San Francisco, the Gateway to the Silicon Valley, is full of attractions for visitors and residents alike. The City of Golden Gate Bridge now has another site to keep the tourists fully engaged.

In the Presidio, one of San Francisco’s most historic, picturesque, and famous open spaces, a new attraction has just opened for visitors. The Presidio Tunnel Tops are among the most anticipated, innovative, and unique attractions to arrive in San Francisco in years, and they’re perfect for anyone needing a breath of fresh air.

Designed by James Corner Field Operations, the team that created New York City’s High Line, the Presidio Tunnel Tops are 14 acres of new parkland at the heart of the Presidio. The Tunnel Tops feature scenic overlooks, trails, and picnic areas that offer stunning views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Range of activities at Presidio

The Crissy Field Center and brand-new Field Station, an indoor facility where kids can explore the Presidio through art and science, offer programmed and self-guided activities.

Both the children and those who are children-at-heart will love The Outpost, a two-acre nature play area that invites visitors to swing, crawl, and climb on play structures built from fallen trees, boulders, and other natural materials found within the Presidio, says a press release.

Another favourite activity at the site is picnicking. There are multiple picnic areas at the Tunnel Tops, with tables and grills that visitors can reserve in advance.

The Presidio Pop Up series will bring mobile food vendors to the Tunnel Tops daily, from 9 am to 6 pm. These include Authentic India, serving classic South Asian dishes; Casita Vegana, offering delicious plant-based tacos and burgers; Donut Petit, serving gourmet donuts; Media Noche, offering mouth-watering Cubano sandwiches; and Whipt, creators of the original cookie cake. The full list can be seen at the website of the Presidio.

Special Events at the Tunnel Tops

Another key feature of the Tunnel Tops is that one can participate in several special events that would be organised at the site. The Tunnel Tops will host the First Sunday Afternoons series through summer and fall. Each designated Sunday that is September 4, October 2 and November 6, will feature a community festival perfect for the whole family.

There are also Bay Wheels bike share stations in the Presidio, meaning visitors can peddle over to the Tunnel Tops from virtually any San Francisco neighbourhoods.

How to get there

You can also reach the Tunnel Tops by boarding the Presidio Go shuttle at the Salesforce Transit Terminal in SoMa. It’s an easy transfer from BART or Muni, and it is free!

The number 43 Muni bus will carry riders in the city’s western neighbourhoods to the Presidio Transit Centre, while the number 30 Muni bus will pick up riders in Chinatown and Union Square and drop them adjacent to The Outpost along Mason Street.

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