West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II

The West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II is a war monument in Presidio Park in San Francisco with a curved granite wall. The structure displays the names of approximately 413 service members who went missing in Pacific coastal waters during the Second World War.

The memorial was created to honor those who died or went missing in Pacific waters between 1941 and 1945. Architect Hervey Parke Clark and sculptor Jean de Marco designed it as a significant tribute to the war losses along the Pacific coast.

The memorial bears the names of service members lost in Pacific waters, creating a place where visitors and families can pay respects to those who died. The inscriptions make it possible to remember individual people and their sacrifice.

You can reach the memorial on foot or by taking the Presidio's free shuttle service, which runs throughout the year. Parking spaces are available along Washington Boulevard if you prefer to drive.

The memorial sits within a grove of Monterey pine and cypress trees, creating a sheltered setting for reflection. These trees frame views toward the Pacific Ocean, reminding visitors of where the missing service members were lost.

GPS coordinates: 37.79861,-122.47796

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42