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Oak forests on Mount Tamalpais.
Forests of Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mt. Tam

Stretching across the hills and shorelines of San Francisco and Marin, the forests of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) provide shade, habitat, and a living connection between people and nature.

A gorgeous sunset from GGNRA shoreline
Jaw-dropping Sunset Spots in Our Parks

Grab your cameras and head for the coast—it’s sunset season! With Daylight Savings coming on March 10, soon we’ll have an extra hour to capture those late-winter sunsets. One of our talented photographers shares his must-visit locations in the parks for any photo enthusiast.

Seal Rocks seen in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco's Lands End.
Belonging in Nature: December 2025
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Join us for our next Belonging in Nature program! We'll be doing an easy walk with birding and native plant identification.

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A night view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove. The lights from the bridge glow on the water and there are stars twinkling overhead.
Expert picks: Best Bay Area stargazing spots

When the sun sets, the skies above our parks illuminate with an ever-changing tapestry of planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies – many visible to the naked eye. If you know where to look, the GGNRA offers stargazers an endless well of magic to observe year-round.  

Fog globe of redwood forest
Holiday activities in the GGNRA: New memories await in nearby national parks

‘Tis the season for a 3-hour outdoor adventure "Family HoliDAY" packed with fun, wow and discovery. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the San Francisco Bay Area is a perfect destination for multigenerational families looking to create unforgettable hikes and memories.

Sign labeled "Hopper's Hands" on a fence with the Golden Gate Bridge behind.
What’s the story behind “Hopper’s Hands” by Fort Point?

Looking for things to do in the Bay Area? Before your next run to the Golden Gate Bridge, discover the story behind a beloved running tradition in SF.

GGRO intern Kris Vanesky examines blood cells
GGRO Publications

To date, the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) has published 26 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, contributed to Master's and PhD candidates' research, and given more than 100 presentations at national and international conferences.

Crowds of people outside the Welcome Center on a beautiful, sunny day
Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center
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Visitor Center

The first on-site center dedicated to telling the stories of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Center welcomes visitors, provides orientation and information services, houses exhibits, and offers high-quality commemorative and interpretive merchandise.

Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Presidio Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

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Two people speaking at the Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series Event on Alcatraz
Unlocking truth: How Alcatraz is changing the conversation on incarceration

Through storytelling and inspirational programs like the Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series, the Parks Conservancy and National Park Service are helping 1.4 million annual Alcatraz visitors reflect on justice, mass incarceration, and the human experience at this vital national park site. 

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