Fort Point National Historic Site

Fort Point was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1853 and 1861 to prevent entrance of a hostile fleet into San Francisco Bay and was occupied in WWII in order to protect the Bay .

Absolutely beautiful place to be right under the Golden Gate Bridge . Great place to take a lot of great photos as well . Make sure you wear a jacket when you head upstairs (best not to wear a dress ).

Fort Point was ostensibly built to protect SF from Confederate attack. Few places are more thrilling to kids than abandoned military forts. They're dark, spooky, and perfect for hide and seek. Read more

Bundle up! It gets cold and windy inside the arena-like fort. Also, make sure to peer through all the tiny windows for spectacular and rare views of the GGB.

One of the best spots to get great shots of the Golden Gate Bridge , and also the fort is very beautiful itself...

The long trek here to be up close to the Golden Gate Bridge is worth it. You'll be sweating afterwards though!

very recommened view point to enjoy great view of golden gate . also you can go to golden gate bridge by walk. it takes 5 to 10 min.

Make it in to see the fort, it's epic and almost unknown how much history they have stored up in there. Plus a cool view of the city toward North Beach & the bridge . Tap you hands at the runners mark.

If you can get a BBQ on a sunny day with little wind, you've found a little slice of heaven. Sit back and enjoy the view of the bridge !

Fantastic place. Great view to the bridge and interesting stories regarding Fort Point

Notice the greenish rock near the entrance. This is serpentinite—California’s state rock—which likely came from deep within the earth’s interior. This rock holds up the south tower of the GG Bridge .

I love going up to the roof under the bridge and enjoying the view .

From the right side of the parking area, there is a great vantage of the Golden Gate Bridge . Get low and try to capture one of the rusty chains in the foreground with the bridge in the background.

This Civil War fort offers a unique view from directly underneath the bridge . The intricate girders contrast with the historic brickwork. Shoot in the late afternoon from the top level.

United States Lighthouse Society passport stamps for the Fort Point and Mile Rocks Lighthouses available in the Fort Point Bookstore

Beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge

Don't miss the amazing window on the third floor!

Beautiful landscape but definitely need to bring a jacket , it's really windy.

It gets freezing here, bring your jacket . Civil War Days is a great time to check this historic place out.

This Civil War-era fort was used as a base camp during construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and as a scouting point for enemy submarines during World War II. (From Aerial America) Read more

Beautiful place to take a great picture or to take a run.

Place to go with a bike or by walk !

Get yourself all the way down underneath the bridge and watch the surfers. Fort only open Fri-Sun.

Awesome spot to take pictures of the bridge

Go to the top floor of Fort Point and walk around it and to the edge to see stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge , the Bonita Lighthouse , San Francisco, and the rest of the channel in. Read more

Fantastic views of the bridge from underneath the south tower .

The best view of the Golden Gate is from the top of Fort Point.

Great history and one of a kind views .

Go for a run through Crissy Field past the fishing pier and down the road towards Fort Point. Just to the right of FP, look for the metal wire fence and touch the "Hoppers Hands " before turning around Read more

Fantastic setting underneath the Golden Gate Bridge .

Free. Walk around and get funny at the strong winds blowing at you at the top

The absolute best spot for views of the Golden Gate !

It is worth it, come on down and take that iconic selfie.

Lots of great photo ops at the top level.

The place, where Madeleine (Kim Novak) takes a reckless plunge into the waters of the Bay in Alfred Hitchcock 's thriller "Vertigo".

The night time tour is great! Bring warm clothes .

One of my absolute favorite places to take photos. Great spot for a portrait shoot.

Great view of the bridge .

It offers a different point of view of the bridge .

Great shot of bottom of GG Bridge and Alcatraz island , downtown San Fran and Sausalito

Beautiful sunsets happen here.

Best place to take a photo with the Golden Gate !

Gorgeous views !!!!

A different viewing angle of the bridge

Breathe-taking night view of the GGB!

Stroll down & enjoy the view under the bridge .

Cool underside view of the bridge

Best view of the Bridge and FREE!

Watch out, it closes at 5pm, but at least it's free :-)

Think of Vertigo