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Pacific Heights

California · United States

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Offering one of the most scenic outlooks in all of Northern California, Pacific Heights is home to Billionaire’s Row, featuring the estates of politicians, tech titans and other San Francisco celebrities (including the 'Mrs. Doubtfire' house!).

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Pacific Heights, a historic neighborhood that serves as the undisputed, glittering crown jewel of San Francisco's residential landscape. You are beginning your journey at the apex of Alta Plaza Park, a beautifully…

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  2. 2The Fillmore Street Corridor

    Descending slightly from the highest residential peaks, we arrive at Fillmore Street, the vibrant, beating commercial heart of Pacific Heights. Running north to south, this dynamic, sloping thoroughfare acts as a central artery,…

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  3. 3Cinematic Splendor on Steiner Street

    Turning off the bustling commercial avenue, we find ourselves on the quiet, incredibly steep, tree-lined incline of Steiner Street. Pacific Heights has long captured the intense imagination of Hollywood directors, serving as a…

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  4. 4Edwardian and Victorian Architectural Heritage

    As we navigate the pristine blocks situated just off the main commercial corridors, you are completely surrounded by a breathtaking, open-air museum of historic residential architecture. The homes here are simply massive,…

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  5. 5The Grandeur of Lafayette Park

    We now arrive at the magnificent, sprawling expanse of Lafayette Park, the second major green sanctuary nestled within the boundaries of Pacific Heights. This park, prominently elevated on a significant topographical crest,…

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  6. 6The Summit of Billionaire's Row

    Prepare yourself visually and intellectually as we enter the most exclusive, fiercely protected enclave in the entire city: the specific stretch of Broadway and Pacific Avenue colloquially known as Billionaire's Row, or the Gold…

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  7. 7The Flood Mansion and Greco-Roman Masterpieces

    Among the towering fortresses of Billionaire's Row, several specific, legendary mansions demand intense scholarly attention and visual analysis. Standing before you is the breathtaking Flood Mansion, unquestionably the grandest,…

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  8. 8Closing

    Our extensive journey concludes at the extreme western boundary of Pacific Heights, standing at the precipice of the spectacular Lyon Street Steps. This monumental, perfectly terraced staircase, boasting over two hundred and…

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What is Pacific Heights?

Pacific Heights is a place in California · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationCalifornia · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates37.7923, -122.4342
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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