Presidio of San Francisco
Protected park · CA, USA
Presidio of San Francisco in CA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Beaches
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Surfing & windsurfing
Events
- Presidio Habitat Stewards
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- 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.
- Weather & 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.
- ⚠ Caution: Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
- You can prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots and scenic overlooks. Before leaving your car for even a short period of time: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your wallets, purses, backpacks, keys, key fobs, cell phones, and electronics with you. Read article for more details.
- Visitor center
- Golden Gate Bridge Plaza
- Visitor center
- William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor Center — The visitor center is open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years days.
- Visitor center
- William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor Center
Facilities on the park map
16 bench, 1 defibrillator, 8 picnic area, 15 restroom, 4 visitor information, 3 water fountain.
History
- Opened
- 1994
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened
Nearby
- 24/7 Store