• View of the Golden Gate Bridge, taken from the Marin Headlands, looking across the bay back towards San Francisco, seen in the distance.

    Golden Gate

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Winter Surf Warning

    Every year people drown in the surf off Northern California beaches - don't let it be you! Be extra alert on park beaches during the winter storm season. Do not turn your back on the shoreline and watch for extra powerful “sneaker” waves.

  • CAUTION: Post Storm Damage to Coastal Trail

    The Presidio Coastal Trail segment just north of the Pacific Overlook and adjacent to Lincoln Blvd remains CLOSED indefinitely. We have posted signage to alert bicyclists and hikers and with information for safe trail alternatives. More »

Parks For The People

Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) chronicles two hundred years of history, from the Native American culture, the Spanish Empire frontier and the Mexican Republic, to maritime history, the California Gold Rush, the evolution of American coastal fortifications, and the growth of urban San Francisco.

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    Join Our Email List

    Find out more about what is going on within the park by joining the park's email list for upcoming public meetings and info about planning projects.

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  • Portrait of Colonel Charles Young

    Newly opened Buffalo Soldiers Exhibit

    Come see the Buffalo Soldiers exhibit at the Presidio Visitors Center 10-4 Thur-Sun. Try a cavalry saddle, feel a buffalo robe, listen to bugle calls.

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  • Visitor using a wheelchair on the Tennessee Valley Trail.

    Access Information for Visitors with Disabilities

    Click below to find out what accessibility resources are available in GGNRA for the enjoyment of your visit.

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  • View of one of the many homes available to be leased at Fort Mason.

    Residential Master Lease — Request for Proposals

    Seeking proposals from individuals or businesses to manage, sublease, and rehabilitate residential buildings with GGNRA under a 10 year master lease.

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  • Information about how to plan for a special event within the park.

    Special Use Permits

    Find out how to apply for a special use permit through the SPUG Office for filming, weddings, beach fires, or any other events that require a permit.

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    Golden Gate Social Media

    Golden Gate National Recreation Area is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. Check out what we are currently using.

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  • Child with a bucket, helping to clean up Ocean Beach at the California Coastal Cleanup Day.

    Be A Park Hero! Volunteer for the GGNRA Today!

    Learn how you can volunteer for GGNRA. There are many opportunities available for individuals, families, and even groups.

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  • Click here to find out what maps, brochures, and/or self-guided booklets are available.

    Get a Copy of Our Official Maps & Guides

    Download your own copy of our official guides and maps to help you plan your trip to our parks.

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Did You Know?

Ribbon chert beds

It takes about 1,000 years of radiolarian “rain” to produce a layer of ribbon chert just one millimeter thick.