Other Designation · NPS · CA
Presidio of San Francisco
Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder, San Francisco National Cemetery
Alerts and conditions
Caution Beach Hazards In Effect November 5-9
Thursday, November 5, 5:00 AM PST to Monday, November 9, 10:00 PM PST Increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. Stay off jetties, rocks, and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. See link below for more beach safety info.
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.
Weather Beach Hazards Statement issued November 8 at 12:05PM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip
currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.
* WHERE...San Francisco.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying
infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion.
Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach
than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal
areas. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning,
pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide
is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 10:35
AM Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM
Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM
Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM
Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM
Friday 11/13. These p
What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 AM
Weather Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 12:05PM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip
currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.
* WHERE...San Francisco.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying
infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion.
Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach
than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal
areas. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning,
pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide
is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 10:35
AM Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM
Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM
Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM
Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM
Friday 11/13. These p
What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
Overview
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.
From the National Park Service
History
The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.
What to see and do
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Biking
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Museum Exhibits
Plan your visit
Hours
Presidio of San Francisco: The Presidio is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Getting there
The Presidio lies at the north end of San Francisco at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It can be reached from the north by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and taking the first exit from Highways 1 and 101; from the east by way of Lombard Street (Highway 101); and from the south via Highway 1 and exiting just before the bridge.
Visitor centers
Weather
The weather at the Presidio is typically cool and quite variable from location to location. The summer is often foggy and cool, so a light coat or sweater is appropriate year-round.
Phone: 415-561-4323
Whose lands these are
These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.
Photos
Pair it with
- Fort Point National Historic Site NPS · 1 miles
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park NPS · 2 miles
- Alcatraz Island NPS · 3 miles
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area NPS · 9 miles
- Muir Woods National Monument NPS · 9 miles
- Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park NPS · 10 miles