Fort Point is a historic coastal fortification located near the Golden Gate Bridge and was built during the Civil War period. Today it has several exhibits and guided tours of the building and its rich history. The exhibits are the Ready & Forward, Gatekeepers, Lights of Fort Point and Bridging the Golden Gate. There is also a museum regarding the construction of the fort on the first floor. One can also learn more about the fort’s history by watching the award-winning 30-minute video titled Fort Point, “Guardian of the Golden Gate”. Those interested in the building and architecture of the Golden Gate Bridge can watch the “Building the Golden Gate Bridge Video” created by the Bethlehem Steel Company. Don’t miss the famous Cannon Loading Demonstration. The fort also conducts Candlelight Tours on Saturday evenings between November and February.

Dating back to the Civil War era, Fort Point is a National Historic Site and a coastal fortification that is full of many exhibits and even a museum inside. You can buy tickets for Fort Point tours and activities or even combine Fort Point tickets with a number of other activities in San Francisco for a full package deal. Getting tickets for Fort Point in advance will ensure you don’t waste your time in long lines. Fort Point ticket prices for tours can be viewed from our online ticketing portal. Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by San Francisco itinerary 7 days.

• Restrooms are located approximately 100 yards away from the fort, down the main road on the right side.
• Dogs are allowed on leash on Fort Point lands but are not allowed inside the historic fort.

• Bus Stop: Golden Gate Bridge/Parking Lot

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• The Commissary
• Transit Cafe at The Presidio

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