The 10 iconic San Francisco sites bringing bees to the city

July 11, 2025
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Some of San Francisco’s most iconic buildings are now home to beehives. Discover 10 sites where Alvéole is helping bring bees to the city, and follow their MyHive pages for photos, updates, and stories from the bees.

Tribune Tower (401 13th St)

An Art Deco landmark with a commanding clock tower, Tribune Tower has defined the Oakland skyline for nearly a century. Once home to the Oakland Tribune, it’s now a reimagined office space blending historic architecture with modern function, a powerful symbol of the East Bay’s evolution.

Source: The Business Journals

303 2nd Street

In the heart of SoMa, 303 2nd is a sleek, LEED Platinum certified tower made for the city’s most forward thinking companies. With expansive glass lines and natural light, it stands as a model of modern, sustainable design in one of San Francisco’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Source: PropertyShark

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888 Brannan Street

A dramatic transformation from warehouse to creative campus, 888 Brannan now hosts global retail giants and local innovators. With its preserved industrial character and modern amenities, it bridges the city’s past and future in one striking package.

Source: Nuveen

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160 Spear Street

This waterfront tower blends location and prestige. Just steps from the Embarcadero, 160 Spear offers sweeping views, modern office interiors, and easy access to transit, a favorite for both enterprise tenants and upstart firms.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

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475 Brannan Street

This SoMa standout pairs historic brick and beam charm with open, flexible office space. The exposed structure and modern upgrades make 475 Brannan a timeless blend of industrial roots and contemporary utility.

Source: LoopNet

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250 Montgomery Street

Set in the core of the Financial District, 250 Montgomery is all about stature and convenience. A classic façade meets upgraded interiors, making it a mainstay for firms wanting heritage, visibility, and proximity to everything downtown.

Source: VTS Marketplace

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501 Second Street

In the Design District, 501 Second reflects San Francisco’s creative soul. Its curated interiors and people first design cater to forward looking tenants, blending functionality with artistic flair in one of the city’s most design driven areas.

Source: SKS Partners

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2001 Broadway

This historic treasure in Oakland’s Uptown retains its bold exterior and deep neighborhood ties. Architectural integrity meets adaptive reuse in a building that remains a cultural touchstone in a fast changing urban core.

Source: Redfin

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Bay Meadows Station (3060 S Delaware St)

A master planned development that redefines suburban living. Bay Meadows combines walkability, green space, and cutting edge architecture to create a transit oriented community built for the future.

Source: Bay Meadows

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100 California Street

This modern tower makes a bold statement in the Financial District. Floor to ceiling windows, premium amenities, and a sustainable ethos position 100 California as a go to for high performing companies seeking visibility and impact.

Source: Pembroke

Follow their bees

San Francisco’s bees have some of the best views in the Bay Area. Keep an eye on their MyHive pages, you never know what they’ll be up to next!

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