Financial District, Commercial district in San Francisco, United States.
The Financial District is a commercial neighborhood in San Francisco with office towers stretching between Grant Avenue and Columbus Street. The area runs from Chinatown all the way to the waterfront at the Embarcadero.
The neighborhood developed from the former Yerba Buena Cove, transforming from a Spanish-Mexican harbor into a commercial hub during the Gold Rush era. This shift made it the economic center of the region.
Montgomery Street serves as the financial heart of the West Coast, where banking and trading activities shape the rhythm of daily life. The street reflects how central this industry remains to San Francisco's identity.
The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot, as streetcars and walking are the main ways to get around. Visitors should know that it gets very busy during the day and some sidewalks can be narrow.
The neighborhood houses some of the tallest buildings in Northern California, including the distinctive pyramid-shaped Transamerica building. This skyline has defined the city's profile for decades.
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