Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco

#130 among attractions in San Francisco

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Facts and practical information

Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'44"N, 122°24'34"W

Address

Northeast San Francisco (Chinatown)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 888-212-3203

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Presbyterian Church in Chinatown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Lights Bookstore, Cable Car Museum, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, Old St. Mary's Cathedral.

~1120 ftNE
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
6 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~780 ftW
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
Cable Car Museum, San Francisco
4 min walk • The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history and its iconic cable car system, one of the last of its kind in the world. Nestled in the picturesque Nob Hill neighborhood, this museum not only offers a glimpse into...
~1020 ftNW
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Church stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage within the city's diverse tapestry. This historic church, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, is situated in...
~1400 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Old St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a proto-cathedral and parish of the Roman Catholic Church located at 660 California Street at the corner of Grant Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
~1340 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Bookshop
Beat Museum, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation.
~1400 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
~1320 ftE
Park, Playground
Portsmouth Square, San Francisco
7 min walk • Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, and originally known as Plaza de Yerba Buena, or simply La Plaza, is a one-block plaza in Chinatown, San Francisco, California.
~1100 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
6 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.
~1480 ftN
37°47'59"N • 122°24'36"W
Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco
8 min walk • Beach, Concerts and shows
~740 ftSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kong Chow Temple, San Francisco
4 min walk • Kong Chow Temple is a temple dedicated to Guan Di, located in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California, in the United States.
~1060 ftE
Temple
Ma-Tsu Temple, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Ma-Tsu Temple is a Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown. Founded in 1986, it is dedicated to Mazu and has foundational ties to the Chaotian Temple in Beigang, Yunlin, Taiwan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Presbyterian Church in Chinatown?

Nearby attractions include Stockton Street, San Francisco (3 min walk), Chinese Historical Society of America Museum, San Francisco (4 min walk), Ross Alley, San Francisco (4 min walk), Jackson Street, San Francisco (4 min walk).

How to get to Presbyterian Church in Chinatown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Presbyterian Church in Chinatown:

Tram

Powell Street & Jackson Street (1 min walk)
Washington Street & Powell Street (2 min walk)

Bus

Pacific Avenue & Powell Street • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Stockton Street & Washington Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Stockton Street & Washington Street • Lines: 30, 45 (3 min walk)
Clay Street & Powell Street • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (16 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (19 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (16 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (19 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate B • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (23 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (25 min walk)