Spend a perfect day in San Francisco's very own national park.
1. Start your visit to San Franciso's national park site at the Presidio Visitor Center. Located on the Main Post next to Presidio Transit Center and Presidio Tunnel Tops, the center offers interactive exhibits, merchandise, and bi-lingual Park Rangers with resources to help you plan a perfect Presidio day.
2. Baker Beach is the perfect place to play in the sand, enjoy the sunset and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, or hike the nearby coastal trails. With picnic tables, grills, and restrooms, it's the place for a large group or small intimate gathering.
3. The park's newest attraction, Presidio Tunnel Tops is where national park adventures begin! It offers unforgettable Golden Gate Bridge views, the innovative Outpost nature playground and Field Station curiosity lab, gardens and public lawns, and some of the best places to picnic in the Presidio.
4. Located in an elegantly reimagined Army barracks, Presidio Social Club sets itself apart with its retro vibes and attentive service. Diners indulge in favorites like deviled eggs, roast chicken, and wagyu steak tartare in the convivial dining room or on the newly expanded patio.
5. The Lodge at the Presidio is the closest hotel in San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge. The historic boutique hotel offers spacious, modern rooms, a complimentary breakfast, and a nightly wine and cheese reception.
6. The newest restaurant in the park, Dalida is a warm and vibrant Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from acclaimed culinary husband-and-wife duo Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz. Expect genuine hospitality, fresh ingredients, and memorable flavors, with a full bar inspired by Presidio ingredients.
7. Crissy Field East Beach is where the locals come to play. This scenic spot where kids frolic in the sand offers ample recreation opportunities and is famous for kite surfing. It's also near to Crissy Marsh with a boardwalk over a spectacular wetlands ecosystem.
8. Tee off at one of the most historic courses in the Western US. The Presidio Gold Course offers 18 holes of challenging play with tight fairways and strategically placed bunkers. It’s located in a beautiful national park site, winding through stunning Eucalyptus and Monterey Pine groves.
9. The Presidio is home to the largest collection of works by artist Andy Goldsworthy on public view in North America. See Spire, Wood Line, Tree Fall, and Earth Wall on a self-guided three-mile walk with the Goldsworthy in the Presidio guide.
10. Find animation, innovation, and inspiration in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, the man who raised animation to an art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy that transformed the entertainment world.
11. Colibri San Francisco serves food inspired by Central Mexico, like chile relleno, ceviche, and carnitas. You can even grab a seat on the outdoor patio to enjoy handmade cocktails while watching tortillas made to order on the comal.
12. The Presidio has the best nature trails in the city. Twelve major routes crisscross the park. Come out for great hiking in San Francisco! You can also rent a bike at the nearby Sports Basement, or Bay Wheels, for adventures on multi-use trails.
The Presidio national park site is located at the northern tip of San Francisco next to the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s easier than you think to get to the park using the free Presidio GO Shuttle or public transit. Once here, you can explore miles of nature trails, take the Presidio GO Shuttle around the park, or pick up a bike share or bike rental.
The Presidio is where San Francisco began — a place that preserves the layered and complex history of the United States.
The land at the Golden Gate was the traditional territory of the Yelamu, a local tribe of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples of the San Francisco Peninsula. It then served as a military outpost for the Spanish Empire, the Mexican Republic, and the United States Army. Today, it’s a national park site and a National Historic Landmark District.
Over nearly three decades, preservation efforts have brought this history to life. Now, visitors can walk through historic sites, explore artifacts and exhibitions, and experience the continuing story of the Presidio.
A Perfect Day in the Presidio was curated by the Presidio Trust.
Shop Dine SF is an initiative of the Office of Small Business, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
Its aim is to bring attention to the local businesses and neighborhood corridors.
Spending money at local small businesses helps merchants, creates jobs, and is critical to San Francisco's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shop local. Even a small increase can have a big impact.
Questions? Email shopdinesf@sfgov.org