Location: Richmond District
Top Things to do in Richmond District
10 Sights & Landmarks in Richmond District That You Shouldn't Miss
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco
1. Temple Emanu-El
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By GPBurdell67 - Asheville, United States
You are unlikely to find this house of worship in your guidebook, but it is a truly unique building with a fascinating history. I've been to hundreds of churches, mosques and synagogues around the world and I've never seen one like this. From the congregation's website: "Dedicated in April 1926, the magnificent building at Lake Street and Arguello Boulevard is the third site of this congregation. Designed primarily by Arthur Brown, Jr. (designer of the War Memorial Opera House, the Hoover Library at Stanford and, with two others, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge) the building was influenced by the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. From the exterior of the dome (150 feet) to the four-manual Skinner organ to the nine-foot high jewel box which is the Ark itself, the Main Sanctuary is a place of dignity, power and peace. In 1927, the American Institute of Architects selected Temple Emanu-El as the finest piece of architecture in Northern California." A note about security -- you won't just walk in because there aren't scheduled tours. We knocked on the gate and talked to a person who turned about to be the head of security. He was kind enough to allow us in and led us on a brief visit to the courtyard and sanctuary. No photos are allowed inside. Even if you don't go inside, admire the beautiful exterior architecture in this quiet neighborhood just south of the Presidio.
2. Neptune Society Columbarium
3. Hidden Garden Steps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
I happened upon this set of stairs as part of the Crosstown trail, and was not aware that there was more than one set of tiled steps in San Francisco! Done by the same artists and using the same colourful mosaic tiling technique, these stairs are tucked a little more tightly in between the neighboring houses, which gives them more of a "secret garden" feel. Take the time to stop and really admire the details of the overall project, and appreciate that a whole neighborhood got together to make this installation possible.
4. San Francisco Columbarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The San Francisco Columbarium, a Neo-classical architectural landmark located in San Francisco's Richmond District, was originally designed in 1898 by Bernard J.S. Cahill. The structure features a large rotunda, mosaic tile floors and stained glass and offers more than 8,000 inurnment spaces which house urns and memorabilia.
5. St. Ignatius Church
6. Richmond District
7. Holy Virgin Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By robertdX4400QY - Oahu, United States
The Holy Virgin Cathedral, also known as Joy of All Who Sorrow, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in the Richmond District of San Francisco. It is the largest of the six cathedrals of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. It is breath taking and amazing if you are so lucky to be invited in. That being said, it is not something you should flock as a tourist and need to be respectful to it's purpose as a church.
