Neighbourhoods
The Marina, Cow Hollow and the Presidio
The back story
About The Marina, Cow Hollow and the Presidio
The Marina faces the Bay between Fort Mason and the Presidio, with Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge to the west and Cow Hollow’s Union Street just uphill.
The Marina and Chestnut Street
The Marina is a flat, sunny neighbourhood by the water, with Chestnut Street as its main shopping street and the Palace of Fine Arts at its western edge.
Cow Hollow
Just uphill, Union Street runs through Cow Hollow with boutiques and restaurants in Victorian buildings; Atelier Crenn is on Fillmore Street nearby.
From the Marina Green, the Golden Gate Bridge fills the view.
The Presidio and Crissy Field
West of the Marina, Crissy Field’s promenade leads to Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Presidio rises above it, with the Tunnel Tops, the Walt Disney Family Museum and two places to stay.
Our advice: walk or cycle Crissy Field to the bridge in the morning, when the light is behind you.
Why it's on our list
- The Marina and Chestnut Street
- Cow Hollow
- The Presidio and Crissy Field
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Marina, Cow Hollow and the Presidio before you go.