San Francisco Interactive Map
Explore this detailed San Francisco map showing neighborhoods, landmarks, and transportation networks. San Francisco occupies a hilly peninsula with historic districts, tech corridors, and waterfront attractions.
This interactive map of San Francisco allows you to explore the city's geography, including its famous hills, cable car lines, Golden Gate Bridge, and distinct neighborhoods from Chinatown to the Mission. Click on markers to learn more about specific locations.
About San Francisco - The Golden City
San Francisco occupies a hilly peninsula with historic districts, tech corridors, and waterfront attractions. Founded in 1776, the city covers 46.9 sq mi with a population of 873,965 and serves as a center for technology, tourism, finance, and biotech.
The SF map reveals the city's unique geography defined by steep hills and waterfront location between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco Quick Facts
- Nickname: The Golden City
- State: California
- Population: 873,965
- Area: 46.9 sq mi
- Founded: 1776
- Region: West Coast
- Time Zone: Pacific Time (PT)
San Francisco Neighborhoods and Districts
A dense grid broken by steep hills and diagonal Market Street; cable car lines and distinct neighborhoods (North Beach, Mission, Haight). Bridges (Golden Gate, Bay Bridge) define regional connectivity.
Downtown/Financial District
The business center with skyscrapers, Market Street, and major transit connections including BART and Muni.
Chinatown
Historic neighborhood and one of the oldest Chinatowns in North America, known for its cultural heritage and architecture.
Mission District
Vibrant neighborhood known for its Latino culture, murals, food scene, and nightlife along Mission Street.
North Beach
Italian-American neighborhood known as "Little Italy" with restaurants, cafes, and close proximity to Fisherman's Wharf.
Haight-Ashbury
Historic counterculture neighborhood famous for the 1960s hippie movement and Victorian architecture.
San Francisco Transportation Networks
Muni buses/streetcars, cable cars; BART and Caltrain regional rail connect the city to the broader Bay Area. The iconic cable car system provides transportation and tourist attraction.
Major Transportation Hubs
- Airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Highways: US-101, I-80, CA-1 (19th Ave)
- Public Transit: Muni Metro, cable cars, BART, Caltrain
- Bridges: Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge
San Francisco Landmarks and Attractions
The SF map reveals numerous world-famous landmarks and attractions that define the city's character and draw millions of visitors annually.
Iconic Landmarks
- Golden Gate Bridge - Iconic suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait
- Alcatraz Island - Former federal prison turned national park and museum
- Fisherman's Wharf - Tourist destination with seafood restaurants and shops
- Chinatown - Historic neighborhood with traditional architecture and culture
- Golden Gate Park - Large urban park with museums, gardens, and recreational areas
San Francisco Economy and Industries
Technology, tourism, finance, and biotech; part of the broader Bay Area innovation economy. The city serves as headquarters for many major tech companies and startups.
Key Economic Centers
- Financial District - Banking and financial services center
- South of Market (SOMA) - Tech companies and startups
- Union Square - Retail and shopping district
- Tourism Industry - Major economic driver with millions of annual visitors
San Francisco Climate and Geography
Cool-summer Mediterranean with frequent fog and microclimates. The city's unique geography creates distinct weather patterns with the famous fog rolling in from the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco's hilly terrain and peninsula location create numerous microclimates within the small 49-square-mile area, with temperatures varying significantly between neighborhoods.
How to Use This San Francisco Map
This interactive SF map provides multiple ways to explore The Golden City. Use the zoom controls to focus on specific neighborhoods or landmarks, and click on markers to access information about attractions, transportation, and local areas.
Whether you're planning a visit to San Francisco, studying urban geography, or researching the city's unique layout, this map serves as your comprehensive guide. The map includes cable car lines, major hills, and highlights both famous landmarks and local neighborhoods that define SF's character.
For educational purposes, this San Francisco map helps students understand how geography influences urban development, showing how the city's hills and waterfront location have shaped its distinctive character and transportation systems.