Parks

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.

MUNI 43 arrives at the Presidio Transit Center
Getting to Presidio Tunnel Tops: How to ride, walk, roll, or park

With the opening of Presidio Tunnel Tops, it’s never been easier to have a national park site experience. Located between the Presidio Visitor Center (210 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129) and the Presidio Transit Center, it’s also never been easier to get to a national park experience!

Food trucks at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Food at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Food

Delicious food at approachable prices celebrating the Bay Area's diverse cultures and cuisines is offered by mobile trucks, carts, and tents at Presidio Tunnel Tops on a rotating schedule seven days a week.

Children playing on Bluff Slide at Outpost
Kids can grow with nature at the Outpost playscape at Presidio Tunnel Tops

Given the opportunity to climb a tree, a child will choose one of countless ways to navigate from limb to limb. The story of how the Outpost playscape at Presidio Tunnel Tops came together revolves around this concept.

Presidio Tunnel Tops Discovery Guide, designed with illustrator Jean Wei.
Presidio Tunnel Tops Map
Click on the map pins to learn more about the new park or download the Tunnel Tops map in a PDF format.
A child plays with their toy car on the contoured benches at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
What's the deal with those contoured Presidio Tunnel Tops benches?

The story behind the large cypress-wood benches you'll find along the Cliff Walk at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

An aerial view of Presidio Tunnel Tops, connecting the Presidio to Crissy Field and the Golden Gate.
Presidio Tunnel Tops Events

See all the family-friendly fun offered at Presidio Tunnel Tops, including outdoor events, live events, NPS ranger talks, art installations, and more.

Presidio Tunnel Tops Field Station interior filled with fun and educational tools and activities
Field Station at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Visitor Center

Bring all your senses to explore and discover real things from the Presidio. Let your curiosity be your guide. Start by smelling or tasting some fragrant Presidio plants!

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