Fort Mason Historic District

Originally established as a coastal fortification in the 1860s, the Fort Mason district is on 1,120 acres with forty-five historic buildings. Fort Mason is located between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge on San Francisco Bay, in San Francisco’s Marina district. Fort Mason can be split into two distinct areas. The upper area, sometimes called Upper Fort Mason, is situated on a headland and was the site of the original coastal fortifications. The lower area, Lower Fort Mason, is situated close to water level to the west of Upper Fort Mason, and is the site of the former military port, with its piers and warehouses. The entrance to Fort Mason Center is at the intersection of Marina Blvd. and Buchanan St.; parking is found immediately to your right after entering. The main office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Source: Trippen