Nob Hill

Welcome to Nob Hill

 

Nob Hill was named after four prominent tycoons who built mansions at the top of the hill where California and Powell Street intersect. These tycoons were referred to as “Nobhobs” by the local community and later coined this area “Nob Hill.” This neighborhood quickly became an affluent and exclusive community where the city’s upper-class families resided. Most of the original mansions of the early 20th century were destroyed, and luxurious hotels including the Fairmont Hotel, Mark Hopkins, Huntington and The Stanford Court were built in their place. Beautifully ornate condominium and apartment buildings quickly rose, taking full advantage of the views from atop the hill. Huntington Park also lies at the top of the hill, adjacent to the magnificent Grace Cathedral Church. San Francisco’s iconic cable cars run up Powell Street and California Street, meeting at the top of Nob Hill, making this location an ideal tourist destination.