San Francisco area guide
What to do around Presidio
National-park former military post; Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints, Palace grounds, trails. A San Francisco area guide with nearby places, food stops, walking routes, and a map you can open when you arrive.
What should I do near Presidio?
National-park former military post; Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints, Palace grounds, trails.
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Source-backed place · History
Presidio of San Francisco
A 1,500-acre urban oasis and former military post, the Presidio blends deep history with stunning nature and iconic views of the…
Source-backed place · History
Presidio Pet Cemetery
A touching, tiny cemetery for the animal companions of U.S. Army families, featuring 424 handmade headstones enclosed by a white…
Source-backed place · History
San Francisco National Cemetery
Established in 1884, this historic 28-acre military cemetery in the Presidio is the first national cemetery on the West Coast, se…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Presidio Theatre
A stunning Art Deco gem restored to its 1939 glory, this 600-seat nonprofit performing arts center hosts a diverse array of live…
Source-backed place · History
Presidio Officers' Club
Step into San Francisco's second oldest building, a stunning Spanish Colonial Revival venue that served military officers of thre…
Source-backed place · Public art
Andy Goldsworthy's Earth Wall
A striking 2014 installation by Andy Goldsworthy, blending natural eucalyptus branches and rammed earth to explore archaeology an…
Source-backed place · Public art
Andy Goldsworthy's Tree Fall
A striking indoor art installation by Andy Goldsworthy, featuring a clay-covered eucalyptus branch suspended within the historic…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Pershing Square
A historic heart of the Presidio's Main Post, marking the site of a tragic fire and the legacy of General John J. Pershing, featu…
Source-backed place · Museums
Walt Disney Family Museum
Located in the historic Presidio, this nonprofit museum explores the life and legacy of Walt Disney through personal artifacts an…
Source-backed place · Public art
Murals and sculpture installations on the JFK Promenade
A dynamic collection of interactive public art, featuring massive sea serpent sculptures, repurposed tire installations, and bron…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Crissy Marsh
A restored 20-acre tidal shoreline habitat in the Presidio, serving as a thriving sanctuary for over 100 avian species and offeri…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Tunnel Tops Outpost / Field Station
A vibrant 14-acre elevated park serving as the 'front door' to the Presidio, featuring the interactive Field Station curiosity la…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Presidio Visitor Center
The 'front door' to the Presidio, this state-of-the-art center in a refurbished 1900s Army guardhouse offers interactive exhibits…
Source-backed place · Museums
Field Station
A free, interactive curiosity lab at Presidio Tunnel Tops designed for youth to explore the Presidio through art, science, and na…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Inspiration Point Overlook
An iconic Presidio vista offering panoramic views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, and the Palace of Fine Arts, perched atop the Tennes…
Source-backed place · History
Fort Winfield Scott
A stunning 30-acre campus along the Presidio's western shore, this former Army coastal defense headquarters blends Mission Reviva…
Source-backed place · Public art
Letterman Digital Arts Center (Yoda Fountain)
A must-visit for Star Wars fans, this bronze statue of the Jedi Master Yoda sits atop a fountain outside the Lucasfilm headquarte…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Yoda Fountain
A bronze tribute to the legendary Jedi Master, this iconic water fountain serves as the emblematic gateway to the Lucasfilm campu…
Free Gyde walk · Chinatown, North Beach & Nob Hill: The Historic Core
Chinatown, North Beach & Nob Hill: The Historic Core
A roughly three-kilometer walk through San Francisco's historic core, with eight stops linking a Telegraph Hill overlook, the lanterns and…
Free Gyde walk · Fisherman's Wharf & the Embarcadero Waterfront
Fisherman's Wharf & the Embarcadero Waterfront
A 2.1 km waterfront stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, with six stops covering historic piers and tall ships, the city's oldest bakery, a famo…
Free Gyde walk · Golden Gate Park: Gardens & Museums
Golden Gate Park: Gardens & Museums
A relaxed three-kilometer loop through the green heart of Golden Gate Park, with six stops linking a car-free promenade, a tranquil lake, t…