Presidio of San Francisco (U.S. National Park Service)

Presidio of San Francisco California

Rows of grave markers in the green grass of the cemetery as light shafts through misty trees.

Rocky bluffs above the blue ocean covered with yellow flowers in the foreground and and trees.

A long row of red brick barracks with green lawns in front extends into the distance.

Scattered Monterey Cypress trunks with green grass and fern cover at their bases.

A kite boarder with yellow kite on beach with wind surfers behind on the blue bay.

White building with red roofs on Crissy Field with blue bay and orange bridge with fog behind.

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.

Image showing a group of people laughing at a picnic with Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Discover All You Can Do

Planning your visit starts here. The Presidio is managed by the Presidio Trust. Learn more.

A ranger and visitors look at a 3-D map of the Presidio in the visitor center

Presidio Visitor Center

Check out the Presidio Visitor Center's Operating Hours & Seasons.

Park visitor using wheelchair accessible trail at Land's End

Info for Visitors with Disabilities

Find out what accessibility resources are available in GGNRA

Flag flying over masonry arches of Fort Point

Get your history and views at Fort Point

Fort Point's offers a perspective on West Coast Civil War history and outstanding views of the bay's entrance.

Last updated: June 4, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

201 Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123

Phone:

415-561-4323
Phone is answered daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Leave a message otherwise and we will get back to you. United States Park Police Dispatch: Non-Emergency: 415-561-5505 Emergency: 415-561-5656