Mission Bay, San Francisco
For most of its life, the Mission Bay and Central Waterfront districts of San Francisco were wholly undeveloped, besides a sparse array of warehouses, factories and shipping yards. Now, Mission Bay is a nationally recognized hotspot of condos, lofts and biotech research facilities. It is truly a neighborhood in the making.
It was established as a redevelopment area by the city of San Francisco in 1998. Catellus (owned by ProLogis) contracted with the city to create a thriving new neighborhood. While this took longer than expected, momentum has brought a flurry of activity, from California’s the Stem Cell Research headquarters to the new UCSF Mission Bay campus. This campus features amenities for the entire neighborhood, like the Mission Bay Bakar Fitness & Recreation Center, which features a kid’s center, climbing wall, library, and even a pub.
Above: The new UCSF campus dominates San Francisco''s new Mission Bay neighborhood.
There are a few dining and entertainment hot spots in the area, including The
Ramp, Kelly’s Mission
Rock, Project One, Couleur Cafe and SubLounge. However,
Mission Bay and the Central Waterfront are adjacent to Potrero
Hill, South
of Market and South
Beach and all the amenities they possess. At first glance, there doesn’t
appear to be much liveliness on the streets. But look for a new, green
bike path along Mission Creek, the Blue
Greenway path from China Basin to Candlestick Point, and easy access
to the rest of the city via the Third
Street Light Rail, which will most likely increase real
estate property values.
Don’t miss a small but growing neighborhood at the southern end of the area: Dogpatch, located along the 3rd Street corridor, offers history, unique architecture, and a few good culinary destinations, including Yield Wine Bar, Piccino Cafe, Serpentine, Hard Knox Cafe and Just for You Cafe. |
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