Amazing place with over 2 centuries of history. Definitely if you were in the military you have to stop by and take a quick look. It right below the Golden gate Bridge and it is free to visit.

Lovely place to watch the sunset! Although it does get quite windy and chilly so always be prepared and bring a jacket. Other than that you can drive here or walk here.

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Fort Point is an amazing spot! Constructed 1853-1861. Fascinating history and well preserved. Remarkable Golden Gate bridge & bay views. Key location in Hitchcocks VERTIGO.

Classic San Francisco location filled with history and natural beauty. You can always get a great picture no matter what the weather.

A great place to pass the time, enjoy the scenery and learn history. Its like an outdoor museum full of history and exhibits. You will definitely get some exercise by walking, climbing stairs, and a little more. Awesome photo opportunities. Dress in layers as it can be windy. Great family outing! My wife and kids loved it.

What a great secret spot, thank you for those that maintain the slides. This was a neat place to stop. You are never too old to slide :-) bring some cardboard to help with your ride and protect your clothing.

Very friendly staff, very happy to tell great details of the history. A beautiful location. Great photo opportunities! Did I say free?

Interesting place. Nice historical place. Nice views. You can spend there around 2 hours.

A must must visit for any student of construction Architecture. Heritage light house now converted into a museum. The exhibits keep changing each time. The view from the foot of golden gate bridge is too beautiful. I highly recommend this place to people who love the golden gate bridge, as this is the closet point outside the bridge. Enjoy the scenic views from the top of the building. Take a walk inside the vaulted spaces and the spiral staircase. The building is the wheelchair friendly.

Love! Ahhhh it’s such an amazing spot in such an amazing city. I love extreme closeness of the bridge, wavy ocean and distant city skyline! And even to climb the stairs up to vista point is also fun, since you will go through amazing flora! Love love love this spot.. oh yeah, sunsets here are must see as well!

My favorite thing to do in San Francisco. The parking is free and offers the best views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

It’s unique to be able to visit this historical site and they have been keeping it so organized.Come early when they first open, you might catch one of the guards at the enhance who love to share with you part of the history.There would be plenty of parking if you come before 11am.

Fort Point is a gem! You can see the underside of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean. So glad the builders of the bridge were able to build around the fort and preserve it. Use caution when driving down to the fort. It gets very busy with people trying to take photos! Apparently there is a good surf spot at the point so you can sit and watch surfers scramble up and down rocks to get to the surf.

A nice historical site located below the main Golden Gate Bridge area. We went on a cold, blustery day in January and the wind howls through here. Dress appropriately. Rangers are friendly, store staff - a little less so but not egregious. You can climb around different levels of the fort and learn about what it was like to be stationed here and the history of it. Kids did a Junior Ranger activity book and earned their pins. Its a decent walk from the upper area or you can drive. You can watch surfers on big wave days right out besides the fort and the kids enjoyed that. Worth a stop if youre visiting the Bridge.

Spectacular view - unique in that you are under the golden gate bridge and there are surfers surfing the waves! Gotta luv it! Spectacular views abound of Marin County and the bay area with the iconic Golden Gate!

On the waterfront. Up close to the. Golden Gate Bridge

Great place with a lot of interesting history to explore. The rooftop was very windy but gave beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay and parts of the city. If you’re near the bridge or want to get great views and learn the history behind it, then you should definitely add this spot to your list.

A very nice walk across the coastline with a dramatic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Fort Point site is a wonderful stop if you’re exploring the surrounding area. Entry is free and it’s a decent spot to check out the local history of this Fort. I think though most will appreciate the view you get from sea level near the surrounding area. Parking is available as well but a bit crowded :)

Fantastic views of the Golden gate bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline. Not only are the views of the aforementioned sites nice but there are surfers there that are fun to watch also. Free parking is always a plus in the city and also if you go on the weekends, its free to enter the fort itself. The fort has a lot of history behind it and it is set up very well. The park rangers that are there are also very knowledgeable and super friendly.

A very cool place to visit. Just wish it was open during the week. Still a cool place to stop even when its closed.

U.S. National Park Service has the south end of the Golden Gate covered to treat you with one of the most scenic, interesting sites in America. Nothing beats seeing one of our Nations greatest achievements, by way of on of the original military landmarks in our history. The irony is amazing, the engineering is remarkable, then theres the historic significance. A Must See!

Nice place to visit to learn some history, view Golden Gate Bridge from below and enjoy city skyline. There is free parking. You can hike up through a beautiful garden all the way to the bridge.

Great views, great history, and best of all, its free!!

Beautiful historical place to see and learn stuff about the war history. You can see the below the Golden gate bridge and the beautiful city across the bay. There so much more its worth the stop. We spent a good 2 hours there.

Great historical place to visit. Very educational. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Nice place to get amazing clicks of the grand Golden Gate bridge. Plenty of parking is available at this place.

If you have not been – you have not been to San Francisco. This is the perfect way to have a final destination on your Crissy Fields walk or a bike ride.Experience the Golden Gate in great approximately while listening to the crashing sound of the waves.I love coming here at any time of the day but it is extra magical during a sunrise on a sunny day. Bring layers.

One of my favorites in S F. COVID has it limited as far as being able to see everything, but you can still access most areas, including the rooftop. The enlisted and officers quarters are all closed off, but even without that, Fort Point is worth the time.

A great, free way to see the Golden Gate bridge from a new perspective. The fort has old cannons, a few furnished rooms showing historic soldiers quarters, and allows visitors to go to the roof of the fort and overlook the bay and the Pacific Ocean. One of my favorite San Francisco tourist spots.

Full of fascinating history! Doesnt look like much at first but the rooms contain exhibits full of surprising info about the history of the building, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Wonderful large format photo portraits of bridge workers and lighthouse history too.Rangers answer questions and give tours. And views of The Bridge from the roof are AMAZING. Especially in late afternoon. Free. Small parking lot and your map app will get you there. Refreshments nearby at The Warming Hut.

Free entrance, Great place to see if you are interested in history of Golden Gate Bridge and other good things

Fort Point is a civil war fort which is available for public exploration. There are a number of interpretative displays within the fort and there are volunteers on hand to explain things including a very entertaining lady who would not be drawn out of the 1800s character she was playing which was highly amusing. The fort has a considerable number of spiral and traditional stairs and needs some stamina to visit it all. I recommend seeking out all the nooks and crannies of this fascinating building.

From its advantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, “Fort Point” defended the San Francisco Bay following Californias Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge.Although “Fort Point” had never saw any battle, the building has tremendous significance due to its military history, architecture, and association with maritime history. It was also interesting to watch the story of the Buffalo soldiers who served the US during civil var.

I spent some time trying to photograph the bridge from its four corners and at a number of different levels. Fort Point was a really interesting place to visit as it offered a number of perspectives as well as being a relatively straightforward place to access.Lots of people enjoy the area and there’s a really chilled vibe of an evening down there.I loved the backdrop of the Marin hills and the changes in the evening light.

Great for running, hiking, and apparently surfing too. Dont miss it

Beautiful views and entry is free! Lots of rich history here too and super quiet save for the natural sounds of the ocean.

This historic fort is right under Golden Gate Bridge. There is ample parking available right next to the fort. From here you can enjoy the majestic view of Golden Gate Bridge. You can take a tour of Fort Point. You can go to the top level, from where you can view the Golden Gate Bridge from a different perspective.

Find ranger Nate! #findrangetnate he is the best. He will tell you everything about forts life. But do not ask him about the difference of cast or smith craft.

Amazing view, bathrooms, great walking area. Free parking. Make sure you have a spring coat or sweater and running walking shoes. Youll need it

Beautiful site. I just really amazed on those incredible views.

Fort Point is a must see site if you are going to the bridge area, especially if you enjoy the early canon battery sites around the area. It has great historical significance and can get quite busy. The kids really enjoyed it much better than expected. Drive if you are limited on time. If you have lots of time, walk or hike all around the area, theres lots to see.

Amazing place! Great place for walking and jogging.

Quaint road less travelled to view the Golden Gate Bridge! A lot of history packed in this place, very educational.

Great spot! It has a great view of the bridge, and it is so interesting to learn about the fort.

This is the coolest place we visited while in San Fransisco. Its free to go in which is a big plus! We were there on a Saturday morning around 10-11ish and there was hardly anyone else there. I didnt get any other people in my photos, which is always awesome. Theres a lot of history here to soak in and a lot of cool things to see. I would highly recommend checking this place out. Going inside and touring the fort is free and parking is free, it doesnt get much better than that. Plus the view of the bridge is so cool, you can go on the roof of the fort and its right underneath the bridge! This place was the highlight of our trip (especially since we didnt plan far enough ahead to get tickets to Alcatraz).

Interesting building with nice pieces of history inside. I really enjoyed the buffalo soilder rooms. Be sure to read the plaques on the walls. Also, go to the top and enjoy the awesome views of the bay and golden gate bridge underside! Its extremely windy up there, so bring a nice windbreaker or jacket. The temperature seemed a lot cooler up there too so be prepared. Restrooms are outside of the building in a separate building, and are clean. I really enjoyed it here. Drop a donation in the box on your way out.

Fort Point is simply an awesome, beautiful, and historic site to visit. Added bonus, its Free! Great place for photo opportunities too!! A must visit!!!

In my opinion, this is the best point to view the Golden Gate Bridge. Usually, less crowded than the upper deck and easy to get parking even on busiest days. If you go to the roof of the fort, you get a great view of the bridge.

Great little area to see under the Golden Gate and take in some scenery. Nice and quiet of you want a place to just sit in the parking lot and relax from the busy hustle and bustle of San Fran! But if you’re after some action or excitement, there isn’t too much going on! :) enjoy.

Situated below the Golden Gate Bridge and offering great views (even with fog present), this was a really cool and informative place to go.

I loved this historic place! The building is a little under the bridge and you could get some really great shots on top of the roof! Really worth checking out this place and getting your great portraits and pics!!

One of the best point to view Golden Gate and to have good time.

Very nice spot to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Get there earlier in the morning to avoid big groups of people.

We picked a day it was windy and cold. Mother nature was not cooperating with us. Other than that it is a awesome place.

Always love going to this place. Theres a great view of the Golden key bridge from below, which is interesting for you to bring your out of town guests. They recently had a day we could play the piano at the fort which was really cool.

Love the view !!!! A must do if you are in San Francisco. Best time to visit is the Fall and Spring season for crisp sharp views.

It was cold and windy but worth it. Not to much info bout life there when it was first built but like the bridge has random info scattered across the place. Beautiful scenery tho. Worth going at least once o twice while in the city. U can even fish off its pier but gotta b careful with the seals

Very good historical place to see about golden gate bridge construction history and civil war moments. We have here many civil war artifacts and soldiers life in pictures and their life at that time.

This place is a hidden gem, you ca actually see every single angle of the bridge and lots of fun stuff to explore, there is a little shop right therr thats a plus. Overall its very satisfying with some spectacular views...

Excellent place to make excellent photo of Golden Gate Bridge. Just walk to Marine Dr. from Fort to Torpedo Wharf and you can find so many point to make great photos. Water and sunset will help you. One of two my favorite place to see, enjoy and make a photo of Golden Gate Bridge.

I have been to Fort Point several times. My experience is always humbling. The feeling of pride in the principals of why we became a country. The honor of the Buffalo Calvary, and their little known service to our country. A conviction of a better life.The beauty of the Golden State Bridge with the entrance to the Bay. and the American Flag at the top of Fort Point.

Fun place for walks.Great place to take all your tourist friends!Parking is free on weekdays I believe but cost money on weekends.The weather is temperamental, it can go from cloudy to sunny within an hour as you can see in my pics. When it’s clear it’s beautiful, when it’s cloudy it’s cold af! Bring a jacket!

Magnificent historical site! If you have time, definitely stop here and walk around for a while. Entry to the old fort is free and there are spectacular views of the golden gate bridge and the bay from the top!

Great place to take tourists. Provides a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay from a completely different angle. Fort Point is free to enter and has great exhibits. Take your time going through all the floors, and definitely visit the rooftop for a better view of the Bay. Bring a jacket! Wind-chill can ruin your day!

It is a nice place to go and relax. Awesome view of the Golden Gate Brigde from the bottom

The best place to view Golden Gate & Historic Point as well.

Well worth a stop on your way to see the Golden Gate Bridge. In fact it offers great views of the bridge and a close look at some of the structure.The fort is very well restored and has a fascinating history.

Ft. Point is worth the short hike down to the shore. Lots of fascinating history can be found here. There is a small parking lot next to the fort.

Very cool historical site. Amazing views of the bridge

So much fun, such an exciting family outing...beautiful views, good educational experience for the kids.

Love this hike and view. theres so many things to do and see and eat all around San Francisco in the Bay area. This stop is one of my favorites because its quiet its peaceful in the views are phenomenal.if youre lucky youll catch a Navy air show of aircraft flying at high speed in different formations in this location. Its also a great place of interest to watch the tides flow.

Such a great place to adventure while in the city. Great views of the city and awesome history.

So much history. You can explore on your own. Also, the greatest views of the bridge. I loved my visit.

Awesome place with great views and a lesson in history. This masonry seacoast fortification completed just before the American Civil War by the United States Army. If you are in SF this is a nice spot to take a break and enjoy the views. Great photo spot and FREE parking. Don’t miss it.

Always amazing to visit, but take a jacket.

Great place to view the bridge and bay without the crowds you get at the visitors center.

Interesting place. There is a ranger there to give you some details. Great view of the Golden Gate Bridge!

Good and interesting view of the bridge both in fog and in good weather.

Nice place to go for having a good look at the Golden Gate Bridge, also it seems a good spot for surver with resonabl waves

Nice place for photos, definitely gets crowded

No question one of the best views in the city, especially of the bridge. Great for locals, tourists, dates, young and old! I like this view just as much if not more than Marshall’s beach and there’s no hike.

A must see such a beautiful place I could spend hours here and never realise it a must see and must visit.

Its a great place to visit if you like historical sitesIts very cold and windyNot much explanations of the exhibition but I loved itGreat for visiting with family

Very cool one of the rare free things to visit and the park ranger was very polite and informative!

Cold and clammy, giving the right amount of ambiance and understanding of the state of the times. Worth the wee walk from Crissy field.

This fort is located at the southern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is actually under the bridge and it provides a very good perspective for shooting photographs of San Francisco Bay from the San Francisco side all the way to Sausalito. You get a unique perspective of the Golden Gate bridge when you use this fort as a point for your photographs. It is a great place to visit but it can be very busy on the weekends. So I suggest as I always do, you get up early and get to it before the crowd gets there. It is free to go into the fort because its part of the national park system. There is a walkway inside that will allow you to go to the top of the fort, which creates the greatest Vistas for taking photographs and just viewing the bay. Here are a few photographs that were taken from the top of Fort Point near San Francisco.

Ive visited that place twice. I always enjoy its areas because it is plenty of history. Sadly, now, one cannot access the roof to admire the views and take picts. There are public bathrooms, and the place seems to be accessible. There is also a parking lot, if you want to go with your car.

Very nice spot to watch the boats sail across the bay. You can get some good splash photos if the wind is strong!

Great historic place to overlook the Golden Gate Bridge. Free parking, water crashing against the rocky shore. You can even enjoy a view of the coast of San Fransisco.

Nice closeup views of Golden Gate Bridge from this point. It was foggy when we visited but should be good otherwise!!Lots of Parking places, weekend should be crowded but if you can wait 5-10 min, you will get parking.

Interesting, well designed exhibits. Beautiful space. Really enjoyed seeing the GG bridge exhibit of back before the lane zipper machine was installed. Really happy to be brought back into earlier memories and times.

Just go. Not to be missed when touring San Francisco. The tour is not too long but very informative. Great views of the bridge. Great Photo Ops!

Probably the closest youll get to the base of the bridge. Very scenic as expected. Parking is right next to the Fort Point building and is FREE, but be prepared to wait for a spot (ours was a 15-minute wait). There are clean public restrooms. Definitely walk around to find the best angles for your pictures. It can be really windy and cold in here, and bringing layers certainly doesnt hurt.

Absolutely amazing so much history. A must visit

Great view of the Golden Gate Bridge

It is open on the weekends until 5pm and a treat to explore for FREE (donations accepted, of course). There are cannons inside but far from as many as there used to be. Who knew they needed that many cannons in one spot! It is so awesome that it was supposed to be torn down when they built the Golden Gate bridge, but after the engineer toured it, he REDESIGNED the bridge in order to preserve this piece of history! Great for GGB pictures too!

It gets ridiculously gusty on the roof. I enjoy all the informative postings throughout the fort.It wasnt crowded when we went there. That was nice. Theres also a gift shop situated inside.They have a donation box, in order to help preserve the site.

Cool historic building, you can explore almost all of the fort, it can be very windy and chilly even on sunny days.

Very cool pre-civil war fort. I learned a lot about the early days of San Francisco here.