![A view of downtown San Francisco in the distance, while Lombard Street can be seen at the bottom of the photo.](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2022-09/pexels-kehn-hermano-6655184.jpg?itok=Nczgft60)
See frequently requested locations
View photo albums for locations that Film SF can issue permits to shoot.
Highlights
![A metal sculpture of a large bow and arrow on the grass, with a view of San Francisco downtown in the background.](/sites/default/files/2022-09/EmbarcaderoThumbnail.jpg)
![Cars drive slowly down a street with lots of switchbacks. Many colorful flowers bloom between the switchbacks. A "Do not enter" sign is seen in the foreground.](/sites/default/files/2022-09/LombardStreetThumbnail_1.jpg)
Lombard (also known as "The Crooked Street")
![View of the Ferry Building from the street, with soft clouds in the background. "Port of San Francisco" can be seen backward at the lower edge.](/sites/default/files/2022-09/pexels-kehn-hermano-4486489thumbnail.jpg)
Ferry Building
See photos of the Ferry Building.
Note that parts of the Ferry Building require a separate film permit, but we can help refer you.
Other jurisdictions
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Shooting the Golden Gate Bridge requires a separate film permit.
Public parks
Public parks
Contact Rec and Parks to get film permits for any public parks in San Francisco, including:
- Golden Gate Park
- Twin Peaks (see photos)
- Dolores Park
- Palace of Fine Arts
North and west coasts of SF
North and west coasts of SF
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area requires separate film permits. These areas include:
- Alcatraz Island
- Baker Beach
- Lands End
- Ocean Beach
- Marin Headlands
Presidio
Presidio
Filming in the Presidio requires a separate outdoor permit.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Filming on Treasure Island requires a separate film permit.
Highways
Highways
You must get a film permit from Caltrans. See more information about highway filming from the California Film Commission.
Film locations require permits from a variety of agencies. The locations listed are for reference and is not meant to be exhaustive. Contact Film SF to get guidance and find out more info about which permits you will need.