Bernal Heights, San Francisco

Name: Bernal Heights
Address: San Francisco, United States

#583 among attractions in San Francisco

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Bernal Heights is a residential neighborhood in southeastern San Francisco, California. The prominent Bernal Heights hill overlooks the San Francisco skyline and features a microwave transmission tower. The nearby Sutro Tower can be seen from the Bernal Heights neighborhood. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.05 mi²Coordinates: 37°43'7"N, 122°25'54"W

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Southeast San Francisco (Excelsior)San Francisco United States

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Bernal Heights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cow Palace, Philosopher's Way, John McLaren Park, Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco.

1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Cow Palace, San Francisco
28 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...
0.6 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Philosopher's Way, San Francisco
16 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...
0.7 miE
Park
John McLaren Park, San Francisco
18 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.
~1510 ftSW
Church
Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, San Francisco
8 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.
0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre, San Francisco
21 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.
1.1 miW
Park, Playground
Cayuga Park, San Francisco
27 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.
1.2 miNW
Universities and schools
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco
30 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.
0.5 miW
Street
Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco
14 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.
~1590 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Excelsior District, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Excelsior District is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California.
0.9 miNW
Park
Balboa Park, San Francisco
22 min walk • Balboa Park is a public park in the Mission Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It was originally dedicated in 1909 when the park included the land now used by City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus west of I-280 Freeway.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Crocker-Amazon, San Francisco
15 min walk • Crocker-Amazon is a neighborhood in San Francisco that borders the Excelsior District. Crocker-Amazon covers the area south of Mission Street and Geneva Avenue, extending toward suburban Daly City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bernal Heights?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, San Francisco (8 min walk), Excelsior District, San Francisco (8 min walk), Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco (14 min walk), Crocker-Amazon, San Francisco (15 min walk).

How to get to Bernal Heights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bernal Heights:

Bus

Moscow Street & Russia Avenue • Lines: 54 (3 min walk)
Russia Avenue & Moscow Street • Lines: 54 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & Russia Avenue • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)

Light rail

San Jose Avenue & Santa Ynez Avenue • Lines: J (20 min walk)
San Jose Avenue & Geneva Avenue • Lines: J, K (22 min walk)

Metro

Balboa Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (23 min walk)
Glen Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (26 min walk)