Excelsior District, San Francisco

#568 among attractions in San Francisco

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The Excelsior District is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California. ()

Area: 1.35 mi²Coordinates: 37°43'18"N, 122°26'7"W

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Southeast San Francisco (Excelsior)San Francisco United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Cow Palace, Philosopher's Way, Wild Side West, Mount Davidson.

1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Cow Palace, San Francisco
35 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco, the Cow Palace stands as a renowned sport venue with a storied past stretching back to its inception in 1941. Originally constructed to house livestock exhibitions, hence the bovine-inspired name, the Cow Palace has...
0.8 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Philosopher's Way, San Francisco
21 min walk • Tucked away in the scenic urban landscape of San Francisco, Philosopher's Way is a tranquil hiking trail that offers a respite from the city's bustling streets. This 2.7-mile loop, nestled within the McLaren Park, is a hidden gem that provides hikers with a chance...
1.6 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Wild Side West, San Francisco
40 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Bernal Heights in San Francisco, Wild Side West stands as an iconic and storied bar that has been a welcoming haven for the LGBTQ+ community since its establishment in 1962. This eclectic and historic establishment is not just a...
1.5 miNW
Park, Trail, Mountain
Mount Davidson, San Francisco
39 min walk • Mount Davidson is the highest natural point in San Francisco, California, with an elevation of 928 feet. It is located near the geographical center of the city, south of Twin Peaks and Portola Drive and to the west of Diamond Heights and Glen Park.
0.9 miE
Park
John McLaren Park, San Francisco
24 min walk • John McLaren Park is a park in southeastern San Francisco. At 312.54 acres, McLaren Park is the third largest park in San Francisco by area, after Golden Gate Park and Presidio.
0.4 miS
Church
Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, San Francisco
12 min walk • Church of the Epiphany is a Catholic church under the Archdiocese of San Francisco. It is located in the Excelsior District near Crocker Amazon Park.
1.4 miNE
Park, Playground
Holly Park, San Francisco
35 min walk • Holly Park is a public park in San Francisco, California in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. It is known for excellent views of the city and San Francisco Bay.
1 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre, San Francisco
26 min walk • The Jerry Garcia Amphitheater is an outdoor concert venue located in McLaren Park in San Francisco, California. The amphitheater's maximum capacity is 3,200 people. It is named after Grateful Dead band member Jerry Garcia, who once lived in the nearby Excelsior District neighborhood.
1 miSW
Park, Playground
Cayuga Park, San Francisco
25 min walk • Cayuga Park is a neighborhood park and playground in San Francisco, at the edge of the Cayuga Terrace neighborhood. Its history, location and aesthetics make it unique among the parks of San Francisco.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco
23 min walk • City College of San Francisco is a public community college in San Francisco, California. Founded as a junior college in 1935, the college plays an important local role, annually enrolling as many as one in nine San Francisco residents.
~1900 ftSW
Street
Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco
10 min walk • Alemany Boulevard is a northeast–southwest street in San Francisco, California, United States. The boulevard was named for Archbishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany. Alemany, who in 1840 completed his studies in sacred theology in Rome at the College of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Excelsior District?

Nearby attractions include Bernal Heights, San Francisco (8 min walk), Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco (10 min walk), Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, San Francisco (12 min walk), Balboa Park, San Francisco (15 min walk).

How to get to Excelsior District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Excelsior District:

Bus

Persia Avenue & Paris Street • Lines: 29 (2 min walk)
Mission Street & Ruth Street • Lines: 14R (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & Ruth Street • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)

Light rail

San Jose Avenue & Santa Ynez Avenue • Lines: J (13 min walk)
San Jose Avenue & Geneva Avenue • Lines: J, K (16 min walk)

Metro

Balboa Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (17 min walk)
Glen Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (21 min walk)

Train

Broad Street & Plymouth Avenue (33 min walk)