Presidio Visitor Center

A temporary Presidio Visitor Center on the Main Post is now open to the public. Located at 105 Montgomery Street (near the Transit Center) inside an historic barracks, the center provides maps, orientation, and other information from Thursday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. The temporary visitor center will be in operation while planning for a new, permanent location unfolds. You can reach the visitor center by phone at (415) 561-4323.

Crissy Field Center (1199 East Beach)

Crissy Field Center offers a wide variety of programs and amenities that connect the diverse population of the Bay Area to urban environmental issues. Programs serve people of all ages. Crissy Field Center features a bookstore, a café, and an information area with helpful resources about Crissy Field and the rest of the Presidio. Contact them by phone at (415) 561-7690.

Warming Hut (west end of the Promenade at Crissy Field)

Operated by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Warming Hut café and bookstore occupies a restored historic warehouse with a magnificent Golden Gate Bridge view. The Warming Hut was renovated using "green" products such as recycled-denim cotton wall insulation, formaldehyde-free cabinetry, water-based paints, and certified or salvaged wood for floors and furniture. Reach them by phone at (415) 561-3042.

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (west end of Promenade at Crissy Field)

Experience the wonders of the national marine sanctuaries found just outside the Golden Gate. At the visitor center see stunning 15 foot tall ocean murals, get your hands wet in the touch tank, discover the exciting adventures that await you in these sanctuary waters, and learn how to get involved in protecting the local marine environment. It's a great place to bring the kids and spend a day at the beach. View directions. Contact them by phone at (415) 561-6625.

Fort Point National Historic Site

Fort Point is the only Civil War-era brick and mortar fort on the West Coast. It was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1853 and 1861 to prevent entrance of a hostile fleet into San Francisco Bay. This National Historic Site offers exhibits, video orientation programs, guided tours, demonstrations, and a bookstore. View directions.