Chinatown, San Francisco

Name: Chinatown
Address: San Francisco, United States
Telephone: +1 888 212 3203

#299 among attractions in San Francisco

Interesting neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, is the oldest Chinatown in North America and one of the largest Chinese enclaves outside Asia. It is also the oldest and largest of the four notable Chinese enclaves within San Francisco. Since its establishment in 1848, it has been important and influential in the history and culture of ethnic Chinese immigrants in North America. Chinatown is an enclave that has retained its own customs, languages, places of worship, social clubs, and identity. There are two hospitals, several parks and squares, numerous churches, a post office, and other infrastructure. Recent immigrants, many of whom are elderly, opt to live in Chinatown because of the availability of affordable housing and their familiarity with the culture. San Francisco's Chinatown is also renowned as a major tourist attraction, drawing more visitors annually than the Golden Gate Bridge. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.34 mi²Coordinates: 37°47'39"N, 122°24'22"W

Address

Northeast San Francisco (Chinatown)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 888 212 3203

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Day trips

Chinatown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Lights Bookstore, Transamerica Pyramid, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco Comfort Women Memorial.

~1220 ftN
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
6 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~930 ftE
Unique, triangular skyscraper
Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic structure piercing the skyline of San Francisco, stands as a testament to innovative architectural design. This pyramid-shaped skyscraper, reaching a height of 260 meters, was completed in 1972 and quickly became one of the most...
~510 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Old St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a proto-cathedral and parish of the Roman Catholic Church located at 660 California Street at the corner of Grant Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
~1010 ftSE
Memorial
San Francisco Comfort Women Memorial, San Francisco
5 min walk • The San Francisco Comfort Women memorial is a monument dedicated to comfort women before and during World War II. It is built in remembrance of the girls and women that were sexually enslaved by the Imperial Japanese Army through deceit, coercion, and brutal force.
~340 ftNE
Park, Playground
Portsmouth Square, San Francisco
2 min walk • Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, and originally known as Plaza de Yerba Buena, or simply La Plaza, is a one-block plaza in Chinatown, San Francisco, California.
~1110 ftNW
Church
Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco
6 min walk • Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America.
~1840 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
9 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.
~1980 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Old Ship Saloon, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Old Ship Saloon is a historic bar dating back to the California gold rush when it operated out of the side of a ship run aground until the wreckage was buried and the current structure was built on top of it. It is located at 298 Pacific Avenue in the Jackson Square neighborhood of San Francisco.
~590 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kong Chow Temple, San Francisco
3 min walk • Kong Chow Temple is a temple dedicated to Guan Di, located in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California, in the United States.
~800 ftN
Temple
Ma-Tsu Temple, San Francisco
4 min walk • The Ma-Tsu Temple is a Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown. Founded in 1986, it is dedicated to Mazu and has foundational ties to the Chaotian Temple in Beigang, Yunlin, Taiwan.
~310 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tin How Temple, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Tin How Temple is the oldest extant Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown, and one of the oldest still-operating Chinese temples in the United States. It is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, who is known as Tin How in Cantonese.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chinatown?

Nearby attractions include Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial, San Francisco (2 min walk), Tin How Temple, San Francisco (2 min walk), Portsmouth Square, San Francisco (2 min walk), Chinese Culture Center, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to Chinatown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chinatown:

Trolleybus

Clay Street & Grant Avenue • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
Sacramento Street & Kearny Street • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Bus

Stockton Street & Clay Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (3 min walk)
Pacific Avenue & Grant Avenue • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)

Tram

California Street & Grant Avenue (4 min walk)
California Street & Kearny Street (4 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (11 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (13 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (12 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (13 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate B • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (19 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (28 min walk)