Within this urban swath containing everything from shiny new loft condos to vintage refurbished warehouses, you’ll find a vibrant stretch of waterfront on the bay, the culturally dynamic Yerba Buena Gardens complex, several stylish hotels, the heart of the city’s leather-and-Levi’s queer scene, a few of the longest-running gay dance clubs in the country, and some of the city’s trendiest restaurants and cafes.ĭay or night, you’ll find plenty to see and do in SoMa. SoMa is most markedly defined by what it stands for: it’s the neighborhood south of Market Street.īy: Andrew Collins*/Special to The Rainbow Times-Įncompassing a vast, architecturally and demographically diverse tract of central San Francisco ( that extends from the Mission District to the bay, SoMa is most markedly defined by what it stands for: it’s the neighborhood south of Market Street.