Crissy Field in San Francisco

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Crissy Field

The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers


War is for the birds at Crissy Field, a military airstrip turned waterfront nature preserve with knockout Golden Gate views. Where military aircraft once zoomed in for landings, bird-watchers now huddle in the silent rushes of a reclaimed tidal marsh. Joggers pound beachside trails and the only security alerts are raised by puppies suspiciously sniffing surfers. On foggy days, stop by the certified-green Warming Hut to browse regional-nature books and warm up with fair-trade coffee.

Transportation

  • bus: 30, PresidiGo Shuttle

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers attractions

1. Walt Disney Family Museum

0.36 MILES

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2. Palace of Fine Arts

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3. Presidio Officers' Club

0.61 MILES

The Presidio's oldest building dates to the late 1700s, and was fully renovated in 2014, revealing gorgeous Spanish-Moorish adobe architecture. The free…

4. Presidio of San Francisco

0.83 MILES

Explore that splotch of green on the map between Baker Beach and Crissy Field and you’ll find parade grounds, Yoda, a centuries-old adobe wall and some…

5. Wave Organ

0.85 MILES

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6. Lyon Street Steps

0.97 MILES

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7. Baker Street Steps

1.02 MILES

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8. Church of St Mary the Virgin

1.16 MILES

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