Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Understand

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Official tourism website nps.gov

See

1 Alcatraz Island. The infamous island prison in San Francisco Bay, once the holding site of notorious mobsters. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Lands End, Lands End. A scenic coastline near the Golden Gate Bridge with hiking trails overlooking jagged cliffs, shipwrecks, and the ruins of a 19th century bathhouse. (updated Jan 2022) 3NOT EXISTING IMAGE Marin Headlands. North of the Golden Gate Bridge, a hilly region with spectacular views over the Bay and San Francisco, ocean cliffs, and historic sites. (updated Jan 2022) 4 Muir Woods National Monument. A forest of old growth coastal redwoods. (updated Jan 2022) The Sutro District is a collection of historic attractions developed by Adolph Sutro in the late 19th century which includes: The Cliff House - a historic restaurant first built in 1863, rebuilt following fires in 1894 and 1907. Also houses the Camera Obscura, a historic building containing a device which projects a 360° image Sutro Baths, a concrete ruins of an indoor swimming pool constructed in 1894 by former SF mayor Sutro dominate the southwest corner The Sutro Heights Park, a public park and former estate of Sutro

Fort Mason 5 Fort Mason. Fort Mason was a U.S. coastal defense port and military post for over 100 years. In 1985 it was ordained a National Historic Landmark, primarily for its critical logistical role during World War II and later during the Korean War. Today it is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and falls under the National Park Service. Located on a promontory, Upper Fort Mason offers stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. The approximately 5-hectare Lower Fort Mason is the site of the former military port and now houses the Fort Mason Center, which is dedicated to non-profit cultural activities. The center emphasizes recreation and education in areas such as visual arts, humanities and the environment. It has three museums and six theatres. The area hosts nearly 20,000 events each year. Most activities are offered

Eat

1 Presidio Social Club, 563 Ruger St, Bldg 563 (at Lyon St), ☏ +1-415-885-1888, fax: +1-415-885-9188. M-Sa 5:30PM-11PM, Su 5:30PM-9:30PM, Brunch Sa-Su 10AM-2PM. Serving traditional American and international cuisine like fish and chips, Kobe beef, and liver and onions. They have a large outdoor veranda that is an excellent place to dine... weather permitting! There is also a lively bar on the premises if you fancy a few stiff drinks. $18-27.

Sleep

Lodging

Camping 1 Kirby Cove Camp. (updated Jan 2022)

Backcountry