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Local Landmarks & Heritage

  • Bernal Heights Park and Summit
  • Alemany Farmers' Market (operating since August 1947)

Neighborhood History

Bernal Heights takes its name from José Cornelio Bernal (1796–1842), whose family descended from one of the soldiers in Juan Bautista de Anza's 1776 colonizing expedition that established the Presidio of San Francisco and Mission Dolores. In 1839, the governor of Alta California awarded Bernal the Rancho Rincon de las Salinas y Potrero Viejo — a 4,446-acre Mexican land grant encompassing roughly 20 percent of what is now the city of San Francisco, stretching south from present-day Cesar Chavez Street to Daly City. Bernal built his family homestead near the site of what is now St. Luke's Hospital.

The neighborhood that bears his name grew gradually through the second half of the 19th century, settled first by Irish, Swedish, and German immigrants who farmed the land and ran dairy ranches on the open hilltop pasture. The completion of the San Francisco to San Jose rail line in 1863 linked Bernal Heights to the broader city, and the 1906 earthquake proved a turning point — built atop seismic-dampening radiolarian chert bedrock, most of Bernal's structures survived the tremor and the fires that followed, drawing displaced residents from across the city to the hill's stable ground. The Alemany Farmers' Market, operating every Saturday at the neighborhood's southeast corner since August 1947, remains one of the oldest continuously operating open-air markets in the United States.

That deep-rooted, working-class hillside identity — rancho land, immigrant labor, earthquake survivor — is what MY-NHD apparel is built to honor. Wearing Bernal Heights means wearing a neighborhood that has outlasted every version of San Francisco built below it.

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Bernal Heights - San Francisco - Unisex Cotton Tee

Bernal Heights - San Francisco - Unisex Cotton Tee

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Rooted in San Francisco, worn everywhere.


Bernal Heights is named for José Cornelio Bernal, whose former rancho included today’s distinctive hill. The neighborhood developed after the Gold Rush, with narrow, winding streets and hillside cottages offering sweeping views from the beloved Bernal Hill Park. Known for its strong sense of community, annual festivals, and creative spirit, Bernal Heights attracts diverse residents—from artists and families to tech professionals—each drawn by its village vibe and proximity to Cortland Avenue’s bustling shops and cafes.

Crafted with care from 100% U.S. cotton, this tee is soft, breathable, and built to last. The unisex cut is flattering for all body types, offering a classic silhouette that feels as good as it looks. Whether you're heading to Ocean Beach or brunching in the Marina, it’s the perfect everyday staple for anyone with deep San Francisco ties.

Represent your city, your story, and your street—all at once.

  • The classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear
  • Sizes from S to 5XL
  • Choose your color
  • Sizing chart at the end of the photo gallery
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