San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   This self-guided audio tour takes you across Crissy Field East Beach to discover the story of San Francisco.

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   The tour starts at the Palace of Fine Arts, a romantic rotunda built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which San Francisco staged to prove its recovery from the catastrophic 1906 earthquake and fire.

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   You'll stroll past the restored tidal marsh of Crissy Field, along rehabilitated coastal dunes, and through the grounds of the former Presidio military base, learning how this land passed from Spanish colonizers to Mexican authorities to the U.S. Army before becoming a national park.

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   On this tour, you'll pass by and learn about the Presidio.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   You'll walk through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, spotting well known San Francisco sites as well as lesser known hidden treasures.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   You'll walk past Crissy Marsh, and learn about the area as you walk.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   You'll pass by the Palace of the Legion of Honor. As you walk, you'll learn about the palace.

8. Stop 8 Pass by

   You'll have a chance to visit the Warming Hut for coffee, books, and Presidio souvenirs with the bridge looming nearby.

9. Stop 9 Pass by

   You'll pass by the West Bluff Picnic Area where you can pause for a quick refreshment or keep going and enjoy the tour.

10. Stop 10 Pass by

    This tour takes you past Torpedo Wharf. You'll learn about its history while you walk.

11. Stop 11 Pass by

    The tour ends at Fort Point, the only brick fort on the West Coast, built in 1861 directly beneath where the bridge now stands. Its four levels of cannons, Civil War-era exhibits, and rooftop views of the bridge from below make it an extraordinary final stop.

12. Stop 12 Pass by

    San Francisco's northern waterfront packs more history into a single walk than most cities manage in an entire district. On this walking tour, you'll trace the stretch of shoreline from an international exposition site to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

This tour starts at the intersection of Beach and Baker Streets. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Cancellation & confirmation