Monarch provides authentic analog photochemical photo booth sessions in San Francisco, California, United States, preserving classic analog darkroom chemistry. Save your phone battery and get your pics from the photo booth the next time you go dancing. We love this booth for one simple but important reason: it's free. Buy yourself another drink and strike a pose.
Opening hours for Monarch: Daily Open.
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Monarch · San Francisco
Monarch
OperationalSan Francisco
Monarch is listed as operational in San Francisco, California, United States. Photo strips, free per strip, cash only.
Location & directions
101 6th St, San Francisco, California, United States
37.78097, -122.40833
Telemetry
- Cost
- freeper strip
- Hours today
- Daily Openopen now
- Payment
- Cash Only
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Tariff
| Photo strip | free |
|---|---|
| Payment | Cash Only |
Listed price · confirm at the machine
Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Monarch
Is the photo booth at Monarch still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on May 18, 2026. If you turn up and it's out of order, tap "Report an issue" on this page so the next person doesn't waste a trip.
How much is a strip at Monarch, and can I pay by card?
free for a strip. Cash only — bring coins or small notes.
Is Monarch a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. The strip is developed with real photo chemistry inside the machine, so give it a few minutes to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Monarch?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at Monarch, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots for free. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at Monarch?
Daily Open. The booth is inside the venue, so those are the hours that matter.
How do I get to Monarch?
It's at 101 6th St, San Francisco, California. Use the map above for transit, walking or driving directions from wherever you are.
Can I get into Monarch with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at Monarch is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in San Francisco for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Monarch last checked?
May 18, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About
Save your phone battery and get your pics from the photo booth the next time you go dancing. We love this booth for one simple but important reason: it's free. Buy yourself another drink and strike a pose.
Hours
Daily Open
Verification
- Status
- Operational
- Last checked
- May 18, 2026
- Source
- community sources
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- May 18, 2026
- Photo signals
- 0
