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Fort Point National Historic Site
Sight4.8 · 4 1574.5 · 1 103≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry6.6 km from the center
A formidable brick seacoast fortification constructed between 1853 and 1861 to protect San Francisco Bay against naval assault. Perched directly beneath the towering southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, this four-tier Civil War bastion is an engineering marvel. Visitors can explore vaulted casemates, climb spiral granite staircases, and stand on the gun deck for unmatched, dramatic upward perspectives of the bridge span.
Highlights
- Dramatic close-up upward views of the Golden Gate Bridge
- Historic 19th-century masonry casemates and cannon batteries
- Granite spiral staircases and preserved Civil War era barracks
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 17:00 |
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