Things to do in the Marina District

The Palace of Fine Arts is the postcard, and the walk from there along the water toward the Golden Gate Bridge is the real reason to come.

5 places to start in the Marina District

Palace of Fine Arts

A domed rotunda and colonnade beside a lagoon, left over from the 1915 world's fair. It's free and open all day.

Official site →Photo: Kevin Cole, CC BY 2.0

Crissy Field

Follow the flat shoreline path west from the Marina for a view of the Golden Gate Bridge that keeps getting bigger.

Official site →Photo: Ltwp, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Wave Organ

Walk to the end of the jetty past the yacht club and you'll find pipes set into the stone that gurgle with the tide. It's loudest at high tide.

Official site →Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY 2.5

Presidio Tunnel Tops

A park built on top of the highway tunnels just west of the Marina, opened in 2022. The lawns and lookouts face the Golden Gate Bridge.

Official site →Photo: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0

Fort Mason Center

Old army piers and warehouses that now hold theaters, galleries and a Sunday farmers market.

Official site →Photo: Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0

Hotels in the Marina District

Staying over? These are the picks from our guide, Top Hotels in the Marina District on Lombard Street, San Francisco, and Dyme members see private rates on each. You can also browse every San Francisco hotel guide or search hotels on Dyme.

Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 2322 Lombard Street, San Francisco 8.3552 reviews 4 min walk to Lombard St & Divisadero St (Muni stop) (28/43) View hotel → Coventry Motor Inn Coventry Motor Inn 1901 Lombard Street, San Francisco 8.63,902 reviews 3 min walk to Lombard St & Buchanan St (Muni stop) (28/30) View hotel → Cow Hollow Inn and Suites Cow Hollow Inn and Suites 2190 Lombard Street, San Francisco 8.55,911 reviews 2 min walk to Lombard St & Steiner St (Muni stop) (28/30/43) View hotel → Marina Motel Marina Motel 2576 Lombard Street, San Francisco 8.41,638 reviews 5 min walk to Lombard St & Divisadero St (Muni stop) (28/30) View hotel →

This weekend in the Marina District: November 13–15

28 things on: 5 shows, 3 tours, 2 exhibitions and 4 free. Listed by day and start time.

Friday, November 13

Picture your best SF tour ever! (Epic Bay Area photo adventures)Custom photo hikes.TourE BeachFrom $600View listing →Fun Private Photoshoot in San FranciscoPro photos at SF landmarks.Tour3950 Scott StFrom $500View listing →Leah Rosenberg: The Sea Is But Another SkyBay-inspired mural installation.ArtFort Mason CenterFreeView listing →Deborah Butterfield: New Work — Opening ReceptionBronze Equine Sculpture Exhibition.ArtFirst FloorFreeView listing →The Anniversary Show & Gala DinnerImprov show & gala dinner.Show2 Marina BlvdFrom $82View listing →

Saturday, November 14

Picture your best SF tour ever! (Epic Bay Area photo adventures)Custom photo hikes.TourE BeachFrom $600View listing →Fun Private Photoshoot in San FranciscoPro photos at SF landmarks.Tour3950 Scott StFrom $500View listing →Leah Rosenberg: The Sea Is But Another SkyBay-inspired mural installation.ArtFort Mason CenterFreeView listing →Renegade Craft Holiday FairIndie craft holiday fair.Shopping2 Marina BlvdFreeView listing →SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort…Winter craft and maker fair.Shopping2 Marina Boulevard #260 SuiteFrom $5View listing →Renegade Craft Fair Winter 2026Winter artisan craft fair.ShoppingFort Mason CenterFrom $5View listing →Rhône By The BayRhône wine tasting.BarFort Mason CenterFrom $45View listing →28th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFestHip hop dance festival.Show3301 Lyon StFrom $64View listing →TheatresportsCompetitive improv comedy.Show2 Marina BlvdFrom $20View listing →Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)Desi comedy showcase.Show3301 Lyon StView listing →

Sunday, November 15

Picture your best SF tour ever! (Epic Bay Area photo adventures)Custom photo hikes.TourE BeachFrom $600View listing →Fun Private Photoshoot in San FranciscoPro photos at SF landmarks.Tour3950 Scott StFrom $500View listing →Leah Rosenberg: The Sea Is But Another SkyBay-inspired mural installation.ArtFort Mason CenterFreeView listing →Sunday Farmers MarketLocal farms & bay breezes.Shopping2 Marina BlvdFreeView listing →Renegade Craft Holiday FairIndie craft holiday fair.Shopping2 Marina BlvdFreeView listing →SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort…Winter craft and maker fair.Shopping2 Marina Boulevard #260 SuiteFrom $5View listing →Renegade Craft Fair Winter 2026Winter artisan craft fair.ShoppingFort Mason CenterFrom $5View listing →28th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFestHip hop dance festival.Show3301 Lyon StFrom $64View listing →Micaya Presents The 28th Annual San Francisco International Hip…International hip hop dancefest.Show3301 Lyon StView listing →Art Deco Marina TourArt Deco walking tour.Tour1890 Chestnut StView listing →Fall Lecture Series: Kija Lucas & Rachel Phillips…Artist Lecture Series.Talk2 Marina BlvdView listing →

On all weekend

No set start time for these, so go when it suits you.

SF Camerawork Free AdmissionFree contemporary art.Art2 Marina Blvd Building AFreeView listing →San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio TourSelf-guided waterfront history walk.Tour3460 Baker StFrom $7View listing →

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