Nob Hill, San Francisco

Name: Nob Hill
Address: San Francisco, United States

#455 among attractions in San Francisco

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Nob Hill is a neighborhood of San Francisco, California that is known for its numerous luxury hotels and historic mansions. Nob Hill has historically served as a center of San Francisco's upper class. Nob Hill is among the highest-income neighborhoods in the United States, as well as one of the most desirable and expensive real estate markets in the country. ()

Alternative names: Area: 200.32 acres (0.313 mi²)Coordinates: 37°47'40"N, 122°24'58"W

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Nob Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cable Car Museum, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, Grace Cathedral, Barbary Coast Trail.

~1160 ftE
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
Cable Car Museum, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history and its iconic cable car system, one of the last of its kind in the world. Nestled in the picturesque Nob Hill neighborhood, this museum not only offers a glimpse into...
~1540 ftNE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Church stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage within the city's diverse tapestry. This historic church, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, is situated in...
~1200 ftSE
Soaring church with artwork and labyrinths
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
6 min walk • Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral on Nob Hill, San Francisco, California. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of California, led by Bishop Marc Andrus since 2006, while the cathedral's local parish has been led by Dean Malcolm Clemens Young since 2015.
0.5 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
~1920 ftE
Church
Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco
10 min walk • Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America.
0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
12 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.
0.5 miNE
37°47'59"N • 122°24'36"W
Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco
13 min walk • Beach, Concerts and shows
0.4 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kong Chow Temple, San Francisco
12 min walk • Kong Chow Temple is a temple dedicated to Guan Di, located in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California, in the United States.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, San Francisco
11 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre is a Moorish Revival movie theater building at 2330 Polk Street in San Francisco, California, that opened on November 5, 1926. The theater was designed by Miller & Pflueger. The Alhambra Theatre once had 1,625 seats when it opened and cost $500,000. It was later converted to twin theaters in 1976.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Haas–Lilienthal House is a historic building located at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California, United States, within the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas, it survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Hyde Street, San Francisco
13 min walk • Hyde Street is an iconic street in San Francisco, California. Hyde Street connects the Aquatic Park Historic District to Market Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nob Hill?

Nearby attractions include Broadway Tunnel, San Francisco (5 min walk), Cable Car Museum, San Francisco (6 min walk), Grace Cathedral, San Francisco (6 min walk), Feusier Octagon House, San Francisco (7 min walk).

How to get to Nob Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nob Hill:

Bus

Leavenworth Street & Jackson Street • Lines: 27 (1 min walk)
Pacific Avenue & Leavenworth Street • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)

Tram

Jackson Street & Leavenworth Street (1 min walk)
Washington Street & Leavenworth Street (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Clay Street & Leavenworth Street • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Sacramento Street & Leavenworth Street • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Metro

Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (22 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (23 min walk)

Light rail

Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (22 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (23 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (27 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (27 min walk)