William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center

Visitor Center · California ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

45 ft
Elevation
The visitor center is the go-to place to find out what is happening and what there is to do in the Presidio. Discover the Presidio through a large relief map, inspiring video, engaging exhibitions on history and nature, interactive tools, and knowledgeable staff that can help you uncover the incredible array of experiences possible here.

Getting there

The Presidio lies at the north end of San Francisco at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It can be reached from the north by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and taking the first exit from Highways 1 and 101; from the east by way of Lombard Street (Highway 101); and from the south via Highway 1 and exiting just before the bridge.

37.80200, -122.45686 · 37°48'7.2"N 122°27'24.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 70°F in Sep, down to 58°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F586062636467666870706458
Low °F474849505153545656545147
Precip in4.44.43.11.60.70.20.00.10.10.92.64.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center?
No. William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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