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By Dan Rosenbaum. The Palace of Fine Arts is one of San Francisco's architectural landmarks. Here's why you should see it on your next visit. It's a reminder of San Francisco's past, a symbol of the city's creative spirit, and one of the most dramatic backdrops for your Instagram feed.
Updated: January 27, 2023. The Palace of Fine Arts is a free attraction that features a beautiful dome and curved columns. It's set in a colorful park on the northern side of San Francisco in the Marina District. It's one of my favorite places to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the city.
The Palace of Fine Arts is an extravagant neoclassical icon—a faux palace surrounded by an idyllic pond, its reflective surface graced by snow-white swans. It’s one of San Francisco’s most popular spots for wedding photos and has appeared in countless fashion shoots and Instagram shots.
Take a virtual tour of the Palace of Fine Arts event space. View our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces from the perspective of a visitor.
The Palace of Fine Arts is a monumental structure located in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, originally built for the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition to exhibit works of art. It was constructed from concrete and steel, and the building was claimed to be fireproof.
Get swept away in the history and romance of the Palace of Fine Arts and book your event with us today! Our iconic event space featuring an exhibition center, a Greco-Roman rotunda, lagoon, a super-spacious exhibition center & theater.
The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre has convenient access to public transportation. We are accessible by San Francisco Muni buses #30, #43, #28, and #29. Muni bus lines #22, #41, and #45 also stop in the vicinity. From Fisherman’s Wharf take the #30 Stockton bus. For more information, call Muni at (415) 673-6864 or check the SFMTA trip planner.
