Insider’s Guide to the Bay Area

“Silicon Valley is a mindset, not a location.”

— Reid Hoffman

Whether you prefer sophisticated San Francisco or savvy, high-tech Silicon Valley, both areas have tons to offer when it comes to arts, culture, dining, community, and of course, real estate. In the following links, you’ll get a sense of the various and different neighborhoods, plus an inside look into each of these bustling Bay Area cities from a real estate pro and Bay Area expert Lana Tsarikaeva.

Despite being home to the country’s largest concentration of global innovation, high-tech companies and start-ups, Silicon Valley has a thriving culture on its own. Including cities like Palo Alto, San Jose and Santa Clara, SV boasts a laid-back sense of style with an inventive, ready-for-action mentality. Explore tips and insights into some of Silicon Valley’s most sought after residential areas.

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SF: NoPa and Alamo Square

SF: NoPa and Alamo Square

NoPa is a trendy 5-by-6 block neighborhood, aptly located North of the Panhandle (NoPa). It’s primarily residential with most businesses along Divisadero.

SF: Hayes Valley

SF: Hayes Valley

Talk about a reinvention. Hayes Valley went from a very rough part of town to one of San Francisco’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

SF: Noe Valley

SF: Noe Valley

Noe Valley is a desirable residential haven, surrounded by lively neighborhoods like the Castro and Mission. For many San Franciscans, this makes it the best of both worlds.

SF: The Mission District

SF: The Mission District

Nothing compares to the Mission. It’s hispanic roots, socially-minded population and colorful lineup of businesses make it the most unique district in San Francisco.

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