San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 13 ft
- Elevation
In the San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center, National Park Service staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and provide information. Watch the park film and visit “The Waterfront” exhibit, an interactive walk through six historical waterfront neighborhoods.
Getting there
The visitor center is located at the intersection of Hyde and Jefferson Streets in San Francisco.
37.80748, -122.42059 · 37°48'26.9"N 122°25'14.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 70°F in Sep, down to 58°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 64 | 58 |
| Low °F | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 51 | 47 |
| Precip in | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 4.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center?
- No. San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center
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- Inn at the Presidio 2.1 mi · Facility
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- Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center 3 mi · Facility
- Lands End Lookout Visitor Center 5.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (415) 447-5000
- Email ronald_robles@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-24.
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