Near-perfect weather, plenty of green space, and iconic landmarks have all combined to make America’s technology capital, San Francisco, a favorite place to live and work. Businesses looking to launch or expand in this city will have access to a large talent pool from which to recruit. Entrepreneurs can enjoy a range of tax incentives at both the local and state level.
San Francisco is a famously expensive place to live in, but it’s also a famously affordable place to find a coworking space. The annual cost per employee of renting a traditional office space is much higher than renting a more flexible coworking space.
During the first wave of coworking in San Francisco more than a decade ago, coworking spaces catered mostly to freelance workers looking for single desks and some camaraderie. Today, companies that began in San Francisco as scrappy startups are major household names, and coworking has expanded to include all kinds of workers and companies, from small organizations to enterprise companies. The camaraderie is still there, but with the added bonus of flexibility for all types of businesses.
Click here for the full San Francisco city guide. Whether you’re a leader in tech, finance, or tourism, here is a list of coworking spaces in San Francisco that are guaranteed to foster productivity and drive innovation.
Downtown
600 California St
Nearby Transit: Embarcadero (BART station), Montgomery Street (BART station)
Cross Streets: California St & Kearny St
WeWork All Access starting at: $299 per month
Workspace starting at: $29/day
Conference Room starting at: $10/hr
Position yourself in the bustling, always-on Financial District and harness that energy to move your business forward. 600 California St offers seven floors of tranquil, focus-fueling workspace, which is a nice counterpoint to the neighborhood’s hubbub.
At lunchtime, grab a bite in Chinatown, or head there after work for a drink with colleagues and friends. Public transportation is a short walk away, and bike storage is available for those who travel on two wheels.
Two Embarcadero Center
Nearby Transit: Embarcadero (BART station)
Cross Streets: Sacramento St & Front St
WeWork All Access starting at: $299 per month
Workspace starting at: $29/day
Conference Room starting at: $10/hr
Close enough to the pier for a walk to the farmers’ market yet nestled in one of the city’s busiest commercial districts, it doesn’t get much more San Francisco than Two Embarcadero Center. Visiting investors and clients will love the Center, which spans four blocks and features layered promenades, more than 100 shops and restaurants, and a five-screen cinema.
WeWork’s five-story coworking space also offers everything from light-filled lounges to private corner offices. When you need a break between meetings, hit reset with a little shuffleboard in the games arcade or a meditation session in the wellness room.
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SoMa
535 Mission St
Nearby Transit: Montgomery Street (BART station)
Cross Streets: Mission St & 1st St
WeWork All Access starting at: $299 per month
Share the block—and the building—with finance giants in this 27-story glass high-rise with one of the most desirable addresses in San Francisco. You’ll also share the seven floors of coworking space at 535 Mission St with folks working in healthcare tech, law, the nonprofit space, and media.
Amenities abound, including an event space, wellness room, and bike storage. The common spaces and private offices at this location are flooded with natural light, and most conference rooms overlook the downtown skyline.
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From the waterfront at North Beach to the heart of the Financial District, WeWork’s coworking spaces in San Francisco have all the amenities you and your team need, in the most desirable locations. To find yours, check out all of our San Francisco WeWork locations.
Steve Hogarty is a writer and journalist based in London. He is the travel editor of City AM newspaper and the deputy editor of City AM Magazine, where his work focuses on technology, travel, and entertainment.
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