If you're a Star Wars fan visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) offers more than just breathtaking views — it’s a destination where nature and the galaxy far, far away meet.

Application for Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL), 2025

Win a FREE trip to Alcatraz with the Parks Conservancy!

Looking for a meaningful memento (or a perfect gift!) from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area? Park stores, visitor centers, and campgrounds have you covered. And don’t forget: your purchases help support our conservation programs that sustain these national parks!

See the Golden Gate National Parks as you’ve never seen them before.

Now more than ever, we must stand together to keep our parks thriving. Let’s protect them for future generations.

Sometimes it can be tricky navigating from point A to point B, so we’ve outlined our favorite routes that offer ease of access and stunning park adventures.

The towering redwoods of Muir Woods are waiting for you! On eight days in 2026, all national parks and national monuments that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens, including Muir Woods in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

In partnership with the Student Conservation Association, the Parks Conservancy Pathways Program offers a variety of 6-9 month internship opportunities working with diverse teams across the parks.

What kind of bird are you? Find out with our scientifically dubious but finely feathered personality quiz, based on distinct avian phenotypes!