10 Things To Do In San Francisco’s Nob Hill District
One of San Francisco’s signature neighborhoods, Nob Hill is best known for its landmarks and luxurious hotels. Yet the home of Grace Cathedral and the Fairmont Hotel also has wonderful restaurants, a beautiful park, and an eclectic mix of specialty shops. Parts of the neighborhood are frozen in a bygone age of glamour, ready to transport the willing to amazing adventures.
Huntington Park
Created from the rubble of the 1906 earthquake, Huntington Park is right in the heart of Nob Hill. With its shady benches and children’s playgrounds, it’s the perfect spot to take a break after hiking up one of San Francisco’s steepest hills. Be sure to check out the replica of the Roman “Fountain of the Tortoises” in the park’s center.
Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church
One of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks after the Golden Gate Bridge, Grace Cathedral sits next to Huntington Park with its Gothic European splendor. The West Coast’s largest Episcopal cathedral, Grace Cathedral boasts beautiful stained glass and bronze doors made from casts of the baptistery in Florence, Italy. Two meticulously-designed labyrinths for contemplative walking are located on the church grounds, one inside and the other in the gardens. The outdoor labyrinth is made of terrazzo stone while the inside is woolen tapestry.
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Francisco, CA, USA, +1 415 749 6300
1. Sons & Daughters
Restaurant, Contemporary, North American
An innovative restaurant with just 28 seats, Sons & Daughters creates beautiful dishes using only the freshest ingredients available. The nightly nine-course prefix menu is ever changing and includes a wine program to find the perfect pair with each course. The restaurant is full of personal warmth and character, making it the perfect place to celebrate anything from a birthday to a lovely San Francisco evening.
2. You Say Tomato
Grocery Store, American
3. Top of the Mark
Bar, Cocktail Bar, Hotel Restaurant, American
4. Argonaut Book Shop
Bookstore, Shop
5. The Cable Car Museum
Museum, Library
6. Bourbon and Branch
Cocktail Bar, Bar, American
7. The Masonic
Music Venue
8. The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
Business Hotel, Hotel
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