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Marina

Home to bars, boutiques, and bayside views, the Marina is where San Francisco's young people come to shop, dine, and mingle.

Exterior of the Palace of Fine Arts, with its lake and water fountain.
The Palace of Fine Arts was originally built as part of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition.

Along the city's northern shore lies the Marina District, an area that's continually evolved throughout its history — from ocean dunes to exposition grounds to fishing haven to quaint residential area — and has been shaped by each of its former selves.

Diners enjoy a meal in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood.

Where to Eat and Drink the Marina

Up and down Chestnut and Union streets, you'll find a wide variety of bars and restaurants. Here are some of our favorites.

Things to Do in Marina

Enjoy a sunny afternoon stroll down Union Street past many boutiques, spas and restaurants housed in beautifully restored Victorian buildings. Marina Green, ringed by bobbing boats and serenaded by foghorns, is picturesque.

An Instagram favorite is the Palace of Fine Arts. Its arresting Greco-Roman-style rotunda and majestic colonnades never fail to impress visitors and many wedding photographers favor the site.

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, a converted military base, is home to arts organizations and Off the Grid, a regular food truck gathering.

Excellent dining, from fast casual to three-course indulgences, can be found along Chestnut Street. Reserve a table at the Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn for a superb prix fixe menu that changes with the seasons.

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