Skygate, San Francisco

Name: Skygate
Address: San Francisco, United States

#598 among attractions in San Francisco

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Skygate is an outdoor 1985 stainless steel sculpture by Roger Barr, installed along the Embarcadero in San Francisco, California, in the United States. The sculpture was the first piece of public art along the Embarcadero. ()

Completed: 1985 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'29"N, 122°24'29"W

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Northeast San Francisco (Fishermans Wharf)San Francisco United States

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Skygate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musee Mecanique, Coit Tower, Aquarium of the Bay, Bimbo's 365 Club.

0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
12 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...
0.4 miS
Landmark offering 360-degree city views
Coit Tower, San Francisco
11 min walk • Perched atop Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower stands as a distinguished landmark in the vibrant city of San Francisco, United States. This fluted, white concrete column rises 210 feet (64 meters) into the sky, offering panoramic views of the city's sprawling landscape, the...
~410 ftNW
Waterfront museum with aquatic animals
Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco
2 min walk • Nestled on the bustling waterfront of San Francisco, the Aquarium of the Bay stands as a living tapestry of the city's vibrant marine life. Located at Pier 39, this aquatic wonderland is a portal to the rich ecosystems of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding...
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
14 min walk • Step into a time capsule of glitz and glamour at Bimbo's 365 Club, a quintessential San Francisco nightlife institution. Nestled in the heart of the city's North Beach neighborhood, this storied nightclub has been a beacon of entertainment since its inception in 1931.
~680 ftNW
Scenic pier with food and activities
Pier 39, San Francisco
4 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...
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
13 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
0.5 miW
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
12 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
10 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.
0.6 miW
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
15 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.
0.7 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
18 min walk • The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. The Buena Vista Café originally opened in 1916 when the first floor of a boardinghouse was converted into a saloon. The current owners also operate the Trident in Sausalito.
0.5 miS
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
13 min walk • Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skygate?

Nearby attractions include Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco (2 min walk), Pier 35, San Francisco (3 min walk), Pioneer Park, San Francisco (10 min walk), Madame Tussauds San Francisco, San Francisco (10 min walk).

How to get to Skygate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skygate:

Bus

North Point Street & Kearny Street • Lines: 8 (2 min walk)
Kearny Street & North Point Street • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)

Tram

The Embarcadero & Bay Street • Lines: F (3 min walk)
Pier 39 • Lines: F (4 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (7 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Columbus Avenue & Mason Street • Lines: 30 (13 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (31 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (31 min walk)