On a Sunday afternoon, my daughter and I stopped at the Palace of Fine Arts to walk and enjoy the grounds. Easy to park on a side street, we walked the monumental grounds. There were many photo opportunities, couples, families, and of course tourists abound....More

Very busy. Go on a sunny day if you can. Enjoy strolling around and reading the signs with it's history on them.Immense and larger than life.

The Palace of Fine Arts is a hidden gem! It feels like a cross between Rome and Greece hidden in San Francisco. In the evening the views are stunning. One of my favorite sights in the city! We went in the evening but I'm sure...More

Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition as an art exhibition, the Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco is one of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition. It is quite a beautiful structure to look at, especially when...More

Brought the kids this time to see the Palace of fine arts. Such a beautiful setting for some photos and an easy walk. We did not go in (teenagers) but did enjoy the view.

Every trip needs a time and place when you can relax, recharge and take a break. This is the place to do it if you are touring San Francisco. It is free. It has a rest room. You don't go out of your way to...More

Fantastic building and nice (although not terribly well-kept) gardens. The attached exhibition space was pretty empty when we visited but I am sure it houses some interesting exhibits from time to time.

What a beautiful place this is. Whilst the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is a fully operational live theatre venue and art space hosting international acts & works, the place is visited by many (including us on the day in question) purely for its magnificent...More

Another recommendation to visit. The place is absolutely beautiful and great for just a gentle stroll around to take photos and to look at the wildlife. An excellent place to relax; a lot of people seemed to have the same idea !

My daughter and my (now) son-in-law had their wedding here and it was a beautiful venue! Private parties are reserved through the San Francisco City Parks and Recreation Department. Because it is a public place, the wedding ceremony is not private and anyone can walk...More