Pioneer Monument, San Francisco

Name: Pioneer Monument
Address: 50 Felton St, San Francisco, 94134-1408, United States

#99 among attractions in San Francisco

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The Pioneer Monument is a granite monument supporting bronze figures and reliefs created by Frank Happersberger and financed by the estate of James Lick. It is located on Fulton Street between Hyde and Larkin Streets in the Civic Center, of San Francisco, California, next to the San Francisco Public Library. It was dedicated on November 29, 1894. A highly controversial component, Early Days, was removed in 2018. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 37°46'47"N, 122°24'58"W

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50 Felton StNortheast San Francisco (Civic Center)San Francisco 94134-1408 United States

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Pioneer Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great American Music Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco City Hall, Asian Art Museum.

0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Great American Music Hall carries a legacy as one of the city's most distinguished concert venues. With its ornate architecture and storied history, this hall has been a beacon for music lovers since its inception.
~650 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
4 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.
~680 ftSW
Elegant domed city government building
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
4 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.
~180 ftN
Eastern art and culture spanning centuries
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
1 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.
~1920 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
10 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.
~1170 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
6 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.
~1500 ftW
Ornate 1932 home of San Francisco ballet
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
8 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.
~310 ftE
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
2 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.
~1420 ftW
Memorial
San Francisco Veterans Memorial, San Francisco
7 min walk • The San Francisco Veterans Memorial is a memorial commemorating veterans in San Francisco's Civic Center, in the U.S. state of California.
~1700 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Golden Gate Theatre is a performance venue located at 1 Taylor Street at the corner of Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco, California. It opened in 1922 as a vaudeville house and later was a major movie theater.
~1890 ftNE
Museum, Modern art museum, Specialty museum
SF Camerawork, San Francisco
10 min walk • SF Camerawork is a non-profit art gallery in San Francisco, California dedicated to new ideas and directions in photography.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pioneer Monument?

Nearby attractions include Asian Art Museum, San Francisco (1 min walk), San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco (2 min walk), Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco (2 min walk), The Art Institutes, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to Pioneer Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pioneer Monument:

Bus

Hyde Street & Grove Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 19, 24C, 27, 30, 4C, 54C, 70, 92 (2 min walk)
Larkin Street & Grove Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Hyde Street • Lines: F (3 min walk)

Light rail

Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (4 min walk)
Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (10 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (4 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 8th Street • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (30 min walk)