Western Addition, San Francisco

Name: Western Addition
Address: San Francisco, United States

#424 among attractions in San Francisco

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The Western Addition is a district in San Francisco, California, United States. ()

Area: 0.46 mi²Coordinates: 37°46'47"N, 122°25'48"W

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Western Addition – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Painted Ladies, Wiggle Bicycles, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, The Fillmore.

~1510 ftSW
Iconic row of historical Victorian homes
Painted Ladies, San Francisco
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies are a charming row of Victorian houses that have become one of the city's most photographed landmarks. These historic homes, known for their vibrant colors and intricate architectural details, are a delightful...
0.6 miS
Cycling, Bike path
Wiggle Bicycles, San Francisco
16 min walk • The Wiggle is a one-mile, zig-zagging bicycle route from Market Street to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, that minimizes hilly inclines for bicycle riders. Rising 120 feet, The Wiggle inclines average 3% and never exceed 6%.
0.4 miNE
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.
~1860 ftNW
Theater
The Fillmore, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Fillmore is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California. Built in 1912 and originally named the Majestic Hall, it became the Fillmore Auditorium in 1954.
~1850 ftSW
Square
Alamo Square, San Francisco
9 min walk • Alamo Square is a residential neighborhood and park in San Francisco, California, in the Western Addition. Its boundaries are Buchanan Street on the east, Turk Street on the north, Baker Street on the west, and Page Street Street on the south.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Entertainment
Japan Center, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Japan Center is a shopping center in the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It opened in March 1968 and was originally called the Japanese Cultural and Trade Center. It is bounded by Geary, Post, Fillmore, and Laguna.
0.4 miN
Pagoda, Spiritual, Buddhist architecture
Pagoda, San Francisco
10 min walk • The San Francisco Peace Pagoda is a five-tiered concrete stupa between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan in San Francisco's Nihonmachi.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
14 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.
0.5 miE
Ornate 1932 home of San Francisco ballet
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
13 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.
0.5 miSW
Theater
Harding Theater, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Harding Theater is a historic movie theater located at 616 Divisadero Street in San Francisco, California. The space is currently occupied by the Emporium Arcade Bar.
0.4 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist architecture
San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco
12 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 Western Addition?

Nearby attractions include Fillmore District, San Francisco (7 min walk), Painted Ladies, San Francisco (8 min walk), William Westerfeld House, San Francisco (9 min walk), Alamo Square, San Francisco (9 min walk).

How to get to Western Addition by public transport?

The nearest stations to Western Addition:

Trolleybus

Fillmore Street & Golden Gate Avenue • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)

Bus

McAllister Street & Fillmore Street • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)
Golden Gate Avenue & Laguna Street • Lines: 92 (5 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Gough Street • Lines: F (17 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (17 min walk)
Duboce Avenue & Church Street • Lines: N (18 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (23 min walk)
16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (29 min walk)

Train

Carl Street & Cole Street (37 min walk)