Issue · September 2026 · everything a nomad needs, city by city

Nomadzine

United States · the visa

San Francisco

San Francisco as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.

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The sheet

Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit

The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for San Francisco now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.

Where to live

9 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. Where to live · San FranciscoSOMA (South of Market), San Francisco: the neighbourhood guideNeighbourhood guide with museums and nightlife tips
  2. Where to live · San FranciscoRichmond District, San Francisco: the neighbourhood guideNeighbourhood walk with dim sum and hidden gems
  3. Where to live · San FranciscoPacific Heights, San Francisco: The Neighbourhood GuideNeighbourhood guide with parks, dining, and local access
  4. Where to live · San FranciscoNorth Beach, San Francisco: the Neighbourhood GuideLocal walk through historic neighbourhood with food tips
  5. Where to live · San FranciscoMission District, San Francisco: the neighbourhood guideNeighbourhood guide with murals, food, and park tips
  6. Where to live · San FranciscoMarina, San Francisco: the neighbourhood guideNeighbourhood guide with walks, eats, and stay options
  7. Where to live · San FranciscoHaight-Ashbury, San Francisco: the neighbourhood guideNeighbourhood guide with key local venues and vibe
  8. Where to live · San FranciscoChinatown, San Francisco: the neighbourhood guideNeighbourhood walk with day and night local spots
  9. Where to live · San FranciscoCastro, San Francisco: the neighbourhood guideDetailed neighbourhood guide with local eating and drinking

The weekend

3 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. The weekend · San FranciscoSunset at Land's End: San Francisco's Wild Coastal Edge Where the City Meets the PacificCoastal walk with detailed stops and suitability notes
  2. The weekend · San FranciscoThe City in 400 Stairways: San Francisco's Hidden Pedestrian GridWalking route through hidden pedestrian stairways
  3. The weekend · San FranciscoThe Park Between Two Seas: Golden Gate Park Beyond the PostcardPark walk with timing, prices, and neighbourhood details

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