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Lower Pacific Heights

Episode 19:

April 2, 2025

Today on Bay Insider, we are continuing our neighborhood series where we talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood in San Francisco.

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In this episode of The Bay Insider, we look at one of San Francisco's liveliest neighborhoods, Lower Pacific Heights, and share our thoughts about its charm and get some recommendations from a true insider about its best-kept secrets.

 

From the vibrant history to the stunning and varied architecture, and the plethora of restaurants and businesses, we discuss why this neighborhood is a popular choice for residents, visitors, and investors. 

History

“Upper Fillmore"

The famous “Full House” house (1709 Broderick Street)

Mt. Zion Hospital

Japantown

Japanese Internment

Sister city with Osaka, Japan

Osaka Way

AMC Kabuki 8

Cottage Row Historic District
 

Parks & Arts

Lafayette Park

Alta Plaza Park

Raymond Kimbell Park

 

Events

Fillmore Jazz Festival

Cherry Blossom Festival

Fillmore Farmer’s Market
 

Businesses

Kinokuniya Bookstore

Maido Fine Stationery & Gift

Nijiya Market

Daiso Japan

The Faceshop

Smith Clock Co.

Yury’s Lights & Beyond

Restaurants/Cafes

Mattina SF

Routier SF

Florio

Jane The Bakery

Little Shucker

La Boulangerie

SPQR

Woodhouse Fish Co.

Copra

La Mediterranee

Pizzeria Delfina

Octavia

State Bird Provisions

Troya Restaurant

Marufuku Ramen

Hinodeya Japantown

Akira

Benihana

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

Sweet Maple

Bars & Live Music

The Boom Boom Room (Opened in 1933, moved to Fillmore in 1988; once associated with John Lee Hooker.)

Harry’s Bar (Neighborhood staple for 40+ years.)

K-Box Karaoke

The Fillmore
 

Health & Wellness

Kabuki Springs and Spa

Pearl Spa

Imperial Spa

Fit Local Fit

 

Transportation

Multiple Muni lines: 1 California, 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 22 Fillmore, 38 Geary.

Easy access to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
 

Schools

Stretch the Imagination Preschool

William Cobb Elementary

Stuart Hall High School

Gateway High School
 

Weather

Sunnier than western parts of San Francisco, with moderate temperatures year-round.

Guest:
Tina Chen - referred by another one of my very favorite longtime clients and part of my UCSF client crew.

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