Crissy Field Overlook
Crissy Field Overlook is a popular stop on the way to the Golden Gate Bridge along the Presidio Prom
At this stop along the Presidio Promenade Trail, you’ll find a landscaped plaza with benches set along a curved, stone wall, inviting you to sit and take in the vista.
Be ready to whip out your camera. The panoramic view features sailboats bobbing on San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, and Angel Island at center stage, and the iconic San Francisco skyline in the distance.
You’ll also get a sense of just how grand Crissy Field really is, with its grass airfield, beaches, trails, and the red-roofed airplane hangars that now house popular visitor destinations.
Getting to Crissy Field Overlook
Crissy Field Overlook, San Francisco, CA 94129
Why We Love Crissy Field Overlook
From Crissy Field Overlook you can see the historic Army airfield revitalized as a green lawn, beautiful beaches and trails, and revitalized airplane hangars and warehouses that now are home to a variety of local businesses. This is also a fantastic place to watch the sunset over the bay.
Accessibility at Crissy Field Overlook
There is one parking space for people with mobility limitations at Crissy Field Overlook.
Insider Tip
One of the two Presidio StoryWalks concludes at Crissy Field Overlook. From June to September, pages of a children’s book are put on signs and placed along the trail so children and their families can enjoy a reading adventure while on a walk through the park.
A View of the Northern Shoreline
Crissy Field Overlook is along the multi-use Presidio Promenade. It’s a great place to pause for a rest on your journey toward the Golden Gate Bridge.
A Monumental Restoration Effort
As part of the 2001 restoration of Crissy Field, more than 100,000 native plants representing 110 species were planted. Biologists have identified 17 fish species and 135 bird species in Crissy Marsh, including herons, egrets, ducks, and gulls.
Lots of Scenic Overlooks in the Presidio
Crissy Field Overlook is among more than a dozen scenic overlooks located alongside trails in the Presidio. Come back often to visit them all.
Gratitude to Presidio Supporters
Crissy Field Overlook was made possible by a gift from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Learn about ways to support the Presidio.
