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    Herbst Theatre is part of the War Memorial Performing Arts Center and across the street from City Hall on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. A 928-seat recital hall, Herbst Theatre is the venue used most often for San Francisco Performances' events, offering a great opportunity to see world-class artists in an intimate setting.

For information on the beautiful murals at Herbst Theatre, click here.

Herbst Theatre is located in the Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue at McAllister in San Francisco

Seating Chart

Click here for the theater's seating chart. For a very detailed seating map, click here.

Parking

The largest parking lots in the area are the Performing Arts Garage on Grove Street at Gough and the Civic Center Garage on McAllister between Polk and Larkin.

Map and Directions

Public Transport
The MUNI Van Ness Station is only about 4 blocks south of the hall. MUNI lines 47 and 49 run along Van Ness Avenue and pass directly by the theater. The nearest BART station is Civic Center. Upon exiting the station follow Grove Street away from Market Street (west) for three blocks. Cross Van Ness Avenue on Grove Street then turn to the right (north) and walk to McAllister Street, the Theater will be on your left at McAllister.

By Car
From the Golden Gate Bridge:

After crossing the bridge, take US 101 to Lombard Street and continue south on Van Ness Avenue to the Civic Center. Turn right on Grove Street, the first street past City Hall. The Opera House is on the right and Davies Symphony Hall is on the left. Continue on Grove for parking in the Performing Arts Garage.

From the Bay Bridge:
After crossing the bridge, take the Ninth Street/Civic Center Exit onto Harrison Street. Go one block and turn right onto Ninth. Stay to the left and continue on Ninth across Market Street onto Hayes Street. Take Hayes to Franklin Street and turn right. Drive one block on Franklin to Grove Street for parking in the Performing Arts Garage.

From the peninsula via 101:
Take US101 North and exit at 9th Street. Turn left off the exit ramp onto 9th Street. Stay to the left and continue on 9th Street across Market Street onto Hayes Street. Take Hayes to Franklin Street and turn right. Drive one block on Franklin to Grove Street for parking in the Performing Arts Garage.

Dining Ideas

Ovation at the Opera
333 Fulton St. (in Inn at the Opera, near Franklin) San Francisco
(415) 553-8100

Celebratory French food in romantic four-star surroundings. Appetizers need attention, but entrees like veal medallions with morels and stuffed chicken breast quite good.
credit cards accepted · full bar · open late · highchairs
Free Valet
Dinner nightly.
Reservations: Recommended

Hayes Street Grill
320 Hayes St. (near Franklin) San Francisco 94102
(415) 863-5545

Fresh fish changes daily and is simply prepared at this restaurant with classic San Francisco surroundings - Michael Bauer
credit cards accepted · full bar
Valet on weekends $5 Lunch weekdays, dinner daily.
Reservations: Recommended

Lodging

Inn at the Opera
333 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 863-8400

The Huntington Hotel
1075 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 474-5400

The Cathedral Hill
1101 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 776-8200

 
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