South of Market, commonly known as SoMa, developed as San Francisco’s industrial and warehouse district. Wide streets and large parcels supported manufacturing, logistics, and later technology-driven industries. Its location south of downtown made it a natural extension of the commercial core.
The district has undergone significant transformation over time. South of Market illustrates how industrial areas adapt to new economic roles, blending residential, commercial, and institutional uses. It is central to understanding modern redevelopment patterns in San Francisco.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 37.7808925, -122.4009518
- Type: Suburb
OSM tags
- Alternative name: SoMa
- Name: South of Market
- Name (Chinese): 索玛区
- Former name: South of the Slot
- Place type: Suburb
- Wikidata: Q1507644
- Wikipedia: Wikipedia (English) – South of Market, San Francisco