Sea Cliff, San Francisco facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sea Cliff
Neighborhood of San Francisco
China Beach is seen in the foreground with the sea wall. Baker Beach can be seen in the distance
Sea Cliff Location in San Francisco County
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)
ZIP Code	94121, 94129
Area codes	415/628
GNIS feature ID	1655550

Sea Cliff (sometimes spelled Seacliff) is a neighborhood in northwestern San Francisco, California. It is known for its large houses and ocean views. Sea Cliff is one of eight master–planned residence parks in San Francisco; its master plan was developed by landscape architect Mark Daniels. Sea Cliff has become one of San Francisco's most elite residential areas.

Location

It 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 and the national park Land's End are located in the neighborhood.

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 and 455 Sea Cliff, Albert L. Farr (1871 – 1947)
• 8 Sea Cliff Avenue, Architect Edward G. Bowles (1871–1939).

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: