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Parks in Pop Culture

Statue of Yoda at LucasArts in the Presidio.
A Star Wars Fan’s Guide to Exploring Golden Gate National Recreation Area

If you're a Star Wars fan visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) offers more than just breathtaking views — it’s a destination where nature and the galaxy far, far away meet.

View of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio of San Francisco from Fort Baker.
Presidio of San Francisco and Fort Baker: How to Visit Star Trek’s Starfleet Headquarters and Starfleet Academy

Both the Presidio of San Francisco and Fort Baker, two national parks bookending the Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area, often serve as the scenic inspiration for the legendary Starfleet headquarters and Starfleet Academy.

Alcatraz Island
Top 10 Movies Made in the Parks

Golden Gate, meet silver screen. With the Oscars coming up (Feb. 24), we’re handing out (figurative) statuettes to the most memorable movie scenes filmed in the Golden Gate National Parks. Read on and let the debate begin.