Presidio Visitor Center — Attraction in San Francisco

If you're planning to spend any time exploring the Presidio, you should definitely take 30 minutes or so to check out the Presidio Visitor Center and learn about the long history of this land.

Interactive exhibits explain all the eras of this part of the peninsula, from the original indigenous people to the military base to the current national park. The visitors center does a great job of putting it all into context.

A lot of thought went into presenting a well balanced, objective perspective that respects all the people who have called the Presidio home. Lots of informative signage along with artifacts and photos from long ago. This is a great starting point for history buffs interested in the Ohlone people, the Spanish occupation, San Francisco, Crissy Field, Fort Point, and the Golden Gate.

The Center also functions as a gift shop with various, magnetics, tees, trinkets, and a few snacks.

Grab a bite at one of the food trucks across the street and enjoy the Presidio Tunnel Tops! (Read my review of the Tunnel Tops, a must-see, terrific...

This was the very first time we spent a good time here since they have opened it. I am impressed to say the least. The playground is a decent size. It’s very creative and safe. I like how they made used of the terrain and at the same time to have multiple views of the bridge and surrounding areas. It’s paid parking but reasonable. It’s $15 for all day. The big lawn had multiple very durable chairs where up to 4 ppl can sit in. They had multiple food trucks as well for the whole day. But you can bring your own food. Weekends is very busy so get there early, we were lucky. We left around 1pm and ppl are still coming in. There are clean bathrooms and the area is very safe from what I noticed. Other attractions are also walking distance away like Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy fields and Fort Point...

My family and I decided to spend the afternoon in the Presidio area, specially the Tunnel Tops area. We decided to start our day at the Visitor's Center. They had nice displays of the area and the area history. There is a nice gift shop with plenty of souvenirs and trinkets to purchase. The employees were very nice and knowledgeable of the area and area history.

The Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco offers a variety of activities, including enjoying gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Palace of Fine Arts, exploring the Outpost nature play area, visiting the Field Station for hands-on learning, picnicking on the lawns, and participating in various park events. There is also lots of food trucks in the parking lot area if...