Welcome to

The Richmond

The Richmond District is a lively and diverse neighborhood with orderly residential streets and a rich mix of cultural influences. It offers diverse dining options on Clement Street and easy access to the Golden Gate Bridge and public transportation via the Balboa and Geary bus lines. With historic architecture, beautiful views of the shoreline from Sutro Heights, and turn-of-the-century architectural styles, the Richmond District is a great choice for those looking for a vibrant and unique community. Originally inhabited by the Ohlone Native American tribe, the Richmond District was initially used for ranching and farming by the Spanish and later Mexican governments. In the mid-1800s, the area was purchased by a man named William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. who named it "the Great Sand Bank" and planned to develop it into a commercial center. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Richmond District experienced rapid growth as San Francisco's population increased. The district's development was aided by the creation of several MUNI lines that made transportation to and from the area easier. The district's population increased as refugees from the Dust Bowl and Chinese immigrants seeking to escape the turmoil of China's civil war settled in the area. The opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937 made transportation to and from the district even easier, and the construction of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the 1950s further connected the area to Marin and beyond.

Vibrant, loud, affordable, eclectic, hip, for foodies, energetic