Huntington Park San Francisco is a public park atop Nob Hill, at California Street and Taylor Street. Lawns, seating, a children’s playground and a replica fountain make it a quiet outdoor stop beside Grace Cathedral.
- Location: California Street and Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Park hours: 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Size: 1.3 acres
- Nearby landmark: Grace Cathedral is across the corner at California and Taylor Streets
Times checked November 2026.
Finding Huntington Park on Nob Hill
Huntington Park sits at California Street and Taylor Street, at the top of Nob Hill. Its hours are 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., so check the official site before you go.
Surrounding landmarks include Grace Cathedral, Fairmont Hotel and Mark Hopkins Hotel. The compact setting makes the park easy to place within a walk around Nob Hill; the neighborhood’s landmarks and character feature in this what to know about Nob Hill.
The site once held the mansion of railroad businessman Collis P. Huntington. The 1906 earthquake and fire destroyed the mansion, and his widow, Arabella Huntington, donated the land to the city in 1915.
What to See in the Park
Huntington Park combines green space and practical amenities in its 1.3 acres. You’ll find lawns, seating and a children’s playground, including an accessible children’s play area.
The main fountain is a replica of Rome’s Fontana delle Tartarughe, also known as the Fountain of the Turtles. It gives the park a distinctive focal point amid the surrounding streets and buildings.
For a simple visit, take in the fountain and then spend time on the lawns or at the seating. If you’re with children, the playground offers another place to pause, and its play area is accessible.
Pairing the Park with Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral stands at the corner of California and Taylor Streets, beside Huntington Park, so the two fit naturally into one Nob Hill outing. Its main entrance is at the top of the steps on Taylor Street.
The cathedral offers sightseeing visits, but services, rehearsals, organ practice, weddings or event-related closures can interrupt access. Check availability before planning to go inside.
Visitors coming to pray or meditate during sightseeing hours can enter without admission and should check in at the Welcome desk. A self-guided tour with 14 stops is included with admission, and visitors may stay until closing.
If you’re planning sightseeing, check the cathedral’s official site before you go for current access details. An accessible entrance is on Taylor Street at 1051 Taylor Street, with an elevator route to the cathedral’s main floor.
Getting There on Foot or by Transit
Huntington Park is about 11-minute walk from Nob Hill Hotel, a four-star hotel.
The California Street cable car stops at California and Taylor, at the foot of Grace Cathedral’s Great Stairs. The #1 California MUNI bus stops at Sacramento and Mason-Taylor outbound, and at Clay and Taylor inbound; the inbound stop is one block south on foot.
For more on using buses and other transit around the city, see how to get around San Francisco by public transport.
FAQs
Where is Huntington Park in San Francisco?
It is at California Street and Taylor Street, atop Nob Hill, in San Francisco, CA 94108.
What can you see at Huntington Park?
The park has lawns, seating, a children’s playground and a fountain that replicates Rome’s Fontana delle Tartarughe.
Can you visit Grace Cathedral with the park?
Yes. Grace Cathedral is beside the park at the corner of California and Taylor Streets. Sightseeing access can be interrupted by services and events, so check availability before you go.