Best Neighborhoods for Biking in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA has a Bike Score of 72, making it very convenient to bike for most of your errands around the city. On an average weekday, more than 44,000 bicyclists are out and about in San Francisco.

Mission District

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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Mission District has a Bike Score of 97. You can pedal to any of the hundreds of restaurants, coffee shops and bars in the area. While you're out and about, you'll see colorful murals, plenty of tattoo parlors, and a stunning skyline.

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Showplace Square

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

With a Bike Score of 97, Showplace Square is a cyclist’s paradise and the second most bikeable area of the city. Residents enjoy an urban vibe and can bike to quite a few restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and parks.

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South of Market

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

With a Bike Score of 94, South of Market is the third most bikeable area in the city. You can run the majority of your errands on your bike and not have to worry about finding a parking place. Cyclists can pedal to a variety of places in this community, including a number of museums, fine dining eateries, and trendy nightclubs.

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Dogpatch

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Dogpatch has a Bike Score of 93, making it the fourth most bikeable neighborhood in the city. Most of your errands can be run on a bicycle without any difficulty. This district has a slew of hip brewpubs, trendy eateries, wine bars, art galleries, and the Museum of Craft and Design.

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Mission Bay

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Mission Bay has a Bike Score of 93. Leave your car at home and cycle over to one of the many restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and parks. It’s also convenient to get to the UCSF Medical Center, the AT&T Park, and other points of interest.

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Panhandle

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Panhandle has a Bike Score of 93. Many of your errands can be run on your bicycle without any difficulty. This part of town has an urban vibe, and residents can hop on their bikes and pedal to a variety of places, including dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and parks.

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Mission Dolores

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Mission Dolores has a Bike Score of 92, earning it a position in the top 10 most bikeable areas of the city. Also known as “the Mission,” this community has an urban vibe with quite a few amenities only a bike ride away.

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Tenderloin

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Tenderloin has a Bike Score of 91, making it the eighth most bikeable section of town. Residents can enjoy biking to concerts, historic theaters, restaurants, and bars.

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Lake Street

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

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About this neighborhood

Lake Street has a Bike Score of 89, making it the ninth most bikeable section of the city. Residents in this upscale neighborhood of single-family homes, condos, and apartments enjoy easy access to amenities, stunning natural views, the Presidio, and Mountain Lake Park.

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Presidio Terrace

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

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About this neighborhood

With a Bike Score of 87, you can ride your bicycle almost anywhere you want to go in Presidio Terrace. This area is extremely upscale and was one of the original planned communities constructed in this part of the city.

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