Parks

A broken boardwalk is seen at Stinson Beach following storms in early 2023.
What the storms revealed: Next steps for Stinson Beach, Ocean Beach, Tennessee Valley

You never know what will be revealed in the wake of a storm: It might be a shipwreck, a message in a bottle, or a message about the future. 

Person walking along Ocean Beach, in front of Cliff House, with snowy Marin Headlands in Background
Photos: Snow Day in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area!

In the characteristically temperate Bay Area, snow rarely falls along the ridges of the GGNRA. But in 1976, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais were dusted with a light layer of snow—truly a once-in-a-lifetime scene to behold.

A boardwalk at Muir Woods
Three hikes among California's coast redwoods for all abilities

Easy, moderate, and difficult hike options to enjoy Coast Redwoods in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Pirates Cove Trail
'10 best trails in the Bay Area': Here are the GGNRA picks

The San Francisco Chronicle released a list of the "10 best hiking trails in the Bay Area, according to 600,000 reviews." We're lucky enough to have several of the trail options right here in the GGNRA and within the One Tam footprint.

Muir Woods trail closure signage
Trail Closures and Park Updates

Park improvement projects and weather-related events sometimes result in temporary closures and detours of trails around the parks.  Learn about current closures.

NPS park ranger, children gather and examine flowers in black and white historic photo from 1978.
50 years of the GGNRA: Timeline and key places to visit

Here's where you can get started to learn more about the history of the GGNRA: The spots that were critical to the formation of the parks and a timeline of how we got here.

Rocky beach at the end of the Mile Rock Trail
Mile Rock Beach
Beach

On the Mile Rock Trail, you'll pass by this short path while hiking the Coastal Trail at Lands End. In just a short distance, you'll have a spectacular overlook of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and even Point Reyes on a clear day. 

Visitors step out onto Crissy Field East Beach where the sunset casts warm light over the Golden Gate and San Francisco bay.
Crissy Field East Beach
Beach

East Beach provides a safe space for all to play in the bay waters and for people-watching. Bring food from home for a picnic or something to throw on the grill and enjoy a meal outdoors overlooking the Bay.

The Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Mt. Tam seen in an aerial image.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area / GGNRA: 50 Years!

On Oct. 27, 1972, a collection of former military, private, and public lands spanning three Bay Area counties was united and officially designated as public parklands for all. Those lands are the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), and we’re celebrating the milestone 50th anniversary year of their founding!

A park visitor walks along Crissy Field East Beach with a view of Alcatraz in the distance.
San Francisco Beaches

From expansive beaches that seem to stretch on forever to tiny pocket beaches nestled into coastal bluffs, the sandy shores of the GGNRA have something for every beach lover.

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