Fort Point Light, San Francisco

Name: Fort Point Light
Address: San Francisco, United States

#140 among attractions in San Francisco

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Fort Point Light is a decommissioned lighthouse built on the third tier of Fort Point, which is now directly beneath the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The lighthouse is at the south end of the narrowest part of Golden Gate strait. It was preceded by two other lighthouses in nearby locations. The present lighthouse was in operation from 1864 until 1934. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'38"N, 122°28'38"W

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Northwest San Francisco (Presidio National Park)San Francisco United States

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Fort Point Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site, Presidio of San Francisco, Lime Point Light.

0.7 miN
Iconic art deco span opened in 1937
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
18 min walk • Spanning the strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge stands as an iconic marvel of modern engineering and a celebrated symbol of San Francisco. Completed in 1937, this suspension bridge is renowned for its striking...
~110 ftNE
Forts and castles
Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco
1 min walk • Nestled beneath the southern anchorage of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site in San Francisco stands as a proud monument to America’s rich military heritage. This fortification, constructed by the U.S.
1 miSE
Vast park with trails and overlooks
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco
27 min walk • Nestled at the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, the Presidio of San Francisco stands as a verdant oasis amidst urban sprawl, offering residents and tourists alike a multifaceted experience rich in history, recreation, and natural beauty.
1 miN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Lime Point Light, San Francisco
27 min walk • Lime Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, on the northern side of the narrowest part of Golden Gate strait. The lighthouse sits at the base of a steep cliff, very near the North anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is built on a 100-foot long rock spur named Lime Point.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco
31 min walk • The Walt Disney Family Museum is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum is located in The Presidio of San Francisco, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco.
0.8 miS
Monuments and statues
West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II, San Francisco
22 min walk • The West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II is a monument dedicated to missing soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guardsmen, and airmen of World War II. It is a curved wall of California granite set in a grove of Monterey pine and cypress and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
1.1 miSE
Park
House of Air, San Francisco
28 min walk • House of Air is an indoor trampoline park located in San Francisco's Crissy Field. Opened in 2010, it is located in a converted Presidio air hangar. The facility features over 8,000 square feet of trampoline space.
0.6 miSE
37°48'18"N • 122°28'8"W
House of Air, San Francisco
16 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park, Game and entertainment center
1.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hawk Hill, Marin Headlands
44 min walk • Hawk Hill is a 923-foot peak in the Marin Headlands, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge and across the Golden Gate strait from San Francisco, California. The hill is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is the lookout point for the largest known flight of diurnal raptors in the Pacific states.
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles, Campsite
Kirby Cove, San Francisco
33 min walk • Kirby Cove Camp is a campground and scenic area managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the Marin Headlands, California.
0.4 miE
Piers and boardwalks
Torpedo Wharf, San Francisco
11 min walk • Torpedo Wharf is a wharf in the Presidio of San Francisco, in the U.S. state of California. The site has been a wharf since 1854, and earned its current name when the United States Army built a naval mine depot c. 1907–1909.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort Point Light?

Nearby attractions include Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco (1 min walk), Torpedo Wharf, San Francisco (11 min walk), House of Air, San Francisco (16 min walk), Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, San Francisco (17 min walk).

How to get to Fort Point Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Point Light:

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Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza • Lines: 101, 101X, 18, 2, 24, 24C, 24X, 27, 30, 38, 38A, 4, 4C, 54, 54C, 56X, 58, 70, 72, 72X, 74, 76, 8, 92 (7 min walk)
Coastal Trail • Lines: Ph (20 min walk)