Nob Hill is one of the most famous neighborhoods in San Francisco. As a matter of fact, when you’re looking at pictures of San Francisco in all its glory, there’s a very good chance that it was taken in Nob Hill.

If you’re searching for a place to live in San Francisco, keep in mind that Nob Hill is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in the city. If you’re not planning on moving to Nob Hill, the area is still one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of San Francisco. 

Nob Hill is one of San Francisco’s 44 hills. It also has the proud distinction of being one of the original seven hills that make up the city. The area itself plays a vital role in the history of San Francisco. Anyone who knows their San Francisco history will tell you that the area has seen a great deal of change, since the days in which it was referred to instead as California Hill. The name it currently employs was adopted in the 1850s.

Combine the high rise office buildings with pricy retailers, and Nob Hill can very easily compete with the most expensive cities in New York, Chicago, or anywhere else in the country. If you’re in the area for a day or two, you’ll want to make some time for Nob Hill Theater, as well as the Masonic Memorial Temple. Both represent the current culture of the area while also focusing on its history.