Welcome to South San Francisco
A thriving technological hub that values innovation and creativity
At the base of the San Bruno Mountains and the Coast Range, South San Francisco has access to parks and nature that you won’t find further in the city. Being set in the valley, residents are shielded from the famous San Francisco fog and enjoy plentiful sunshine.
South San Francisco is nicknamed the “Biotech Capital of the World” due to the 200 biotech companies in the area. The area is growing and gaining a reputation as a warm, inviting, and fun city.
What to Love
- A forward-thinking community with a growing population
- Access to fantastic public transportation for easy mobility
- A welcoming area with amenities at your fingertips
Local Lifestyle
South San Francisco is a thriving community. They recently approved a plan to add five million square feet to the biotech campus that already covers 11.5 million square feet. They are attracting top talent in the life sciences industry to the area. Not to be taken over by construction growth, the community worked to restore
Sign Hill after a fire. Originally, it was created by Mr. Sign Hill in the 1960s. He personally planted and nurtured over 5,000 trees on the hill.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
El Farolito is a wonderful Mexican Taqueria that is open late and provides take-out. The super burrito, carne asada tacos, and quesadillas are all hits and they have vegan options.
Little Lucca Sandwich Shop is another popular take-out place in the city for its specialty sandwich menu.
See’s Candy is a national brand with a local store in South San Francisco. You can shop for holiday favorites, like chocolate Easter bunnies and Valentine boxes, or grab a gift box for your next special occasion. When shopping for yourself, go for the custom mix where you can create a box with all your favorites.
Luminous Day Spa is a full-service spa and the perfect place for pampering. They provide facials, massage therapy, body treatments, luxury foot treatments, waxing, chiropractic, cupping, and acupuncture.
Things to Do
Orange Park is arguably the most versatile of parks the city offers with a ton of amenities. From sports fields for baseball, basketball, and soccer to picnic spaces and playground areas to BBQ pits and massive green spaces for events, this park has got it all. There’s even a place to swim.
The
San Francisco Bay Trail is an accessible set of trails running 350 miles around the bay, cyclists and skaters are welcome. The trail has breathtaking and awe-inspiring views stretched across 47 cities, multiple shorelines, relaxing spaces, and 130 parks.
Oyster Point Park & Marina is a wonderful place to be in the bay. The 408-berth marina and 33-acre park offer a dock, fishing pier, hiking trails, picnic areas, and sandy beaches.
Looking for a speedy thrill? Try
K1 Speed! An exciting and family-friendly place for all to drive go-karts like Mario Kart characters. The experience includes go-kart racing, games, and other entertainment.
Grab a brew at
47 Hills Brewing Company. The brewery prides itself on innovative brewing with traditional roots and the pub-fare is all locally sourced. The beer garden is a favorite place to enjoy summer nights and it is dog friendly.
