Columbus Street
Columbus St. is a historical and one of the most attractive tourist attractions in San Francisco. Columbus St. is covered with Italian and Mediterranean restaurants, schools, businesses and churches- it is known as the little Italy of San Francisco. Since the late 18th century, the Italian immigrants were very prominent in this area and so helped to shape the neighborhood. During the daytime Columbus St. is very lively and festive, especially for tourists. It is located near cable cars and public transportation and one of the richest neighborhoods in San Francisco (Pacific Heights). The Italian/Mediterranean restaurants in this area are some of the best in the city. Columbus St. is mostly composed of tourist sites and businesses, especially restaurants, but its cross streets, such as Lombard St. are some of the wealthiest and prestigious streets (only the wealthy own property on these streets). There a few apartments that are on Columbus St. and they mostly suit couples or singles. Annual Italian festivals are held on Columbus St. and they are one of the liveliest and fun festivals in the city. Columbus St. is also near Chinatown, downtown and the Marina district.