Neighbourhood guide

SoMa and Yerba Buena

SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, Salesforce Park, Oracle Park

SoMa and Yerba Buena has 11 places on the map. It runs from Mission Street and Third Street south to Howard Street and out to Oracle Park on the bay.

Yerba Buena is a cluster of museums around the Gardens at 750 Howard Street. SFMOMA is at 151 Third Street, the Contemporary Jewish Museum at 736 Mission, the Museum of the African Diaspora at 685 Mission, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts at 701 Mission and the Children's Creativity Museum at 221 Fourth Street.

Salesforce Park is a 5.4 acre park on a rooftop above the transit center. Further south on the map, Oracle Park at 24 Willie Mays Plaza is the Giants' ballpark. St. Patrick Church at 756 Mission Street states that it was founded in 1851.

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What to see

Plan a day around the Yerba Buena block, where several museums sit within a few blocks of each other. Salesforce Park is a short walk north.

Where to eat and drink

Ritual Coffee Roasters has a Howard Street address, and Press Club on Yerba Buena Lane is a wine bar and lounge.

Good to know

Salesforce Park's hours change in winter, so check the operator's page. MoAD is closed Mondays.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Union Square Cable car turntable, Gump's, John's Grill, the Geary Theater 7 places · under 1 km away

Chinatown Ross Alley, Grant Avenue shops, Old St. Mary's and Portsmouth Square 6 places · 1.2 km away

Financial District and Embarcadero, San Francisco

Financial District and Embarcadero Ferry Building, the Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center, Tadich Grill 9 places · 1.2 km away

Civic Center and Tenderloin, San Francisco

Civic Center and Tenderloin City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the Opera House, the Tenderloin Museum 11 places · 1.4 km away

The best of SoMa and Yerba Buena

Modern art SFMOMA One of the largest modern and contemporary art museums in the United States.

Gardens Yerba Buena Gardens A block with places to play, eat, shop or sit.

Rooftop park Salesforce Park Trail, lawns, fountains and an amphitheater.

Ballpark Oracle Park The Giants' home since April 2000.

With kids Children's Creativity Museum Hands-on art, design and innovation.

Things to do in SoMa and Yerba Buena

The brick facade and striped oculus of SFMOMA above the Yerba Buena fountains

Museum SFMOMA Modern and contemporary art museum on Third Street, one of the largest of its kind in the United States.

Lawns and a long water feature at Yerba Buena Gardens with the towers of SoMa behind

Park Yerba Buena Gardens Gardens and a cultural block on Howard Street with places to play, eat, shop or sit.

Faceted copper-toned wall of the Contemporary Jewish Museum beside a church, San Francisco

Museum The Contemporary Jewish Museum Museum on Mission Street with exhibitions and programs on Jewish experience and culture.

Corner of the Museum of the African Diaspora with its vertical MoAD sign, San Francisco

Museum Museum of the African Diaspora Museum on the ground floor of the St. Regis at Mission and Third, focused on Black art and culture.

Park Salesforce Park A 5.4 acre public park on a rooftop above the transit center, with a walking trail, lawns, fountains, a play area and an amphitheater.

The green outfield and bleachers of Oracle Park under a clear sky

Landmark Oracle Park Home ballpark of the San Francisco Giants since April 2000.

Round carousel pavilion at the Children's Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena, San Francisco

Museum Children's Creativity Museum Hands-on art, design and innovation experiences for kids, on Fourth Street.

Concrete and glass entrance of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts with signage, San Francisco

Museum Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Contemporary art, dance and culture venue on Mission Street.

Red brick facade of St. Patrick Church between tall buildings, San Francisco

Church St. Patrick Church Catholic church on Mission Street that states it was founded in 1851.

Nightlife Press Club Wine bar and lounge on Yerba Buena Lane.

Cafe Ritual Coffee Roasters Independent, woman-owned coffee roaster, with a San Francisco address on Howard Street.

What's on in SoMa and Yerba Buena

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

1906: Earthquake And Fire Activities
Thu 12 Nov · 1906: Earthquake And Fire
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1906: Earthquake And Fire.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Architectural Gems South of Market Activities
Fri 13 Nov · South of Market Architecture Stroll
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from South of Market Architecture Stroll.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Salesforce Park: Amphitheater
A vinyasa yoga class led by FITNESS SF in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park.
12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Eliminate Superstition Right Meow! (A Friday the 13th Protest) Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Museum of the African Diaspora
In-person event at MoAD on 14 November 2026.
14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: MoAD
Gardens in the Sky: A Tour of Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Salesforce Transit Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Salesforce Transit Center.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Thrive @ MoAD Free Community Day Activities
Second Saturday of the month. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission St
Free admission day at the Museum of the African Diaspora on the second Saturday of each month.
Free · Sat 11:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: MoAD · Thrive @ MoAD
Finding Home: A Fireside Chat with Denise Nicholas Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Museum of the African Diaspora
Fireside chat with Denise Nicholas at MoAD, 685 Mission St.
14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: MoAD
YUMI: The Whole World Film
Mon 16 Nov · Goethe Institut San Francisco
A film screening of the documentary YUMI about young Pacific Islanders taking climate change to the International Court of Justice, at the Goethe Institut San Francisco.
18:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · YUMI: The Whole World | How young Pacific Islanders took the climate crisis to the world's highest court
Cityscapes And HIdden Public Spaces Activities
Tue 17 Nov · City Scapes And Public Places
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Scapes And Public Places.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
South Park: From the Gold Rush to Instagram Activities
Tue 17 Nov · Old South Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Old South Park.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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Downtown Deco Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Downtown Deco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Downtown Deco.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Mission Bay: Hidden Waters Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Mission Bay: Hidden Waters
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Bay: Hidden Waters.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Salesforce Park Amphitheater
A free vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park, provided by Fitness SF.
Free · 12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
1906: Earthquake And Fire Activities
Thu 19 Nov · 1906: Earthquake And Fire
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1906: Earthquake And Fire.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Architectural Gems South of Market Activities
Thu 19 Nov · South of Market Architecture Stroll
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from South of Market Architecture Stroll.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cityscapes And Public Places Activities
Thu 19 Nov · City Scapes And Public Places
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Scapes And Public Places.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Feel the Beat: Dance in Photographs Exhibition
On now, until 28 Feb 2027 · SFMOMA
Photography exhibition on Floor 3 at SFMOMA about dance, open until 28 February 2027.
Map · Source: SFMOMA
Gardens in the Sky: A Tour of Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Salesforce Transit Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Salesforce Transit Center.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds Exhibition
On now, until 29 Nov · SFMOMA
Photography exhibition on Floor 3 at SFMOMA, closing 29 November 2026.
Map · Source: SFMOMA
Jennifer Steinkamp: It's a nice day for a white wedding. Exhibition
On now, until 3 Dec · Humboldt Bank Building
Free projection installation at the Humboldt Bank Building, 785 Market St, first run 22 August to 3 December 2026 (a second run follows 14 December to 15 January).
Free · Map · Source: SFMOMA
Klee Behind the Mask Exhibition
On now, until 18 Apr 2027 · SFMOMA
Paul Klee exhibition on Floor 2 at SFMOMA, open until 18 April 2027.
Map · Source: SFMOMA
New Work: Raven Chacon Exhibition
On now, until 7 Nov 2027 · SFMOMA
New Work solo presentation by Raven Chacon on Floor 6 at SFMOMA.
Map · Source: SFMOMA
O. Smith: Artivist Exhibition
On now, until 4 Jul 2027 · SFMOMA
Exhibition of work by O. Smith on Floor 2 at SFMOMA, open until 4 July 2027.
Map · Source: SFMOMA
Table Manners Exhibition
On now, until 9 May 2027 · SFMOMA
Long-running exhibition on Floor 3 at SFMOMA, open until 9 May 2027.
Map · Source: SFMOMA
Cityscapes And Public Places Activities
Fri 20 Nov · City Scapes And Public Places
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Scapes And Public Places.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Fri 20 Nov · Salesforce Park: Amphitheater
A free, open-to-the-public vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park, provided by Fitness SF.
Free · 12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Metcon Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Salesforce Park
A Metcon fitness class listed in the Salesforce Park activities programme.
10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Sarah Sze: Forever is Composed of Nows Exhibition
Sat 21 Nov · SFMOMA
Installation by Sarah Sze on Floor 1 at SFMOMA, free to see, opening 21 November 2026 (end date not printed).
Free to see · Map · Source: SFMOMA
Downtown Deco Activities
Sun 22 Nov · Downtown Deco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Downtown Deco.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Architectural Gems South of Market Activities
Tue 24 Nov · South of Market Architecture Stroll
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from South of Market Architecture Stroll.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Bluegrass Breeze Concert
Wed 25 Nov · Salesforce Park
Local bluegrass musicians perform on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
11:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Cityscapes And Public Places Activities
Wed 25 Nov · City Scapes And Public Places
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Scapes And Public Places.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Wed 25 Nov · Salesforce Park: Amphitheater
A free, open-to-the-public vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park, provided by Fitness SF.
Free · 12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
1906: Earthquake And Fire Activities
Thu 26 Nov · 1906: Earthquake And Fire
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1906: Earthquake And Fire.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Bootcamp Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Salesforce Park
A morning bootcamp workout on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
08:00 to 09:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Gardens in the Sky: A Tour of Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Salesforce Transit Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Salesforce Transit Center.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
HIGH Fitness Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Salesforce Park
An aerobics-style fitness class on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
13:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
1906: Earthquake And Fire Activities
Fri 27 Nov · 1906: Earthquake And Fire
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1906: Earthquake And Fire.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Dave Parker Sextet Concert
Fri 27 Nov · Salesforce Park
A jazz sextet performs a lunchtime set on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
11:30 to 13:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Fri 27 Nov · Salesforce Park Amphitheater
A midday vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park.
12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Mission Bay: Hidden Waters Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Mission Bay: Hidden Waters
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Bay: Hidden Waters.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Downtown Deco Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Downtown Deco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Downtown Deco.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Zumba Activities
Mon 30 Nov · Salesforce Park
An evening Zumba class on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
18:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority · ZUMBA®
Birding Walk Activities
Wed 2 Dec · Salesforce Park
A guided birding walk for all levels, led by Golden Gate Audubon Society volunteers at Salesforce Park.
08:00 to 09:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Bluegrass Breeze Concert
Wed 2 Dec · Salesforce Park
Local bluegrass musicians perform on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
11:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Downtown Deco Activities
Wed 2 Dec · Downtown Deco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Downtown Deco.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Wed 2 Dec · Salesforce Park Amphitheater
A midday vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park.
12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Bootcamp Activities
Thu 3 Dec · Salesforce Park
A morning bootcamp workout on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
08:00 to 09:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Downtown First Thursdays Activities
Thu 3 Dec · Museum of the African Diaspora
Evening with free access to current exhibitions at MoAD on 3 December 2026.
Free · 16:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: MoAD
HIGH Fitness Activities
Thu 3 Dec · Salesforce Park
An aerobics-style fitness class on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
13:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
POST ATLANTIC: The Art of Dewey Crumpler (film screening and discussion) Film
Thu 3 Dec · Museum of the African Diaspora
Film screening and discussion about artist Dewey Crumpler at MoAD.
18:00 to 19:30 · Map · Source: MoAD
Architectural Gems South of Market Activities
Fri 4 Dec · South of Market Architecture Stroll
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from South of Market Architecture Stroll.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Fri 4 Dec · Salesforce Park Amphitheater
A midday vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park.
12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
MoAD & SFJAZZ present Black Nile Concert
Sat 5 Dec · Museum of the African Diaspora
Jazz performance by Black Nile at MoAD, presented with SFJAZZ.
14:00 to 15:15 · Map · Source: MoAD
Gardens in the Sky: A Tour of Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park Activities
Sun 6 Dec · Salesforce Transit Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Salesforce Transit Center.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
SFMOMA Holiday Makers Market Market
Sun 6 Dec · SFMOMA
One-day holiday makers market at SFMOMA on Sunday 6 December 2026.
10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: SFMOMA
Zumba Activities
Mon 7 Dec · Salesforce Park
An evening Zumba class on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
18:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority · ZUMBA®
Architectural Gems South of Market Activities
Tue 8 Dec · South of Market Architecture Stroll
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from South of Market Architecture Stroll.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cityscapes And Hidden Public Spaces Activities
Tue 8 Dec · City Scapes And Public Places
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Scapes And Public Places.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Bluegrass Breeze Concert
Wed 9 Dec · Salesforce Park
Local bluegrass musicians perform on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
11:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Downtown Deco Activities
Wed 9 Dec · Downtown Deco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Downtown Deco.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Wed 9 Dec · Salesforce Park Amphitheater
A midday vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park.
12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
1906: Earthquake And Fire Activities
Thu 10 Dec · 1906: Earthquake And Fire
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1906: Earthquake And Fire.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Bootcamp Activities
Thu 10 Dec · Salesforce Park
A morning bootcamp workout on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
08:00 to 09:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
HIGH Fitness Activities
Thu 10 Dec · Salesforce Park
An aerobics-style fitness class on the Main Plaza of Salesforce Park.
13:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Architectural Gems South of Market Activities
Fri 11 Dec · South of Market Architecture Stroll
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from South of Market Architecture Stroll.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cityscapes And Public Places Activities
Fri 11 Dec · City Scapes And Public Places
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Scapes And Public Places.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Vinyasa Yoga Activities
Fri 11 Dec · Salesforce Park Amphitheater
A midday vinyasa yoga class in the amphitheater at Salesforce Park.
12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Transbay Joint Powers Authority
1906: Earthquake And Fire Activities
Sat 12 Dec · 1906: Earthquake And Fire
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1906: Earthquake And Fire.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
2026 SECA Art Award: CrossLypka, Em Kettner, Chanell Stone Exhibition
12 Dec 2026 to 30 May 2027 · SFMOMA
SECA Art Award exhibition on Floor 2 at SFMOMA, with a community opening on 10 December at 6 p.m.
Map · Source: SFMOMA

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