Marilyn Monroe in San Francisco
Much of the time Marilyn Monroe spent in San Francisco was during her relationship with Joe DiMaggio, a San Francisco native. Although some misinformed local tour guides will try to tell you the couple were married at Saints Peter and Paul Church in North Beach, the ceremony in fact took place at City Hall. After their marriage, the couple lived for a time in the city's Marina district at 2150 Beach Street.You'll find a wax figure of Marilyn Monroe at the Wax Museum on Fisherman's Wharf.
More Marilyn Monroe Sites in San Francisco and Northern California
- Castroville: The budding star was named Artichoke Queen in 1947, but nothing in the town commemorates the event.
- Salinas: Murals by local artist John Cerney at the National Steinbeck Center feature Monroe as the Artichoke Queen of 1947
- CalNeva Resort, Lake Tahoe: Once owned by Frank Sinatra, who often entertained friends including Miss Monroe
Sleeping With Marilyn Monroe
Area hotels have suites commemorating Marilyn Monroe, and one even has a room that was once her bungalow.- CalNeva Resort, Lake Tahoe: According to ghost hunter Janice Oberding, Monroe's ghost has been spotted in the swimming pool, the halls of the new hotel and in the parking lot - and you can request a stay in her cabin.
