Location: Presidio
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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Presidio, California (CA)
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
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1. Fort Point National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,053 reviews
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate and foreign attack during and after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason from the Civil War period.
Reviewed By denisek857
There is an awesome view of the Bridge from here. Inside the Fort, there are cannons on display. There is a gift shop too. You are supposed to be able to get on roof for more views but it is closed due to construction. It is only opened on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We bought our hiking stick medallions from here and collected 2 passport stamps. In addition, the parking lot is less likely to have car break ins (and it is free!). I saw NPS service truck driving back and forth. In addition, if you take the quick walk to the Crissy Field warming hut, there is a pier for more cool Bridge shots. Also, there is also a path across from the warming hut that takes you all the way up to the Golden Gate so you can walk across it.
2. San Francisco National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Originally managed by the War Department, the National Cemetery system now includes 114 cemeteries, managed since 1973 by the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Reviewed By busconi - Wenatchee, United States
The first National Cemetery on the West Coast, the Golden Gate National Cemetery is set in the most beautiful location with views out to the Golden Gate Bridge. It is currently closed to new burials unless a person already has a site reserved or a site opens due to a disinternment. Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz is buried here as well as numerous medal of honor winners....and thousands of men and women who served our country.
3. Battery Boutelle
4. Torpedo Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By u07
If you want to take a panorama of the bridge and the city, this is the spot. It’s also a fishing spot so make sure you don’t wear your fancy heels or shoes walking around.
5. Presidio Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Letterman Digital and New Media Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By MDD66
Lucas bought this portion of the Presidio (who knows, maybe all of it) and has a campus here. Maybe now, because of the Disney acquisition, it is being dismantled, I am not sure? The first time I visited with my kids, every window was filled with movie posters, models, statues, cardboard characters, etc. Almost all of it was from Star Wars. This time I visited, many rooms are empty and not near as many things to feast the eyes on. Still a fun place for those with imaginations. Although you cannot get in to the buildings, there's no tours, etc. I was able to enter the reception room this time and see a lot of the memorabilia in it, which was fun. There's the famous Yoda fountain, an R2D2, Darth Vader, and Droid life size statues in the reception area. Several movie props, like light sabers of various characters, a few movie award photos from Lucas and the crew, and tons of little statues and models of various characters and scenes from the movies. Inside the reception area, there's a few life sized storm troopers in the hallway, but the public isn't allowed in there. Only those with kiddos in the day care facilities and employees. In between a couple of the buildings, there's a walkway between the second stories and through the glass you can see dinosaurs from Jurassic Park, a helicopter, and numerous space creatures and figures. All of the buildings are in a beautiful setting, regardless of it being Lucas Films, it's a serene environment and inviting to want to visit and relax. The buildings are all old Presidio military bdlgs that have been re-modeled and look nice. Large walkways, fountains, a little man-made stream, a pond, and various trees and plants from all over. You can still see some memorabilia through the windows, and it's fun to imagine what creative things are happening within it's walls.
7. Pacific overlook
8. Golden Gate overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By DanielL2463
Tucked away from the tour buses, this spot rewarded us with stunning views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge as the clouds rolled away. It was quite windy, but was well worth the time spent on our drive through.
9. Yoda fountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By wireless_in_CA
While visiting the Presidio we finally had the time to search for the Yoda Fountain. It was about a 15 minute walk from our parking spot (in Lot 7) to the Lucasfilm Sound and Lights building. The lot right in front required us to show an employee badge so unfortunately we did not qualify. Due to Covid-19 the lobby was not open so we did not get to see the other Star Wars memorabilia inside. Hopefully soon. The statue itself was quite detailed. Yoda was perched above the fountain in a classic pose about to say something wise to his Jedi students. We definitely will be back.
