SoMa, or south of Market, is an epicenter of creativity in the city known for innovation. With its large loft spaces and old warehouses, the neighborhood has long attracted makers of all stripes. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, it’s easy to get a truly hands-on experience here. At Airbnb, we feel lucky to be part of such a vibrant community, and we’re excited to share this sunny patch of San Francisco with you. To help you find your way in, our design team has picked their favorite places to sip a glass of natural wine, chomp down on the city’s best burger, or get lost in the word’s most idiosyncratic library.
Get lost in the city’s iconic modern art museum.
Like a gym for makers, Techshop charges members a monthly fee for access to the equipment inside its 17,000-square-foot facility, which houses industrial sewing machines, laser cutters, drill presses, 3D printers, an extremely precise CNC milling machine, and scores of other high and low-tech tools. Non-members can test their maker mettle in one of the many classes available each month. Learn to make a skateboard deck, sandblast steel, or solder together your own TrashAMP.
