Crissy Field is the Presidio's "front door." The northern waterfront offers spectacular views, unparalleled recreational opportunities, and the chance to glimpse rare birds feeding on native plants and frolicking in the restored marsh.

 
The shoreline once housed the first air coast defense station on the west coast, famed for innovation during "aviation's adventuring years." ​Today, it is the most visited area of the Presidio, with visitors enjoying imaginative new uses inside historic buildings or exploring the wild open spaces restored by the National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, with generous support from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.

First in Flight

The Last Word in Airfields The U.S. Army established an air coast defense station on the north shore in 1919, beginning a bold era of flight. Read More >>

Making a Great Public Space

Restoration + Recreation The northern waterfront has become a spectactular recreational destination thanks to a decade-long restoration effort. Read More >>

See, Do, Learn, Explore

Fort Point National Historic Site See where cannons once defended San Francisco Bay.

Farallones Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center Hold the baleen of a blue whale, touch a sea otter's pelt, and feel a shark's saw-like teeth.

East Beach and West Bluffs Picnic Area Enjoy picnic tables, barbecue pits...and amazing views.