Fort Mason Tunnel, San Francisco

Name: Fort Mason Tunnel
Address: San Francisco, United States

#631 among attractions in San Francisco

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Facts and practical information

Fort Mason Tunnel is an abandoned single-track railway tunnel in San Francisco which runs under a small hill upon which sits a portion of the old Fort Mason. The tunnel was constructed in 1913 and opened to rail traffic in 1914. The east portal is near the north end of Van Ness Avenue; the west portal feeds onto Marina Boulevard at Laguna Street. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'19"N, 122°25'52"W

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

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Fort Mason Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street, Maritime Museum, Fort Mason.

0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
11 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...
0.7 miE
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
18 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.
0.5 miE
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
12 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...
~1220 ftE
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
6 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.
0.4 miW
Large grassy area with iconic views
Marina Green, San Francisco
12 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.
0.6 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
15 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.
0.7 miW
Sailing, Yacht club
Golden Gate Yacht Club, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Golden Gate Yacht Club is a San Francisco, California, U.S. based yacht club founded in 1939.
0.4 miE
Chocolate factory turned shopping center
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
12 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.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
13 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.
0.6 miNE
Ship, Boat or ferry, Transport
Eureka, San Francisco
15 min walk • Eureka is a side-wheel paddle steamboat, built in 1890, which is now preserved at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco, California.
~580 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Museo ItaloAmericano, San Francisco
3 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 Fort Mason Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include BATS Improv, San Francisco (3 min walk), Mexican Museum, San Francisco (3 min walk), The Long Now Foundation Museum, San Francisco (3 min walk), Museo ItaloAmericano, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Fort Mason Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Mason Tunnel:

Bus

Chestnut Street & Laguna Street • Lines: 30 (8 min walk)
Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30, 49, 90, 91 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Chestnut Street & Laguna Street • Lines: 30 (8 min walk)
Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30 (9 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Beach Street (15 min walk)
Hyde Street & North Point Street (16 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (27 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (28 min walk)