The General's Residence at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is a historic hillside venue offering breathtaking bay views in a peaceful park setting. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, this versatile space accommodates up to 250 guests banquet-style across multiple elegant rooms including a ballroom, dining room, and lounge. As a BYO venue, couples have the freedom to choose their own caterer and customize every detail of their celebration.
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$10,450
Saturday · taxes & fees included
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The property
A historic event venue within Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, situated on federal land as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The General's Residence features multiple indoor event rooms and an outdoor lawn, serving as a dedicated special events space for weddings, corporate meetings, and retreats.
The setting
The venue sits on a hillside with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.
The outdoor lawn offers panoramic city and bay views, while the large windowed interior rooms also capture scenic vistas of the surrounding park and waterfront.
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Backup plan in place
The General's Residence offers multiple indoor spaces including the Ballroom, Dining Room, Lounge, and Funston Room that can serve as backup locations if weather prevents use of the outdoor lawn for ceremonies or cocktail hours.
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