Getting Here
New Conservatory Theatre Center is located at 25 Van Ness Avenue at Market Street in San Francisco. Our tri-theatre complex is in the lower level of this historic building.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We strongly recommend taking public transportation or using a rideshare when possible. NCTC is a short walk from the Civic Center BART and is right next to the Van Ness MUNI station.
NCTC Recommends: For a door to door experience when taking BART, transfer to MUNI at the Embarcadero Station and get off at the Van Ness Station which is right across from the theatre.
Plan your trip on BART.gov or call 650-992-2278.
Plan your trip on MUNI or call 415-701-2311.
PARKING
Traffic and parking is unpredictable in Hayes Valley and Civic Center areas so give yourself extra time to find a space. There are also several lots in the surrounding area as noted below:
PERFORMING ARTS GARAGE
360 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Entrance on Grove, between Franklin and Gough
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA GARAGE
355 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Entrance on McAllister between Polk and Larkin
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the New Conservatory Theatre Center SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app and use code NCTCSF for 10% off your first park.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM THE BAY BRIDGE AND PENINSULA
Connect to 101 North toward Golden Gate Bridge. Exit 101 North/Mission Street. Turn slight right onto Mission Street/101 North. Follow 101 North as it veers left and becomes Van Ness Avenue. NCTC is at the corner of Van Ness and Oak Street.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, take Lombard Street exit. Follow Lombard Street to Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on Van Ness and follow it to Oak Street. NCTC is at the corner of Van Ness and Oak Street.
EXPLORE THE AREA
NCTC is just steps away from dozens of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Here are just a few of our favorites:
Restaurants
Arbor – Staff favorite
384 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
a Mano – Staff favorite
450 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dingles Public House
333 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Doppio Zero – Staff favorite
395 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Lers Ros Thai – Staff favorite
307 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Papito Hayes
425 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Rad Radish – Staff favorite
301 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
RT Rotisserie
101 Oak St
San Francisco, CA 94102
SAMS American Eatery
1220 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Souvla – Staff favorite
517 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Bars and Lounges
The Beer Hall
1 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Birba
458 Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hôtel Biron – Staff favorite
45 Rose St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Linden Room
292 Linden St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Martuni’s – Staff favorite
4 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club – Staff favorite
39 Fell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Orbit Room
1900 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Smuggler’s Cove
650 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Cafes
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Mercury Cafe
201 Octavia St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Ritual Coffee Roasters – Staff favorite
432b Octavia St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Sextant Coffee Roasters
1415 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Sightglass Coffee – Staff favorite
270 7th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Urban Ritual Cafe
488 Fell St
San Francisco, CA 94102