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Fort Funston cliffs on a misty day
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Fort Funston Trailhead
Join park historian John Martini on an exploration of Fort Funston and the remains of many of these fortifications lie buried beneath the city’s last large expanse of natural dunes. Dogs welcome!
Stairs down to Black Sands Beach
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You’ll feel like a pirate as you descend the steps to the black sand on this hidden beach in the Marin Headlands.
Some spots in the Golden Gate National Parks, like this overlook in Tennessee Valley, are wonderful for reflection.
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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.
Rocky beach at the end of the Mile Rock Trail
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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.
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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.