Practical Information
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum1.3 days
Recommended2.5 days
Entrance Fee
FreeFree. Popular spot for wedding photos. Free parking
Best Time to Visit
Sunset for golden light on columns. Early morning for empty photos. Any weather (romantic even in fog).
How to Get There
Muni buses 30, 43 to Marina District. Presidio GO Shuttle. Free parking (can fill up weekends).
What to Expect
Stroll around rotunda and through colonnade. Reflections in lagoon with swans and ducks. Perfect for sunset photos. Exploratorium (science museum) nearby.
Best Photo Spot
From lagoon with rotunda reflection. Inside colonnade looking up. Behind rotunda viewing full complex.
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 9, 202624 hours
Note
Grounds 24/7. Building exterior only. Interior for events only. Swans on lagoon
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No, original was temporary plaster and deteriorated. Rebuilt in concrete in 1960s, last restored in 2009.
Crissy Field (beach with Golden Gate view), Presidio, Exploratorium. Marina District with restaurants and bars.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Palace of Fine Arts
Great stop en route to Golden Gate Bridge — 15 min drive or 30 min walk through Crissy Field.
Grab coffee in Marina District and picnic by lagoon — one of SF's most romantic spots.
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