San Francisco’s corrugated surface is home to more than 40 neighborhoods, if not more. The claims to fame and the local lore in the “hoods,” are all a wonderful, exuberant part of the Only in San Francisco experience. No two neighborhoods are alike and each is worth a closer look.

Although a neighborhood can be just as much a function of attitude as latitude, we’ve provided maps to encourage your exploration of the real character and characters in San Francisco. Click on a locale that interests you and you’ll get a snapshot of what there is to see and do. And should you want to strike up a conversation, we’ve even provided a few icebreakers.

Come on, meet the neighbors!