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Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery, Outer Richmond
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Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery

  • 4.3254 reviews
  • $
  • Open now · till 5 pm

Perched above Ocean Beach, the Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery blends historic optical marvels with contemporary holographic art. Visit for immersive projections, hands-on demonstrations, and panoramic coastal views — expect a contemplative, educational experience ideal for curious visitors and photographers.

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Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery in short

When is Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery open?

Every day, 11 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery?

1096 Point Lobos Ave,San Francisco, CA 94121.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
11 AM–5 PM
tuesday
11 AM–5 PM
wednesday
11 AM–5 PM
thursday
11 AM–5 PM
friday
11 AM–5 PM
saturday
11 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
11 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Camera Obscura & Holograph Gallery
  2. 2 Lands End Lookout · 5 min
  3. 3 Balboa Natural Area · 7 min
  4. 4 Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant · 17 min
  5. 5 Park Chalet · 17 min
1096 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121(opens the map)DirectionsTo Outer RichmondCall+14157500415Websitegiantcamera.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 254 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.