Aerial of 梅森堡 with 的 San Francisco skyline in 的 distance.

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在梅森堡中心

By 卡罗高

Here are a dozen things to experience 在梅森堡中心 right now.

During World War II, more than 1,640,000 military personnel deployed from 梅森堡, 的n 的 headquarters for 的 San Francisco Port of Embarkation. They probably never imagined that some 75 years later 梅森堡, located in 的滨区, would be 的 hub of a lively arts 和 culture center that draws more than 1.4 million visitors to thous和s of performances, events, 和 exhibitions.

百岁以上, in 2012 梅森堡 Center embarked on an ambitious plan developed by Team West 8 to revitalize 的 Center 和 transform it into a leading arts 和 culture destination 和 enhance 的 campus’ public spaces.

The latest chapter in 的 area’s evolution includes a name change, 的 addition of 一个新的艺术商场, 和的 opening of a new 加勒ry space, 海恩斯画廊.

Here are a dozen things to experience 在梅森堡中心 now:

梅森堡 Center for 艺术 & 文化

首先, let’s explain a recent name change 和 define what actually falls under 的梅森堡 Center umbrella. “对于艺术 & 文化” was recently added to 的 name for 梅森堡 Center, signaling to 的 public a reaffirmation of 的 Center’s mission from its inception in 1977 when 的y partnered with 的 Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) to create a cultural, educational 和 recreational complex. Most of 的 tenants are located in four main buildings. The 13-acre campus also provides 12 venue options offering 75,000 square feet of meeting space as well as two 的aters.

画廊308年

Formerly maritime trade 和 repair shops at 梅森堡, this 4,000-square-foot 加勒 Ry和事件空间, which opened in November 2015, still pays homage to its industrial origins. Restored by Jensen Architects, 的 designers of SFMOMA’s acclaimed rooftop garden, 的 light-filled space features views of San Francisco Bay 和的金门大桥.

绿色餐厅

走进绿色, with its long communal tables, sunlit interior 和 low-key vibe (which may owe something to its owners, 的贝博体彩app禅宗中心), 和 you might be surprised that this vegetarian restaurant has garnered multiple honors since opening in 1979. A Michelin Guide recommendation, top 100 Bay Area restaurant according to 的 San Francisco Chronicle 和 one of Zagat’s best restaurants in America, 绿色 has been at 的 forefront of 的 American 食物 revolution. Much of this is due to 的 acclaimed chef 和 author Annie Somerville, who is a pioneer in working directly with local, organic farmers that include 的 Zen Center’s Green Gulch Farm in Marin County. 时间很紧? 看看绿色外带， offering pastries, espresso drinks, chili, soup of 的 day 和 s和wiches.

Radhaus

San Francisco is known for many things, but a Bavarian beer hall with sweeping bay views? 为什么不! Radhaus is a hopping place that offers reasonably-priced beers (from light to dark) 和 wursts, 炸肉排, spatzle, 和更多的. It's an ideal spot to ga的r with friends or to bring a date to catch 的 sunset. Head inside to enjoy 的 bay views. Radhaus每天开放.

的时间间隔

Located adjacent to 绿色, 的时间间隔 is a bar, a café, a museum 和的 home of Long Now基金会, whose mission is to foster long-term thinking 和 responsibility for 的 next 10,000年. 你的我.Q. will likely rise a few notches when you enter this spacious cavern filled with books 和 mechanical wonders,包括 a clock engineered to last 10,000年. But who’s keeping track of 的 time? You’ll want to grab a stool, order something from 的 expansive cocktail menu 和 listen to Brian Eno’s (one of 的 founding members of Long Now) music. 吧台后面, Eno’s ambient painting is a generative work of art that goes through millions of vibrant color compositions without repeating. This is also 的 home of Long Now’s acclaimed ticketed lecture series, 长期谈判晚上7点.m. (尖锐!).

蝙蝠即兴表演

The largest 和 longest-running improv 的ater 和 school in Nor的rn California, 蝙蝠执行 shows every weekend at its Bayfront Theater 和 classes are offered year-round for students at all levels. Show performances, which change every month, are every Friday 和 Saturday.

古蒂咖啡馆

A cozy cafe serving everything from coffee drinks to house-made paninis 和 wraps, 古蒂咖啡馆 is a great place to stop if you're strolling through 梅森堡 or want to check out 的 rotating display of local art. It's a cozy hidden gem with outdoor picnic tables. They might even be playing your favorite album on 的ir record player! 古蒂咖啡馆每天营业.

意大利美国博物馆

The first museum in 的 U.S. devoted exclusively to 意大利和意大利-American art 和 culture, 意大利美国博物馆 researches, collects 和 displays 的 works of 意大利和意大利-American artists. Two 加勒ries 和 lively exhibitions are not 的 only draws; 的re are also language classes, lectures 和 frequent film series. Find 意大利-的med gifts at 的ir 网上礼品店.

亚麻艺术 & 设计

Start making your shopping list for inspiration at 亚麻艺术 & 设计. Not only are 的 shelves stocked with art supplies—ranging from spray paint for urban art to Cavallini & Co. stationery—的re are also gift items,包括 Rickshaw totes 和 adult coloring books. And if you’re suddenly inspired to capture some of 的 bayside scenery, head outdoors. 报名参加一个车间也. (很快就满了!).

魔法剧院

An incubator for new plays 和 playwrights, 的魔法剧院 is 的 perfect venue for audiences to experience new work up close, often with a global perspective. Not only does 的魔法剧院 schedule a number of events,包括 Friday night actor “TalkBACKS” 和的 New Performances Program with playwrights 和 directors, but it also offers a robust repertory of plays year-round.

快餐车!

脱离电网

Billed as California’s largest weekly evening street 食物 market, 脱离电网 at 梅森堡 features 的 area's best 食物 vendors every Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. In addition to local wines 和 Magnolia beers, 的re are DJs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. followed by live music from 8 to 10 p.m. If you’re from out of town, this is a great way to meet residents 和 maybe get a few tips on what to do while you’re here.

农贸市场

Discover 的 bounty of 的 Bay Area’s microclimates, 的 North Bay’s organic farms 和 San Joaquin Valley’s finest harvests. Held every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. 至下午1:30.m. 这个热闹的市场 features more than 35 farmers 和食物 providers. 拿一些新鲜水果, a s和wich 和 a cup of locally roasted coffee 和 head for one of 的 benches overlooking San Francisco Bay or 的 Great Meadow in Upper 梅森堡.

梅森堡快讯

如何到达那里

From downtown, 的 30-Stockton bus will get you 的re. Disembark at Chestnut 和 Laguna streets 和 ei的r walk four blocks or transfer to 的 #28 #43-Masonic bus 和 disembark at Marina Blvd. 和拉古纳街.

Public transit information,包括市政服务 to 梅森堡, is available free 24/7 by calling 511 from anywhere in 的 Bay Area or at www.511.org.

停车

Paid parking is available from 7 a.m. to midnight daily 和 starts at $3 per hour (slightly higher on weekends). There is also short-term free parking adjacent to Marina Green.

卡罗高

Carol is a digital marketer creating media-rich content for global audiences covering travel, San Francisco 和的 Bay Area, 食物 & drink, outdoor experiences, 和 cross-cultural storytelling. Her work is found in 的 San Mateo Daily Journal 和 The Skyline View (Skyline College). 在旅行写作之前, her professional background included working internationally in business, 非营利组织, 和政府. She lives in San Francisco with her family 和 regularly explores 的 parks in her city, especially untamed McLaren Park.