Visit 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

Visit the Presidio

Inn at the Presidio
El Polin picnic area
Teachers' Night
Visitor Center
PresidiGo bus and MUNI

Not your typical national park, the Presidio is bustling with both wildlife and cultural life. Plan the logististics of a visit using the resources on this page. Discover popular destinations and how to get to them, delicious restaurants, and an Inn for those seeking an overnight stay.

Planning Your Trip

A screenshot of a Google satellite map of the Presidio with pinpoints on specific locations.

Interactive Map

Plan your visit with maps, guides, and kids' activities.

A PresidiGo bus covered in a forest print meets a Muni bus at a street corner.

Getting Here

Learn how to get to and around the Presidio, and see where the PresidiGo Shuttle is right now.

Visitor Center

Begin your adventure at the Visitor Center.

Picnic Areas

West Bluffs picnic area, on a green rolling hillside with picnic tables and grills along it.

From the charm of El Polin Spring to the splendor of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio offers a variety of scenic spots for a picnic.

Restaurants

Whether grabbing some coffee and a pastry to go or sitting down to a fine dining experience, take in the unique setting of this urban national park while enjoying a bite to eat at any of these locations:

Dixie

Presidio Visitor Center

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.