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Views from the China Beach
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China Beach is a small cove in between Lands End and Baker Beach, in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood.
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Our exclusive park socials—which include Give Back Kick Back, Trails Mixers, and NightHowl—are ticketed events that introduce participants to the Golden Gate National Parks in a fun way!
ranger preparing for Boy Scout troop
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We asked six photographers to share their top images from 2017 taken from around the San Francisco Bay Area—as well as the story behind each of them.
Ocean Beach and Cliff House
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Flanking San Francisco’s westernmost edge, Ocean Beach is 3.5 mile stretch of white beach, waves, and seabirds.
@Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz
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The program mission of Arts in the Parks is provide programs to connect our visitors with creative experiences in the park that are transformative, unexpected, and inspirational.
Alcatraz Gardens
Parks
Alcatraz’s current visitors experience an island that is alive with colorful plants gathered decades ago from around the world, and complemented by newly-introduced plants. These historic gardens not only illustrate the importance of gardens to the human spirit, but also the ecological benefits and aesthetic possibilities of sustainable gardening.
Crissy Field views
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Crissy Field offers easy hiking, Views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge (only the two most-recognized landmarks in San Francisco), welcoming beaches, the marsh, and more. Beloved of locals and visitors alike.