Discover summertime things to do, places to swim & more
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Winter is here...oops, we mean summer. Summer is here. Just because it’ll (probably) be gloomy out until September, it doesn’t mean activities and happenings in your parks are hibernating. Don’t let the “cold months” deter you from warming the body, mind, and soul with happenings throughout the parks from June through August.
Stinson Beach is Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s only designated swimming beach and features a seasonal lifeguard program to help ensure visitor safety during the busiest months. While your coastal parks look inviting for cooling off, ocean conditions can be unpredictable, making it important to swim near a lifeguard and stay informed. Before you visit, check out these important beach safety tips and rip current information from the National Park Service.
Here are staff picks for unforgettable summer outings and activities in the parks—designed to help you connect with nature, recharge, and enjoy the best of what GGNRA has to offer.
From a world class art exhibit at a Civil War-era fortress to the Bay Area's best craft beer festival, don't miss a splendid summer in the parks.
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