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Fort Point
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Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings
The PresidioLong Ave and Marine Dr
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 556-1693
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Mon., Thu-Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
105 reviews for Fort Point
Gas $14.44, Hot Dog at the Warming Hut $5.50...The view at Fort Point = PRICELESS!!!! :o)
Visiting the Fort was an experience I will never forget. We first we to Crissy Field *(also highly reccommended)* then went to the Warming Hut (right near the Fort) for a hot dog. Parking is limited at the Fort but worth the hassle. Its nothing fancy but if you can appreciate the awesome view from the top its definetly breathtaking!
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*referring to the pier*
I would give it five stars, but it gets insanely windy there! I can't change mother nature but I sure wish I can. Anyway, this is one of the most beautiful places in the city. During a clear day, you get a beautiful view of the bridge and the city and during a clear night you get to see the city light up.
Fishing isn't bad here either. During the summer, Halibut and Stripers run through. There are a bunch of perch as well as the occasional rockfish, sharks, and rays. If only the wind would go away! If you're in the city, you should definitely drop by.
Theres a big parking lot right next to the pier so there is no worries about parking.
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WOW awesom-mazing-tacular place for photos. Old landmark building, water, and the *BEST* view of the Golden Gate up close? All in one.
And it's free too!! Amazing place to check for photos, it's easy to spend 2 hours just wandering around and taking snaps. Loved going up to the roof level and taking pics *right* under the bridge. You can get a great view of the whole bay and of several of the SF Piers.
Parkings not too bad, but it can get a bit congested later in the day so try to get there before 1 or 2.
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What can I say, but this is the best place to get a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Bring a jacket and marvel in the glory of the bridge! Highly recommended!!
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Go UNION! As one who went to a southern university I heard so much about the Civil War and from the perspective of those who belong to the states which committed treason. I saw a lot of grey. When I went to Fort Point I saw . . . GASP . . . reenactors in American Blue. A couple months earlier I was in Richmond, Virginia walking past memorials to Robert E. Lee. Then I went to Fort Point and saw references to the Civil War which did not refer to Robert E. Lee as the protector of freedom.
The fort is also really pretty and has a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge and allows for a lot of freedom to walk around.
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My dad was the first to bring me here. I was just a youngling. He taught me how to fish and crab. I had my own matching mickey mouse fishing rod and tackle box. keke he always held onto my hood when i walked around the dock, afraid i might fall over. They havent created the child-leash yet back then. There are no walls or any kind of fence so you can easily fall over into the ocean.
Recently I came back here for my birthday, idk, just to feel young again i suppose, but I had to free whatever I caught because killing things on my birthday isnt nice. Too bad when you throw fish back, the seagulls get to it before it gets a chance to swim away. :[
since then Ive come back often!! Ive seen 3 people catch baby leopard sharks. I wouldve freaked. and kept it as a pet.
I caught 10 fish today with 1 shrimp yay! :] victory never tasted so good.
11/10 times its windy as HECK here, so PLEASE wear a jacket, no joke.
On a sunny day you can see the WHOLE golden gate bridge as you fish. Sometimes i forget that its there. But when i see tourists come from far far away, wearing short shorts on the coldest/foggiest day, to come see our bridge, it makes me proud to be an sfransican.
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As a born, raised, and now after six years elsewhere in the US, living in SF I love this city.
Today was an absolutely beautiful day. Me and the bf biked from South Beach to Fisherman's Warf over to Fort Point, and back into the center of the City (our apt in Nob Hill).
Some of the road in Crissy Field park going into Fort Point need to be re-paved fro bikes, roller bladers, walkers, etc to enjoy.m But the rough road was worth it.
We arrived at the very north west tip of the City and turned around to enjoy the view. Our response:
"Hey where is the Fog? I doesn't look like the City."
What a gorgeous way to spend an early Sunday afternoon in the City.
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I've been debating long and hard whether to just write any one of the reviews for my 3000th or wait until something worthy came along -- whether to write a 1 star or a 5 star -- and ultimately, the 5 star won. So here I go with my 3000th review dedicated to a beautiful spot in a city that I have yet to fall out of love with.............
We had time to kill before embarking on to dinner and the sun was shining, the breezes were blowing and it was a clear day, so clear you could see Coit Tower, Alcatraz and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge.
I'd been to various parts of the bay where a glimpse of the GG Bridge stands majestically whether it was a day such as this, or one which was laden with fog. Today, the clear blue skies were the perfect backdrop for the bridge -- not a cloud in sight.
It was the first time I'd visited Fort Point -- didn't even know it was there -- and from that angle, the GG looked even grander than before. It's not called Fort Point for nothing because there really is a fort -- well, one left over from the Civil War, or whatever the remnants of it remains. Windy staircases intrigued all the little children there when they reached each level and found eerie corridors and cavernous corners in which to run around in.
When you get to the top, there is a 'lighthouse' looking thing and several signs reminding you to stay off the walls. The winds are brutal up here! The sunshine does nothing to stave off the freezing cold of the gusts pounding into you, but somehow, you relent because the sight is quite magnificent.
I was mesmerized again by how beautiful San Francisco is, and how sad that I no longer live in this gorgeous city by the bay!!
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As we were driving towards this place on a nice Saturday afternoon, my kids asked the wifey how old was I.
Conversation went like this:
10 year old: Mom, how old is Dada?
Wifey: Why?
10 year old: He looks old.
13 year old: He's thirty ____ years old.
Wifey: Yeah, he's getting old.
10 year old: If he's that old, he needs to take a "Prostitute Test."
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The rest of the afternoon went great and no it did not include any prostitutes. Took the dogs running in Crissy Field with a wonderful backdrop of the bridge and sailboats in the bay. Fort Point has a lot of history displayed right before your eyes, and it's truly an amazing and beautiful place.
The only kind of test I want to take is an "Eye Test" and yes..maybe even a visit to the doctor to make sure I get to enjoy what the city has to offer us.
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I usually frequent the pier that is located a hop, skip, and a stones throw away from Ft. Point (which is great!). I normally come here to go either fishing, and/or crabbing, though more recently for the latter. The view on the right day is really nice -the Golden Gate Bridge on one side, and a very nice view of San Francisco on the right. What more could you want? Well, if you go to the pier, be sure to bring a jacket because it does get very cold (because of the high wind chill factor on most days).
Parking lot is open to the public, though on nice days be sure to come early, because it will go quick!
Can't think of any reason to dock off any stars.
Free. Need I say more?
150 year old fort form the Civil War era. Once you enjoy the drive through the Marina and the Presidio you find yourself driving up to a huge brick fort. To your left is a hillside and ultimately the Golden Gate Bridge. To your right is the Bay. Upon getting out of your car you are encompassed with all of the beauty of San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area.
Come here with your spouse, your fling, your children, etc. It is fun and a nice get away for all. Our toddler was mesmerized by the cannons and the fact that he couldn't move the balls. Even Michelle, who is usually bored at historical stuff, was in awe and felt eery seeing the living quarters.
I remember coming here all the time as a kid and I know I'll be bringing Dylan back as he grows up. It is a cool place easily sparks up the imagination.
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I don't know what else to say except the view here is understatedly indescribable and breathtaking at the very least and grandeur and amazing as well. The ocean here is relatively calm and you get a great view of the Golden Gate bridge as well as a cool little detour at the museum that you can view some history at further down towards the underside of the bridge. This place is difficult to find but well worthy the drive and Presidio in general is pleasant and very different place from the rest of San Francisco. Definitely a must visit when you come to SF!
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The Fort Dates back to the 1850's and is a National Treasure and a hidden gym for the Bay area. Many people drive over the Golden Gate bridge daily and never know it is located right under them which is a shame.
This 150 year brick fort never saw any military battles but it is well preserved and gives you a sense of history. The views from the Fort are also very beautiful and you can really understand the size and scope of the bridge from here too.
On a nice day you may see some surfers or fisherman in this area. It is more than worth taking an hour or so to walk around and explore. I have been several times myself.
I caught my first fish ever at Fort Point. A rock cod fish approx. 5 lbs. I was only 3 years old. Still got the pic to prove it! All those precious moments spent at Fort Point on weekends fishing and hiking with my brothers and Grandpa.
Every time I go to Fort Point, I remember those happy times. Happy times that have long past, but forever in memory.
The fog horn, the salty air, the landmarks - all remains the same and constant reminders of childhood joyful moments - in pictures and in memory.
Pictures of you. Pictures of me.
Hung up on your wall for the world to see.
Pictures of you. Pictures of me.
Remind us all of what we used to be.
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I love riding my bike out here on a sunny weekday with a book and lunch packed up. Gorgeous green carpeting covers the few mounds of dirt that lay just a few steps away from the historical buildings of the area.
There is parking if you need it, otherwise, just walk, run, ride a bike, skate over there and park your ass on the grass and enjoy the beautiful view of the bridge and frolicking canines.
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When I see you, my heart races and my voice shakes. Everything blurs, save for your pretty face while I go deaf and dumb, fingers numb from a rush of blood to the head. And you will be forced to speak without words because, as mentioned earlier, I can't hear shit when I'm smitten.
When I see you, I see no boundary, only vast expansion and a trick of the eye... and God knows what's out there.
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BEAUTIFUL!
My boyfriend and I decided to take the bus to Fort Point (the 29 and/or the 28 takes you) then walked the entire area. We ended up walking all the way back to the Marina from Fort Point. It was lovely! Can't wait to go back!!!
The only reason I know anything about Fort Point - it's the halfway mark for my morning run these days - it's all about Hopper's Hands!
Gorgeous views of the water and the Golden Gate Bridge, crazy surfers in the rocky waters, and currently my favorite place to run now. One of these days I'll actually make it *inside* of Fort Point.
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Definitely one of the most overlooked landmarks in San Francisco. People come to see downtown, the bridges, the piers, Alcatraz, and all that good stuff, but this place is just as sharp of an attraction. It's located right below the Golden Gate Bridge, so when you go on the roof and look directly up...hello!
There were debates of tearing the fort down during the planning of the Golden Gate, but thankfully they let it stand. Couldn't get tickets for Alcatraz? Downtown packed? Not a problem. Check out Fort Point. It's free!...at least back in the day it was. Not too sure now. Even if they charge a fee it won't be much. It's eerie walking through the old barracks and checking out the cannons and all that good stuff. And seriously, go on the roof. You won't regret it.
Definitely check out Fort Point if you're passing by SF.
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The Golden Rule....
Hands on fence.
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Why yes, you can tour this 19th-century gun fort at the mouth of the Bay.
We encountered the Fort at about 5 pm, and although we didn't have much time, we entered for a quick trip around the inside. Admission was free. FREE.
It was fun to dash up to the top of the walls and look out over the ocean. Interpretive signs showed us how the old network of forts could defend the Bay with deadly gunfire, although it was never needed.
The outside walls were all gun mounts, and the inside wall was the barracks and magazine. We were able to walk around inside the interior ordinance storage rooms and the living areas. The stone circular stairways reminded me of European castles. The old lighthouse on top reminded me of the multiple uses the Fort has had over the years.
Reconstruction was in progress, showing us how the military personnel lived while they were on tour here. Their tours were typically much longer than ours was this weekend! My Lady was very impressed with how big the enlisted bunks were, until we discovered they slept two to a bed. Docents in costume made sure we left the Fort on time.
Above the Fort was a trail that took us through coastal gun batteries and bunkers to the Golden Gate Bridge parking lot, where we could catch the 28 or 29 Muni busses.
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For short runs I use it as my halfway point...."Now all I have to do is run back!"
For long runs its the marker of the last leg of my journey...."Now all I have to do is make it home."
Hopper's Hands!!!
People stationed here back in the day must have experienced quite a few trials and tribulations.
First of all, all of the bedrooms are connected by one long corridor. To get from one end of the hall to the other, you have to walk through every single room. Which means no privacy, no nookie with the hot nurses, and lots of draftiness.
Next, have you seen the size of some of those canon balls?! They're huuuge. While this ups the muscle and perhaps male attractiveness , they can't take advantage of their hotness due to lack of privacy (see above).
Then there's the wind. I mean, standing a good three feet from the edge, at the top look out stations, I STILL felt like I was going to go over the edge.
All of that being said, while it may have been uncomfortable and crappy for them back in the day, for us in the here and now with toasty cars to return to, Fort Point is a lot of fun. It gives you the chance to be your own explorer, parading up and down spiral staircases (don't break your neck), and peering into nooks and crannies.
And for those of you who are a little *ahem* adventurous *ahem*, there are quite a few private, dark spaces, especially on the second floor. Maybe they managed to get some nookie back in the day after all!
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When we were at the top by the GG Bridge, it was really windy and a bit chilly, but once we walked down to the actual Fort Point where the beach was, the weather was soo lovely. There were so many opportunities down there to take a good and clear shot with the GG Bridge in the background of your photo.
There's like a cafe/gift shop down by Fort Point too! They have lots merchandise promoting GREEN. love it.
The beach is small but not too small. It's so lively full of kids and young adults tanning. I love it. I would definitely come here to lay on the sand instead of Ocean or Baker's Beach. It's much cleaner! If you don't want to lay on the sand, there's plenty of pleasant grassy fields to lay on too. There were a bunch of couples just sitting on the grass reading the newspaper. Very cute.
It was also a very nice walk along the Marina from North Point. The houses we admired were huge and they will get you jealous fosho.
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I've never been inside Fort Point before! I always run down, hit Hopper's Hands, and then start my run back to North Beach.
This weekend we had family in town though and we drove over and got out to look around. The Fort is sooooooooooo cool. (And I never use repetitive vowels to make a point, so pay attention!)
Climb up to the fourth floor tower just under the bridge and you get the coolest vantage point in the city. To your left is the ocean, to your right is the bay and the city sky line and above you is the Golden Gate Bridge. It is just so freaking awesome that even some one as scared of heights as me couldn't get enough of it.
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This place is always fun to come to and always disappointing.
It's fun because driving down here is really interesting, and especially when you bring someone who's never been to San Francisco, the wonder of seeing the bottom of the bridge is awe-inspiring and sometimes kind of scary. My favorite part of Fort Point is actually the view you get of the bridge from it.
The disappointing part of the fort is the insides. The first time I came here, I felt disappointed in a Disneyland kind of way. Actually, the fort on Tom Sawyer's Island at Disneyland is better than this fort. I know it's authentically spartan, but they could have at least added more refurbished rooms so that people could get a sense of what this place was like when it was an actual fort.
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A great San Francisco experience. I love coming here to watch the pelicans, awesome in their straight, single file formations, cruising into and out of the Golden Gate beneath the bridge. The view from the ramparts is amazing, you're at the absolute crux of the peninsula here.
Another interesting thing is it's an entirely different weather system on the north & west side of the fort as it is on the south/southeast, due to the way the windstream and shadows work. Also the interior, well preserved, is a good history lesson. An excellent place to take your tourist relatives.
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Came here recently with a friend of mine who is relocating back to South Carolina. Wanted her to see some of the sights of SF that she hadn't seen yet. It's beautiful here and the history of the Fort is super cool.
Depending on what time of day you are likely to see many a hot surfer catching some waves right by the rocks. Makes your skin crawl thinking they might hit their head and die.
This is a must see if visiting or have someone visiting. Just don't get a flat tire. AAA Roadside call center has no f-ing idea where Fort Point is and demands that you give them two cross streets and a numbered address of where you are. Hmmmm....so is the San Francisco Bay a cross street? Thank god some surfers changed the tire for us. Apparently it takes 5 of them to change one tire. But we didn't' complain.
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This is a MUST SEE for visitors and locals alike to experience:
Be sure to notice the old tombstones embedded in the breakwaters on the drive up to Fort Point.. They are there due to the 1906 earthquake and subsequent bay-fill.
The historical tour of the fort is something you could expect back east - yet no place has the unique views of the Pacific expanse - as well as the the overhead view of the incomparable Golden Gate Bridge.
Priceless! And then sit every one down for a screening of Vertigo, complete with the immortal Hitchcock actors!
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Everything happens for a reason.
That's what I like to think.
Getting lost this weekend, on the way to the Palace of Fine Arts, in the rain, we had to walk past Fort Point.
Even admidst our arguing over who had messed up the walking directions, we had to...
STOP
GASP
and MARVEL
As the rain started to soak through our thin layers, we stopped walking.
Our "well if you had only...." "I told you!..." s stopped as well. And as our umbrella tugged in the wind, we stood captivated by one of the best panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline.
I don't know if I will even be able to leave San Francisco.
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Fort point is a beautiful landmark in SF. I came here as a child and my child loves coming here too. My grandchildren will also enjoy it. I have not visited lately. From what I remember, the views are great, the weather is chilly and typically foggy. I love SF weather! They have guided tours with the docents/ rangers and I think they are free. If you are a old historian or war buff, you will just go nuts here. Very interesting part of SF history. Fishing used to be good here too.
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Absolutely beautiful!
Check out the Fort and gaze up at the Golden Gate Bridge! Bring a camera and watch the few brave surfers coming in with the tides.
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I grew up shopping with my Lola at the base Commissary and PX. I played on the tank and straddled the cannons (do NOT get sewer-brain ideas, you pervs). every weekend, I insisted my Pappy take me to Fort Point so I could explore and pretend. I had a strange fascination for a saw that amputated a Yankee soldier's leg, gross but true. I stared endlessly at mid-19th century weaponry. there was a narrow spiral staircase made of iron which I climbed up & down repeatedly, causing people to wonder if I had a brain disorder or something. another fav of mine was the jail, sooooo cool ! to this day I am mystified how a child who was so enamored with this historical Civil War-era fort could never score higher than C's in history and social studies. quite peculiar.
this is the ONLY non-retail place in the whole world for a Prima who turns her nose at nature in favor of shopping malls and day spas. I stand by the rusty monster chains and dare the crashing waves to soak me. I imagine falling onto the rocks below. I gaze at the underneath of the GG Bridge and try to count the beams. this is where I behold two awe-inspiring man-made structures and marvel at how well they meld with the SF Bay. this is where, some days, I wish I were that 10-yr-old kid again, eating a tuna sandwich with her Pops while sitting on concrete dating from 1860. small pleasures are the greatest sometimes
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A great place to see the GGB. What a view! of the bridge, of Alcatraz, of the city, of the bay. Lots of parking--just don't forget your quarters!
See, it works like this:
If you put the word "Fort" in front of anything, it's bound to make the Y chromosome get excited. You could mention "Fort Liverwurst" or "Fort Toxic Waste" or "Fort Pisspants" in a casual conversation, and any male within earshot is gonna perk up: "A fort, you say? Hell yeah, let's go!!!!"
All men revert to young boys when there's a fort to be explored.
Fortunately, Fort Point is actually fucking COOL. Sure, there are some historical placards; sepia-toned photos featuring people you've never heard of; and the occasional dude (or dudette) in retro-geek clothing who's forced to explain (for the millionth time) about ye olde anguish of trying to take a dump into a bedpan. But there are also brick warrens and tunnels and abandoned cannon posts to clamber on, over, through, and around. PLUS you get an amazing close-up view of the Golden Gate Bridge from directly underneath its criss-crossing red architectural beams.
Oh yeah, and it's FREE.
Ladies: Take your man here and watch him get excited in ways that don't involve Kleenex afterwards.
Men are just boys who shave. Fort Point proves it.
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Back when I was in the 5th grade , we spent the better part of a month learning about the War Between the States( AKA The Second American Revolution AKA The War of Northern Aggression AKA The War Between the Americans and Yankees) - in other words, the conflict which we now erroneously call the Civil War .
One of the most the most regrettable things about this period was that most of what we learned was pure Yankee/Union propaganda which omitted many of the facts behind the cause of conflict as well as the implications it eventually held for the nation.
OTOH, the most memorable aspect of that part of our history lesson was an overnight trip the entire class took to Fort Point.
Even decades later I still recall the Park Rangers who were completely decked out in Union Army uniforms giving us a day long tour of the park and detailing all the historical facts behind the building of the Fort.
We were treated to everything from a "show and tell" of every relevant fact and chronological event in the Fort's past from it's conception as a defense against seaborne attacks/raids from Confederate maritime assets to the trivia regarding the highly detailed tactical architecture in the fort's avenues of access which heavily favored it's defenders and would've presented a formidable multi layered obstacle to any raiders.
Even down to the staircases which provided the defenders with an decided tactical advantage in everything from providing them superior fields of fire while denying same to any attacking force. It was even designed to favor the entrenched defenders when the fighting became hand to hand and bayonets and swords were being employed.
This was back when the manual of arms all revolved around training and drilling the soldiers to use to use their right hands. Even if an individual was a Southpaw, he was expected to handle his arms with his right hand.
To give us a better feel for the day to day living conditions of the Union troops who were garrisoned here, after a day of seeing the sights and hearing the narrative of it's history, we had dinner in the very same mess hall that the fort's soldiers used over a century ago.
We also spent the better part of the evening singing the various Civil War songs that we had learned in previous weeks. To this day, my favorite Civil War song is still the Southron version of _Battle Cry of Freedom_.
Another thing the teachers required of us during this trip was that we had to take turns getting up in the middle of the night and performing several hours of sentry duties with our team mates which entailed walking rounds along the circumference of the fort's uppermost tiers.
We were armed with replica period rifles and given passwords to challenge any nearby patrols to be sure they were friendlies.
This night time patrol was made a bit more unsettling by some ghost stories/legends (particular to the Fort's past)the rangers had told us during a hike earlier in the night.
My only souvenir from this trip was a miniature brass cannon which I bought from the park's shop which now sits in a display case at my dad's house.
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A beautiful point for pointless diversion.
Also free, so dare I say, completely affortable.
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When I was about 10, we took a school field trip out to Fort Point. Back then I was bored and annoyed and didn't understand why we were walking around looking at old buildings when I could have been playing tether ball. Now, as an adult, I have a newfound appreciation for the architecture, the history, and the fact that you can stare up at the Golden Gate Bridge from this locale.
It's free, it's gorgeous, and it's San Francisco.
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Dates are starting to become innovative and creative as the months add themselves on to my time line of life as a single woman in San Francisco.
Gone are the stereotypical days of being taken to fancy restaurants. Instead, they have been replaced with the conveniently forgiving $5 date with a cup of coffee. Add in a trip to the local Fort Point after a nice walk through Chrissy Field and I'll add in kudos points for effort.
Fort Point is an old masonry building standing guard at the mouth of the SF bay. Once situated within the courtyard, does one truly appreciate the pure craftsmanship and dedication done by the masons back in the day. One has the option to explore the first floor and read the various posted items on artifacts and daily life at the fort.
My favorite option, was walking in and out of the areas where the cannons were situated. Although they have long been removed, their ghostly presence is unmistakable as the rivets and steel paths are still set in stone. Prodding, below our soled feet.
The top floor is indeed the jewel in this crown. Massive and clear views of the city and the bay, as well as the underside of the Golden Gate Bridge. On this specific day, it was overcast, drizzling and the fog had taken over the bridge, but the beauty of true industrial charm was very much clear on this grey day. And we left, feeling a bit warmer in regards to experiencing a historical site. Free. And open until dusk with park police on site to monitor and assist with questions.
More info found here, as well as directions: http://www.nps.gov/fop...
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Way underrated by locals and tourists alike! Fort Point itself is a cool place to go back in history, but the surrounding location is what brought me here. I love the perspective of the GG Bridge from underneath, plus you have a view of both the city and the bay. The BEST part about a trip to Fort Point though, is seeing the surfers catch the break created by the bridge. There is a handful of old surfer dudes that apparently come out daily to get their wave fix. (I've only seen them on weekend mornings.) Bring a camera, grab the kids, and brave the likely fog- it is worth it!
