San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco

#258 among attractions in San Francisco

Ballet, Concerts and shows, Universities and schools

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San Francisco Ballet School was founded in 1933 as part of the San Francisco Operatic and Ballet School when Gaetano Merola, the founder of the San Francisco Opera, perceived a need for an institution where dancers could be trained to perform in opera productions. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 37°46'42"N, 122°25'19"W

Address

401 Van Ness AveNortheast San Francisco (Civic Center)San Francisco 94102-4522 United States

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+1 415-865-2000

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Nearby attractions include: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco City Hall, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Market Street.

~1440 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a historic landmark nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States. This versatile venue, renowned for hosting a variety of events, has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural and entertainment scene for decades.
~1160 ftE
Elegant domed city government building
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
6 min walk • San Francisco City Hall is a grand testament to the city's resilience and architectural ambition. Nestled in the heart of the Civic Center, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece stands as a proud symbol of governance and public service in the city of San Francisco, United States.
0.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
11 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, also known locally as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
~1770 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
9 min walk • Market Street is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco, California. It begins at The Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building at the northeastern edge of the city and runs southwest through downtown, passing the Civic Center and the Castro District, to the intersection with Portola Drive in the Twin Peaks neighborhood.
~1850 ftE
Eastern art and culture spanning centuries
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco – Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture is a museum in San Francisco, California that specializes in Asian art.
~1510 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a planned 550-mile multi-use trail along the hill and mountain ridgelines ringing the San Francisco Bay Area, in Northern California. Currently 390 miles have been established. When complete, the trail will connect over 75 parks and open spaces.
~1790 ftE
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Monument, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Pioneer Monument is a granite monument supporting bronze figures and reliefs created by Frank Happersberger and financed by the estate of James Lick.
~630 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
4 min walk • The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is located in San Francisco, California. It is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
~300 ftE
Ornate 1932 home of San Francisco ballet
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
2 min walk • The War Memorial Opera House is an opera house in San Francisco, California, located on the western side of Van Ness Avenue across from the west side/rear facade of the San Francisco City Hall.
0.4 miE
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, originally the Pantages Theatre, is located at 1192 Market at Hyde, Grove and 8th Streets in the Civic Center district of San Francisco, California. The theatre first opened in 1926 as one of the many designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca for theater-circuit owner Alexander Pantages.
0.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist architecture
San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco
10 min walk • San Francisco Zen Center, is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area, comprising City Center or Beginner's Mind Temple, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, and Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. The sangha was incorporated by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi and a group of his American students in 1962.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco Ballet?

Nearby attractions include War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco (2 min walk), Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco (2 min walk), San Francisco Veterans Memorial, San Francisco (2 min walk), Herbst Theatre, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to San Francisco Ballet by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francisco Ballet:

Bus

McAllister Street & Gough Street • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
Van Ness Avenue & McAllister Street • Lines: 49, 90 (4 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: F (7 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (7 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (12 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 11th Street • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)
Otis Street & 12th Street • Lines: 14 (11 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (12 min walk)
16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (24 min walk)