Hayes Valley
startups, mapped.
Hayes Valley is a compact San Francisco neighborhood of boutiques, cafes and small offices near the Civic Center end of Market Street. In the local AI scene it is often nicknamed "Cerebral Valley", and it is a common base for small teams and meetups. SF Tech Map is building a map of it.
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Getting around Hayes Valley
- Civic Center BART and Muni Metro station is at the eastern edge of the neighborhood.
- Hayes Street is the main walking street, lined with cafes and shops.
- City Hall and the Civic Center are a short walk away.
Landmarks that anchor the area
Patricia's Green
A small park in the center of the neighborhood, a convenient meeting point.
SFJAZZ Center
A performance venue on Franklin Street at the neighborhood's edge.
Civic Center and the War Memorial
The opera house and symphony hall that sit beside City Hall.
Hayes Street
The main corridor of cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
What the Hayes Valley map will show
- Small startup teams and AI companies at their offices.
- Cafes and coworking spaces where the community meets.
- Events and meetups, in a weekly view.
- Walking routes to Civic Center and SoMa.
Questions
Why is Hayes Valley called Cerebral Valley?
In San Francisco's AI scene, Hayes Valley is often nicknamed "Cerebral Valley" because many AI teams and meetups are based in and around the neighborhood.
How do I get to Hayes Valley?
Take BART or Muni Metro to Civic Center station, then walk a few minutes west.
When does SF Tech Map open?
Soon. Join the list on this page and we will email you once, the day the map opens. Nothing else.
How do I get SF Tech Map on my phone?
It is a web app, so there is nothing to download from an app store. After you join the list, add it to your home screen (Share, then Add to Home Screen on iPhone; Install app in the browser menu on Android). It will be there, ready, on launch day.
What is the Hayes Valley startups map?
A mobile-first map of Hayes Valley startups, cafes and the San Francisco AI scene.