Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Name: Van Ness Avenue
Address: San Francisco, United States

#365 among attractions in San Francisco

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Van Ness Avenue is a north–south thoroughfare in San Francisco, California. Originally named Marlette Street, the street was renamed Van Ness Avenue in honor of the city's sixth mayor, James Van Ness. ()

Length: 4.2 miCoordinates: 37°48'29"N, 122°25'37"W

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Northwest San Francisco (Aquatic Park-Fort Mason)San Francisco United States

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Van Ness Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musee Mecanique, Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street, Maritime Museum.

0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
16 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco, Musée Mécanique is a vibrant homage to the bygone era of arcade entertainment. This interactive museum is a treasure trove of over 300 mechanical machines, ranging from 20th-century penny arcade games...
~1060 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of San Francisco, the Aquatic Park Historic District stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime history and as a haven for both sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers. This waterfront complex, situated at the northern end of the...
0.6 miSE
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Lombard Street, San Francisco
16 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
~1280 ftSE
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
7 min walk • Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, the Maritime Museum stands as a beacon of the city's rich seafaring history. Housed in an art deco building that mirrors the waves of the ocean, the museum offers a deep dive into the maritime heritage of the West...
~760 ftS
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
4 min walk • Fort Mason, in San Francisco, California originated as a coastal defense site during the American Civil War. The nucleus of the property was owned by John C. Frémont and disputes over compensation by the United States continued into 1968. In 1882 the defenses were named for Richard Barnes Mason, a military governor before statehood.
0.6 miE
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
16 min walk • USS Pampanito, a Balao-class submarine, was a United States Navy ship, the third one named for the pompano fish. She completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945 and served as a United States Naval Reserve training ship from 1960 to 1971.
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
17 min walk • The San Francisco Dungeon was a tourist attraction that recreated historical events using 360° sets, special effects, and live actors. Visitors walked through the Dungeon, and were guided through each show by professional actors. The attraction also contained a dark boat ride.
0.5 miNE
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
14 min walk • SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a Liberty ship built during World War II and named after the American Revolutionary War ship captain Jeremiah O'Brien.
0.7 miW
Large grassy area with iconic views
Marina Green, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Marina Green in San Francisco, California, is a 74-acre expanse of grass between Fort Mason and the Presidio. It is adjacent to San Francisco Bay, and this location provides good views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, and parts of Marin County.
~1910 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. The Buena Vista Café originally opened in 1916 when the first floor of a boardinghouse was converted into a saloon. The current owners also operate the Trident in Sausalito.
0.6 miE
Museum, Neighbourhood, Piers and boardwalks
Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
16 min walk • The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, was an attraction with over 270 wax figures. Originator Thomas Fong opened the museum in 1963 after seeing the wax figures at the Seattle World's Fair and it was run by the Fong Family until its closure in 2013. It has attracted over 400,000 visitors a year.

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Which popular attractions are close to Van Ness Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Corsair/Viking Sea Scout Base, San Francisco (2 min walk), Fort Mason, San Francisco (4 min walk), Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco (6 min walk), Museo ItaloAmericano, San Francisco (6 min walk).

How to get to Van Ness Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Van Ness Avenue:

Trolleybus

Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30 (6 min walk)
North Point Street & Polk Street • Lines: 30 (7 min walk)

Bus

Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30, 49, 90, 91 (6 min walk)
Beach Street & Polk Street • Lines: 19 (6 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Beach Street (9 min walk)
Hyde Street & North Point Street (11 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (21 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (21 min walk)