St. Francis Wood

Easily mistaken for a Beverly Hills enclave, no other neighborhood in the city fetches more dropped jaws than the stunning St. Francis Wood with its ubiquitous European influenced architecture, all of which are bordered by well-tended trees and patches of sprawling greenery. There is just one bus line, zero schools, only one park (albeit a lush one), and though it lacks a proper “high street” and the wet months can dampen lawn and spirits alike, this area is a model of tranquility and natural beauty with residential splendor unlike any other.