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NPS Ranger pushes beach wheelchair into storage
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Request a Beach Wheelchair

Beach Wheelchairs are available upon request via the National Park Service. Please provide at least 5 days advanced notice.
Some spots in the Golden Gate National Parks, like this overlook in Tennessee Valley, are wonderful for reflection.
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Tennessee Beach

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The 1.8-mile, well-groomed trail to Tennessee Beach begins at the trailhead parking lot, about a mile down Tennessee Valley Road.
The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from China Beach.
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San Francisco’s China Beach: The Eras Tour

China Beach, the small, sandy cove nestled between Baker Beach and Lands End, isn’t just a hidden gem, it’s a prized jewel.
Lidia D'Amico opens a window to the ocean on Alcatraz.
Gateways Article

Ask a park scientist: Lidia D'Amico, the bird biologist of Alcatraz

National Park Service biologist Lidia D’Amico works, in short, for the birds.
Overlooking Stinson Beach
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Marin County Beaches

The GGNRA's Best Beaches in the North Bay

Whether you’re a beachcomber, a nature enthusiast, or simply seeking breathtaking views, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) parklands in Marin County have a coastal paradises for everyone.

Rodeo Valley Trail
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Leave No Trace Seven Principles

Learn more about the "Leave No Trace Seven Principles" to help minimize our actions may have on plants, animals, other people, and even entire ecosystems.
Perennial geraniums at Officers Row on Alcatraz Island.
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Plants of Alcatraz Historic Gardens from NPS

Photos of flora commonly found on Alcatraz Island, presented by volunteers of the Parks Conservancy.
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Rainwater Catchment System at the Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Parks Conservancy staff shoveling compost at the Alcatraz Historic Gardens
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Composting at the Gardens of Alcatraz

Ocean Beach visitors warm up beside a bonfire in the iconic fire pits as a golden sunset illuminates the sky.
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Ocean Beach bonfires: How to snag a fire pit

Where else can you roast s'mores while watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean? So bundle up and head out to these beaches for a memorable time out.