The Marina is one of the most scenic and user-friendly neighborhoods in the city, located between Van Ness Avenue, the Presidio and Lombard Street. The neighborhood has spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the Bay. The area was once marshland, but was filled in for the 1915 Pan Pacific International Exposition. The Palace of Fine Arts, home of the Exploratorium, remains from the Exposition.

In addition to the natural beauties of its views and open spaces, the Marina has Chestnut Street… considered to be the epicenter of activity for San Francisco's young, affluent shoppers and diners. Fort Mason houses a variety of non profit organizations, including San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum, Magic Theatre and Mexican Museum.

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