Presidio of San Francisco

For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark. Come enjoy the history and the natural beauty of the Presidio. Explore centuries of architecture. Reflect in a national cemetery. Walk along an historic airfield, through forests or to beaches, and admire spectacular vistas.

San Francisco National Cemetery

San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio offers a place to contemplate service to your country.

Rows of grave markers in the green grass of the cemetery as light shafts through misty trees.

Coastal Bluffs

The coastal bluffs of the Presidio still retain a wild feeling within the city.

Rocky bluffs above the blue ocean covered with yellow flowers in the foreground and and trees.

Montgomery Street Barracks

The brick barracks on Montgomery Street showcase military architecture from the late 1800s.

A long row of red brick barracks with green lawns in front extends into the distance.

Historic Forest

The planted historic forests offer tranquil places to walk.

Scattered Monterey Cypress trunks with green grass and fern cover at their bases.

Wind Surfers at Crissy Field

On windy days, Crissy Field is a popular wind surfing and Kite boarding location.

A kite boarder with yellow kite on beach with wind surfers behind on the blue bay.

Crissy Field

Crissy Field is a popular spot to wak and run while viewing the bay and changing fog conditions.l

White building with red roofs on Crissy Field with blue bay and orange bridge with fog behind.