Explore the Presidio - Presidio of San Francisco

About
- The Presidio
- History
- Nature, Wildlife, & Open Space
- Frequently Asked Questions
- For Researchers
- Documents, records, photos...More
- Who's Here?
- View a directory of the many organizations located in the park...More
- The Presidio Trust
- About the Presidio Trust
- Mission & Vision
- Board & Executive Director
- Organization Chart
- Partners
- Jobs
- Planning & Public Comment
- Press Room
- Press releases, recent media, fact sheets...More
- What We're Doing
- Archaeology
- Environmental Remediation
- Green Building
- Historic Preservation
- National Center for Service & Innovative Leadership
- Open Space Restoration
- Welcoming the Public
Visit
- Interactive Map
- Plan your visit with maps, guides, and kids' activities...More
- Get Here
- Learn how to get to and around the Presidio, and see where the PresidiGo Shuttle is right now... More
- Visitor Services
- Begin your adventure at the Visitor Center. The Presidio also has a bank, a post office, and many other businesses and services.
- Inn at the Presidio
- At last! A lodge to enjoy an overnight stay in the Presidio... More
- Restaurants
- Acre Cafe
- Beach Hut Cafe'
- Dixie
- Golf Course General Store
- Kitchen 39
- Presidio Bowling Center
- Presidio Cafe'
- Presidio Social Club
- Starbucks
- Transit Café at the Presidio
- Walt Disney Family Museum
- Warming Hut
- For Teachers
- Bring your class to the Presidio, or the Presidio to your classroom...More
- Picnic Areas
- Baker Beach
- Crissy Field
- El Polin Spring
- Immigrant Point
Explore
- Major Districts
- Crissy Field
- Fort Winfield Scott
- Letterman District
- Main Post
- Public Health Service District
- Outdoors
- Baker Beach
- El Polin Spring
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Mountain Lake
- Presidio Nursery
- Tennessee Hollow Watershed
- Wayburn Redwood Grove
- Trails & Overlooks
- Grab your sneakers! A dozen major trails cross the Presidio, and scenic overlooks offer spectacular views...More
- Recreation
- Rob Hill Campground
- Presidio Golf Course
- Julius Kahn Playground
- Playing Fields
- History & Archaeology
- Archaeology Lab
- Battery Chamberlin
- El Polin Spring
- El Presidio de San Francisco
- Fort Point
- Marine Hospital Cemetery
- San Francisco National Cemetery
- World War II Memorial
- Arts & Culture
- Goldsworthy's Spire & Wood Line
- Lovers' Lane Audio Tour
- Main Post Audio Tour
- Walt Disney Family Museum
- Arion Press
Volunteer
- Getting Started
- Get an overview of all the ways you can become a steward of this special place... More
- Highlights
- View photos from recent projects, information about special volunteer events... More
- Ways to Volunteer
- Drop-in Programs
- Group Service Projects
- Individual Positions
- Special Volunteer Events
- Other Opportunities
- Many organizations in the Presidio offer ways to give back and help the community...More
- Volunteer Activities
- Archaeology
- Docents
- Forest & Tree Care
- Garden & Landscape Care
- Habitat Restoration
- Presidio Nursery
- Trails
- Volunteer Internships
Venues
- Special Event Venues
- Chapel of Our Lady
- Dixie
- Golden Gate Club
- Herbst at the Presidio
- Inspiration Point
- Log Cabin
- Observation Post
- Presidio Chapel
- Presidio Golf Course Clubhouse
- Presidio Social Club
- San Francisco Film Centre
- Walt Disney Family Museum
- Inn at the Presidio
- If you are hosting an event at a Presidio venue, consider an overnight stay... More
- While You're Here
- Art & Culture
- Health & Wellness
- Kids
- Museums
- Recreation
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Outdoor Use Permits
- Permits for races, runs, festivals, camping, playing fields...More
- Commercial Filming
- Bring your filming project to one of the world's most recognizable places...More
Lease
- Residential
- The Presidio offers a spectrum of housing options in twenty-one beautiful neighborhoods. Units range in size from one to seven bedrooms...More
- Commercial
- Move-in-ready space and major redevelopment opportunities are available throughout the park... More
- Resources
- "How to" information for living and working in the Presidio...More
Lodging
Calendar

Explore the Presidio

Lobos Valley Overlook
Fort Point
El Polín Spring
Park Trail
Golden Gate Promenade along Crissy Field
Presidio Nursery
Andy Goldsworthy's Spire
Baker Beach

Major Districts

The lagoon behind the Letterman Digital Arts Center, at the bottom of a green hillside with brick buildings in the background.

Five districts, each with their own distinctive identity, embody different periods of Presidio history.

Trails + Overlooks

A portion of the Park Trail, a packed earth trail with a railing on one side, that goes through historic forest near the National Cemetery.

Explore the Presidio on the park’s extensive hiking and biking trail network. With 24 miles of routes and six scenic overlooks, experiences are available to suit any mood. Enjoy a history walk that traces the heart of the Presidio, a contemplative journey through a shaded forest, or a major workout along the coastal bluffs. Read More >>

Outdoors

Presidio Visitor Guide

Image of a runner on a trail through the trees on the Presidio The Presidio Experience: A Guide to Exploring the Park includes suggested itineraries, maps, popular destinations, and more.

Download the Guide »

History + Archaeology
	Uncover the past, from the foundations of the original Spanish fort to WWII coastal batteries to modern lab facilities.
Archaeology Lab Battery Chamberlin El Polín Spring El Presidio Fort Point Marine Hospital Cemetery San Francisco National Cemetery World War II Memorial

Arts + Culture
	Experience the Presidio through installation art, audio tours, and exhibits.
Goldsworthy's Spire & Wood Line Lovers' Lane Audio Tour Main Post Audio Tour Walt Disney Family Museum Arion Press

Recreation
	Space for play, practice, and much more.
Rob Hill Campground Presidio Golf Course Julius Kahn Playground Playing Fields

The Presidio Trust

The Presidio Trust

Major Districts

Trails + Overlooks

Outdoors

Presidio Visitor Guide

History + Archaeology

Arts + Culture

Recreation