Presidio of San Francisco
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Presidio of San Francisco
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Neighborhood: Presidio
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Restaurants
2,744 within 3 miles
The Walt Disney Family Museum Cafe
53
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Dalida Mediterranean Restaurant.
8
0.2 miSeafood • Mediterranean
Presidio Pop Up
1
0.1 miQuick Bites • Fast Food
Cafe RX
11
0.3 mi$ • American • Cafe
Colibri Mexican Bistro
6
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican
Presidio Social Club
372
0.6 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Sessions at the Presidio
131
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Contemporary
Starbucks
43
0.5 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Cafe
Pizzeria Avellino
58
0.6 mi$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Golden Gate Market Deli
17
0.6 mi$ • Vegan Options
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Attractions
1,047 within 6 miles
Presidio Tunnel Tops
6
0 ftNational Parks
Presidio Visitor Center
3
17 ftVisitor Centers
Walt Disney Family Museum
2,835
525 ftSpeciality Museums
Presidio Fire Station
1
417 ftHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Main Parade Ground
5
0.1 miParks
Share Chairs
1
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
4,501
0.5 miTheaters
Crissy Field
1,469
0.5 miParks
Golden Gate Promenade
815
0.6 miHistoric Walking Areas • Jogging Paths & Tracks
Presidio Trust Headquarters
2
0.3 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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  • TravelerCentralFLA
    Clermont, Florida1,379 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Views
    We visited the Presidio of San Francisco on our visit to California. We drove through the area and enjoyed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay. There is an active military base there and many historical sites. It is worth a visit.
    Visited May 2023
    Written June 2, 2023
  • Ann H
    York, United Kingdom2,517 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful location
    This was an added extra to our bus tour of San Francisco as the driver took a detour through this beautiful national park that used to be a military outpost due to its location and still has many historical building today. There is so much to look at and visit - beaches, picnic areas, trails and exhibitions. Also plenty of eateries. Amazing place to visit!!
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 20, 2023
  • LoveToTraval
    Columbus, Ohio392 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Experience
    We spent a beautiful afternoon here with our daughter’s family and a group of their friends and their children The huge park area was great for the kids to run around. the views are gorgeous. if you are in San Francisco on a sunny day this is the place to be There are even some cool modern benches for seating
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 30, 2023
  • guennie3
    Cambridge, United Kingdom254 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quiet and interesting area of SF
    Went on a long walk from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge via several iconic sights and hidden gems and walked through the Presidio. It was a very pleasant surprise. The forest was fun and we walked through what used to be army barracks. Well worth the trip if you enjoy walking. Or you can drive there.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 30, 2023
  • focusport22
    178 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go explore
    The park is beautiful. There are a variety of trails to walk and explore. The Walt Disney’s Family Museum is also located in the park. There are also two free shuttles and the one will take you down near the Ferry Building.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 27, 2023
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TravelSouthGA
Georgia184 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Yes and No
Aug 2021
We didn't find much to do there, with a couple of exceptions. The Disney Family Museum is located there and we went there for that. It is GREAT. I had read that there also recommended walking trails. But other than that, there are a lot of buildings, some vacant, with not much indication of what you can do or see. The visitor center was closed, either due to construction or the pandemic and so we left after the museum.
Written August 15, 2021
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JohnC
Los Angeles, CA6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Be prepared to walk
Jul 2019
This is a must see stop for all tourists in San Francisco. Skip the Piers, and skip Lombard street. Come here for the fresh air and the beautiful gardens. The museum is small but educational if you don't want to research the bridge online.

Parking is always impossible, so be prepared to park a half mile away by the military barracks. Don't use the bathrooms here if you can avoid it. They are gross.

It is the only way to access the Golden Gate Bridge on foot from the SF side. Don't miss it.
Written March 11, 2020
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CopperLeah
Loveland, CO1,602 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful buildings, grounds, and lots of walking trails
Mar 2020
We walked through on our way back from the Golden Gate Bridge and were thrilled to find such a beautiful piece of history and nature in San Francisco.

We didn't realize there was a Disney museum and Lucasfilm Headquartes until we found Yoda. Next time we'll make space in the schedule to poke around more than we did walking through this time.
Written July 22, 2020
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Michelle G
Prien am Chiemsee, Germany22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great hiking paths
Jan 2020 • Couples
Really enjoyed walking from the Golden Gate Bridge through the numerous paths to the Walt Disney Family Museum. Nice seating for picnics and viewing the bridge. Clean. Well marked. Was surprised to see that the biking paths were separate from the pedestrian paths. Made for less stress as there were many bikers out that day.
Written January 23, 2020
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Dan K
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
RESPECT
Jul 2021
The history and beauty of this former Army installation cannot be understated, and Disney has no business being there at all. Go there, and imagine the streets full of men and a few women in military uniform, going about their day and snapping salutes as they walked the very places you will walk as well. The buildings are well preserved and beautiful, and remember to remove your hat as you pass before the Parade Grounds, the Flag, and the beautiful Cemetery of Hero's from a bygone era.
Written July 18, 2021
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Carolee S
Amery, WI16 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Not what I expected.
Jun 2022
Not what I expected. And it may have just been poor research on my part. There was construction so you couldn't get from the parking lot where we parked to the beach to then walk along the bay to the bridge. We had to take a different trail, which was nice and new but just not what we were expecting. The visitor center was closed and I was just kinda lost when we got there. But again, I'll take some of the blame for not being better prepared. It is a very large park. We did walk down to the bridge and got some great pictures and did enjoy it after we got over the crabbiness of not knowing where to go.
Written June 13, 2022
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Alfie193
West Virginia203 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Allow for a full day of exploring
Jun 2022
The Presidio is beautiful! We entered through the Lombard Gate and had hoped for the PresidioGo shuttle to get us around the park. We didn't see it so we walked a good bit to the Visitor's Center, where we found out that the shuttle wasn't running the full area of the park. That was disappointing because the only other way to really see the park was to rent bikes or walk. It was cold and windy, so we weren't walking the full length of the park. There were rental bikes outside of the visitor's center but we walked further to a bike/outfitter's shop where we rented bikes specifically to get to the Golden Gate Bridge.

We had wanted to see all of the Presidio, but it is a huge place and we didn't feel that we had enough to see all of it. The grounds are amazing, and there is so much to see but a full day is necessary to see all of it. With the weather being so cold and windy, we stuck to the bridge and Fort Point.

Take a jacket/sweatshirt and allow yourself a full day to see everything. The Yoda fountain is close to the front of Lombard Gate. The Walt Disney museum is near the Visitor's Center. Be sure to get a map from the Visitor's Center, and that map is free.
Written July 1, 2022
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Great for walking or Cycling
Jul 2021 • Solo
I spent an evening exploring the west side of the Presidio park. It was a very beautiful hike, and about 50% of the people I encountered were cycling. I recommend cycling, if you have little time and want to see as much as possible. The Presidio park is quite large and it's dotted with monuments, and location with great views.
Written July 31, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,052 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Recreation Area and Free
Dec 2020
Lots of recreation here. It used to be an army base but has been recycled into a big city park with all sorts of things to do. Weather can be windy and cold, but on a clear day, it's splendid. Huge area full of great views.
Written December 29, 2020
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davcarl62
Monte-Carlo, Monaco143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our guide was once stationed there
May 2021
We lived in San Francisco back in the late sixties as students and never got a chance to tour the Presidio because it was being used by the military. We never realized how big it was until this last trip. You can wander all through the area now and see just how big it was then and now.
Written May 22, 2021
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