BATS Improv, San Francisco

#213 among attractions in San Francisco

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BATS Improv is a non-profit improvisational theatre company in San Francisco. Founded in 1986, their unique style of acting-based improvisational theatre is well known in improv circles around the world. BATS is the largest improvisational theatre company and school in Northern California. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'23"N, 122°25'55"W

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Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, Bldg BNorthwest San Francisco (Aquatic Park-Fort Mason)San Francisco United States

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BATS Improv – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street, Maritime Museum, Fort Mason.

0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
12 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of San Francisco, the Aquatic Park Historic District stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime history and as a haven for both sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers. This waterfront complex, situated at the northern end of the...
0.8 miSE
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
20 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
0.5 miE
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
13 min walk • Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, the Maritime Museum stands as a beacon of the city's rich seafaring history. Housed in an art deco building that mirrors the waves of the ocean, the museum offers a deep dive into the maritime heritage of the West...
~1460 ftE
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
8 min walk • Fort Mason, in San Francisco, California originated as a coastal defense site during the American Civil War. The nucleus of the property was owned by John C. Frémont and disputes over compensation by the United States continued into 1968. In 1882 the defenses were named for Richard Barnes Mason, a military governor before statehood.
0.8 miNE
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
22 min walk • SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a Liberty ship built during World War II and named after the American Revolutionary War ship captain Jeremiah O'Brien.
0.4 miW
Large grassy area with iconic views
Marina Green, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Marina Green in San Francisco, California, is a 74-acre expanse of grass between Fort Mason and the Presidio. It is adjacent to San Francisco Bay, and this location provides good views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, and parts of Marin County.
0.6 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
16 min walk • The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. The Buena Vista Café originally opened in 1916 when the first floor of a boardinghouse was converted into a saloon. The current owners also operate the Trident in Sausalito.
0.6 miW
Sailing, Yacht club
Golden Gate Yacht Club, San Francisco
16 min walk • The Golden Gate Yacht Club is a San Francisco, California, U.S. based yacht club founded in 1939.
0.8 miW
Sailing, Boat or ferry, Yacht club
St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
21 min walk • The St. Francis Yacht Club is a private sailing club located in San Francisco.
0.5 miE
Chocolate factory turned shopping center
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
13 min walk • Ghirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and a 5-star hotel in the Marina area of San Francisco, California. A portion of the area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Cartoon Art Museum is a California art museum that specializes in the art of comics and cartoons. It is the only museum in the Western United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of all forms of cartoon art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to BATS Improv?

Nearby attractions include The Long Now Foundation Museum, San Francisco (1 min walk), Mexican Museum, San Francisco (2 min walk), Museo ItaloAmericano, San Francisco (2 min walk), Fort Mason Tunnel, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to BATS Improv by public transport?

The nearest stations to BATS Improv:

Trolleybus

Fillmore Street & Jefferson Street • Lines: 22 (8 min walk)
Chestnut Street & Laguna Street • Lines: 30 (9 min walk)

Bus

Chestnut Street & Laguna Street • Lines: 30 (9 min walk)
Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30, 49, 90, 91 (10 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Beach Street (16 min walk)
Hyde Street & North Point Street (17 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (28 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (29 min walk)