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Fort Mason
Bay Street, @ Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94109
+1 415 441 3400
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This is an old military base that has been transformed into a Mecca of art and culture. It is home to an array of galleries, museums, theaters, performance halls, nonprofit organizations, classes, festivals and events, including the Japantown Anime Fair. The center offers numerous facilities like the Great Meadow and Festival Pavilion which are available for rent and can accommodate both small and large events. The chapel is a fabulous place for a wedding, and Fort Mason's great green lawn, with its views of the city and the bay, is a destination in and of itself.

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