Marina District, San Francisco

Name: Marina District
Address: San Francisco, United States

#562 among attractions in San Francisco

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The Marina District is a neighborhood located in San Francisco, California. The neighborhood sits on the site of the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition, staged after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to celebrate the reemergence of the city. Aside from the Palace of Fine Arts, all other buildings were demolished to make the current neighborhood. The Marina currently has the highest non-Hispanic white resident percentage of any recognized neighborhood in San Francisco. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.78 mi²Coordinates: 37°48'11"N, 122°26'15"W

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Northwest San Francisco (Marina District)San Francisco United States

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Marina District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aquatic Park Historic District, Palace of Fine Arts, Maritime Museum, Fort Mason.

0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
20 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 miW
Theater and dance in a landmark building
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco stands as a monumental testament to beauty and culture in the Marina District. This architectural marvel, originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, was designed to exhibit works of art.
0.8 miE
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
22 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...
0.6 miE
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
16 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.
~1390 ftN
Large grassy area with iconic views
Marina Green, San Francisco
7 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.
0.4 miNW
Sailing, Yacht club
Golden Gate Yacht Club, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Golden Gate Yacht Club is a San Francisco, California, U.S. based yacht club founded in 1939.
0.6 miNW
Sailing, Boat or ferry, Yacht club
St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
16 min walk • The St. Francis Yacht Club is a private sailing club located in San Francisco.
0.8 miE
Chocolate factory turned shopping center
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
21 min walk • Ghirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and a 5-star hotel in the Marina area of San Francisco, California. A portion of the area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company.
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
23 min walk • The Cartoon Art Museum is a California art museum that specializes in the art of comics and cartoons. It is the only museum in the Western United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of all forms of cartoon art.
0.7 miS
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
19 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Museo ItaloAmericano, San Francisco
12 min walk • Museo ItaloAmericano, also known as the Italian American Museum, is a museum in San Francisco, California, that focuses on Italian-American history, art and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marina District?

Nearby attractions include Moscone Recreation Center, San Francisco (7 min walk), Marina Green, San Francisco (7 min walk), The Matrix, San Francisco (8 min walk), Fort Mason Tunnel, San Francisco (10 min walk).

How to get to Marina District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marina District:

Trolleybus

Fillmore Street & Cervantes Boulevard • Lines: 22 (1 min walk)

Bus

Chestnut Street & Fillmore Street • Lines: 30 (5 min walk)
Lombard Street & Fillmore Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 18, 2, 24, 24C, 24X, 27, 30, 38, 38A, 4, 4C, 54, 54C, 56X, 58, 70, 72, 72X, 74, 76, 8, 91 (6 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Beach Street (25 min walk)
Hyde Street & Bay Street (25 min walk)