Four best coworking spaces in San Francisco

From waterfront locations to addresses by tech giants, these are the best coworking spaces in San Francisco

WeWork Two Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, CA. Photographs by WeWork

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

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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.

WeWork coworking space in San Francisco on 600 California St in Downtown
WeWork 600 California St in San Francisco, CA.

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

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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 coworking space in San Francisco on 2 Embarcadero Center in Downtown
WeWork Two Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, CA.

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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Financial District

Waterfront Plaza

Nearby Transit: The Embarcadero & Sansome Street (Muni station)

Cross Streets: Francisco St & Kearny St

WeWork All Access starting at: $299 per month

Workspace starting at: $29/day

Conference Room starting at: $10/hr

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Even though the city is surrounded by water, it can be surprisingly difficult to catch those fresh ocean breezes. But they’re a serious draw at Waterfront Plaza, a gorgeous coworking space on the waterfront in North Beach—not to mention the art-filled lounges, modern meeting rooms, and productivity-fueling private offices.

WeWork coworking space in San Francisco on 50-60 Francisco St in Financial District
WeWork Waterfront Plaza in San Francisco, CA.

Commuting is simple with buses, the Muni, and shared bikes nearby; a shuttle also runs to and from the Montgomery BART station. After work, entertain or celebrate at upscale Coi, or get a cocktail and some local snacks at Park Tavern.

SoMa

535 Mission St

Nearby Transit: Montgomery Street (BART station)

Cross Streets: Mission St & 1st St

WeWork All Access starting at: $299 per month

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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. 

WeWork coworking space in San Francisco on 535 Mission St in SoMa
WeWork 535 Mission St in San Francisco, CA.

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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