Austin Klar walks through North Beach's transformation from an actual beach to a red-light district, counterculture hub, and now San Francisco's Little Italy. The neighborhood's history remains visible, audible, and tasteable as you walk it. He lived there 14 years ago for five years and still calls it his favorite spot.
This neighborhood has been a beach, a red light district, a hotbed for American counterculture, and San Francisco's Little Italy. And even though 150+ years have come and gone, you can still see, taste, and feel all of that when you walk around there today. And understanding that is what makes living in North Beach feel completely different than living anywhere else in San Francisco. It's the first neighborhood I moved to when I moved to San Francisco almost 14 years ago. I spent 5 years there, and it remains to this day one of my favorite places in the entire city. I made a YouTube video breaking down its incredible history,— all the amenities, why it's hailed as one of the best food and nightlife scenes in the city, and what homes cost there. Comment the word "video" and I'll send you a link, and follow me for more San Francisco real estate.
