San Francisco’s Civic Center neighborhood is centered between Franklin, Market, Leavenworth and Turk streets, with a large portion of the neighborhood’s businesses and government offices along Van Ness Avenue. Civic Center assets include City Hall, UN Plaza, and cultural institutions such as the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Orpheum Theater, among others.
Leashed dogs are allowed throughout Civic Center, except at the Heart of the City Farmers Market. Off-leash dogs are allowed at the UN Plaza Dog Run (7am-7pm, 7 days a week); all dog waste must be promptly picked up and disposed of in a garbage receptacle. ADA service animals are allowed everywhere in Civic Center.
The City’s temperature can change drastically when the fog rolls in or out, so layers are always a great option. See today’s weather here.
We suggest visiting the SFMTA site and the 511 Twitter account for the latest information on street closures due to events, roadwork or building construction.
Dispatch for Services: 7 days a week, 7 am to 7 pm; call: (415) 781-4700. You can also email us at: dispatch@sfciviccenter.org.
There are two large city-owned garages (Performing Arts Garage and Civic Center Garage) and many private ones in the area. The Civic Center CBD staffs the elevator access area at the entrance of Civic Center Garage on McAllister Street, Tuesday through Saturday, 6 to 11 pm. There is bike parking at the Civic Center Garage as well as at the Civic Center BART station.
If you’re interested in getting married at City Hall, visit the Office of the County Clerk page of the City site for more information.
Sunday, September 1, 2024 – orange – in recognition of World Hunger Action Month
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – purple – in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – teal – in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, September 5, 2024 – red – in recognition of SF Symphony’s First Official Concert of the 2024 Season: Music of Studio Ghibli; the SF Consul General of Japan is attending the performance.
Friday, September 6, 2024 – green Dome; blue/yellow Building – in recognition of the National Day of Brazil
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – orange/black/white – in recognition of the San Francisco Bay Sox (girls baseball league) going to the Nationals
Monday, September 9, 2024 – gold – in recognition of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – red/white/blue – in recognition of the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11
Thursday, September 12, 2024 – gold – in recognition of the SF Symphony’s annual “All San Francisco Concert
Friday, September 13, 2024 – blue/white – in recognition of the National Day of El Salvador
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – white Dome/; red Building – in recognition of the Opening Night of the SF Opera’s the “Handmaid’s Tale”
Sunday, September 15, 2024 – green/white/red – in recognition of the National Day of Mexico
Monday, September 16, 2024 – green/white/red – in recognition of the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the Women, Life, Freedom Movement
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – light blue – in recognition of Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2024 Conference in San Francisco: 9/17 – 9/19/24
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – red/white/blue – in recognition of the National Day of Chile
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – red/white – in recognition of the visit to San Francisco by the President of Latvia
Saturday, September 21, 2024 – purple – in recognition of the American Cancer Society, Peninsula Chapter’s annual “Relay for Life 2024” event
Monday, September 23, 2024 – red – in recognition of World Lymphoma Awareness Month
Tuesday, September 24, 2924 – red – in recognition of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – orange/gold – in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Thursday, September 26, 2024 – green/white/red – in recognition of Latino Heritage Month
Friday, September 27, 2024 – blue/gold – in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul School
You can find the latest information on City Hall’s color schedule on the City Hall Lighting Calendar via the SFGov site, scroll down to “Lighting schedule.”
There is an extensive array of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants from casual fare to fine dining, visit the shopping & dining portion of the Activities & Events page to find a specific place to grab a bite.
Anytime is a good time to visit! Museums, government buildings and cultural institutions are open year round. Outdoor events hosted by the Civic Center Community Benefit District and the Civic Center Initiative tend to occur in Summer, Fall and the holiday season; see our events calendar for more of what’s happening soon.
MUNI bus lines serving Civic Center include Bus Numbers: 5-Fulton, 21-Hayes, 31-Balboa, 47-Van Ness, and 49-Van Ness/Mission.
The MUNI Metro Subway includes all lines (J, K, L, M, N) serving both the Civic Center and Van Ness Stations. For up-to-date route and schedule information contact MUNI at (415) 701-2311 or dial 311 within San Francisco.
BART lines serve the nearby “Civic Center” station at Market and Eighth Streets. For schedule information please contact BART at (415) 989-2278.
North Bay: The Civic Center area is also served by Golden Gate Transit (415) 455-2000
South Bay: Sam Trans (800 660-4287) runs many buses from the South Bay. Cal Train riders may call 800-660-4287 for service information.
East Bay: From the East Bay riders can take AC Transit (dial 511 anywhere in the Bay Area) to the Transbay Terminal, on Mission Street between First and Fremont Streets, and transfer to MUNI lines such as the No. 5 Bus.
See more on our Directions, Parking & Transit page.
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