Living in San Francisco’s
Nob Hill
A CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC
WITH TIMELESS SOPHISTICATION
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"IT IS IMMEDIATELY APPARENT WHY NOB HILL HAS BEEN THE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OF CHOICE SINCE THE MID-NINETEENTH CENTURY. PERFECTLY POSITIONED, THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS AN ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL, DOTTED WITH POCKET GREEN SPACES AND EPIC VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING DOWNTOWN, UNION SQUARE AND THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT."
~ ALEXANDRA CHAMPALIMAUD, INTERIOR DESIGNER
One of the most recognized residential addresses in the world, Nob Hill enjoys an advantageous and prized location in San Francisco. A historical neighborhood of rich architectural pedigree, Nob Hill is just steps from the upscale retail district of Union Square, the cultural energy of the Theater District, and a short cable car ride to the Financial District. Start the day at Collis P. Huntington Park. Dog walkers and yoga enthusiasts gather around the park’s most recognized feature, a fountain that is a replica of Rome’s Fontana delle Tartarughe. The sculpture was commissioned by the Crocker family and donated to the park.
Grab a coffee at one of the myriad cafes on the picturesque side streets. It’s time to start exploring. Every day offers a new discovery when you live in these Nob Hill residences in San Francisco.
LANDMARKS
The place where people fall in love with San Francisco. The Fairmont Hotel, an iconic institution situated just across the street from Crescent, is known for its three-story holiday-themed Gingerbread House, classic cabaret performances, and the tiki paradise that is The Tonga Room. For serious drinks and steaks, head to The Big 4 opposite the rose gardens at Huntington Park. The locals-only hangouts include Nob Hill Café for the city’s best gnocchi, Nook for brunching while the cable cars pass, and Le Beau Market, which has catered to Nob Hill’s finest for decades.
UNION SQUARE
The Union Square area is undergoing a luxury renaissance with the opening of new West Coast flagships for Fendi, Ferragamo, Hermès, and Dior. Post Street, lined with Harry Winston, Graff, and Cartier, is ideal for connoisseurs of rare beauty. Saks Fifth Avenue offers one of the city’s largest shoe departments, while The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus is still the hottest table for lunch. For art lovers, 49 Geary remains a premier gallery destination.
CULTURAL NEXUS
In Downtown San Francisco, Michelin-starred dining meets the city’s leading artistic destinations. A seasonal tasting menu is sourced from local gardens at the intimate Sons & Daughters, while Kin Khao is a hidden yet lauded destination for elevated Thai cuisine. In the restored landmark Pacific Bell Building, Mourad beckons as a temple of design, while the restored grand theater offers a progressive lineup of theatrical productions. Next door to The Curran, San Francisco’s very own American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues to impress audiences with groundbreaking productions.
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
A short stroll down the hill, the West Coast’s financial and banking center is transforming into a progressive tech and innovation quarter. At 555 California, the former Bank of America main vault has been reimagined into a fine dining destination The Vault. For al fresco dining with extra Parisian charm, Claude Lane and Belden Place are clustered with sidewalk cafes. As an alternative to the Fitness & Yoga Studio at Crescent, Sansome Street offers a “fitness row” with flagships of BodyRok, Barry’s Bootcamp, Equinox, and Rumble.
ARCHITECTURE
BROCKLEBANK APARTMENTS
DRAGON GATE
FAIRMONT HOTEL
GRACE CATHEDRAL
MARK HOPKINS
TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID
FOOD & DRINK
1760
ACQUARELLO
ALIMENT
ALLEGRO ROMANO
AMELIE
BOUCHE1
THE BIG 42
CAFÉ BASTILLE
CAFÉ CLAUDE
CAFÉ DE LA PRESSE3
COCOTTE
DEL POPOLO4
FINO
KEIKO À NOB HILL
LEO'S OYSTER BAR
LIHOLIHO YACHT CLUB5
LOUIE'S GEN-GEN ROOM
MICHAEL MINA
MISTER JIU'S
NOB HILL CAFÉ
NOOK
ONE65
PEACEKEEPER
RUE LEPIC
SEVEN HILLS
SWAN OYSTER DEPOT
SONS & DAUGHTERS6
THE VAULT
TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR
TOP OF THE MARK
VENTICELLO RISTORANTE
WAYFARE TAVERN
RETAIL & STYLE
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
APPLE
BOTTEGA VENETA
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
BURBERRY
BVLGARI
CARTIER
CHANEL
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
DIOR
DIPTYQUE
DOLCE & GABBANA
GIORGIO ARMANI
GUCCI
HERMÈS
LOUIS VUITTON
MAISON MARGIELA
MONTBLANC
NEIMAN MARCUS
OLIVER PEOPLES
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
SAINT LAURENT
TIFFANY & CO.
VALENTINO
WILLIAMS SONOMA
ARTS & CULTURE
AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER (A.C.T
CALDWELL SNYDER GALLERY
FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO
FRAENKEL GALLERY
HAINE'S GALLERY
THE CURRAN
THE MASONIC SAN FRANCISCO
PLAYHOUSE
EVERYDAY
BEANSTALK CAFÉ
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
LE BEAU MARKET7
NESPRESSO
TRADER JOE'S
WHOLE FOODS
FITNESS & WELLNESS
BARRY'S BOOTCAMP
EQUINOX
NOB HILL SPA8
SOULCYCLE