Parks

A coyote explores the Presidio of San Francisco.
Keeping coyotes and all wildlife wild in the GGNRA

Spring is coyote pupping season in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Get tips on how you can safely enjoy the GGNRA alongside the wild animals that call it home.

Photographer and Waterfall on Steep Ravine Trail
Mt. Tam Waterfall Hikes—Our Picks for the Best Falls

Nothing beats that moment in a hike when you turn a corner to the sights and sounds of a rushing waterfall. February through April are normally the prime months to experience full falls within the Mt. Tamalpais watershed.

Four hikers trek down the SCA Trail in the Marin Headlands with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
Trails with the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge

From ADA-accessible, family-friendly trails to steep, sweat-inducing treks, these are the coastal trails that'll give you Instagram-worthy, jaw-dropping views of the iconic span that you'll have to see to believe. 

Golden Gate Bridge webcam sunset view, December 2019
Golden Gate Bridge Live Webcams
Take a look at the Golden Gate Bridge and Crissy Field through our webcam.
Cloud hovers over the Golden Gate Bridge
Watch: Golden Gate National Parks featured on special episode of 'OpenRoad'

Watch this televised special to learn about the parks’ strong foundations and bright future welcoming all who want to bask in their beauty. Or watch just to enjoy some of that beauty from afar!

Inside of the Warming Hut on Crissy Field.
Shop in Golden Gate National Parks

The Golden Gate National Parks include numerous visitor centers and shops.

Stairs down to Black Sands Beach
Hidden gems of the GGNRA you have to see to believe

Here’s an insider’s guide to some of our favorite hidden gems of the GGNRA. From secret beaches to undiscovered redwood groves, these spots provide a chance to get into nature and steer clear of the crowds.

Stinson Beach
PG&E Power Shutoff October 26-30: Updates on Muir Woods, Stinson Beach

Some national park sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area may close due to PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff from October 26-30, 2019.

Lands End overlook with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
New San Francisco Crosstown Trail: Tips for making beautiful connections

The wonderful idea of the newly unveiled San Francisco Crosstown Trail is to make one big link, from Candlestick Point to the Presidio and Lands End, so you can walk or bike from one end of the city all the way to the other.

Large purple plants adorn the foreground of a sweeping view of military barracks on a large grassy field
From military barracks to national park lodge - the impact of partnerships at Fort Baker

One of our work sites, Wolfback Ridge, has a stunning view of the bay and of Fort Baker. Our Summer Youth Intern, Can “John” Gökce, was curious about the history of Fort Baker and how it eventually became part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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