Fort Point National Historic Site

National Historic Site · California

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Fort Point with visitors approaching on road in front and Golden Gate Bridge above.
Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder

Current alerts (1)

  • Caution

    Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park

    You can prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots and scenic overlooks. Before leaving your car for even a short period of time: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your wallets, purses, backpacks, keys, key fobs, cell phones, and electronics with you. Read article for more details.

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Hours

Fort Point National Historic Site

Usual hours: Fort Point National Historic Site
Monday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday – WednesdayClosed
Thursday – Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The days in which Fort Point is open varies throughout the year. Fall through Spring the fort is generally open Friday through Sunday. During the summer season the fort is open 5 days a week most years. The timing of the shift in days is not consistent from year to year but generally occurs in October and May. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Visit our web site for current open days.

Visitor centers

Fort Point National Historic Site

Fort Point National Historic Site

Usual hours: Fort Point National Historic Site
Monday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday – WednesdayClosed
Thursday – Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The days in which Fort Point is open varies throughout the year. Fall through Spring the fort is generally open Friday through Sunday. During the summer season the fort is open 5 days a week most years. The timing of the shift in days is not consistent from year to year but generally occurs in October and May. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Visit our web site for current open days.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Fort Point National Historic Site

Events in the next few days

  • Fort Point Talk

    · 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM, 01:30 PM – 01:45 PM · Free

About this park

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge.