak. Altogether, it covers 130 city blocks. The streets of Jackson, Pacific, and Broadway extend along some of the most scenic areas along the hilltop crest. The section of Broadway Street extending from Divisadero to Lyon Street is known as the "Gold Coast". Pacific Heights features two parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, each with spectacular views of the city. To the north of Pacific Heights, and easily visible from the top of the hill, are the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, as well as the Marina District. The neighborhood of Lower Pacific Heights, meaning the area located south of California Street down to Pine Street, was invented by real estate agents in the early 90s. It was formerly considered part of the Western Addition. Source: Wikipedia |