Portsmouth Square, San Francisco

Name: Portsmouth Square
Address: 50 Walter U Lum Pl, San Francisco, 94108, United States

#120 among attractions in San Francisco

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Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, and originally known as Plaza de Yerba Buena, or simply La Plaza, is a one-block plaza in Chinatown, San Francisco, California. Established in the early 19th century, during the period of Mexican California, the plaza was renamed following the U.S. Conquest of California in honor of the USS Portsmouth, the American ship which captured the city. It is bounded by Kearny Street on the east, Washington Street on the north, Clay Street on the south, and Walter Lum Place on the west. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIX centuryElevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°47'41"N, 122°24'18"W

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50 Walter U Lum PlNortheast San Francisco (Chinatown)San Francisco 94108 United States

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Portsmouth Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Lights Bookstore, Transamerica Pyramid, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, Barbary Coast Trail.

~1130 ftNW
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
6 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~590 ftE
Unique, triangular skyscraper
Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic structure piercing the skyline of San Francisco, stands as a testament to innovative architectural design. This pyramid-shaped skyscraper, reaching a height of 260 meters, was completed in 1972 and quickly became one of the most...
~750 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Old St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco
4 min walk • The Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a proto-cathedral and parish of the Roman Catholic Church located at 660 California Street at the corner of Grant Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
0.4 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
~1100 ftS
Memorial
San Francisco Comfort Women Memorial, San Francisco
6 min walk • The San Francisco Comfort Women memorial is a monument dedicated to comfort women before and during World War II. It is built in remembrance of the girls and women that were sexually enslaved by the Imperial Japanese Army through deceit, coercion, and brutal force.
~1870 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
10 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.
~1650 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Old Ship Saloon, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Old Ship Saloon is a historic bar dating back to the California gold rush when it operated out of the side of a ship run aground until the wreckage was buried and the current structure was built on top of it. It is located at 298 Pacific Avenue in the Jackson Square neighborhood of San Francisco.
~930 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kong Chow Temple, San Francisco
5 min walk • Kong Chow Temple is a temple dedicated to Guan Di, located in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California, in the United States.
~680 ftNW
Temple
Ma-Tsu Temple, San Francisco
4 min walk • The Ma-Tsu Temple is a Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown. Founded in 1986, it is dedicated to Mazu and has foundational ties to the Chaotian Temple in Beigang, Yunlin, Taiwan.
~580 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tin How Temple, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Tin How Temple is the oldest extant Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown, and one of the oldest still-operating Chinese temples in the United States. It is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, who is known as Tin How in Cantonese.
~310 ftW
Memorial
Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial is an outdoor memorial commemorating Robert Louis Stevenson, in Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portsmouth Square?

Nearby attractions include Chinese Culture Center, San Francisco (1 min walk), Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial, San Francisco (2 min walk), Chinatown, San Francisco (2 min walk), Tin How Temple, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Portsmouth Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portsmouth Square:

Trolleybus

Clay Street & Kearny Street • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
Sacramento Street & Montgomery Street • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Tram

California Street & Kearny Street (4 min walk)
California Street & Grant Avenue (5 min walk)

Bus

Pacific Avenue & Kearny Street • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)
Stockton Street & Clay Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (5 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (12 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (12 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (12 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (12 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate B • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (17 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (28 min walk)