Presidio of San Francisco - National Park Directory

Rows of grave markers in the green grass of the cemetery as light shafts through misty trees.

San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio offers a place to contemplate service to your country.

Rocky bluffs above the blue ocean covered with yellow flowers in the foreground and and trees.

The coastal bluffs of the Presidio still retain a wild feeling within the city.

A long row of red brick barracks with green lawns in front extends into the distance.

The brick barracks on Montgomery Street showcase military architecture from the late 1800s.

Scattered Monterey Cypress trunks with green grass and fern cover at their bases.

The planted historic forests offer tranquil places to walk.

A kite boarder with yellow kite on beach with wind surfers behind on the blue bay.

On windy days, Crissy Field is a popular wind surfing and Kite boarding location.

White building with red roofs on Crissy Field with blue bay and orange bridge with fog behind.

Crissy Field is a popular spot to wak and run while viewing the bay and changing fog conditions.l

Photos: National Park Service

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.

Quick Facts

State California

State Code CA

Weather 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…

Location & Map

Presidio of San Francisco is located in California.

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Operating Hours

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

Wednesday All Day

Monday All Day

Thursday All Day

Sunday All Day

Tuesday All Day

Friday All Day

Saturday All Day

Activities

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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.

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Contact & Address

Address Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94129

Phone 415-561-4323

Email goga_pres_socialmedia@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage Archeology Aviation Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite National Cemetery Explorers and Expeditions Forts Incarceration Japanese-American Internment Maritime Coastal Defenses Military Infantry and Militia Artillery Cavalry US Army US Coast Guard US Air Force (Army Air Corps) Indigenous and Native Warrior Wars and Conflicts Colonial/European Contact Conflicts Mexican War Indian and Frontier Wars Civil War Spanish-American War World War II Vietnam War Cold War Dunes Geology Grasslands Prairies Thickets and Shrublands Unique Species Rare Endangered Wetlands

Things To Do

Presidio Birdwatching

Birdwatching in the Presidio.

Search the trees and skies for birds in the Presidio.

Crissy Field Birdwatching

Birdwatching in Crissy Field

Walk along the Crissy Field Promenade and boardwalks throughout Crissy Marsh and birdwatch for shore birds and other wildlife in…

Archives Visit

Always open by reservation, The Park Archives and Records Center is excited to host visitors, researchers, and park staff. Here…

Discover the history of the park on your own by exploring the many collections preserved here.

Bike the Golden Gate Bridge

Bike the Golden Gate Bridge!

Ride 1.7 miles across the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond.

Torpedo Wharf Fishing

Fishing at Torpedo Wharf near Fort Point and Crissy Field.

Crissy Field Restored Wetlands

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

Walk along the Crissy Field Promenade and take in the spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco…

Visitor Centers

William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor Center

The visitor center is the go to place to find out what is happening and what there is to do in the Presidio. Discover the…

Hours: The visitor center is open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years days.

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