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Fort Point National Historic Site

Long Ave & Marine Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129
415 556 1693
Ranked #30 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Military Bases/ Facilities, Lighthouses
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Originally constructed in the mid-1800's to prevent enemy entrance into the Bay Area, this is only the third brick fort on the West Coast of the...... more » Owner description: Originally constructed in the mid-1800's to prevent enemy entrance into the Bay Area, this is only the third brick fort on the West Coast of the United States. « less
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SF Bay Area
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Scene from Vertigo here. The power of the wind, waves and traffic over head. The bay can empty more than 6 times the pour from the Mississippi. It can go at 6 miles/hour. More

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San Francisco, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

If you're looking for a beautiful spot to take a nice walk and be rewarded at the end with a great view, this is it! I've actually only gone into the museum once. It was interesting, but once was enough. The walk to get there, though, is the real highlight. More

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Omer
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

After completing the GG walk, go downhill for lovely scenery: woods, sea and GG bridge. Walk to the wharf, you'll find kids fishing crabs, seals cruising by, birds and a nice coffee shop (run by the parks authority). My favorite spot in SF. More

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novato, ca
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This is a great - flat walk, from Crissy Field, the architecture and views of the bay and the bridge are unbelievable - usually not too many folks here so you can really enjoy it. More

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San Rafael, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

The dates for Ft. Point don't matter. We visit two - four times per year. Need to show visitors a great view of the GG from underneath. Also get to watch sail boards take air and the fog come in. Also gives one the opportunity to see where Kim Novak leaped into the bay in Vertigo. More

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Sunnyvale, California
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We went twice in January -- once for a nighttime candlelight tour, and again by day to see the exhibits and movies. By day we got to see the exhibits but still not finish them. Views from various levels of the fort are phenomenal by night or day. It was hard to believe I'd lived in the area for 25... More

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San Francisco
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Great view under the GGBridge...worth a stop and a tour through the Presidio. More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

There it is, a civil war fort right under an arch in the Golden Gate Bridge. This is also where part of the movie Vertigo was filmed. Go on a weekend when it's open and you can walk around the this old fort where they have some historical exhibits displayed. Be sure to bring a jacket or coat, though since... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

A great time to go visit this historic landmark in San Francisco is when the surf is running high enough so that surfers are riding waves near the fort, almost under Golden Gate Bridge. It's fun to watch, and the fort has a very nice display, too. More

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San Francisco, Ca USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I love Fort Point. I always take visitors to see this unsuspected gem that hides underneath our iconic bridge. More

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