The Sentinel Building: A Gateway to San Francisco's Rich History

Getting There

• Walking

  From the heart of Chinatown (Grant Avenue and California Street), head north on Grant Avenue for about two blocks until you reach Bush Street. Turn right on Bush Street and walk one block to Kearny Street. Turn left on Kearny Street and continue until you reach 916 Kearny St, the location of the Sentinel Building. The walk should take about 10-15 minutes.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  If you prefer to take public transit, locate the nearest bus stop on Grant Avenue. You can catch the 8-Bayshore or the 30-Stockton bus. Board the bus and ride for two stops. Get off at Kearny Street and walk one block south to reach 916 Kearny St. The bus fare is $3.00, and you can pay using cash or a Clipper card.

• Cable Car

  For a classic San Francisco experience, you can take the Powell-Hyde or Powell-Mason cable car from the Powell Street turnaround. Ride the cable car until you reach the intersection of Hyde and Bay Streets. From there, walk east to Kearny Street and head south for a few blocks until you reach 916 Kearny St. The cable car fare is $8.00, payable at the turntables.

• Ride-share or Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a ride-sharing app like Uber or Lyft. Simply set your pickup location as your current location in Chinatown and enter '916 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA' as your destination. The cost may vary depending on traffic but expect it to be around $5-$10. Note that this option is less necessary since the destination is within walking distance.