Presidio of San Francisco

California

Caution See 1 current alert

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

Presidio of San Francisco

Usual hours: Presidio of San Francisco
Every dayAll Day

The Presidio is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Visitor centers

William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor Center

Presidio Visitor Center

Usual hours: Presidio Visitor Center
Every day10:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The visitor center is open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years days.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor Center

About this park

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.