South Beach:
Where things are happening!!

South Beach is one of the most exciting neighborhoods in San Francisco, offering spectacular waterfront views of the Bay. South Beach actually consists of 3 areas: Downtown Financial District, Rincon Hill, and the north-eastern part south of Market Street (SOMA).

Demographic
Anyone who appreciates a modern urban environment with an outdoor lifestyle, modern convenience and proximity to entertainment! An eclectic mix of tech entrepreneurs and innovators, professionals, and retirees.

Commute
South Beach is the most convenient part of San Francisco. Commuters have easy access to any part of the Bay Area, using buses, Muni, Bart and ferries, and the Transbay transit terminal is just a few blocks away. There’s easy freeway access to the Bay Bridge, too. South Beach sits just two miles from Downtown San Francisco, so residents can easily walk, bike, drive, or take public transit to the city’s commercial center and surrounding areas. Things to do From the Ferry Building it’s a pleasant promenade along the Embarcadero for people walking their dogs, or those who want to take in the salt air and the iconic waterfront views. The city has put in a magnificent walking and cycling path all along the waterfront, which takes cyclists and joggers past Rincon Park, Oracle Park and Chase Center all the way to Dogpatch. You can also walk or cycle all the way to Pier 39, a major tourist attraction.
Where to eat If you love eating out, this is the place to be, with dining options ranging from easy takeout to every level of fine dining. Local favorites include Boulevard, Waterbar, Ozumo, Hog Island Oysters Co. Perry’s, etc. Ferry Building (many shops, dining places inside the building as well as the Farmer’s Market) Abundant cafes and bakeries, and Woodland foods market.

Mission Bay:
New hub for technology and entertainments

I’ve been living in the Mission Bay neighborhood for the last 11 years and I’m loving every minute of it. I remember when I first toured this neighborhood, I was pleasantly surprise by its proximity to its nature surroundings and modern convenience. Back then, it was a relatively quiet neighborhood with so much greenery and so close to the waterfront. In the following years, I witnessed its transformation into a major tech hub attracting tech companies like UBER, entrepreneurs and major sports and entertainment centers. Now with 40 additional acres of public park this area is destined to be an even more dynamic and popular neighborhood. Within a few blocks, you’ll find popular dining spots, major entertainment venues like Chase Center and Oracle Park, public transportation and freeway access. Everything you need is here. Even though the condo market in San Francisco has been impacted by COVID-19, the demand for housing in Mission Bay remains strong because of its excellent infrastructure and outdoor space. I love every minute of living in Mission Bay and I’m not surprised by how popular it is with all demographics. Its convenience especially attracts renters and young families and it has become a great long-term option for investors.

Dogpatch:
The Next Mission Bay?

Rich historic background
Dogpatch was a rough, working class neighborhood right up until the 1990s when it began to attract people who were looking for more affordable living space within the vicinity of the City. Dogpatch is now a semi-industrial neighborhood with pockets of residences. In recent years many warehouses have been converted into live/work lofts and condos. Away from the traffic, it’s a place where warehouses jostle with single family homes and new condo developments. In addition, many startups and tech companies are now making Dogpatch their base.

Dogpatch is the next neighborhood from Mission Bay, and is part of the Blue Green, a fantastic network of parks, trails, beaches and bay access points along 13 miles of southeastern waterfront. (Bluegreeway.org).

This can be a great neighborhood for some buyers! Prices are affordable, HOA fees tend to be lower. If you like boutique buildings and smaller communities, this is a great place to be.

Demographic
Dogpatch has become a high demand area for those who want more space and nature than they can find downtown. Here is where you’ll find a great vibe: young, artistic and creative local people, as well as young families.

Commute
For people working in South Bay, Dogpatch has a Caltrain at 22nd Street. Those working in the City have a choice of several bus lines, and in addition, there is a (T-Line) Muni stop on 3rd street connecting to Downtown.

What’s near
Dogpatch is a few blocks away from Potrero Hill, Mission Bay, where several hospitals including Keiser, UCSF Children’s Hospital, and Research Campus are located.

Things to do
Dogpatch residents have access to many parks, including the recently completed Crane Cove Park which links the Mission Bay and Dogpatch neighborhoods. This 7-acre park transformed an inaccessible industrial shoreline into a stunning vista. The park includes two historic and restored cranes; a two-acre multi-purpose lawn with picnic and barbecue areas; a beach to support water recreation; two distinct children’s play areas; a dog run; an aquatic center for boaters with restrooms and a small café.

Where to eat
Residents here have many dining choices; there are many small restaurants, pizza houses, bakery shops, coffee shops, brewery bars and ateliers, with fewer chains and more mom-and-pop operations.

Dogpatch is also walking distance to Chase Center, the major entertainment hub for the Bay Area, with many cuisines available, including American and Chinese.