Church

Old St. Mary's Cathedral

Financial District and Embarcadero, San Francisco

Address
660 California St. San Francisco, CA 94108

Source: osmsf.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Brick bell tower of Old Saint Mary's Cathedral rising above trees, San Francisco
Photo: Joe Passe / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Catholic church on California Street run by the Paulist Fathers, also home to a Chinese Mission.

Time needed 30 minutes
Best time Afternoon
Free

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  • Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs Activities

    Thu 12 Nov · Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs.

    11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

  • Downtown Walks from the Omni Hotel Activities

    Sat 14 Nov · Omni Hotel Walk, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Omni Hotel Walk.

    10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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    Sat 14 Nov · San Francisco, Boom & Bust

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from San Francisco, Boom & Bust.

    14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

  • Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs Activities

    Mon 16 Nov · Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs.

    10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

  • Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs Activities

    Sat 21 Nov · Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs.

    11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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Nearby

The Wok Shop Shopping · 1 min walk Kitchenware shop at 718 Grant Avenue selling woks, cleavers, steamers and tableware. Mister Jiu's Food · 1 min walk Modern Chinese restaurant at 28 Waverly Place with an upstairs lounge. Portsmouth Square Park · 3 min walk Public square in Chinatown that San Francisco Recreation and Parks is renovating under the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond. Red Blossom Tea Company Shopping · 3 min walk Tea and teaware shop on Grant Avenue, in business since 1985 according to its site. Café de la Presse Cafe · 3 min walk French bistro on Grant Avenue serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Sam's Grill Food · 3 min walk Seafood restaurant on Bush Street serving local seafood and classic San Francisco dishes, with outdoor dining.

Around Financial District and Embarcadero

Ferry Building, the Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center, Tadich Grill

Financial District and Embarcadero has 9 places on the map. It runs from the Ferry Building and Pier 15 on the waterfront to Bush Street and Montgomery Street.

Financial District and Embarcadero has 9 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 3 restaurants, 2 landmarks, 1 market, 1 shop, 1 museum and 1 church or cathedral. Read the Financial District and Embarcadero guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Old St. Mary's Cathedral?
660 California St. San Francisco, CA 94108.
How long do you need at Old St. Mary's Cathedral?
Plan for 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Old St. Mary's Cathedral?
Afternoon.

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