Bush Street Temple, San Francisco

Name: Bush Street Temple
Address: San Francisco, United States

#341 among attractions in San Francisco

Synagogue, Moorish revival architecture

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The Bush Street Temple at 1881 Bush Street in San Francisco, California, is a State Landmark with historical significance to both the Orthodox Jewish community and to Buddhism in the United States. ()

Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 37°47'15"N, 122°25'41"W

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Northwest San Francisco (Japantown)San Francisco United States

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Day trips

Bush Street Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great American Music Hall, The Regency Ballroom, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, The Fillmore.

0.5 miE
Nightlife, Dancing
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
14 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.
~1870 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Regency Ballroom, a storied venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States, is a beacon of cultural and entertainment history. This elegant establishment is part of the larger Regency Center complex and is located at 1300 Van Ness Avenue.
~1550 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
8 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.
~1910 ftSW
Theater
The Fillmore, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Fillmore is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California. Built in 1912 and originally named the Majestic Hall, it became the Fillmore Auditorium in 1954.
~1040 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Entertainment
Japan Center, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Japan Center is a shopping center in the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It opened in March 1968 and was originally called the Japanese Cultural and Trade Center. It is bounded by Geary, Post, Fillmore, and Laguna.
~1040 ftSW
Pagoda, Spiritual, Buddhist architecture
Pagoda, San Francisco
6 min walk • The San Francisco Peace Pagoda is a five-tiered concrete stupa between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan in San Francisco's Nihonmachi.
0.5 miNW
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
14 min walk • Calvary Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in San Francisco, California located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson Street.
~1500 ftN
Green space for picnics and scenic views
Lafayette Park, San Francisco
8 min walk • Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acres park in San Francisco, California, United States. Originally created in 1936, it is located in the neighborhood of Pacific Heights between the streets of Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Haas–Lilienthal House is a historic building located at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California, United States, within the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas, it survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire.
0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Hyde Street, San Francisco
16 min walk • Hyde Street is an iconic street in San Francisco, California. Hyde Street connects the Aquatic Park Historic District to Market Street.
~1330 ftNW
Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Church
Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco
7 min walk • Congregation Sherith Israel is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. It was established during California’s Gold Rush period and reflects the ambitions of early Jewish settlers to San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bush Street Temple?

Nearby attractions include National Japanese American Historical Society, San Francisco (4 min walk), Japantown, San Francisco (5 min walk), Japan Center, San Francisco (6 min walk), Pagoda, San Francisco (6 min walk).

How to get to Bush Street Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bush Street Temple:

Bus

Geary Boulevard & Laguna Street • Lines: 38, 38R (5 min walk)
Geary Boulevard & Gough Street • Lines: 38 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Sacramento Street & Laguna Street • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Tram

California Street & Van Ness Avenue (11 min walk)
California Street & Polk Street (12 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (25 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (30 min walk)

Light rail

Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (25 min walk)
Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (25 min walk)