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About Presidio of San Francisco

For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark. Come enjoy the history and the natural beauty of the Presidio. Explore centuries of architecture. Reflect in a national cemetery. Walk along an historic airfield, through forests or to beaches, and admire spectacular vistas.

From the National Park Service.

State
California
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Presidio of San Francisco.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

The Presidio is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Weather and when to go

The weather at the Presidio is typically cool and quite variable from location to location. The summer is often foggy and cool, so a light coat or sweater is appropriate year-round.

Getting there

The Presidio lies at the north end of San Francisco at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It can be reached from the north by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and taking the first exit from Highways 1 and 101; from the east by way of Lombard Street (Highway 101); and from the south via Highway 1 and exiting just before the bridge.

Contact the park

Address
Presidio of San Francisco, 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
Official site
nps.gov/prsf

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Presidio of San Francisco

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Things to do in Presidio of San Francisco

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Presidio Birdwatching

    Birdwatching · about 1.3 hours

    Birdwatching in the Presidio.

  • Crissy Field Birdwatching

    Birdwatching · about 1.3 hours

    Birdwatching in Crissy Field

  • Archives Visit

    Hands-On · about 1.7 hours · Reservation required

    Always open by reservation, The Park Archives and Records Center is excited to host visitors, researchers, and park staff. Here the Presidio's past is bridged to its present by th…

  • Bike the Golden Gate Bridge

    Biking · about 2 hours

    Bike the Golden Gate Bridge!

  • Torpedo Wharf Fishing

    Fishing · about 2 hours

    Fishing at Torpedo Wharf near Fort Point and Crissy Field.

  • Crissy Field Restored Wetlands

    Hiking · about 1.3 hours

    Walking along the Crissy Field Promenade is a great recreational activity as well as a good wildlife and sightseeing adventure.

What to pack for Presidio of San Francisco

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