Sunday, March 21, 2010

Directions to West Bluff Picnic Area, Crissy Field

In this map, I have highlighted the West Bluff Picnic area in yellow.


Public Transportation: Muni bus #28 and #29 travel nearby, call for details (415) 673-MUNI. We are located at the west end of Crissy Field.

Entering the Presidio from downtown or East Bay along Marina Boulevard, going west:

  • Drive west on Marina Blvd. staying in the right lane, to its end at the Baker St. stop signal, at the Palace of Fine Arts.
  • Keep to the RIGHT, going straight into the Presidio along Mason St.
  • Go west on Mason St. about 1.5 miles, past a stop sign.
  • Continue straight, all the way to the end of the greenbelt.
  • You will pass the Sports Basement.
  • Turn right at the sign "To West Bluff Picnic Area".

Entering the Presidio from Marin County, going south:

  • Enter Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza at RIGHT toll booth. Exit immediately (before bus stop).
  • Make quick RIGHT turn to go under toll plaza and through parking area, bearing right.
  • At second stop sign turn LEFT on to Lincoln Blvd. Follow it down the hill, past the Fort Point entrance and under the freeway underpass. Continue on another 0.2 miles.
  • LEFT on McDowell at the stop sign and down the hill.
  • At the Crissy Field Ave. stop sign turn LEFT. This takes you under the overpass, and by the pet cemetery on your left.
  • At the stop turn RIGHT, then make immediate LEFT at the first warehouse, and drive toward the Bay about 500 yards. Crissy Field will be on your right, and buildings will be on your left.

Entering Presidio from 19th Avenue/Park Presidio, going north:

  • RIGHT at the "Last San Francisco Exit" before the Golden Gate Bridge toll booth. (A sign directs you to the Presidio/Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
  • Stay to the RIGHT. This will take you a short distance to Lincoln Blvd.
  • At second stop sign turn LEFT on to Lincoln Blvd. Follow it down the hill, past the Fort Point entrance and under the freeway underpass. Continue another 0.2 miles.
  • LEFT on McDowell at the stop sign and down the hill.
  • At the Crissy Field Ave, stop sign turn LEFT. This takes you under the overpass, and by the pet cemetery on your left.
  • At the stop turn RIGHT, and make immediate LEFT at the first warehouse, and drive toward the Bay about 500 yards. Crissy Field will be on your right, and buildings will be on your left.