Now: Many San Francisco neighborhoods contain gorgeous homes. The homes in Pacific Heights throw in another dimension: amazing size. Driving or walking through this area, you'll see fewer of the charming little Victorians prevalent in many other neighborhoods, and more houses that are stunningly large by comparison, and completely diverse in style.
Then: Pacific Heights began to be developed as a neighborhood in the mid- to late 1800s, with many homes being completely rebuilt over time in the preferred style of the owner.
How To Get There: Alta Plaza Park and the spectacular homes on Pacific Avenue and Broadway are just west of Fillmore Street, at the north end of its dense commercial section before it dips down toward the Marina. The 3-line Muni bus from Sutter Street passes along the north side of Alta Plaza, at Jackson Street. Parking is easy along the residential streets.
Lafayette Park at Gough and Sacramento in Pacific Heights
North view toward the bay, from Lafayette Park
Inside Lafayette Park
Walkways in Lafayette Park
Lafayette Park
View south from Lafayette Park, at Gough Street and Clay Street
Historic residence on Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights
House on Sacramento Street
House on Sacramento Street
Alta Plaza Park at Steiner and Clay Street, just west of Fillmore Street
Alta Plaza Park
Bulletin Board in Alta Plaza Park
Southeast view from Alta Plaza Park
Looking southwest from Alta Plaza Park
North view from Alta Plaza Park
Bus Stop at Jackson Street and Divisadero Street
House at Pacific Avenue
Residence on Pacific Avenue
Waterfall in front of house on Pacific Avenue
Baker Street between Pacific Avenue and Broadway
Stairs at Baker Street and Broadway
Broadway between Baker and Lyon Streets
Front of residence on Broadway Street
House on Broadway Street
House on Broadway Street
House on Broadway Street in Pacific Heights
Detail of column on residential building in Pacific Heights
Flowers near the Lyon Street Steps, looking towards the bay
Intersection of Broadway at Lyon Street
Looking down at the Lyon Street steps, where Broadway meets the Presidio
Lyon Street Steps, from the middle section
Residence at the middle of the Lyon Street Steps
Looking up at the Lyon Street Steps
The bottom of the Lyon Street Steps
Broadway Street in Pacific Heights
Looking down Broadway Street toward downtown
View of the bay from Pacific Heights
House on California Street, near Gough
Houses on California Street in Pacific Heights
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