Park

Crissy Field

Marina and Presidio, San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge across dune grasses at Crissy Field, San Francisco
Photo: Sharon Mollerus / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Shoreline park on a former airfield with a restored tidal marsh, a promenade, meadows and an education center.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Best time Morning
FreeWith kids

Insider tip

The Parks Conservancy page has the details.

What the guides say about Crissy Field

Crissy Field is the shoreline walk with the bridge in view, and Baker Beach is the viewpoint beach on the other side.

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Nearby

Warming Hut Cafe · 7 min walk Cafe and park store at the west end of Crissy Field serving tea, hot chocolate and Equator Coffee. Fort Point National Historic Site Landmark · 9 min walk Brick fort under the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge, managed by the National Park Service. The Walt Disney Family Museum Museum · 10 min walk Museum on the life and legacy of Walt Disney, at 104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio. Golden Gate Overlook Viewpoint · 10 min walk Coastal bluff overlook in the Presidio with benches and a view of the bridge towers between two cypress trees. Golden Gate Bridge Landmark · 11 min walk Suspension bridge between San Francisco and Marin County, 1.7 miles long, opened in 1937. Presidio Visitor Center Landmark · 11 min walk Visitor center for the Presidio national park site at 210 Lincoln Boulevard, with exhibits and maps.

Around Marina and Presidio

Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, Fort Point, Fort Mason and the Presidio

Marina and Presidio has 14 places on the map. It runs from Fort Mason west along the Marina shoreline and Crissy Field to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Marina and Presidio has 14 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 6 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 1 cafe, 1 viewpoint, 1 beach, 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 1 bar. Read the Marina and Presidio guide.

Good to know

How long do you need at Crissy Field?
Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Crissy Field?
Morning.

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