Intersection for the Arts, San Francisco

#432 among attractions in San Francisco

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Intersection for the Arts, established in 1965, is the oldest alternative non-profit art space in San Francisco, California. Intersection's reading series is the longest continuous reading series outside of an academic institution in the state of California. ()

Established: 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 37°45'57"N, 122°25'19"W

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Southeast San Francisco (Mission District)San Francisco United States

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Intersection for the Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Slim's, Mission Workshop, Mission Dolores Park, Market Street.

0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Slim's, San Francisco
16 min walk • Slim's in San Francisco, United States, was a celebrated live music nightclub that served as a hub for diverse musical acts and lively performances. Established in 1988 by rock promoter Boz Scaggs and others, Slim's boasted a vibrant history and reputation as one of...
~620 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mission Workshop, San Francisco
3 min walk • Mission Workshop is not just another store with accessories for outdoor adventure lovers – it's a space where the passion for exploring unknown trails merges with modern design and functionality. Located in the vibrant San Francisco, this store specializes in selling...
0.5 miSW
Park, Playground, View point
Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco
13 min walk • Mission Dolores Park, often abbreviated to Dolores Park, is a city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western edge of the Mission District.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
14 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.
~1530 ftW
Church, Historical place, Mission
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
8 min walk • Mission San Francisco de Asís, commonly known as Mission Dolores, is a Spanish Californian mission and the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco, located in the Mission District.
~1480 ftNE
Zoo
Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco
8 min walk • Woodward's Gardens, commonly referred to as The Gardens, was a combination amusement park, museum, art gallery, zoo, and aquarium operating from 1866 to 1891 in the Mission District of San Francisco, California.
~1830 ftNW
Monuments and statues
California Volunteers Sculpture, San Francisco
9 min walk • California Volunteers, also known as the California Volunteers' Memorial and the Spanish–American War Memorial, is an outdoor sculpture installed in 1906 by Douglas Tilden.
~360 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Roxie Theater, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Roxie Theater, also known as the Roxie Cinema or just The Roxie, is a historic movie theater, founded in 1912, at 3117 16th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco. It is a non-profit community arthouse cinema.
~1060 ftS
Street, Public art, Street art
Clarion Alley, San Francisco
6 min walk • Clarion Alley is a small street in San Francisco between Mission and Valencia Streets and 17th and 18th Streets, notable for the murals painted by the Clarion Alley Mural Project.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Event space
SF LGBT Center, San Francisco
11 min walk • The SF LGBT Center is a nonprofit organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community of San Francisco, California, and nearby communities, located at 1800 Market Street in San Francisco.
0.6 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist architecture
San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco
16 min walk • San Francisco Zen Center, is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area, comprising City Center or Beginner's Mind Temple, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, and Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. The sangha was incorporated by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi and a group of his American students in 1962.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Intersection for the Arts?

Nearby attractions include Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco (2 min walk), Roxie Theater, San Francisco (2 min walk), Southern Exposure, San Francisco (5 min walk), Victoria Theatre, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to Intersection for the Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Intersection for the Arts:

Trolleybus

16th Street & Valencia Street • Lines: 22 (2 min walk)
Mission Street & 16th Street • Lines: 14, 33 (4 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (4 min walk)
24th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (24 min walk)

Bus

Mission Street & 16th Street • Lines: 14R, 49, 55, 800 (4 min walk)
16th Street & Mission Street • Lines: 55 (4 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Dolores Street • Lines: F (10 min walk)

Light rail

Church Street & 16th Street • Lines: J (10 min walk)
Church • Lines: K, S, T (11 min walk)