Fort Funston, San Francisco

Name: Fort Funston
Address: 915 Lake Merced Boulevard, San Francisco, United States
Telephone: +1 415-561-4700

#266 among attractions in San Francisco

Relax in park, Park

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Facts and practical information

Fort Funston is a former harbor defense installation located in the southwestern corner of San Francisco. Formerly known as the Lake Merced Military Reservation, the fort is now a protected area within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It was named in honor of Frederick N. Funston, a Major General in the United States Army with strong connections to San Francisco, and included several artillery batteries. The fort is located on Skyline Boulevard at John Muir Drive, west of Lake Merced. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 177 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°42'54"N, 122°30'7"W

Address

915 Lake Merced BoulevardSouthwest San Francisco (Lakeshore)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415-561-4700

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Day trips

Fort Funston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stonestown Galleria, TPC Harding Park, San Francisco Zoo, Westlake Shopping Center.

1.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
42 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of San Francisco, Stonestown Galleria stands as a modern shopping haven for locals and visitors alike. This expansive shopping center, located near San Francisco State University, offers a diverse range of retail experiences, from high-end...
0.8 miNE
Golf
TPC Harding Park, San Francisco
21 min walk • TPC Harding Park, a municipal treasure nestled in the coastal city of San Francisco, United States, stands as a beacon for golf enthusiasts around the world. This prestigious golf course, known for its challenging layout and picturesque setting, has been a storied...
1.2 miN
100 acres of animals and more
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
32 min walk • Nestled along the Pacific coastline, the San Francisco Zoo presents a delightful escape into the wild for both residents and visitors of the City by the Bay. This cherished institution, spanning approximately 100 acres in the southwestern corner of San Francisco, is...
1.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City
42 min walk • Westlake Shopping Center is one of the first shopping malls built in America; ground was broken in 1948 for the mall in Daly City, California, United States. It is anchored by Burlington Coat Factory, Home Depot, Ross, Safeway, Target, and Walgreens.
2 miNE
Park
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, San Francisco
50 min walk • Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, locally called Stern Grove, is a 33-acre recreational site in the Sunset District, San Francisco, California. It is administered by the city's Recreation and Parks Department, and is the concert setting for the 80-year-old Stern Grove Festival.
2.2 miNE
Museum
Gregangelo Museum, San Francisco
57 min walk • The Gregangelo Museum is a private home made up of installation art located in a Mediterranean-style house originally built in the early 1920s in the St. Francis Wood district of San Francisco. The house was converted into an art project during the 1980s.
1.4 miE
Golf, Restaurant
San Francisco Golf Club, San Francisco
36 min walk • The San Francisco Golf Club is an athletic club and private social club in San Francisco, California, with a portion of the course extending into neighboring Daly City. It is one of the most exclusive private membership clubs in the United States.
0.5 miNE
Park, Lake
Lake Merced, San Francisco
14 min walk • Lake Merced is a freshwater lake in the southwest corner of San Francisco, in the U.S. state of California. It is surrounded by three golf courses, as well as residential areas, Lowell High School, San Francisco State University, Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School, Stonestown Galleria, Fort Funston and the Pacific Ocean.
1.5 miE
Synagogue
Congregation Beth Israel-Judea, San Francisco
38 min walk • Congregation Beth Israel Judea is a Reform synagogue located at 625 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco, California. It is the result of the merger of the Conservative Congregation Beth Israel and the Reform Temple Judea.
2.2 miNE
Park
Larsen Park, San Francisco
57 min walk • Carl Larsen Park is a 6.6-acre neighborhood park in the Parkside District of San Francisco. It lies on the west side of 19th Avenue, at the intersection with Vicente, and just north of Stern Grove. The park is named for Carl Larsen, a chicken rancher, who donated the land for the park to the City in 1926.
1.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Merced Manor, San Francisco
45 min walk • Merced Manor is a neighborhood in southwestern San Francisco, between Stern Grove and Lake Merced. It is bordered by 19th Avenue to the east, Sloat Boulevard to the north, 26th Avenue to the west and Eucalyptus Drive to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Fort Funston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Funston:

Bus

Lake Merced Boulevard & Brotherhood Way • Lines: 122 (24 min walk)