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Little Italy district of San Francisco
While North Beach, a northeast San Francisco neighborhood, isn’t by the ocean as its name suggests, it offers a unique, walkable city vibe that feels very European. Known as the city’s “Little Italy” neighborhood, North Beach has been home to generations of Italian Americans. "When we meet people who live in North Beach, they want to stay in North Beach," says Kristen Stuecher, a Realtor and principal at Stuecher Manning Group with Compass San Francisco who has more than a decade of Bay Area real estate sales experience. “It’s one of the most desirable neighborhoods here.” And that desirability means it can be challenging to get in. "There isn’t a lot of turnover,” says Cindy Manning, principal at Stuecher Manning Group with Compass San Francisco, Realtor, and long-time San Francisco resident. “And that scarcity keeps values high there.”
The mural on North Beach's International Cocktail Lounge beckons you into the neighborhood.
North Beach is home to San Francisco's "Little Italy" and many Italian business.
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Local markets and European-style cafes
The neighborhood is within walking distance of numerous shopping and dining options, especially along Columbus Avenue. Nearly every establishment in the neighborhood is locally owned, from markets to boutiques. One unique, longstanding shopping establishment is City Lights. This independent bookstore and publishing house has been in North Beach since 1953 and was a regular sport for Beat poets in the 50s and 60s. Tosca Café is a popular neighborhood Italian-American restaurant known for its Tuscan fried chicken and kale pesto pappardelle, while Caffe Trieste serves espresso-based drinks. The Italian Homemade Company is a highly rated deli and market, with homemade pasta and imported Italian items, including cheeses, while more grocery items can be found at the Trader Joe’s on Bay Street.
Cafe Trieste is a historical hang out for North Beach locals.
City Lights Bookstore's façade: A beacon of literary history in North Beach.
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Annual Italian Heritage Festival and Parade
North Beach has a popular annual festival in the neighborhood, the Italian Heritage Festival & Parade. Started in 1868, it is the oldest Italian heritage parade in the United States and draws in large crowds every October with Italian food varieties and activities. “It’s really fun,” Stuecher says. “There’s tons of live music, and the food is amazing. It’s a really great weekend.”
Patrons taking a moment to sit and eat at the North Beach Festival.
The North Beach Festival takes place every June.
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Edwardian-style buildings and renovated condos
The gridded, hilly streets are lined with tall Edwardian-style condo buildings, many painted in soft pastels or moody greys. Many of the condos in the area have been renovated, offering modern appliances and big bay windows. Outside, the streets are narrow, with clusters of leafy trees and lined with paved sidewalks. Condo prices range from around $1 million for a 1,000-square-foot unit to $2.4 million for a 3,000-square-foot condo. There are just a handful of single-family home options that fit the median price of $1.1million.
Narrow Victorian-style homes are common in the older North Beach neighborhood.
Colorful apartment buildings are common on the streets of North Beach.
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Outdoor recreation at Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is the neighborhood’s main outdoor recreational site. This 3-acre green space sits at the corner of Filbert and Stockton streets, across from the iconic Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The park features a tree-shaded grassy field perfect for picnicking, playgrounds and a looped walking path. The Joe DiMaggio playground, also in the neighborhood, is not just for children. Along with a vast playground, there are tennis and basketball courts and a pool. North Beach is less than a few miles south of the bay for places like Pier 39. This bayside pier offers scenic views of the water and is a popular spot for checking out the many sea lions that enjoy hanging out on the docks.
Nothing beats North Beach's iconic Washington Square on a sunny warm day.
North Beach's Joe DiMaggio Tennis Courts are always full of locals playing Tennis.
North Beach's Washington Square Park boasts beautiful views of Coit Tower.
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Public schools with a competition-winning robotics club
Students may attend Jean Parker Elementary School, which gets a B-plus-rating from Niche, followed by B-plus-rated Francisco Middle School. The A-rated Galileo High School offers numerous AP classes and has multiple clubs and organizations, including a competition-winning robotics club.
Galileo High School exhibits classical architecture.
Francisco Middle School sits in the middle of northeast San Francisco.
Unlocking Potential at Jean Parker Elementary: A Gateway to Academic Brilliance.
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Multiple bus stops and nearby BART Station
There are many public bus stops throughout the neighborhood, and the Powell Street BART Station is about a mile from North Beach for traveling or commuting by light rail. Interstate 80 sits less than a few miles south and leads across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The San Francisco International Airport is about 14 miles south.
North Beach is served by many different MUNI Bus lines.
The closest BART station to North Beach can be found at the Powell Street Station.
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Church and community
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church is in the middle of North Beach. Originally founded in 1884 to minister to the Italian immigrant population, this church is now a mainstay of the community. In addition to providing regular Mass, private schooling and social events, it can also be seen in Hollywood movies such as Dirty Harry.
Washington Square Park in North Beach is a relaxing place to take a break.
Saints Peter and Paul Church's stunning interior in North Beach, San Francisco.
The North Beach Library sits next to Joe DiMaggio Park.
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