What's the best way to see SoMa?

According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience SoMa: Craft Beer Walking Tour in San Francisco's SoMa District (From ₱6,051.19) San Francisco Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized (From ₱8,865.82) Streets of San Francisco Guided Electric Bike Tour (From ₱5,496.03) Alcatraz and Streets of San Francisco Guided Electric Bike Tour (From ₱13,046.13) Private Tour Guide San Francisco with a Local: Kickstart your Trip (From ₱5,362.24)

What hotels are near SoMa?

Hotels near SoMa: (0.36 km) Hotel VIA (0.47 km) Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown (0.80 km) LUMA Hotel San Francisco (1.22 km) Harbor Court Hotel (1.36 km) 1 Hotel San Francisco View all hotels near SoMa on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near SoMa?

Restaurants near SoMa: (0.04 km) South Beach Cafe (0.14 km) Crossroads Cafe (0.09 km) House of Hunan (0.30 km) Delancey Street Restaurant (0.26 km) Momo's View all restaurants near SoMa on Tripadvisor

What attractions are near SoMa?

Attractions near SoMa: (0.06 km) Historic Ferryboat Eureka (0.15 km) Cupid's Span (0.17 km) Rendezvous Charters (0.39 km) Travel With Action (0.47 km) Oracle Park View all attractions near SoMa on Tripadvisor

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“Lots to See Here”

Aug 2020

There is so much of the city in this neighborhood, parks, world class museums, fancy new apartment complexes, and the...

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The area

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Neighborhood: South Beach

How to get there

2nd and King • 4 min walk
Brannan • 4 min walk

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Restaurants

3,681 within 5 kms

Delancey Street Restaurant

367

0.3 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • International • Vegetarian Friendly

21st Amendment Pub & Restaurant

381

0.4 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Bar • Contemporary

Saison

229

0.4 km₱₱₱₱ • American • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly

Rooh

92

0.4 km₱₱₱₱ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Momo's

148

0.3 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Bar • Contemporary

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

72

0.4 km₱ • Quick Bites • American • Vegetarian Friendly

South Beach Cafe

42

41 m₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly

Hrd

115

0.6 km₱ • Quick Bites • Asian • Korean

Crossroads Cafe

32

0.1 km₱ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly

Pazzia Ristorante Italiano

330

0.9 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean

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Attractions

764 within 10 kms

Cupid's Span

42

0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Oracle Park

7,154

0.5 kmArenas & Stadiums

South Park

11

0.5 kmNeighborhoods • Parks

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

1.4 kmHistoric Walking Areas

Misalignment Museum

56

1.6 kmSpeciality Museums • Art Museums

San Francisco Playhouse

348

2 kmTheaters

Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market

513

1.5 kmFlea & Street Markets

Alcatraz Island

56,138

Historic Sites • Islands

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA16,403 contributions

We Found A Great Restaurant

Dec 2022

We were back again for dinner. it was a walk from the BART station, not especially pretty, but we noted some brand new spiffy apartment buildings. We arrived at a charming restaurant, which tells you that there are lots of resources and pleasant surprises in this vast part of the city. Everything is here.

Written 25 December 2022

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA16,403 contributions

A Must for Your Visit

Dec 2021

This is the new downtown of SF, full of new skyscraper apartments, hotels, and offices. Also home of the terrific transit center and the elevated park, which you have to see. Plus the Yerba Buena Gardens with a park, shopping, a theater and a few excellent museums. A couple of cute residential neighborhoods. Lots here.

Written 4 December 2021

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA16,403 contributions

This is Where I Worked

May 2021

I worked in this neighborhood for years before I retired, but now it is so much more with lots of new apartments and a more sophisticated vibe. Don't miss the elevated park near Salesforce tower, SF's version of the High LIne. Lots of museums, bars and restaurants, plus the big convention center.

Written 14 July 2021

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA16,403 contributions

Lots to See Here

Aug 2020

There is so much of the city in this neighborhood, parks, world class museums, fancy new apartment complexes, and the tallest skyscraper in town. But the best feature is the brand new elevated park at the transit center. The landscaping and peaceful areas are fabulous, and the city is all around you.

Written 20 August 2020

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Travel75_12

Fremont, CA556 contributions

So many options

Aug 2019

SoMa has a little bit of everything. Plenty of dining options along with great views of the bay. Easily accessible from downtown.

Written 27 July 2020

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA16,403 contributions

Your Visit Must Include This Neighborhood

Feb 2020

This is a major part of the city and contains lots of things to see and do: A bunch of new museums, the new transit center and park, classy restaurants, the extended Financial District, and the huge convention center. Some nice parks as well.

Written 15 February 2020

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA16,403 contributions

The City has Moved in the Direction

Aug 2019

Take your pick: Museums, cool cafes, a lovely park, big hotels, important corporate HQ, impressive shopping, upscale restaurants...They are all here is the expanded downtown, plus lots of new residents.

Written 18 October 2019

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Rschagrin

Delray Beach, FL15,954 contributions

Hot Area

Aug 2019

SoMa, or South of Market, is a vast, warehouse-filled district. It encompasses Mission Bay and South Beach, where the Giants play baseball at waterfront AT&T Park. Yerba Buena Gardens is located with an arts center, convention complex Moscone Center and several museums, including the acclaimed San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The area is dotted with upscale dining options and high-energy nightclubs.

Written 8 September 2019

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA16,403 contributions

The New City is Here

Jul 2019

So much of modern SF development is here, a new financial district with huge skyscrapers, a new transit center with a fabulous elevated park, several world-class museums, lots of modern apartments with hip residents. Cool and expensive restaurants. You will need to come here.

Written 9 July 2019

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Paulista668

São Paulo318 contributions

Stay in another district

Jun 2019 • Couples

This area really ruined San Francisco for us as we chose a hotel in Eight Street with Market Street. I´ve already reviewed the hotel - BEI - which was not bad in itself but the presence of crackheads on the pavement outside spoiled everything.

The wider SOMA district has little for the tourist apart from perhaps the Modern Art Museum area and adjoining park which is pleasant. The rest is just faceless streets filled with offices and stores at the better end of Howard Street and reception centers for the homeless and vagrants at the other end. I would recommend tourists to stay in other areas, perhaps around Alamo Square.

Written 25 June 2019

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