War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco

Name: War Memorial Opera House
Address: San Francisco, United States
Telephone: +1 415-864-3330

#129 among attractions in San Francisco

Theater, Architecture, Opera, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1932 (92 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 37°46'43"N, 122°25'16"W

Address

Northeast San Francisco (Civic Center)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415-864-3330

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Day trips

War Memorial Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great American Music Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco City Hall, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.

0.4 miN
Nightlife, Dancing
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Great American Music Hall carries a legacy as one of the city's most distinguished concert venues. With its ornate architecture and storied history, this hall has been a beacon for music lovers since its inception.
~1170 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a historic landmark nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States. This versatile venue, renowned for hosting a variety of events, has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural and entertainment scene for decades.
~870 ftE
Elegant domed city government building
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
5 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 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, also known locally as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
~1820 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
9 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.
~1560 ftNE
Eastern art and culture spanning centuries
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco – Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture is a museum in San Francisco, California that specializes in Asian art.
~1430 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
7 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.
~1500 ftE
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Monument, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Pioneer Monument is a granite monument supporting bronze figures and reliefs created by Frank Happersberger and financed by the estate of James Lick.
~340 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
2 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.
~1750 ftE
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, originally the Pantages Theatre, is located at 1192 Market at Hyde, Grove and 8th Streets in the Civic Center district of San Francisco, California. The theatre first opened in 1926 as one of the many designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca for theater-circuit owner Alexander Pantages.
0.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist architecture
San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco
11 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 War Memorial Opera House?

Nearby attractions include San Francisco Veterans Memorial, San Francisco (1 min walk), San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco (2 min walk), Herbst Theatre, San Francisco (2 min walk), San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to War Memorial Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to War Memorial Opera House:

Bus

Van Ness Avenue & McAllister Street • Lines: 49, 90 (3 min walk)
McAllister Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: F (7 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (7 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 11th Street • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)
Otis Street & 12th Street • Lines: 14 (11 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (11 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (23 min walk)