Fort Point National Historic Site • California

Fort Point with visitors approaching on road in front and Golden Gate Bridge above.

Golden sunset light on the roof of Fort Point with Golden Gate Bridge and bay behind.

Arched red brick casemates extend into the distance at Fort Point.

A cannon stands in front of Civil War re-enactors talking to the public.

View of Fort Point lighthouse through red brick arches

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Fort Point offers stunning views from under the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
NPS photo/Will Elder

Visitors can enjoy winter sunsets from the top of Fort Point.
NPS photo/Will Elder

Fort Point is known for its masterful masonry work.
NPS photo/Will Elder

Visitors can interact with Civil War re-enactors twice in January and August at the Fort.
NPS Photo/Will Elder

Fort Point has a historic lighthouse mounted on its top.
NPS photo/Will Elder

Rendering of exhibit arches

Revitalizing Fort Point's Narrative

This new exhibit offers a unique perspective on the fort's past and present, now open.

Civil War era reenactors with fife and drum march into Fort Point NHS

Fort Point Living History Weekend

Join us in February and August for Fort Point Living History Weekend

Students stand in front of a brick wall inside Fort Point while holding journals

Point of Inquiry

How can buildings and artifacts help me to see the history of a place? Students take on the role of history detectives at Fort Point.

Candlelight lanterns arranged on the ground in the sally port

Ranger Programs

Learn when you can join a Fort Point History Talk, or Candlelight tour

Soldiers at Fort Point with the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Ghosts of the Golden Gate

Scroll through photos using the "Now and Then" feature to reveal the hidden history of familiar places around Fort Point

View from Battery Marin Headlands with Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco in background.

Learn about all the sites you can visit at GGNRA.

A couple in wedding attire with the Golden Gate Bridge behind

Find out how to get permits for picnics, beach fires, weddings, filming & other special events.

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Last updated: July 17, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123

Phone:

415-561-4323
United States Park Police Dispatch: Non-Emergency: 415-561-5505 Emergency: 415-561-5656

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