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Presidio of San Francisco California ☎ (415) 561-4323 Last Updated: 03/08/2025 |
| The Presidio of San Francisco is a unique national park and former military base on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco, California, and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. | |
| The site for the Presidio of San Francisco, a National Historic Landmark, was selected by Lt. Col. Juan Bautista de Anza in 1776. This military installation of more than 1,400 acres includes forts, hospitals, parade grounds, and the restored home of the original Spanish Commander. The Spanish established three forts at the presidio to protect San Francisco Bay. The presidio also guarded four missions, the Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, the Villa de Branciforte, and a royal ranch. It served as a base for the exploration of the northern California coast and its interior from 1817-1821. During the 1790s, territorial disputes with Great Britain over the Pacific Northwest and lower Alaska, caused the expansion of the presidio. Castillo de San Joaquin, a detached fort, was built where Fort Point is located today. The presidio was occupied by the U.S. Army in 1847 after the U.S. occupation of California, and from 1849 to the present (except for 1851-1857) was a major U.S. Army Headquarters. | |
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Golden Gate Bridge Place » Historical Place The Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrians on May 27, 1937, and to traffic the following day, May 28, 1937. At that time, it was the longest suspension bridge ever built. It is truly an engineering marvel, a structure of magnificence, grace, and beauty. 665 views 💖 19 👍 2San Francisco, CA |
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Movement San Francisco Health Beauty » Fitness Located in the heart of the Presidio by the Golden Gate Bridge, Movement San Francisco boasts not just amazing climbing and bouldering terrain, but fantastic views across Crissy Field. With 25,000 square feet of climbing, a full fitness and cardio area, two yoga studios and top-out bouldering, Movement San Francisco combines the best of climbing, yoga, and fitness. 144 views 💖 1 👍 0924 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129 |
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San Francisco Place » City San Francisco is the City and County of San Francisco. It is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. San Francisco is a world-famous city known for its iconic landmarks, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty. San Francisco's 2020 population was at 873,965. 702 views 💖 6 👍 0California |
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World War II West Coast Memorial Place » Historical Place The West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II is a monument dedicated to missing soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guardsmen, and airmen of World War II. It is a curved wall of California granite set in a grove of Monterey pine and cypress and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 171 views 💖 1 👍 01351 Washington Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94129 |
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Crissy Field East Beach Place » Outdoors With a stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge​, Crissy Field East Beach is where locals come to play, fog or shine. On weekends, East Beach transforms into an epic family destination with tots splashing at the water's edge and kite flyers sharing the air space. 135 views 💖 1 👍 0San Francisco, CA 94129 |
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Yoda Fountain Place » Outdoors Yoda Fountain is a fountain with a bronze statue of the Star Wars character Yoda, installed at the Lucasfilm offices in the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, California. This unique piece of art not only pays homage to one of cinema’s most beloved characters but also serves as an emblem of Lucasfilm’s storied presence in the city. 113 views 💖 1 👍 01 Letterman Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129 |
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Torpedo Wharf Place » Outdoors Torpedo Wharf is a historic wharf located in San Francisco, California. It is situated in the northern part of the city, near the Golden Gate Bridge, and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. 297 views 💖 1 👍 0Long Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129 |
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Walt Disney Family Museum Place » Museum The Walt Disney Family Museum is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum is located in The Presidio of San Francisco, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. 582 views 💖 5 👍 1104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129 |
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Fort Point National Historic Site Place » Historical Place From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate & foreign attack during & after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason 481 views 💖 5 👍 0201 Marine Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129 |
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Battery Crosby Place » Historical Place Battery Crosby was completed and armed in 1900 with two 6-inch guns mounted on disappearing carriages. The battery was built to protect underwater minefields laid outside the Golden Gate during the time of war and against destroyers and minesweeper warships. 283 views 💖 1 👍 0Fort Winfield Scott, Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94129 |