📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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.
🚗 Directions
The Presidio lies at the north end of San Francisco at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It can be reached from the north by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and taking the first exit from Highways 1 and 101; from the east by way of Lombard Street (Highway 101); and from the south via Highway 1 and exiting just before the bridge.
Images
San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio offers a place to contemplate service to your country.
Credit: NPS photo/Will Elder
The coastal bluffs of the Presidio still retain a wild feeling within the city.
Credit: NPS photo/Will Elder
The brick barracks on Montgomery Street showcase military architecture from the late 1800s.
Credit: NPS photo/Will Elder
The planted historic forests offer tranquil places to walk.
Credit: NPS photo/Will Elder
On windy days, Crissy Field is a popular wind surfing and Kite boarding location.
Credit: NPS photo/Will Elder
Crissy Field is a popular spot to wak and run while viewing the bay and changing fog conditions.l
Credit: NPS photo/Will Elder
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Aug 19
Patchy rain nearby
High: 63.6°F | Low: 56.5°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: 15.4 mph
Rain Chance: 44%
UV Index: 8.8
Sunrise: 06:28 AM
Sunset: 07:58 PM
Moon: First Quarter (48%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 57.4°F
Cloud Cover: 44%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Aug 20
Overcast
High: 63.3°F | Low: 57.9°F
Humidity: 84%
Wind: 11.6 mph
Rain Chance: 25%
UV Index: 8.1
Sunrise: 06:29 AM
Sunset: 07:56 PM
Moon: First Quarter (58%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 57.1°F
Cloud Cover: 25%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Aug 21
Overcast
High: 63.2°F | Low: 58.9°F
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 17.4 mph
Rain Chance: 19%
UV Index: 8.4
Sunrise: 06:30 AM
Sunset: 07:55 PM
Moon: First Quarter (69%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 57.6°F
Cloud Cover: 19%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Small Craft Advisory issued August 18 at 2:31PM PDT until August 20 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Aug 18, 2026 5:31pm
Expires: Aug 19, 2026 1:45am
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued August 18 at 8:02PM PDT until August 20 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Aug 18, 2026 11:02pm
Expires: Aug 19, 2026 7:15am
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Presidio of San Francisco
210 Lincoln Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94129
🏤 Mailing Address:
201 Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
📞 Voice Phone: 415-561-4323
✉️ Email: goga_pres_socialmedia@nps.gov