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Geography Pacific Heights is located on the crest of one of San Francisco’s 42 hills, 370 feet above sea level at its peak, and covers 130 city blocks. The Streets of Jackson, Pacific, and Broadway extend along some of the most scenic areas along the hilltop crest. The section of Broadway extending from Divisadero to Lyon Street is known as the "Gold Coast". Pacific Heights features two parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, each with spectacular views of the city. To the north of the neighborhood, easily visible from the top of the hill, are the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, as well as the Marina District. ZIP Code: 94115 Population (2000*): 33,115 Male: 15,947 (48%) Female: 17,168 (52%) Housing units: 18,422 Single-family owner-occupied homes: 1,293 Elevation / Land area: 370 feet above sea level and covers 130 square blocks. Water area: zero Real estate The neighborhood was first developed in 1870s with small Victorian homes built until the turn of the century when many were replaced with period homes. Still residential, the area is characterized by painted Victorians, chateaus and mansions. Many international consulates are located in San Francisco and several including the consulate generals of Russia, Greece, Egypt, Vietnam, Italy and Indonesia are located in Pacific Heights buildings. Today, there are also many consular residences in Pacific Heights including the consular generals of Norway and France. It is home of many San Francisco's first families, as well as successful entrepreneurs and artists. The oldest building in Pacific Heights, located at 2475 Pacific Avenue, was built in 1853, though the majority of the neighborhood was built after the 1906 earthquake. The architecture of the neighborhood is varied; Victorian, Mission Revival, Edwardian, and Chateau styles are common. Shopping Most of the neighborhood boutiques and restaurants are along Fillmore Street, south of Pacific Avenue. Other businesses in Pacific Heights are located on California and Divisadero Streets, along with Van Ness Avenue. Pacific Heights is also home to California Pacific Medical Center. Adjacent neighborhoods are: Transportation Franklin and Gough Streets are often used as alternate routes to busy Van Ness, and Pine and Bush Streets are used as alternate routes to busy California Street. As for public transportation, the following Muni lines service the area: 1-California, 1BX-California 'B' Express, 3-Jackson, 12-Folsom/Pacific, 24-Divisadero and 22-Fillmore. Schools Pacific heights is home to many middle and high schools. Colleges, universities and graduate institutions High schools Middle schools Trivia Famous movies filmed in Pacific Heights Famous residents The social elite includes many of San Francisco's first families, famous authors, business people, successful entrepreneurs, artists, musicians and even an actor or two who call Pacific Heights their home. Current residents Former residents | |||||||||
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