By law, new high rise offices in San Francisco need to designate a certain amount of space to be available to the public. Many are weak executions that aim to do the least amount required, but others are surprisingly delightful: hidden rooftops, secluded gardens and secret lobbies. Come explore the best and most exclusive hidden spots and views of SOMA and Market Street. These are the Publicly Owned Public Open Spaces (POPOS) that even the locals don't know about.
When I was a kid growing up in Central California, San Francisco was a pulsing metropolis - the place to be. SF had all the best concerts, all the creativity, all the food, all the best stories. Now that I live in SF all these years later, I still feel that way. I find humor in things I probably shouldn't. I love being outdoors, taking photographs, learning local history, and exploring the world through my rambunctious children's eyes.
The brand new 222 2nd Street was a gravel parking lot in 2013. Today it is the 26-story, 370 ft tall San Francisco headquarters of LinkedI…
Enter this glass building to find beige marble walls, black granite floors, indoor trees and metal tables. This indoor park and four-story…
The plaza just west of the 34-story 555 Mission Street demands at least a quick stop to check out the two sets of sculptures that sit betwe…
This is a great POPOS to sit and hang out for a moment, so If you would like a local snack, check out Whole Cakes just west of the stairs o…
This stately, white marble edifice is the site of the former Anglo & London Paris National Bank building, built in 1910. Three stories tal…
You will find a cavernous room with skylights, circular tables and empty chairs. It is a giant sanctuary that seems like it should be more…
The Crocker Galleria has all the appearances of a historic building from the industrial revolution, but the truth is that it was built in 1…
The 11th floor roof offers as close to private as it gets for a public restroom. Politely ask the guard on the ground floor for the key be…