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Presidio of San Francisco

California

For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark. Come enjoy the history and the natural beauty of the Presidio. Explore centuries of architecture. Reflect in a national cemetery. Walk along an historic airfield, through forests or to beaches, and admire spectacular vistas.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The weather at the Presidio is typically cool and quite variable from location to location. The summer is often foggy and cool, so a light coat or sweater is appropriate year-round.

Address

Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94129

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Biking Golf Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Front-Country Hiking Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Museum Exhibits Architecture and Building African American Heritage Archeology Aviation Burial Cemetery and Gravesite National Cemetery Explorers and Expeditions Forts Incarceration Japanese-American Internment Maritime Coastal Defenses Military Infantry and Militia Artillery Cavalry US Army US Coast Guard US Air Force (Army Air Corps) Indigenous and Native Warrior Wars and Conflicts Colonial/European Contact Conflicts Mexican War Indian and Frontier Wars Civil War Spanish-American War World War II Vietnam War Cold War Dunes Geology Grasslands Prairies Thickets and Shrublands Unique Species Rare Endangered Wetlands