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Fort Point National Historic Site


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Presidio of San Francisco
Traveler Description: Fort Point is a wonderful, historic place to see. The builder of the Golden Gate Bridge designed the bridge over the top of the fort because he... more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Military base/facility, Lighthouse
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Long Ave & Marine Dr Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
Tel: 415 556 1693
Fax: 415 561 4390

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3 of 5 stars
OzDennyCrane   31 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Nov 17, 2009

This historic fort is located underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and you could get some great views of the bridge on a clear day. Unfortunately when we were there it was very foggy so the bridge was mostly obscured. The fog and periodic sound of the fog horn gave the whole area an eerie feeling which was very cool. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
catp79   111 contributions
Winchester
Aug 22, 2009

No trip to the Golden Gate Bridge would be complete without stopping at Fort Point...you'll see amazing views of the bridge from here as you are directly underneath it. Truly wonderful! more

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5 of 5 stars
tucsondesertrats   48 contributions
Tucson
Jun 7, 2008

The view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Fort Point is magnificant; you are actually below the bridge looking up at it. The fort itself dates from before the Civil War, built to protect SF Bay and the shipping to the West Coast. Climb up the winding staircase to the top of the fort for a great view. This is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Garyddd73   542 contributions
Reading, England
Jan 20, 2008
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Tucked beneath the GGB on the San francisco side is Fort Point. At the moment it is only open a few days a week to to the bridge undergoing a sysmic refit. If you are in the city I wonder very much recommend spending 30-60 minutes visiting this place as it's fascinating. The best way to see it if you... more

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Fort Point National Historic Site Address

Long Ave & Marine Dr, Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
Tel: 415 556 1693 Fax: 415 561 4390