Theatre District, San Francisco

Name: Theatre District
Address: San Francisco, United States

#642 among attractions in San Francisco

Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district

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The San Francisco Theatre District is a neighborhood in San Francisco named for the legitimate theaters located there. The district encompasses part of the Union Square shopping district and the Tenderloin and Civic Center neighborhoods. Theaters in the area include the Orpheum Theatre, Curran Theatre, Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco Playhouse, and American Conservatory Theater. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°46'57"N, 122°24'40"W

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Northeast San Francisco (Tenderloin)San Francisco United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Westfield San Francisco Centre, Metreon, Asian Art Museum, Dewey Monument.

~1560 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Westfield San Francisco Centre stands as a gleaming beacon of modern retail, offering a diverse shopping experience that caters to every taste and preference. This upscale shopping center, strategically located at the bustling...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Game and entertainment center
Metreon, San Francisco
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of San Francisco, the Metreon stands as a premier shopping and entertainment destination for locals and tourists alike. This modern shopping center, situated in the city's vibrant South of Market district, offers a dynamic blend of retail...
~1670 ftSW
Eastern art and culture spanning centuries
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
9 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.
0.4 miNE
Monuments and statues
Dewey Monument, San Francisco
11 min walk • The Dewey Monument is a memorial statue in San Francisco, California, located at the center of Union Square. Union Square is bounded by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets.
0.4 miNE
Famed hub for retail, dining and nightlife
Union Square, San Francisco
11 min walk • Union Square is a 2.6-acre public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in downtown San Francisco, California.
~1770 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Monument, San Francisco
9 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.
~300 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The Warfield Theatre, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Warfield Theatre, colloquially referred to as The Warfield, is a 2,300-seat music venue located in San Francisco, California. It was built as a vaudeville theater and opened as the Loews Warfield on May 13, 1922.
~1610 ftSW
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
8 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.
~1710 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Art Exchange, San Francisco
9 min walk • San Francisco Art Exchange LLC is an art gallery in San Francisco, California, United States, founded in 1983. The gallery first rose to prominence through its role in establishing the work of pinup artist Alberto Vargas as fine art.
~1570 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Curran Theatre, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Curran Theatre, located at 445 Geary Street between Taylor and Mason Streets in the Theatre District of San Francisco, California opened in February 1922, and was named after its first owner, Homer Curran. As of 2014, the theater is owned by Carole Shorenstein Hays.
~1590 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco
8 min walk • The American Conservatory Theater is a major nonprofit theater company in San Francisco, California, United States, that offers the public both classical and contemporary theater productions. It also has an attached acting school.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theatre District?

Nearby attractions include Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco (1 min walk), The Warfield Theatre, San Francisco (2 min walk), International Art Museum of America, San Francisco (2 min walk), SF Camerawork, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to Theatre District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theatre District:

Tram

Market Street & 6th Street • Lines: F (2 min walk)

Bus

Jones Street & Turk Street • Lines: 27 (3 min walk)
Market Street & Mason Street • Lines: 5, 7 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 6th Street • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)
4th Street & Market Street • Lines: 30, 45 (10 min walk)

Light rail

Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (6 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (7 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (7 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (7 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (25 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate G • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (36 min walk)