The world is full of quaint little neighborhoods that make up cities, states, provinces, territories, countries, and continents. Some areas are hard to distinguish from the rest while others are so undeniably unique that they top the list of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Be it culture teaming from every sidewalk crack, book store, coffee cup, and shop window, or a plethora of unique colors, designs, and activities; something about this neighborhood makes it stand out.
According to a list compiled by Time Out, the coolest neighborhoods in California are the Los Angeles Art District, and San Francisco's Richmond District. These neighborhoods were also named among the coolest neighborhoods on Earth! Time Out recommended visiting Ditroit, Hauser & Wirth, Everson Royce Bar, and the new Sixth Street Viaduct while in the Los Angeles Art District, and the Arsicault Bakery, Dragon Beaux, Golden Gate Park, Balboa Theatre, and Pearl 6101 during your time in the Richmond District.
Here's what Time Out had to say about the coolest neighborhoods in California:
Los Angeles Art District
"Once a railway hub, Downtown LA’s Arts District has since adorned its century-plus-old buildings with vibrant murals, added sidewalk seating and made space for a surprising amount of greenery for a formerly industrial area. A little less arts and a little more luxe these past few years, the neighbourhood now beckons Angelenos for its booming craft brewery and restaurant scene. Tuck into Michelin-starred meals at Hayato, Kato and Camphor, try unexpected riffs on Korean cuisine at Yangban and indulge in two of the very best meals LA has to offer at superb siblings Bestia and Bavel. Getting here is easier than ever, with the recently reopened Metro A and E Line station only a few blocks from the neighbourhood’s closest thing to a walkable center, roughly the intersection of 3rd Street and Traction Avenue."
Richmond District
"The Richmond District, spanning 50 blocks in the northwest section of the city, is a microcosm of what makes San Francisco so special: natural beauty, rich culture, and incredible cuisine from every corner of the world. Bordered by Ocean Beach and rugged coastline, plus Presidio and Golden Gate Park (packed with world-class attractions and museums), stunning scenery and cultural experiences around here. The area is made up of two sub-neighbourhoods: Inner Richmond on the eastern edge, packed with bakeries, shops, bars and restaurants (including some of the best dim sum in the city), and Outer Richmond, closer to the beach and more residential (though Geary Boulevard and Balboa Street are both vibrant corridors)."
For a continued list of the coolest neighborhoods on Earth visit timeout.com/travel.