Cole Valley is located close to The Haight and is bordered by Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Twin Peaks and The Castro. Noted for its quiet, friendly vibe and sense of community, Cole Valley is one of the prime real estate neighborhoods in San Francisco currently, with colorful homes reflective of the sunny disposition of the neighborhood and its residents.
Parnassus Heights borders Cole Valley to the west and is a small neighborhood with lots of green space. Parnassus Heights is home to the oldest and largest campus site belonging to UC San Francisco.