Presidio of San Francisco

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Rows of grave markers in the green grass of the cemetery as light shafts through misty trees.
San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio offers a place to contemplate service to your country.Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder

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.

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Rocky bluffs above the blue ocean covered with yellow flowers in the foreground and and trees.
The coastal bluffs of the Presidio still retain a wild feeling within the city.Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder
A long row of red brick barracks with green lawns in front extends into the distance.
The brick barracks on Montgomery Street showcase military architecture from the late 1800s.Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder
Scattered Monterey Cypress trunks with green grass and fern cover at their bases.
The planted historic forests offer tranquil places to walk.Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder
A kite boarder with yellow kite on beach with wind surfers behind on the blue bay.
On windy days, Crissy Field is a popular wind surfing and Kite boarding location.Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder
White building with red roofs on Crissy Field with blue bay and orange bridge with fog behind.
Crissy Field is a popular spot to wak and run while viewing the bay and changing fog conditions.lPhoto: NPS photo/Will Elder

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.