San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco

Name: San Francisco Zen Center
Address: 300 Page St, San Francisco, 94102-5649, United States
Telephone: +1 415-863-3136

#196 among attractions in San Francisco

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. Today SFZC is the largest Sōtō organization in the West. ()

Completed: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 37°46'26"N, 122°25'34"W

Address

300 Page StNorthwest San Francisco (Lower Haight)San Francisco 94102-5649 United States

Contact

+1 415-863-3136

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Day trips

San Francisco Zen Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Painted Ladies, San Francisco City Hall, Wiggle Bicycles, Alamo Square.

0.4 miW
Iconic row of historical Victorian homes
Painted Ladies, San Francisco
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies are a charming row of Victorian houses that have become one of the city's most photographed landmarks. These historic homes, known for their vibrant colors and intricate architectural details, are a delightful...
0.5 miNE
Elegant domed city government building
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
14 min walk • San Francisco City Hall is a grand testament to the city's resilience and architectural ambition. Nestled in the heart of the Civic Center, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece stands as a proud symbol of governance and public service in the city of San Francisco, United States.
0.4 miSW
Cycling, Bike path
Wiggle Bicycles, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Wiggle is a one-mile, zig-zagging bicycle route from Market Street to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, that minimizes hilly inclines for bicycle riders. Rising 120 feet, The Wiggle inclines average 3% and never exceed 6%.
0.5 miW
Square
Alamo Square, San Francisco
14 min walk • Alamo Square is a residential neighborhood and park in San Francisco, California, in the Western Addition. Its boundaries are Buchanan Street on the east, Turk Street on the north, Baker Street on the west, and Page Street Street on the south.
~1450 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
7 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.
0.4 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a planned 550-mile multi-use trail along the hill and mountain ridgelines ringing the San Francisco Bay Area, in Northern California. Currently 390 miles have been established. When complete, the trail will connect over 75 parks and open spaces.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
13 min walk • The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is located in San Francisco, California. It is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
0.4 miNE
Ornate 1932 home of San Francisco ballet
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
11 min walk • The War Memorial Opera House is an opera house in San Francisco, California, located on the western side of Van Ness Avenue across from the west side/rear facade of the San Francisco City Hall.
0.5 miSE
Zoo
Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco
12 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.
~1840 ftS
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.
0.5 miSW
Park, Playground
Duboce Park, San Francisco
13 min walk • Duboce Park is a small urban park located between the Duboce Triangle and Lower Haight neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. The park is less than one block wide from north to south and two blocks wide from west to east. Its western boundary is Scott Street, and its eastern boundary is Steiner Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Francisco Zen Center open?

San Francisco Zen Center is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 12 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco Zen Center?

Nearby attractions include SF LGBT Center, San Francisco (5 min walk), Octavia Boulevard, San Francisco (5 min walk), Lower Haight, San Francisco (7 min walk), Hayes Valley, San Francisco (7 min walk).

How to get to San Francisco Zen Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francisco Zen Center:

Bus

Haight Street & Laguna Street • Lines: 7 (2 min walk)
Haight Street & Fillmore Street • Lines: 7, N-Owl (7 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Laguna Street • Lines: F (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Fillmore Street & Oak Street • Lines: 22 (7 min walk)
Hermann Street & Fillmore Street • Lines: 22 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Duboce Avenue & Church Street • Lines: N (10 min walk)
Church Street & Duboce Avenue • Lines: J (10 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (18 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (20 min walk)