Parking is challenging in San Francisco, and Palace of Fine Arts is no exception!
Also, there is construction activity in the vicinity (Doyle Drive/Presidio Parkway construction) which affects several streets near the Palace of Fine Arts. Below are new recommended driving routes and information on free nearby parking. Please allow extra 15-20 minutes to walk to the theater entrance after parking.

From the North Bay to Theatre Parking:
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and follow signs indicating Downtown San Francisco. Stay to the left and take the Marina exit; you’ll see the sign overhead. While you might be tempted to take a right at the first stop light (Lyon Street) and pull directly into the Palace of Fine Arts, pass the Lyon Street entrance and proceed straight on Marina Boulevard. Then:
1. Right on Baker Street
2. Left on Jefferson Street
3. Left on Broderick Street
4. Left on Marina Boulevard, then immediately move into the right lane
5. Turn right on Yacht Road and follow signs for Palace of Fine Arts / Exploratorium parking (lot is next to the St. Francis Yacht Club).

OR

5. Continue on Marina onto Mason Street. The alternate parking lot will be on your left (see map). Please note that there is a walkway from this lot to the back of the main Theater lot.

**IMPORTANT**: Avoid bearing left on Marina Boulevard; that stretch of Marina Boulevard turns into an onramp for Highway 101 and the Golden Gate Bridge. If you inadvertently end up on the approach to the Bridge, don’t worry; you’ll have a chance to exit to the right just before the toll plaza. You can then make your way back to the Palace of Fine Arts through the Presidio or retry the directions from above.

From the East Bay to Theatre Parking:
Cross the Bay Bridge. Follow the signs to the 9th Street exit. Stay in the right-hand lane. Go one block and turn right onto 9th Street. Stay in the left-hand lane. Immediately after Market Street, veer left onto Hayes Street. Then:
1. Right on Van Ness Avenue (look for signs to the Golden Gate Bridge)
2. Left on Lombard Street; once on Lombard, get into the right-hand lane
3. Right on Divisadero Street
4. Left on Marina Boulevard, then immediately move into the right lane
5. Turn right on Yacht Road and follow signs for Palace of Fine Arts / Exploratorium parking (lot is next to the St. Francis Yacht Club).

OR

5. Continue on Marina onto Mason Street. The alternate parking lot will be on your left (see map). Please note that there is a walkway from this lot to the back of the main Theater lot.

**IMPORTANT**: Avoid bearing left on Marina Boulevard; that stretch of Marina Boulevard turns into an onramp for Highway 101 and the Golden Gate Bridge. If you inadvertently end up on the approach to the Bridge, don’t worry; you’ll have a chance to exit to the right just before the toll plaza. You can then make your way back to the Palace of Fine Arts through the Presidio,  or use the directions “From the North Bay,” above.

From the South Bay or Peninsula to Theatre Parking:
From Highway 101
Take Highway 101 North to the Market Street/Van Ness exit. Take Van Ness to Lombard (look for signs to the Golden Gate Bridge). Turn left onto Lombard. Once on Lombard, get into the right-hand lane. Then:
1. Right on Divisadero Street
2. Left on Marina Boulevard, then immediately move into the right lane
3. Turn right on Yacht Road and follow signs for Palace of Fine Arts / Exploratorium parking (lot is next to the St. Francis Yacht Club). If you pass the lot, you’ll see signs on the right for additional parking at Crissy Field.

**IMPORTANT**: Avoid bearing left on Marina Boulevard; that stretch of Marina Boulevard turns into an onramp for Highway 101 and the Golden Gate Bridge. If you inadvertently end up on the approach to the Bridge, don’t worry; you’ll have a chance to exit to the right just before the toll plaza. You can then make your way back to the Palace of Fine Arts through the Presidio,  or use the directions “From the North Bay,” above.

From Interstate 280
Follow 19th Avenue through Golden Gate Park; 19th Avenue becomes Park Presidio Boulevard on the other side of the Park. Follow signs for the Highway 101 Detour. Then:
1. Right on Geary Boulevard
2. Left on Van Ness Avenue, move into left lanes
3. Left on Lombard Street, get into the right-hand lane
4. Right on Divisadero Street
5. Left on Marina Boulevard, then immediately move into the right lane
6. Turn right on Yacht Road and follow signs for Palace of Fine Arts / Exploratorium parking (lot is next to the St. Francis Yacht Club). If you pass the lot, you’ll see signs on the right for additional parking at Crissy Field.

**IMPORTANT**: Avoid bearing left on Marina Boulevard; that stretch of Marina Boulevard turns into an onramp for Highway 101 and the Golden Gate Bridge. If you inadvertently end up on the approach to the Bridge, don’t worry; you’ll have a chance to exit to the right just before the toll plaza. You can then make your way back to the Palace of Fine Arts through the Presidio,  or use the directions “From the North Bay,” above.