Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco

#104 among attractions in San Francisco

Hiking, Hiking trail

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Facts and practical information

The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail. ()

Length: 3.8 miCoordinates: 37°47'58"N, 122°24'32"W

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Northeast San Francisco (North Beach)San Francisco United States

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Barbary Coast Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coit Tower, City Lights Bookstore, Cable Car Museum, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church.

~1390 ftNE
Landmark offering 360-degree city views
Coit Tower, San Francisco
7 min walk • Perched atop Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower stands as a distinguished landmark in the vibrant city of San Francisco, United States. This fluted, white concrete column rises 210 feet (64 meters) into the sky, offering panoramic views of the city's sprawling landscape, the...
~950 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
5 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.
~1890 ftSW
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
Cable Car Museum, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history and its iconic cable car system, one of the last of its kind in the world. Nestled in the picturesque Nob Hill neighborhood, this museum not only offers a glimpse into...
~1160 ftSW
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Church stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage within the city's diverse tapestry. This historic church, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, is situated in...
~660 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
4 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~1000 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Bookshop
Beat Museum, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation.
~620 ftNW
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
3 min walk • Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks.
~1510 ftNE
Park
Pioneer Park, San Francisco
8 min walk • Pioneer Park is a 4.89-acre park crowning the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. It was established in 1876 in celebration of the United States Centennial. Prior to establishment of the park, it was the site of the Marine Telegraph Station.
~850 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco
5 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Church is a Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Located at 666 Filbert Street, it is directly across from Washington Square and is administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco.
~1400 ftS
Church
Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco
7 min walk • Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America.
~310 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barbary Coast Trail?

Nearby attractions include Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco (2 min walk), Club Fugazi, San Francisco (2 min walk), National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, San Francisco (2 min walk), Washington Square, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Barbary Coast Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barbary Coast Trail:

Trolleybus

Stockton Street & Columbus Avenue • Lines: 30, 45 (1 min walk)
Union Street & Columbus Avenue • Lines: 45 (3 min walk)

Bus

Stockton Street & Columbus Avenue • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (1 min walk)
Columbus Avenue & Union Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (3 min walk)

Tram

Mason Street & Green Street (5 min walk)
Mason Street & Vallejo Street (5 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (19 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (19 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (21 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (21 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (21 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (21 min walk)