SoMa
Geography & Places abbreviation · City and Neighborhood
| Stands for | South of Market |
|---|---|
| Categories | Geography & Places |
SoMa stands for South of Market, a city and neighborhood abbreviation.
San Francisco district south of Market Street, a former industrial and warehouse area that became the center of the city's startup and tech industry. The Moscone Center convention halls are there.
Example: Startups in SoMa share converted warehouses near the freeway on-ramps.
Usage notes
SoMa also hosts the city's leather and LGBTQ nightlife history, including the Folsom Street Fair. Some write it SOMA in capitals.