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.
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La Salle Academic Building
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LaSalle Overview
Opened in 1980, the new building was designed to replace the outdated structure that had existed at 1055 Ellis since at least 1924. Part of the construction including turning Willow Alley into the La Salle Campus Plaza, a gathering place for students throughout the school day. With the exception of the gym and dining hall which still stand today, the old Sacred Heart building was demolished in 1981 and rebuilt as the Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center in 2003.
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De Paul Campus for the Arts
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DePaul Campus for the Arts
After the Archdiocese of San Francisco razed the old St. Vincent High School on the corner of Geary and Ellis in order to build the new Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, groundbreaking on the renamed Cathedral High School at 1100 Ellis occurred in 1966, opening in 1967. In 1987, Sacred Heart and Cathedral High Schools merged and the old Cathedral campus became the DePaul Campus for the Arts.
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Student Life Center East
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Sister Teresa Piro, DC Student Life Center (SLC) East
The last remaining piece of the old Sacred Heart building, the east section of the Student Life Center is a fantastic blend of both the new and old. Our students can be found taking a yoga class in the Fitness Center, strength-training in the Weight Room, or training in the Brother Arnold Gymnasium.
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Student Life Center West
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Sister Teresa Piro, DC Student Life Center (SLC) West
The western part of the Student Life Center is a fantastic representation of the vibrant SHC community. Our students can be found gathered around tables in the Dining Hall eating lunch, and studying and working together during collaboration periods, and their cheers can be heard from our Pavilion on game nights.
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).
