Fort Point National Historic Site

Category: Historical place

Address: 201 Marine Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

Phone: +14155042334

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Millie Kwan

Jul 25, 2022

This is a great place to see the Golden Gate Bridge! The view is great since you can see the bridge span the opening of the bay. Also the fort is fun to look around and the location makes sense as a point of defense. We went on a fairly windy and cool day so if that's the case when you're visiting, bring a coat or at least a wind breaker. Great national historic site and worth the visit.

Kristine Shifflett

Jul 11, 2022

Wow! Did not know this was here and stumbled on it when we went to look at the bridge. Free to enter! So many historical artifacts and lots of information to read. Really well put together museum. Would really recommend coming here! Great views of the bridge too!

T. Farris

Jun 9, 2022

Free... Great experience. A photographers dream. The Historic Fort is pretty much as it was. Natural lighting on the lower levels...kinda cool to wander around inside. The views of the bay and Gold Gate Bridge from the Fort's roof level is well worth it. Parking is bad. Can get busy and fill up quickly. We parked far away and walked down to the fort. However if you are in to taking pictures...come here.

Hiranmayi Upadhyayula

Jan 16, 2022

This place amazing views. A beautiful sunset spot in SF! There is no hassle entering into the building. The topmost floor closes at 4:45pm and the sites is closed by 5pm sharp so it’s best we plan accordingly.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a national park passport cancellation location here? My son wants to get all the "stamps" he can!

Beverly Booker | Aug 25, 2019
Wellman Wong | Aug 25, 2019

Yes. There are 3 right in the area. Fort Point is only open Thur - Sun, so plan according. Besides FT Point, you can also get a passport stamp at the Warming Hut at the bottom of the hill as you drive down to Ft Point, & then the GG bridge visitor center up above. If he wants a 4th stamp, you can drive through the Presidio out to Lands End for his 4th stamp.

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Can I leave my car parked there for 4 days?

melina kust | Aug 25, 2019
Jonathan S | Aug 25, 2019

No

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Has Fort point ever been featured in a movie.

MP Collins | Aug 25, 2019
April L. “Purple” Johnson | Aug 25, 2019

Excellent Question and Excellent Answers.

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Where does one park to visit? Is it difficult to find parking in July?

Dorena G. | Jul 25, 2022
Kristine Shifflett | Jul 25, 2022

There is a parking lot with plenty of parking. We went in the morning in July around 9am and there were plenty of spots! Might start to fill up as the day goes on, so would suggest getting there in the morning to beat any crowds!

Is there parking available ?

jody tai | Aug 24, 2020
Ivan Sanchez | Aug 24, 2020

Super limited near the fort. Crissy field has more parking available and is a short walk from the fort. There is a price for parking there (abt $7/day)

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Can we walk on golden gate bridge, from fort point ?

Vignesh V | Aug 24, 2020
Ivan Sanchez | Aug 24, 2020

The option by foot is via a set of steps that are positioned on the slope between Crissy Field and the Fort. These lead to other paths that eventually lead to the bridge. Keep your heading toward the golden gate to get there. Adults and older kids should have an easy time. Smaller kids/toddlers may tire. It's not a difficult or long walk. Golden gate sf side should be approachable from fort point within 20 or so minutes (or less)

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Is it has charge any fee?

Agnes Yu | Aug 24, 2020
John Robinette | Aug 24, 2020

There is no fee, but they have a donation box at the entrance if you'd like to give some money to help keep Fort Point maintained.

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Can Drones fly at Fort Point?

damara's wings | Aug 25, 2019
ecm92494 | Aug 24, 2021

No, Drones are not allowed to fly on federal land, which fort point is on. You can't fly it anywhere in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which means Alcatraz, Fort Point, Muir Woods, Marin Headlands, the Presdio, Baker Beach, Fort Funston, Mori Point, Etc. There are more, if its a National Park, drones cannot fly there.

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Is the fort point open until late

Kyle Hartman | Aug 25, 2019
Benjamin Tang | Aug 25, 2019

10-5 is fri-sun

Are there public restrooms here?

Beatriz | Aug 25, 2019
Jaqueline Cabello | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

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Are there elevators to the top? For people that cannot climb stairs?

Beatriz | Aug 25, 2019
Wizzley Raccoon | Sep 28, 2021

No

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Does anyone know why fort point is closed?

Samuel Jones | Aug 25, 2019
Maggie O | Aug 25, 2019

Their website states they are closed Monday through Thursday weekly

Do you charge admission question

Colleen Lopez | Aug 25, 2019
biswajit dey | Aug 25, 2019

No charges

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If I wanted to film a scene, when would you suggest is a best time that won't disturb tourism? Also where to find permits?

Saycsar Fleurima // SCZR | Aug 25, 2018
Brenda Gloria | Aug 25, 2018

Honestly we went on a Sunday at around 4-5 pm and there weren't too many people there.

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What was it's role in the civil war? I thought most of the action was in the East coast of the United States

Krishna Sudarshan | Aug 25, 2018
Greg Goss | Aug 25, 2018

It had been a Spanish fort which we took and it located is so ideal they keep it for protection for the bay

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Are the tours of the fort free?

A Google User | Aug 25, 2017
Aaron Putman | Aug 25, 2017

The fort is free to roam. If you're friendly to the Ranger some have been known to walk you through on a personal tour.

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