Civic Center Plaza Tours

San Francisco City Hall is Beaux-Arts architecture and located in the city's civic center.

The Civic Center in San Francisco, California, is an area of a few blocks north of the intersection of Market Street and Van Ness Avenue that contains many of the city's largest government and cultural institutions. It has two large plazas (Civic Center Plaza and United Nations Plaza) and a number of buildings in classical architectural style. The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (formerly the Exposition Auditorium),[5] the United Nations Charter was signed in the War Memorial Veterans Building's Herbst Theatre in 1945, leading to the creation of the United Nations. It is also where the 1951 Treaty of San Francisco (the peace treaty that officially ended the Pacific War with the Empire of Japan, which had surrendered in 1945) was signed. The San Francisco Civic Center was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987,[6] and listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1978.[4]

City Hall SanFrancisco.
They light up the building in different colors for the occasion. Red and green for Christmas with a great big xmas tree in front of it. red white and blue for 4th of July, and so on.

Visit Civic Center Plaza

Activities

Popular places to visit

San Francisco which includes heritage architecture and a city

San Francisco City Hall

4.5/5(410 reviews)

After visiting San Francisco City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

California,USA-December 13,2018 :San Francisco city hall is big and famous in California,USA.

Van Ness Avenue

You can enjoy retail therapy at Van Ness Avenue during your trip to San Francisco. Check out the lively bars or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JAN 15: View of Market Street tourist area. San Francisco's 80% hotel occupancy has pushed average room rates above $155 per night on Jan 15, 2013 in San Francisco, Ca.; S

Orpheum Theatre

4.5/5(80 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Orpheum Theatre during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

United Nations Plaza

After visiting United Nations Plaza, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

4/5(42 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium during your trip to San Francisco. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

War Memorial Opera House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at War Memorial Opera House during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

Best Lodging Options Near Civic Center Plaza

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA

Handlery Union Square Hotel

351 Geary St San Francisco CA

BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

50 8th Street San Francisco CA

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA

Hotel EPIK

706 Polk Street San Francisco CA

Inn On Grove

465 Grove St San Francisco CA

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

433 Powell St San Francisco CA

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

222 Mason St San Francisco CA

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Civic Center

587 Eddy St San Francisco CA

See all 3,900 properties in Civic Center Plaza

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.