The Romantic Zone is where visitors and locals share tight streets, small hotels and condos, cafés, bars, beach clubs, and venues. Daylight brings markets and restaurants; nights run late, especially near the beach and main corridors.
Housing is a mix of older walk-ups and newer mid-rises. Short-term rentals and long-stays push demand; pricing and noise vary block to block. Retail and service jobs anchor the daytime economy; hospitality and entertainment take the night shift.
Pressure points: seasonality, sound, trash/collection on narrow streets, parking scarcity, and construction. Good lighting, clear rules, and smart transport keep the neighborhood livable.
Our coverage follows housing, the local economy, public safety, events, and mobility—so residents and visitors can see what’s really changing and why.