At-a-Glance

A little over two decades ago, the area south of Market Street in San Francisco was a no-man’s land of warehouses, abandoned buildings — and, from a visionary’s perspective — plenty of untapped opportunities.

Today, SOMA has been completely re-imagined and bears little resemblance to its former self. Here, sleek luxury condominiums to rival those in Manhattan stand cheek to cheek with towering high rises, while in their shadow stands a stadium, world-class museums and convention centers, trendy bars and restaurants, and the thriving, innovative tech community that started it all.

In a Word

Eclectic

Living Here

The epicenter of urban living in San Francisco, SOMA offers easy access to the Financial District and every county in the Bay Area via CalTrain, Muni, Golden Gate Transit, and BART.

But one of the best things about living in SOMA is, you don’t have to go far to find what you want:

• Grocery shopping is just steps away at Whole Foods, Safeway, and Trader Joe’s.
• The San Francisco Centre answers all of your other shopping needs, from clothing to gifts, home goods and jewelry, all under one roof.
• Near Moscone Center, you’ll find the picturesque Yerba Buena Gardens, as well as cultural institutions like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (or SF MoMa), the Museum of the African Diaspora, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
• Pop culture enthusiasts will love the Cartoon Art Museum and the Metreon.
• And SOMA kids can’t get enough of Zeum and the Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center.

Good-to-Know

While it may be known primarily for its warehouses, nightclubs, and art spaces, SOMA also offers some of the best hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions that the City has to offer.

Why SOMA?

SOMA offers a rich and complex mix of people, experiences, and possibilities. What draws neighbors here?

Energy.

After all, there are many changes taking place in SOMA right now (new stores, buildings and restaurants are going up every day), and the excitement is palpable.