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Park ranger with children in Marin Headlands
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Here's where you can get started to learn more about the history of the GGNRA: The spots that were critical to the formation of the parks and a timeline of how we got here.
The Parks Conservancy's fog globe collection.
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Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the park-lover in your life? Check out park-inspired gifts and visit our stores for more shopping inspiration.
New Presidio Tunnel Tops under construction, with Golden Gate Bridge in the distance
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Presidio Tunnel Tops was the site of the signing of a major climate agreement among West Coast leaders.
Rocky beach at the end of the Mile Rock Trail
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On the Mile Rock Trail, you'll pass by this short path while hiking the Coastal Trail at Lands End. In just a short distance, you'll have a spectacular overlook of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and even Point Reyes on a clear day.
Visitors step out onto Crissy Field East Beach where the sunset casts warm light over the Golden Gate and San Francisco bay.
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East Beach provides a safe space for all to play in the bay waters and for people-watching. Bring food from home for a picnic or something to throw on the grill and enjoy a meal outdoors overlooking the Bay.
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Our parklands are precious, to us all and the plants and animals calling them home. That’s why we always recommend to minimize your impact by packing out what you pack in.
A group portrait of NPS Park Rangers and leaders at Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Day.
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Learn more about the Golden Gate National Recreation Area from the National Park Service.
The Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Mt. Tam seen in an aerial image.
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On Oct. 27, 1972, a collection of former military, private, and public lands spanning three Bay Area counties was united and officially designated as public parklands for all. Those lands are the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), and we’re celebrating the milestone 50th anniversary year of their founding!
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the scenic view from the Tunnel Tops on a beautiful opening day.
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Celebrate the opening of the Presidio Tunnel Tops! Shop official gear, including apparel, mugs, magnets, and more.
A park visitor walks along Crissy Field East Beach with a view of Alcatraz in the distance.
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The GGNRA's Best Beaches in San Francisco

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.