Rincon Hill is one of many hills located in the greater South of Market in San Francisco, located just south of the Financial District. The top of the hill serves as the anchorage and touch-down for the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge. Recently it is transitioning from a former industrial district into a high-density residential neighborhood. The hill is about 100 feet (30 m) tall.
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