North Beach

San Francisco, CA

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North Beach - San Francisco, CA

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And the beat goes on in North Beach

Walkable Nightlife Bayfront Trendy Historic

Located on the north end of San Francisco and encompassing Fisherman’s Wharf, Telegraph Hill, and Embarcadero, North Beach is a large neighborhood on the bay with diverse neighborhoods and plenty to do. Some of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks are located here, including Pioneer Park, Coit Tower, Pier 39, and Washington Square. Considered one of the nation’s best neighborhoods, North Beach started out as an actual beach and was filled in during the late 1800s.

During the 1950s, North Beach was a meeting place for the Beat Generation, a literary movement that included several famous authors like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. Learn more about this important movement at the Beat Museum, located off Broadway. North Beach is hilly, and several famous staircases are located throughout. Climb to the top of the Peter Macciarini Steps for terrific views of the Financial District, the Vallejo Stairs for beautiful bay views, or the garden-filled Filbert Street Stairs.

Like all of San Francisco, you won’t be lacking great restaurants or nightlife when you move to North Beach. Some neighborhood favorites include Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, Caffe Trieste, Sotto Mare, Mama’s on Washington Square, and Hillstone.

Explore the Neighborhood

A birds-eye view of North Beach and Coit Tower at sunset

For terrific Italian dishes, residents head to Piazza Pellegrini on Columbus Avenue

Residents of North Beach enjoy ample shopping options, including a Trader Joe’s

Shops and businesses at the corner of Taylor and Bay streets

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in North Beach is $1,237 for a studio, $1,911 for one bedroom, $2,286 for two bedrooms, and $2,497 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Beach has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 84 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,237/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 232 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,911/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 188 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,286/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,497/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

100

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

84

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aquarium of The Bay
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
  • Alcatraz Island
  • Children's Creativity Museum
  • Exploratorium

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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