About San Francisco
The fourteenth-largest city in the US, San Francisco is noted for its rich cultural heritage. Its Japantown and Chinatown are among the largest and oldest in the United States. The Richmond district hosts thriving Russian, Irish and Asian communities, while North Beach honors the city's Italian history. The South Asian and Vietnamese communities continue to grow. In the predominantly Latino Mission District, you'll find many Spanish-language bookstores, business and cultural institutions. The city's cultural diversity, bohemian history, thriving arts scene and booming technology sector guarantee that the city offers something for every resident.
Blessed by gorgeous views, dramatic hills and eclectic architecture, San Francisco is acknowledged as one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Public And Private Schools
San Francisco is served by the San Francisco Unified School District.
You can learn more at: www.greatschools.net/city/San_Francisco/CA
San Francisco Sports
Whether you're a devoted athlete, weekend warrior, or spectator, you'll have no trouble finding a sporting event with the Bay Area's wide range of sports-related options:
- Professional sports teams include: SF Giants, SF 49ers, Oakland A's, Golden Gate Warriors, and San Jose Sharks
- College sports at University of California Berkeley, Stanford University, University of San Francisco and San Francisco State University
Dignity Health and its Bay Area hospitals: Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital and Dominican Hospital are the official health care providers for the San Francisco Giants Baseball Team.
Learn more about Bay Area sports or buy tickets:
San Francisco Entertainment
San Francisco offers first-rate shopping, museums, art galleries, live entertainment, great restaurants and much more for all ages to enjoy. San Francisco's Symphony, Opera and Ballet companies are world renown.
Learn more about area entertainment or buy tickets
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Shopping/Restaurants
Museums
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Exploratorium/Palace of Fine Arts
Outdoor Activities
The San Francisco Bay Area offers an abundance of activities and resources for sports enthusiasts, children and families. The temperate climate allows residents to get outside all year long, and there's always a lot to do. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and breathtaking views, San Francisco provides residents with hundreds of opportunities to explore the outdoors. Some of our most popular local activities include running, sailing, surfing, mountain biking, golfing, tennis, hiking, hang-gliding, wind-surfing, skiing (within three hour's drive) and camping.
There are tons of adventures to enjoy within the Bay Area. We're within driving distance of the beach or mountains, where you can ski, surf and sightsee.
Here are some links to websites that describe all kinds of outdoor activities:
San Francisco Marina Yacht Club