From National Historic Sites
Fort Point National Historic Site
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- Designation
- National Historic Site
- State
- CA
- Park address
- San Francisco, CA
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 01/01/1848
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's 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.
Contact
Fort Point National Historic Site
Fort Point National Historic Site
Building 999, Marine Drive
San Francisco, CA
94129 USTags
National Historic Sites