Beaches

San Francisco from Mount Tamalpais, at sunrise.
Free Sunset Zoom backgrounds to beautify your meetings

Download these beautiful sunset backgrounds for your video chats through Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.

Scenic view overlooking the beach and bluffs of Fort Funston stretching out to the pacific ocean and gorgeous sunset
Unique park beaches to add to your summer bucket list

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. With summer days around the corner, we wanted to share highlights from some of the most unique park beaches. 

Headlands
Free Beach Zoom backgrounds to take your meetings to the ocean

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Golden Gate Bridge at sunset from Fort Baker
Free Zoom backgrounds to take your meetings to the parks

Download these beautiful backgrounds for your video chats through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Hangouts.

Volunteers at Coastal Cleanup Day
(CANCELED) Golden Gate Beach Stewards

Help keep Ocean Beach and our San Francisco coastline beautiful, clean, and safe for all.

Volunteers removing litter at Ocean Beach
(CANCELED) Golden Gate Historic Landscaping and Maintenance - Fort Mason

Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Sutro Heights and along the San Francisco shoreline.

Volunteers at Coastal Cleanup Day
(CANCELED) Golden Gate Beach Stewards
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Help keep Ocean Beach and our San Francisco coastline beautiful, clean, and safe for all.

Volunteers at Coastal Cleanup Day
(CANCELED) Golden Gate Beach Stewards
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Help keep Ocean Beach and our San Francisco coastline beautiful, clean, and safe for all.

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.

Box steps challenge hikers along the Batteries to Bluffs Trail
Hit the Trail: How to find dolphins, digger bees on the western edge of the Presidio

Welcome to our new Hit the Trail feature! We’ll go in-depth on one of our park sites and get you ready to explore.  First up: The western edge of the Presidio.

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