Holocaust Memorial, San Francisco

Name: Holocaust Memorial
Address: Legion of Honor, San Francisco, 94121, United States

#88 among attractions in San Francisco

Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Holocaust Memorial at California Palace of the Legion of Honor is a Holocaust memorial in San Francisco, California, in Lincoln Park, overlooking the Golden Gate. It was created by artist George Segal out of white painted bronze. In 1981 the city invited Segal to submit a design for its competition; his plaster maquette is held by the Jewish Museum in New York. The bronze cast was installed in 1984 ()

Coordinates: 37°47'8"N, 122°30'0"W

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Legion of HonorNorthwest San Francisco (Lincoln Park-Fort Miley)San Francisco 94121 United States

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Holocaust Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Gate Park, Legion of Honor Museum, Lands End, USS San Francisco Memorial.

1.5 miSE
Park
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
39 min walk • Golden Gate Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of San Francisco, is a cherished urban retreat sprawling over 1,017 acres of land. Established in 1871 and designed by William Hammond Hall, this park is an iconic landmark of the city, offering a plethora of...
~490 ftSW
Renowned art museum with stunning views
Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco
3 min walk • Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge, the Legion of Honor Museum is one of San Francisco's most exquisite treasures. This fine arts museum is a homage to the revered French Legion of Honor, and its neoclassical architecture, complete with a replica of...
~1000 ftSW
Park
Lands End, San Francisco
5 min walk • Lands End is a scenic treasure at the edge of San Francisco, offering breathtaking views of the rugged California coastline and the Golden Gate Bridge. As a popular tourist attraction within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Lands End's wild and windy trails...
0.7 miW
Memorial, View point, Park
USS San Francisco Memorial, San Francisco
18 min walk • The USS San Francisco Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the crew of the USS San Francisco during its service in World War II. Located in San Francisco, California, the memorial overlooks the Pacific Ocean from the Lands End area within...
1.2 miSW
Garden, Park, Windmill
Golden Gate Park windmills, San Francisco
30 min walk • The Golden Gate Park windmills are two historic windmills located at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California.
1.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II, San Francisco
39 min walk • The West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II is a monument dedicated to missing soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guardsmen, and airmen of World War II. It is a curved wall of California granite set in a grove of Monterey pine and cypress and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
0.8 miSW
Park, View point
Sutro Heights Park, San Francisco
21 min walk • Sutro Heights Park is an historic public park in the Outer Richmond District of western San Francisco, California. It is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District.
0.9 miSW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum, View point
Camera Obscura, San Francisco
24 min walk • The Camera Obscura is a large-scale camera obscura, in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California. It is located near the Cliff House restaurant, perched on the headlands on the cliffs just north of Ocean Beach.
~790 ftSE
Natural attraction, Golf, Hill
Lincoln Heights, San Francisco
4 min walk • Lincoln Heights is the 24th highest peak in the city of San Francisco, California, at 380 feet. Situated in the northwestestern portion of the city, the hill has the Legion of Honor museum near its peak.
0.8 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Virgin Cathedral, San Francisco
22 min walk • The Holy Virgin Cathedral, also known as Joy of All Who Sorrow, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in the Richmond District of San Francisco.
1.1 miS
Park
Spreckels Lake, San Francisco
27 min walk • The Spreckels Lake Model Yacht Facility, commonly referred to as "Spreckels Lake", is an artificial reservoir behind an earthen dam and adjoining clubhouse situated on the northern side of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holocaust Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco (3 min walk), Lincoln Heights, San Francisco (4 min walk), Lands End, San Francisco (5 min walk), Lincoln Park, San Francisco (6 min walk).

How to get to Holocaust Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holocaust Memorial:

Bus

Fort Miley Hospital • Lines: 38 (9 min walk)
42nd Avenue & Clement Street • Lines: 38 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

32nd Avenue & California Street • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
33rd Avenue & Clement Street • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)