South San FranciscoCalifornia
South San Francisco is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. The city is colloquially termed "South City".
Intro: Wikipedia
About South San Francisco
Set in the western part of California, South San Francisco is a thriving city, home to 64,660 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
South San Francisco holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.2 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,028 residents per square mile.
What Makes South San Francisco Unique
- The only place in America named South San Francisco — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 64,660.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South San Francisco
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South San Francisco
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South San Francisco
- Alta Loma Middle
- Baden High (Continuation)
- Buri Buri Elementary
- Community Day
- El Camino High
- Hillside Elementary
- Los Cerritos Elementary
- Martin Elementary
- Parkway Heights Middle
- Ponderosa Elementary
- South San Francisco High
- Spruce Elementary
- Sunshine Gardens Elementary
- Westborough Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.