Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

#284 among attractions in San Francisco

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The Herbst Theatre is an auditorium in the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center in the Civic Center, San Francisco. The 928-seat hall hosts programs as diverse as City Arts & Lectures, SF Jazz, and San Francisco Performances. ()

Opened: 1915 (109 years ago)Capacity: 928Coordinates: 37°46'46"N, 122°25'16"W

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Northeast San Francisco (Civic Center)San Francisco United States

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+1 415-392-4400

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Herbst Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great American Music Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco City Hall, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.

0.4 miN
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.
~1260 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
7 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.
~910 ftE
Elegant domed city government building
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
5 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.
0.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
10 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.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
11 min walk • Market Street is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco, California. It begins at The Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building at the northeastern edge of the city and runs southwest through downtown, passing the Civic Center and the Castro District, to the intersection with Portola Drive in the Twin Peaks neighborhood.
~1460 ftE
Eastern art and culture spanning centuries
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
8 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.
~1740 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
9 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.
~1440 ftE
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Monument, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Pioneer Monument is a granite monument supporting bronze figures and reliefs created by Frank Happersberger and financed by the estate of James Lick.
~320 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
2 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.
~330 ftS
Ornate 1932 home of San Francisco ballet
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
2 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.
~1730 ftE
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Herbst Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Performance & Design, San Francisco (1 min walk), San Francisco Veterans Memorial, San Francisco (1 min walk), San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco (2 min walk), War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to Herbst Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herbst Theatre:

Bus

Van Ness Avenue & McAllister Street • Lines: 49, 90 (2 min walk)
McAllister Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & 9th Street • Lines: F (8 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (8 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (11 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (11 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (22 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 9th Street • Lines: 14 (11 min walk)