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Grace Cathedral

The Episcopal cathedral on Nob Hill in San Francisco, with two labyrinths and a self-guided tour.

1100 California Street · San Francisco, CA

About Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral stands on California Street on Nob Hill, and the California Street cable car stops in front of it. Sightseeing hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm, and the cathedral sometimes closes for events. A self-guided tour is included with admission and is available in several languages, and visitors can walk one of its two labyrinths. People coming to pray or meditate are welcomed at no charge during sightseeing hours.

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