Virtual Tour

Sacred Heart Cathedral is situated in the heart of San Francisco’s cultural center. SHC students benefit from the prime location, near San Francisco’s City Hall, the opera and the ballet. SHC’s urban campus is ideally located for rich educational opportunities. 

Use the interactive map below to explore our campus. 

Click around different areas of campus for more information and to view facility videos.

GEARY BLVD. EDDY STREET La Salle Plaza GEARY BLVD. FRANKLIN STREET ST. MARY’SCATHEDRAL CATHEDRALPARKING LOT PRACTICE FIELD DE PAULCAMPUS FOR THE ARTS SISTER TERESA PIRO, DC,STUDENT LIFE CENTER(SLC) O’FARRELL STREET SISTER CAROLINECOLLINS, DC,THEATER LA SALLEACADEMIC BUILDING GOUGH STREET ELLIS STREET

Directions & Parking

The La Salle Campus is located at 1055 Ellis between Franklin and Gough, and the De Paul Campus is at 1100 Ellis on the corner of Ellis and Gough, directly behind Saint Mary’s Cathedral.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory 1055 Ellis Street San Francisco, California, 94109

Public Transit

One of the major benefits of our location in the heart of the city is easy access to public transportation. Our campus is easily reached via MUNI and BART.

The following MUNI bus lines will get you to SHC:

  • 47 Van Ness
  • 38 Geary
  • 31 Balboa

BART: Civic Center Station

Use the Google Maps transit planner for the most detailed instructions.

Driving Directions

From Marin: South on Golden Gate Bridge, follow signs to Lombard Street. East on Lombard to Gough, right onto Gough heading south. Entrance for parking at the Cathedral is on Gough.

From the East Bay: West on Bay Bridge, follow signs to 9th St./Civic Center. Go north on 9th, using one of the two right lanes. After you cross Market, 9th becomes Larkin St. Remain on Larkin (stay in left lane) and turn left on Ellis (approx. 8 blocks up Larkin). Continue on Ellis, cross Gough and turn into the driveway leading to the Cathedral parking lot (driveway is immediately after the De Paul campus).

From the Peninsula-via 101: Follow signs to 9th St./Civic Center. Go north on 9th, using one of the two right lanes. After you cross Market, 9th becomes Larkin St. Remain on Larkin (stay in left lane) and turn left on Ellis (approx. 8 blocks up Larkin). Continue on Ellis, cross Gough and turn into the driveway leading to the Cathedral parking lot (driveway is immediately after the De Paul Campus).

From the Peninsula-via 280: Take San Jose Avenue exit. Proceed north on San Jose Ave. San Jose Ave. turns into Guerrero. Continue north on Guerrero St. Turn right onto Market St. Turn left onto Franklin. Turn left onto Ellis and proceed as above. Or take Highway 280 and merge at the Army Street Interchange onto Highway 101. Follow the directions for Highway 101.

Parking

SHC is an urban campus. Metered, hourly street parking is available to visitors, but please be aware of time limits and restrictions concerning area permits. St. Mary’s Cathedral parking lot is often available to visitors attending evening and weekend events, but space is limited. Below is a list of nearby parking garages that assist with visitor overflow.

Japantown Garage

1660 Geary Boulevard at Webster Street, 415.921.2793

Civic Center Plaza Garage

McAllister Street between Polk and Larkin Streets, 415.863.1537

Opera Plaza Garage

601 Van Ness at Golden Gate Ave, 415.771.4776

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CPMC Van Ness Campus

The CPMC Van Ness Campus has public parking with both valet and self-parking options available. Garage access is available off of Geary Boulevard and Post Street (direct to self-parking).

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