Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, San Francisco

Name: Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Address: 991 Marine Dr, San Francisco, 94129-5265, United States
Telephone: +1 415-561-6622

#244 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Visitor center, Science museum

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

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Facts and practical information

Crissy Field is a public recreation area on the northern shore of the San Francisco Peninsula in California, United States, located just east of the Golden Gate Bridge. It includes restored tidal marsh and beaches. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°48'19"N, 122°28'1"W

Address

991 Marine DrNorthwest San Francisco (Presidio National Park)San Francisco 94129-5265 United States

Contact

+1 415-561-6622

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Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site, Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio of San Francisco.

1.2 miNW
Iconic art deco span opened in 1937
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
31 min walk • Spanning the strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge stands as an iconic marvel of modern engineering and a celebrated symbol of San Francisco. Completed in 1937, this suspension bridge is renowned for its striking...
0.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco
17 min walk • Nestled beneath the southern anchorage of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site in San Francisco stands as a proud monument to America’s rich military heritage. This fortification, constructed by the U.S.
1 miE
Theater and dance in a landmark building
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
26 min walk • The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco stands as a monumental testament to beauty and culture in the Marina District. This architectural marvel, originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, was designed to exhibit works of art.
0.4 miSE
Vast park with trails and overlooks
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco
11 min walk • Nestled at the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, the Presidio of San Francisco stands as a verdant oasis amidst urban sprawl, offering residents and tourists alike a multifaceted experience rich in history, recreation, and natural beauty.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Walt Disney Family Museum is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum is located in The Presidio of San Francisco, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco.
0.8 miSW
Monuments and statues
West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II, San Francisco
20 min walk • The West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II is a monument dedicated to missing soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guardsmen, and airmen of World War II. It is a curved wall of California granite set in a grove of Monterey pine and cypress and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
1.1 miE
Sailing, Boat or ferry, Yacht club
St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
28 min walk • The St. Francis Yacht Club is a private sailing club located in San Francisco.
0.4 miE
Park
House of Air, San Francisco
11 min walk • House of Air is an indoor trampoline park located in San Francisco's Crissy Field. Opened in 2010, it is located in a converted Presidio air hangar. The facility features over 8,000 square feet of trampoline space.
~600 ftW
37°48'18"N • 122°28'8"W
House of Air, San Francisco
3 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park, Game and entertainment center
0.7 miNW
Lighthouse
Fort Point Light, San Francisco
17 min walk • Fort Point Light is a decommissioned lighthouse built on the third tier of Fort Point, which is now directly beneath the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.
~1610 ftNW
Piers and boardwalks
Torpedo Wharf, San Francisco
8 min walk • Torpedo Wharf is a wharf in the Presidio of San Francisco, in the U.S. state of California. The site has been a wharf since 1854, and earned its current name when the United States Army built a naval mine depot c. 1907–1909.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary open?

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary?

Nearby attractions include House of Air, San Francisco (3 min walk), Torpedo Wharf, San Francisco (8 min walk), House of Air, San Francisco (11 min walk), Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco (11 min walk).

How to get to Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary:

Bus

Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza • Lines: 101, 101X, 18, 2, 24, 24C, 24X, 27, 30, 38, 38A, 4, 4C, 54, 54C, 56X, 58, 70, 72, 72X, 74, 76, 8, 92 (12 min walk)
Sports Basement Parking Lot • Lines: 30 (13 min walk)

Trolleybus

Broderick Street & Jefferson Street • Lines: 30 (31 min walk)
Lyon Street & Greenwich Street • Lines: 45 (32 min walk)