Forest Knolls is a hillside residential neighborhood located in the central western part of San Francisco. Its development was influenced by terrain, resulting in winding streets and varied elevations rather than a strict grid.
The neighborhood demonstrates how residential planning adapted to challenging landscapes. Forest Knolls offers insight into how geography influenced housing patterns and neighborhood identity beyond the city’s flatter districts.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 37.7542725, -122.4589455
- Type: Neighborhood
OSM tags
- Name: Forest Knolls
- Place type: Neighborhood