Marina Articles

The District

Residents in the million-dollar homes of the Marina appreciate the sun-swept views; the walking, running, and biking trail that runs along the bay; and the wide-open grassy Marina Green that's in constant use by kite flyers and volleyball and soccer players.

The Location

One of the main attractions in the Marina is the Palace of Fine Arts, a Roman Classical monument designed by Bernard Maybeck for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915. The rotunda, massive columns, and lagoon are a favorite place for wedding photographers and travel magazines to get their iconic pictures.

The Lifestyle

Just east of the Marina is Fort Mason Center, a former Army outpost that now houses a vibrant cultural-arts center featuring art openings, galleries, and dance performances and theater in the Cowell Theater. A farmers market, a food and wine festival that attract thousands, and Greens, one of the first restaurants to offer haute-cuisine vegetarian fare, all operate out of the old Army depot buildings at Fort Mason.

The Commute

Silicon Valley 45m by car

South San Francisco 20m by car

Financial District 5m by car

The Market & Future Outlook

Neighborhood homes for sale are among the most desirable in all of San Francisco. Residences include luxurious mansions and spectacular condos and apartments.

The Food + Spirits

*Take-Out and Outdoor Dining Only

• Delarosa* | Italian Cuisine

• Izzy's Steakhouse*

• Blue Barn Gourmet* | Salads

• Dragon Well* | Chinese Restaurant

• Lucca's Delicatessen* 

• Le Marais Bakery*

• Greens Restaurant* | Vegetarian Restaurant

• Mamo* | South American Cuisine

Bars & Lounges  (*Temporarily Closed)

• The Tipsy Pig

• Horseshoe Tavern

• The Blue Light

• Monaghan’s

• Marina Lounge

• Reed & Greenough

• Hi-Fi Lounge

Why the Marina?

an Electric neighborhood with luxurious features

An epicenter of cuisine, nightlife, and daytime activities, the Marina is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in San Francisco. While popular with younger generations, it has a rich history with longtime residents continuing to bask in the sunny perfection of the Marina.

Development Building in the Marina

1598 Bay Street