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Fort Point National Historic Site

Golden Gate stronghold


Marine Drive
San Francisco, CA
94129

Neighborhood: Marina

Phone: +1 415 556 1693 / +1 415 556 0505
Fax: +1 415 561 4390
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The idea behind building this fort to in 1861 was to fend off attacks by the Confederacy. It proved to be a non-issue, though. This place went on to achieve cinema immortality as the spot from which Kim Novak took her plunge into the San Francisco Bay in the Hitchcock classic Vertigo. There are spectacular views of the Marin Headlands from just beneath the soaring south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. Tours are offered and the museum houses a collection of military memorabilia. Take note, it is usually very windy at Fort Point, so dress accordingly. Admission and parking in the adjacent lot is free.

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this was a blast
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Reviewed by:jeff_mead2002 from michigan on Feb 18 2007


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Overlooked treasure!
It's surprising how overlooked this amazing place is. Fort Point is a national historic site th...
Reviewed by:pattrman from San Francisco on Jan 08 2006


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If You Love History
If you love history, especially military history this is the most underated attraction I know of. F...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from San Francisco, CA on Jul 12 2005

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