San Francisco City Hall

Although this is a government office, it's open to both residents and tourists. I saw many people taking wedding photos there online. Unfortunately, our visit coincided with the Christmas holiday, so we could only admire the dome from outside. The only good thing was that parking nearby was free during the holiday. There's also an ice skating rink in the plaza opposite the building, which was a great experience. Further behind the plaza is a beautiful bronze statue of the Victory of Victory, commemorating the US Navy's victory over the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in 1898. During our visit, we encountered elderly people riding fancy bicycles, a large white dog statue, and tourists on sightseeing buses. Later, we saw the bus again at Lombard Street and Union Square. It seems like a great way to explore for those without a car.

San Francisco City Hall boasts a distinct Beaux-Arts architectural style. Its imposing dome, stunning sculptures, and unique curved staircases create a sense of stage presence. The marriage registry is located within City Hall, and after registering their marriage, couples often pose for photos on the steps of the rotunda. Marilyn Monroe even had her marriage registered here.

The building boasts a grand, golden exterior, requiring security checks to enter. There's also a church inside, where you'll occasionally see weddings and photo shoots. City Hall contains detailed records of birth and death certificates, personal identification information, and tax records. You can also visit some staff offices, and I've heard some even get to visit the mayor's office.

Going up the stairs is the church where weddings are being held, and newlyweds taking wedding photos can be seen everywhere.

San Francisco City Hall is an impressive building with an onion-shaped semi-dome in the style of a European church, and it is coated with a layer of golden gold. The main entrance is also coated with a lot of gold, giving people a sense of splendor.

The square in front of the City Hall is very spacious. I noticed that the trees planted in the square are very special. The trunks are straight and the branches grow into various shapes. From a distance, they look like teams of people standing in neat rows, waving their hands and making various shapes.



The tall City Hall, with its exquisite stone carvings and magnificent decorations, feels like stepping into a royal palace. A tall stone staircase connects the first and second floors, allowing for close-up views of the exquisite stone statues and the golden woodcarvings lining the gallery. With many visitors today, the City Hall seemed quite lively, with several couples taking wedding photos.

It's hard to park nearby, so I found an underground parking lot in a nearby building. It cost more than $20, which is very expensive.

The exterior of the City Hall is very similar to the U.S. Capitol. You can enter after a security check. The interior is very grand, with exquisite sculptures. Many newlyweds register and take photos here, and I also saw girls taking artistic photos here in formal attire.

I even walked to the door of the mayor's office (I remember it was on the 4th floor) and took the opportunity to look inside for a long time while people were coming in and out. I thought to myself, it won't be so easy to walk to the mayor's office door when I return to Beijing.

San Francisco City Hall was designed by Arthur Buown Jr. Its majestic Palais-Roman dome is modeled after the White Trotter Chapel in the Papal Palace. The entrance is inscribed with an allegory reminiscent of the golden rush. Union Square was the site of the "Union Conference" during the Civil War in 1850, hence its name. The statue of Victory atop the central column commemorates Admiral Dewey, the first American naval officer to win the Spanish-American War at Manila Bay.

There was an event happening in front of City Hall that day, and many media outlets were there to take photos. Looking closely, I noticed the mayor of San Francisco was among them—what a coincidence! The dog the security guard was holding was adorable, and after getting permission, I took a few photos of it.

The City Hall is worth a visit, as it is spacious and magnificent inside and has a unique architectural style.

The environment is not good, dirty, messy, and there are many homeless people.

Many American city halls offer free admission to the public, and many attract visitors with their beautiful architecture. While not far from Union Square, City Hall is still a bit of a walk away. There are two large parking garages near City Hall, and with navigation and signage, they're easy to find. Parking requires a ticket, and upon returning, you need to scan the access control system to retrieve your car. Unfortunately, it was Halloween, and the city government was planning a large celebration. Stages and lights were set up inside and outside City Hall. The large green space at the entrance was completely cordoned off by roadshow preparations, leaving the exterior and overall appearance of City Hall in disarray, making it difficult to take good photos. The central area inside City Hall was also cordoned off, and the venue was under intense construction and setup. City Hall remained open, and security checks were still required for entry. However, since the central steps were blocked off, the open areas were mostly office space, leaving little to see. The staff were busy with their own affairs, which was no surprise to us tourists. The City Hall is also where newlyweds get their marriage certificates, and many newlyweds choose to take wedding photos there. Tip: The toilet is on the first floor underground.

It is very different from the government offices in China.

San Francisco City Hall is quite solemn, and the area in front of the building is also very spacious.

Turning around the city hall, I found many black homeless people with strange looks and behaviors. Looking at the magnificent city hall building, the sunlight shone obliquely into the streets through the building, cutting the light and darkness at a 45-degree angle. The temperature difference between the sunny and the dark places was huge.

Feel free to browse as long as you don't disturb the office workers inside. This is also where wedding ceremonies are held. With the blessings of witnesses and friends, a simple and sweet wedding was a complete success! I was fortunate enough to witness a same-sex wedding.

There are many children playing football on the lawn outside the City Hall. It’s quite interesting!

I was lucky enough to take wedding photos at the City Hall, it must be praised! !

You can even visit the city hall, which is rare, and you can even get married there. It's truly magnificent and beautiful, and you'll likely see many couples getting married or having their wedding photos taken. It's definitely worth a visit.

It was almost closing time when we arrived, so there were very few people. Hahaha, I just took some photos. The building was really beautiful, and there were people taking wedding photos.

It's a big building and square with some street sculptures around it, but there are many homeless people on the roadside. It's enough to just take a look when you pass by, there's no need to make a special trip.

San Francisco's City Hall is a renowned wedding registry, its exquisite architecture attracting numerous couples for wedding photography. Security at the main entrance only allows small bags. Due to my husband's large photography backpack and my dress, the security officer directed us to use a side entrance, which required us to go around the outside. Therefore, those with larger bags can proceed directly through security to avoid the detour we took. City Hall's Baroque dome exudes a sense of both sacredness and exquisite artistry. The entrance steps are crowded with couples taking photos, making it difficult to capture an empty space, so be sure to time your photo. The greatest feeling of taking wedding photos at City Hall is hearing the heartfelt blessings from others. From security checkpoint to security checkpoint, every congratulation, every "look so beautiful"—a sincere wish from strangers—is a heartfelt gesture of love and happiness for the newlyweds.

I saw two couples taking wedding photos on the steps. It turns out that the bride can be beautiful even without a white wedding dress.

As soon as you enter, you will feel like you are watching an American TV series.

I saw many couples getting married there.

The architectural structure of the City Hall is quite stylish and very impressive at first glance. I often come back to the City Hall for various reasons. My wife and I registered our marriage and held our wedding there.

There is no complicated procedure to enter the City Hall. After basic security checks, you can browse and take photos freely except for some restricted areas of the office. From time to time, you will encounter newlyweds who come here to register their marriage.

It has a lot to do with respecting diversity. As a government agency, the City Hall also pays attention to all aspects of culture.

The City Hall is magnificent and impressive. I saw people taking wedding photos at the entrance. After passing security, you can visit for free, but unfortunately, we were short on time and didn't get to see it properly. On our way out, we saw a nearby door where government officials worked. It wasn't heavily guarded. Unlike us~~~

We also checked in at San Francisco's City Hall, another classic building. It was very exquisite and magnificent, but it was a bit of a pity that it was closed on the weekend...

There were many brides and grooms holding ceremonies here, and the atmosphere was so good that even we were a little happy. The city hall was filled with a sense of happiness.

The most impressive building in the city center is City Hall, which was built in 1915 and modeled after the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Its majestic and solemn atmosphere attracts visitors to take photos. Its majestic Baroque-style dome is modeled after the Chapel of the White House in the Papal Palace. It is taller than the Capitol in Washington, D.C. As a landmark building in San Francisco, it is a worthwhile attraction.

The civic centers in various American cities are all very unique and free to visit, so I always visit them whenever I visit a city. The thing that impressed me most about San Francisco City Hall was the paper crane tree, filled with wishes, which was very beautiful.

When I entered the lobby, I saw many couples registering. Their white dresses matched the gorgeous interior decoration very well. It was like exploring a maze.

One of the stops on our San Francisco in-depth tour^_^

It was built in 1915 based on the model of Washington's Senate Chamber. It is very spectacular o(^▽^)o

I really like this symmetrical building, which has a majestic and solemn atmosphere. The Baroque dome condenses the architectural art school style that was popular at the time. It is a huge, classical masterpiece *^O^*

Admission is free to visitors and it's said to be a wedding venue. The interior is truly magnificent, with high ceilings and a perfectly symmetrical design, creating a unique atmosphere. Inside, the city hall contains detailed records of everyone's birth and death certificates, personal identification information, tax records, and more, which is quite interesting.

From a distance, the massive Baroque dome of the City Hall is truly impressive. Imposing statues stand on the central axis in front of the City Hall. They are said to represent wisdom, art, truth, and diligence.

The interior of City Hall is open to the public, and many newlyweds choose to take photos here. My white dress perfectly complements the gorgeous interior, and I regretted not bringing a dress for the photo shoot. Wandering through the floors was like exploring a maze. The upper floors were filled with offices, officials from various departments busy at work, and people waiting for court sessions. While City Hall may be a tourist attraction, it still serves as a civic center.

I didn't go in to look around. The building shape is the usual type. It is solemn and dignified. Unfortunately, it loses a lot of points because of the homeless people.

I didn't have a chance to go in, I just passed by. I can see that it is worth going in. Here are two photos of the exterior for your reference

The City Hall is open to visitors free of charge, and a simple security check is all that's required at the entrance. The interior and exterior of the City Hall boast a somewhat antique design, a rare sight in a country with only a few hundred years of history. No wonder couples line up to take wedding photos here.

The building is beautiful, but not worth a special trip to see. The Asian Art Museum across the street is great and worth a visit.

San Francisco City Hall, the building is very impressive, and it is a precious place for newlyweds to get married.

San Francisco City Hall is a classic Baroque dome-style building. It now serves as a government office building. Simple security checks are conducted at both the front and rear entrances, and admission is free. Couples often hold wedding ceremonies or take wedding photos on different floors of City Hall, enjoying a harmonious atmosphere without disturbing each other.

The buildings are quite nice to look at, but there are a lot of homeless people nearby, so don't go there at night.

City Hall is also the political heart of San Francisco and a huge stage for politicians.

It was quite dark when we went there, but that didn't diminish the grandeur of San Francisco City Hall. Since there weren't many tall buildings around, the city hall became a beautiful sight. Interestingly, the US City Hall actually allows visitors from all over the world to visit, including the mayor's office. San Francisco is the second largest city in the US, comparable to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou in my country.

I stayed at the Aida Plaza Hotel (1087 Market Street) in San Francisco, right next to City Hall. I got up early and took a stroll around the square in front of City Hall. This area is known for its high homeless population. It was before 10 a.m., and aside from the occasional jogger or dog walker, the streets were mostly filled with homeless people. Because of the large number of homeless people, the streets were a bit messy and the smell was a bit unpleasant. There's a morning market in front of City Hall Square (I've been there three times, and it was there twice, but not once; I haven't noticed a pattern yet). I bought some fresh strawberries and blueberries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and mulberries are a must-buy in the US; they're sweet and delicious, and much cheaper than in China.

It really exceeded my expectations because I could go inside and visit. I could see what government transparency is. I could take photos at the door of the government office. Officials would not stop me from taking photos, but would move aside and wait until I was done before going in. There were many weddings going on inside.

San Francisco City Hall is majestic and has the style of European architecture!

When I went there, they were just getting ready for the dinner. Someone was rolling out the red carpet at the entrance, and someone was setting up the interior, arranging tables, chairs, and wine glasses. There was also a room with some models, which was quite nice.

A very beautiful and photogenic spot

There are some small exhibitions inside

It's not a tourist attraction on the itinerary, but I went in to see it when I passed by. The building looks great. No tickets are required to visit, but there are no special exhibitions.

It’s very imposing, and feels a bit like the core square of the imperial capital!

I can understand that this is also an important part of a great country singing the main theme and enhancing national pride!

Location: It couldn't be more crucial, right in the heart of the city, with excellent transportation. Unlike in China, across from City Hall Plaza is the San Francisco Library, also majestic and impressive, a testament to its respect for knowledge, which is at least more important than its eulogization!

It is the Spring Festival, and a celebration ceremony is to be held in the square, and preparations are being made ~ Chinese Kung Fu!

San Francisco is indeed the base of Chinese Americans.

We walked for a whole day and arrived in the evening, but it was very beautiful, and the red, white and blue lights of the national flag were particularly dazzling.

I went there on New Year's Day and there were a lot of homeless people nearby.

San Francisco City Hall, the government office building in the heart of San Francisco's civic center, boasts a distinctive Beaux-Arts style, and its massive dome is ranked fifth largest in the world. The current building replaced the old one, which was completely destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. For architecture enthusiasts, the view is a visual feast.

That afternoon, our tour bus arrived at San Francisco City Hall. It wasn't as nice as we'd imagined. There were a lot of cars and the sanitation was average. We also saw some homeless people wandering around. The surrounding scenery was okay, though.

To the west of Civic Center Plaza is the San Francisco City Hall, built in 1915, which is open to the public for visits.

There is security check when entering, so try not to bring your schoolbag.

Super beautiful interior, many people take wedding photos, and there is free internet access

The exterior is quite impressive, very similar to the state capitol buildings and Capitol Hill in Washington, and the golden roof makes it look quite high-end.

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They just passed by in a hurry and were not allowed to go in. They just looked at it from a distance.

San Francisco City Hall embodies the then-popular Beaux-Arts architectural style, with its Baroque dome. Its exterior resembles St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Its interior is equally magnificent. A side gallery houses Marilyn Monroe's marriage certificate and a model of the entire building. City Hall was also the political heart of San Francisco, a grand stage for politicians.

Home to the world's fifth-largest dome, it's a popular destination for many Americans, especially San Franciscans, to hold their weddings beneath it. It's also the site of many significant historical events. While admission is free, parking is very limited and expensive. We recommend parking in the free parking lot two blocks away and walking to the entrance. Enforcement around City Hall is quite strict—we personally witnessed cars being towed away for illegal parking.

There are some exhibition halls in the office buildings that you can visit, where you can see local people working and even meet people taking wedding photos.

SF City Hall is where the government offices are located. If you bring a bag, you must enter through the side door and go through security. City Hall is primarily known for its academic-style architecture. The exterior is impressive, and the interior is also very beautiful. Many people choose to hold weddings here, or take wedding photos or commemorative photos.

I took some beautiful photos. The night before, I had an argument with my lover about work pressure and worries about the future. I started to visit San Francisco with a slightly depressed mood. I was still shocked by the beautiful scenery here.

San Francisco City Hall is an impressive structure, once recognized as one of the most beautiful public buildings in the United States. Designed in 1915 by John Bakewell Jr. and Arthur Brown Jr., it embodies the then-popular Art Institute architectural style. From a distance, it resembles a palace, yet retains a sense of majesty.

The City Hall is open to the public free of charge. There are quite a lot of tourists and newlyweds who choose to take wedding photos here. Here you can also see government workers going about their daily work.

Since we went on a Sunday, we couldn't enter. The exterior is magnificent, and there are two rows of trees on both sides of the square in front. The only regret is that the sun is too strong and it is difficult to take in the view from the front.

San Francisco has many names: San Francisco and San Francisco. In comparison, I prefer the name "San Francisco". This city also developed because of the gold rush. The San Francisco City Hall, which can be regarded as the White House of the West Coast of the United States, is said to have used 1 ton of gold for its decoration. It is really gorgeous!

It's just a building. You can come here to take pictures, but you can't go inside.

San Francisco City Hall is the government office building in the civic center of San Francisco, United States. Near City Hall are places of elegant culture, including art galleries, art halls, concert halls, etc.

Tel: (1-415) 7012311

Address: 400 Van Ness Ave

Transportation: Take bus No. 47, 49, or 90 and get off at Van Ness Ave & Grove St.

Admission: Free. Parking: Metered, charged from Monday to Friday, free on weekends

Opening hours: Monday to Friday (8:00-20:00), group tours at 10:00, 12:00, and 14:00

This is the San Francisco Civic Center's government office building. Admission is free, but you'll need to go through security upon entering. The interior is magnificent, resembling a museum or church. Many weddings and photo shoots are held here, and we witnessed several couples. There were also art students sketching architectural sketches.

A very beautiful town hall with a golden dome where many events are held every year.

It is a great place to take wedding photos, and the interior architecture is very beautiful.

The government office, the environment in front of the door is very neat and clean.

A stately, luxurious building. Open to the public. Appreciating this architecture makes me appreciate the city government's approach to the people.

San Francisco City Hall has been lit up in French style these past couple of days, red, white, and blue. It's incredibly beautiful under the setting sun, yet also strikes a deep sadness. My phone broke, so I only managed to find this photo of the scene before the lights were on.

Passing by, the square in front of the City Hall is quite large.