Every listing says "quiet neighborhood." We measured. These are real decibel readings from actual Peninsula locations.
A library is 35-40 dB. Conversation is 60 dB. A busy road is 70-75 dB. The WHO recommends under 45 dB for healthy sleep.
35-42 dB - Among the quietest spots on the Peninsula. Well below 45 dB even during the day.
38-45 dB - Classic quiet residential. Nighttime drops below 35 dB.
55-65 dB - Daytime restaurant noise. Drops significantly after 9 PM.
68-75 dB - Constant traffic. Rarely below 60 dB even at 11 PM.
40-48 dB - Quiet pocket. Good tree coverage dampens sound.
58-68 dB - Bar row. Peaks 70+ dB on weekends.
32-40 dB - Some of the lowest readings anywhere. Water dampens noise.
36-44 dB - Historic residential. Mature trees, low traffic.
60-68 dB - Commercial corridor. Quiets after 8 PM.
70-78 dB - Flight path plus highway. Hotels here have soundproofing for a reason.
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Open DecibelMapYou can go from 72 dB to 42 dB by walking 200 feet. The difference between good sleep and bad sleep is often a single block. DecibelMap helps you see that before you sign.