SoMa (South of Market) offers much to explore, from museums and nightlife to some of the city’s best dining. SOMA/ YERBA BUENA neighborhood is also home to some of the city’s hottest nightclubs, from the multi-level experience at 1015 Folsom to high-energy dance parties at Monarch , Oasis and Cat Club . SEE & DO Revel in history and art at institutions like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) , Contemporary Jewish Museum and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts , with the lush Yerba Buena Gardens just around the corner. Visiting during baseball season? Cheer on the eight-time World Series Champion San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park . Explore an aerial oasis at Salesforce Park , a 5.4-acre green space that sits 70 feet above the city. This EAT & DRINK Oracle Park If you’re a foodie, there’s hardly a better place to be than SoMa. Dine at MICHELIN-recommended darlings like Benu , a beloved Korean restaurant from chef Corey Lee; Prospect , whose seasonal menu and craft cocktails are adored by locals; and Luce , where the Mediterranean-and European-influenced menu is sure to wow everyone at the table. Alexander’s Steakhouse , Barcha and Press Club are a few others to put on your list. Prospect WHERE TO STAY Lounge in luxury at the W San Francisco , steps from the neighborhood’s museums. Stay right on Market Street at Hotel Zelos ; be sure to check out their restaurant and bar, Dirty Habit , whose drink menu includes smoked cocktails and more than 600 whiskeys. Other noteworthy stays include the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco , Hotel VIA and The St. Regis San Francisco . Michelle Min; Oracle Park; Estevan Padilla Neighborhood Voice Among San Francisco’s officially designated Cultural Districts is SoMa Pilipinas. For restaurateur Deanna Sison , the district honors the journey and resilience of Filipinos in the neighborhood. “The community put their hearts and souls into it and call this place home,” she says. At Mestiza , Deanna and her team take a fresh approach to Filipino food that’s best enjoyed with a hungry group! Find Your Heart 36 . sftravel.com
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