Presidio of San Francisco

Located at the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio of San Francisco is a former military post transformed into a national park. Visitors can explore wooded hiking trails, historic sites, scenic overlooks, and popular recreation areas like Crissy Field and Presidio Tunnel Tops. The expansive grounds offer panoramic bay views, lush green spaces, and cultural attractions for all ages.

Expert notes

• Explore the two centuries of use under three flags (Spain, Mexico, and the US). Presidio showcases Nine prevalent architectural styles. A dozen major trails are 24 miles in all, and eight scenic overlooks. The top attractions at the park include Fort Point National Historic Site, Torpedo Wharf, Baker Beach, El Polin Spring, Quartermaster Reach Marsh, Crissy Field, Goldsworthy's popular Presidio art installations on a three-mile self-guided tour, the Batteries to Bluffs trail, Presidio Tunnel Tops, inspiration point overlook, and the Walt Disney Family Museum. It is a perfect spot to picnic; visitors can also camp at Rob Hill. Check https://www.presidio.gov/lodging/rob-hill-campground for more details. Free Go shuttles run weekdays from Downtown San Francisco to Presidio and around the park; check https://www.presidio.gov/transportation/presidigo/default for all the details.

Features

• Beach
• Biking
• Birding
• Breathtaking Views
• Dog Friendly
• Educational Workshops
• Family Fun
• Free Entry
• Guided Tours
• Hiking
• Kids Friendly
• Local Favorite
• Lush
• Music
• Photography
• Picnic
• Private Events
• Relaxing
• Romantic
• Sightseeing
• Walking Around
• Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

Presidio offers Intimate chapels, elegant reception sites, and conference facilities for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and retreats. Check https://www.presidio.gov/venues for more information.