SOMA & Yerba Buena Gardens

Neighborhood: South of Market (SOMA)

Understand the history and development of the South of Market area (SoMa) of San Francisco, from the earliest rough neighborhoods called “South of the Slot”, to the proud civic achievement that is today’s Yerba Buena Gardens complex. View an exciting variety of buildings and architectural styles including an historic church, posh hotels, the highest concentration of museums in the city, a high-tech entertainment center, and a family-friendly playground area. Learn to look at this neighborhood with a new eye - even people familiar with the area will discover beautiful gardens and unique sculptures that are “hidden in plain sight”.

Offered All Year

Schedule:
2nd Saturdays of the month at 11:00 AM

Next Tour:
Saturday, September 11 11:00 given by Lee Anne Spencer

Meets in front of St. Patrick's Church, Mission St. between 3rd and 4th Sts. Public transportation: MUNI line 14; MUNI/BART Powell St. Station.

• Tour Coordinator: Joshua Weinberg • Tour Guides: Val Flood, Lee Anne Spencer, Joshua Weinberg •