Bernal Heights History Tours

Take a history walking tour and contribute to public art!

Oct 24th & 25th from 10 am to noon

Stairs at Moultrie and Cortland, 94110

Discover one of San Francisco’s most welcoming and eclectic neighborhoods. With its bohemian charm, creative spirit, and village-like atmosphere, Bernal Heights offers rich history, nature, and culture. Your guided tour will weave through the lively commercial corridor, pass former earthquake shacks, wander through Holly Park, and reveal artsy green spaces and hidden stairways. Learn who the original Bernals were and how developers took their land. How was William Tecumseh Sherman involved? Learn how Bernal Heights changed as San Francisco grew. Famous labor leaders, musicians, journalists, and more. The experience finishes with an unforgettable panoramic vista from the top of Bernal Hill, an essential adventure for anyone who loves an urban hike.

The tour is about 2.5 miles long and takes 2.5 hours to complete. Purchase tickets in advance through Tickettailor:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/prospectstairartproject/2448019

Group size is limited, and all proceeds fund the newest tile mosaic by local Bernal artist Colette Crutcher. Join Richard Preston on a 2-hour walking tour of Bernal Heights. Discover hidden stairways and unaccepted streets, interesting architectural history, and secret green spaces.

Choose from two dates: Saturday, October 24 or Sunday, October 25, 10:00 am to noon. Pick your date when you buy your ticket. Meet at the Bernal Heights Library stairs, at the corner of Cortland and Moultrie.