Parade Grounds, San Francisco

#315 among attractions in San Francisco

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Parade Grounds is a place located in San Francisco (California state) and belongs to the category of square.

It is situated at an altitude of 39 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°49'33"N latitude and 122°25'16"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Parade Grounds is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Pier 41 Gate 2 (ferry, 32 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Dock (harbor, 2 min walk), Alcatraz Island Light (lighthouse, 2 min walk), Warden's House (reportedly haunted, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°49'33"N, 122°25'16"W

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Parade Grounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Main Prison, Musee Mecanique, Pier 39, Alcatraz Island Light.

~630 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Main Prison, San Francisco
4 min walk • The main prison in San Francisco, known as Alcatraz, is a place with a rich and dark history that today attracts throngs of tourists as a museum. Located on Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, it was once the most famous and impenetrable federal prison in the...
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
30 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco, Musée Mécanique is a vibrant homage to the bygone era of arcade entertainment. This interactive museum is a treasure trove of over 300 mechanical machines, ranging from 20th-century penny arcade games...
1.3 miSE
Scenic pier with food and activities
Pier 39, San Francisco
34 min walk • Pier 39, a bustling shopping center and popular tourist attraction, stands out as a vibrant hub of activity in the heart of San Francisco. This waterfront complex, known for its picturesque views of the bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz, is much more than a...
~310 ftW
Lighthouse
Alcatraz Island Light, San Francisco
2 min walk • Alcatraz Island Light stands as a historic beacon in San Francisco, United States, marking the notorious Alcatraz Island, once home to the infamous federal prison. Erected in 1909, this lighthouse is not only one of the key navigational aids in San Francisco Bay but...
~720 ftNW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
4 min walk • Alcatraz Island, often known simply as "The Rock," is an iconic landmark in the San Francisco Bay of California. This small island was famously home to a federal prison that once held some of the most notorious criminals in American history, such as Al Capone...
1.1 miS
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
30 min walk • USS Pampanito, a Balao-class submarine, was a United States Navy ship, the third one named for the pompano fish. She completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945 and served as a United States Naval Reserve training ship from 1960 to 1971.
1.3 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
33 min walk • The San Francisco Dungeon was a tourist attraction that recreated historical events using 360° sets, special effects, and live actors. Visitors walked through the Dungeon, and were guided through each show by professional actors. The attraction also contained a dark boat ride.
1 miS
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
27 min walk • SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a Liberty ship built during World War II and named after the American Revolutionary War ship captain Jeremiah O'Brien.
1.3 miS
Museum, Neighbourhood, Piers and boardwalks
Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
33 min walk • The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, was an attraction with over 270 wax figures. Originator Thomas Fong opened the museum in 1963 after seeing the wax figures at the Seattle World's Fair and it was run by the Fong Family until its closure in 2013. It has attracted over 400,000 visitors a year.
1.1 miS
Ship, Boat or ferry, Transport
Eureka, San Francisco
29 min walk • Eureka is a side-wheel paddle steamboat, built in 1890, which is now preserved at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco, California.
1.3 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Entertainment
Madame Tussauds San Francisco, San Francisco
33 min walk • Madame Tussauds San Francisco is a wax museum located in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco in California. The attraction opened on June 26, 2014 and became the 17th Madame Tussauds museum to open worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parade Grounds?

Nearby attractions include Dock, San Francisco (2 min walk), Alcatraz Island Light, San Francisco (2 min walk), Warden's House, San Francisco (2 min walk), Main Prison, San Francisco (4 min walk).

How to get to Parade Grounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parade Grounds:

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (32 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (32 min walk)