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Snow globe with a mini Golden Gate Bridge inside of it
Golden Gate Bridge Fog Globe

The fog at San Francisco's Golden Gate is legendary. Created when moist ocean air drifts across the cold California current flowing parallel to the coastline, the sea, or advection, fog is drawn inland through this narrow gap in the Coast Range. It then flows up and over the iconic bridge.

Schwab image of birds flying over the Cliff House at sunset
Framed Cliff House Print

Celebrate the Cliff House with this high-quality print.

Michael Schwab graphic of an egret at Crissy Field
Framed Crissy Field Print

Celebrate Crissy Field with this high-quality print.

Schwab image of Fort Baker overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Baker Print

Celebrate Fort Baker with this high-quality print.

Schwab graphic of Fort Point below the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point Print

Celebrate Fort Point with this high-quality print.

Schwab image of the Golden Gate Bridge behind grassy hills
Marin Headlands Print

Celebrate the Marin Headlands with this high-quality print.

Pin featuring the Michael Schwab graphic of Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais Pin

Support for your favorite parks can go with you anywhere. These pins feature brilliantly colored images by Michael Schwab.

Webcam Still Image
Park webcams in the San Francisco Bay Area

Take a look at our parks today through webcams!

Point Bonita Lighthouse at Marin Headlands
Point Bonita
Marin County

Yes, this lighthouse at the southwest tip of the Marin Headlands is still active and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. Getting there is a challenge. Parking is limited and the 0.5-mile walk is steep and precarious. This spot, at the "world's end," is ruggedly beautiful. Nearby, old army buildings are used for environmental education programs.

Crissy Field Center IYEL students youth program backpacking trip to Point Reyes
Point Reyes National Seashore
Marin County

Endlessly explore the vast wilds here, one of the most stunning oceanfront parks in the world. This 70,000-acre peninsula north of San Francisco stretches from the wild and wind-chilled great beaches on the northwest side (where Sir Francis Drake landed in 1567) across forested ridges to the south.