Sea Cliff, San Francisco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sea Cliff
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China Beach is seen in the foreground with the sea wall. Baker Beach can be seen in the distance
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 Sea Cliff
Location in San Francisco County
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 km2 (0.143 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.37 km2 (0.143 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 928 |
| • Density | 2,510/km2 (6,490/sq mi) |
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94121, 94129
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| Area codes | 415/628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655550 |
Sea Cliff, sometimes spelled Seacliff, is a beautiful neighborhood in the northwest part of San Francisco, California. It's famous for its really big houses and amazing views of the ocean. Sea Cliff is one of eight special "residence parks" in San Francisco. These parks were carefully planned out, and Sea Cliff's design was created by a landscape architect named Mark Daniels. It's known as one of San Francisco's most fancy places to live.
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Where is Sea Cliff?
Sea Cliff is right next to the big Pacific Ocean and a popular spot called Baker Beach. It is located southwest of the Presidio of San Francisco, which is a large park, and east of Lincoln Park.
What Makes Sea Cliff Special?
Houses in the Sea Cliff neighborhood are very large. Many of them offer incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, the famous Golden Gate Bridge, and the beautiful Marin Headlands across the bay.
There are also some cool public places in the neighborhood:
- A small, pretty beach called China Beach.
- A national park area known as Land's End, which has walking trails and stunning ocean views.
Famous Buildings and Architects
Several buildings in Sea Cliff were designed by well-known architects. Here are a few examples:
- 9, 25, and 45 Scenic Way were built in 1914 by architect Willis Polk.
- The Hanson House at 126 27th Avenue was built in 1907 by architect John Charles Flugger.
- 50 Scenic Way was built in 1921 for Maude Strowbridge by architect Julia Morgan.
- 60 Mclaren and 455 Sea Cliff were designed by Albert L. Farr.
- 8 Sea Cliff Avenue was designed by architect Edward G. Bowles.
Who Lives in Sea Cliff?
Because Sea Cliff is such a nice area, it's home to many important people. For example, the official homes for the consuls general (representatives from other countries) of Switzerland, South Korea, and The Netherlands are located here.
Many famous people have also lived in Sea Cliff, including:
- Ansel Adams, a very famous photographer.
- Larry Baer, the CEO of the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
- Jack Dorsey, who helped create Twitter and Square, Inc.
- Donald Fisher, the person who founded the clothing store Gap.
- Eileen Gu, a talented freestyle skier.
- Kirk Hammett, the guitarist for the band Metallica.
- Paul Kantner, a guitarist from the band Jefferson Airplane.
- Eugene Levy, a well-known actor.
- Cheech Marin, an actor and comedian.
- Linda Ronstadt, a famous singer.
- Sharon Stone, a popular actress.
- Robin Williams, a beloved comic actor.
