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Sea Cliff, San Francisco

Neighborhood in California, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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37°47′15.08″N 122°29′22.86″W

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Sea Cliff (sometimes spelled Seacliff) is an affluent neighborhood located on the West Side of San Francisco. Known for its large houses and ocean views, Sea Cliff is one of nine master–planned residence parks in San Francisco;[4] its master plan was developed by landscape architect Mark Daniels.[5] Sea Cliff has become one of San Francisco's most elite residential areas.[6]

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Location

Sea Cliff is adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and Baker Beach, southwest of the Presidio of San Francisco, and east of Lincoln Park.

Characteristics

Houses in the Sea Cliff neighborhood are large and many offer views of the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin Headlands. A small public beach named China Beach is located in the neighborhood, as well as the head of a trail to Lands End, a park within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

There are several buildings in Sea Cliff by notable architects:

  • 9, 25 and 45 Scenic Way, built in 1914; architect, Willis Polk (1867–1924)
  • The Hanson House at 126 27th Avenue, built in 1907; architect, John Charles Flugger (1865–1930)
  • 50 Scenic Way, built in 1921 for Maude Strowbridge; architect, Julia Morgan (1872–1957)
  • 60 McLaren Avenue and 455 Sea Cliff Avenue; architect, Albert L. Farr (1871–1947)
  • 8 Sea Cliff Avenue; architect, Edward G. Bowles (1871–1939).
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Residents

Sea Cliff contains the residences for the consuls general of Switzerland, South Korea, and The Netherlands.

Some of the neighborhood's more famous current and past residents include:

See also

References

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