Urban life at it's best: The Eastern neighborhoods are home to galleries, museums, nightclubs, and much more.
EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS
Mission
Named after Mission Dolores, this sunny, diverse neighborhood is a draw for many young people not only because of its somewhat affordable housing but also the lively night scene, ethnic cafes and shops. Lined with palm trees, Dolores Street is one of the most beautiful thoroughfares in the city.
Potrero Hill / Dog Patch
This neighborhood boasts some of the best views and weather. Potrero Hill a popular area for many artists and young professionals. The local gathering place is 18th Street. The rents are more reasonable than the north side of the city and the housing varies from Victorians to stucco, adobe style houses to lofts.
On Potrero Hill's eastern slope, adjacent to the waterfront, Dogpatch survived the 1906 earthquake and fire relatively undamaged. Dogpatch has some of the oldest houses in San Francisco, dating from the 1860s. For the last 10 years, the neighborhood has seen a revival and now offers many housing options including loft- -style condominiums, of which many were designated as "live-work" units for artists, graphic designers, etc.
SOMA / South Beach / Mission Bay
Just south of Market Street, SOMA is an industrial and commercial neighborhood that is known for unique loft-style housing. The Yerba Buena Center is 5.5 acreas of urban gardens and art venues. Mission Bay is the largest biomedical university expansion in the United States as well as home to the San Francisco Giants, and AT&T Park. South Beach is one of San Francisco's newest neighborhoods and includes the restored warehouses in the South End Historic District, and several marinas and is a favorite of locals with its cafes and shops.