San Francisco National Cemetery

San Francisco National Cemetery is a quiet military cemetery inside the Presidio, with rows of white markers set against cypress trees and bay views. Civil War officers, later service members, and dozens of Medal of Honor recipients are buried here.

It is a reflective stop rather than a conventional attraction, but it adds historical depth to a Presidio walk. Combine it with Crissy Field, the Walt Disney Family Museum, or the old coastal batteries nearby.

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