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The
Marina is one of the wealthiest districts in San Francisco.
It sits at the very northern tip of San Francisco, with
views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The commercial center
runs along Chestnut and Union streets. Most of the Marina
was built up to celebrate the rebuilding of San Francisco
after the earthquake in 1906. Ironically, much of it was
poorly built and was damaged in the earthquake in 1989.
The
Presidio was built as a military base, but it is now
a 1,480 acre scenic preserve with miles of hiking trails,
bike routes, beaches, and picnic sites. George Lucas
is building a new headquarters for his company, Industrial
Light & Magic, on the grounds of The Presidio.
The
Palace of Fine Arts is a stunning Grecco-Romanesque
structure built in 1915 for the Panama Pacific International
Exposition and restored in 1967. Part of the Palace
of Fine Arts is the home of the Exploratorium, with
over 650 hand-on exhibits for exploring and leaning
about science, art, and technology.
Marina
Green is a stretch of green grass running along the
edge of the Bay, is a favorite place for jogging, strolling,
and kite flying. Spanish soldiers established Adjacent
Fort Mason Center, located at Marina Boulevard &
Buchanan, in 1797. Former military warehouses and piers
now house museums, art and cultural groups. You can
reach the 24-hour information line at 415 979-3010.
If
you would like more information, please email tours@alcatraz.us
or call us toll free at 866-268-8729. For local information,
please call 415-461-4608.
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