• View of the Golden Gate Bridge, taken from the Marin Headlands, looking across the bay back towards San Francisco, seen in the distance.

    Golden Gate

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Tunnel to Marin Headlands Closed

    The tunnel on Bunker Road from Alexander Avenue in Sausalito towards the Marin Headlands is closed for construction. Please follow the detour signs to Conzelman Road (just above the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge) to go up over the hill. More »

  • Muir Beach (but not nearby Muir Woods) parking lot closed June-November 2013

    Muir Beach parking lot will be closed from June-November 2013 due to construction. Restrooms or nearby parking will not be available at Muir Beach during this period. Pacific Way is closed except to residents. Check back for updates or call (415)561-3054 More »

  • CAUTION: Post Storm Damage to Coastal Trail

    The Presidio Coastal Trail segment just north of the Pacific Overlook and adjacent to Lincoln Blvd remains CLOSED indefinitely. We have posted signage to alert bicyclists and hikers and with information for safe trail alternatives. More »

Doing Business With The Park

NOTE:
Information on these pages is for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (including Muir Woods, Alcatraz, Fort Point, Crissy Field and Baker Beach) and San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. We do not issue permits for the Presidio Trust, state parks such as Mt. Tamalpias and Angel Island, city parks such as Marina Green and Golden Gate Park, or the Fort Mason Center.

Special Park Use Permits
GGNRA grants permits for special uses such as cultural programs, picnics, wedding ceremonies, festivals, athletic events, film and photography projects, etc. Click here to learn more about special park use permits.

Temporary Food Event (TFE) Permits
GGNRA grants permits for Temporary Food Events that are open to the public. In order to obtain a TFE Permit at GGNRA, the person or organization coordinating an event must first get a Special Use Permit from or sign a contract with Fort Mason Center (FMC). Click here to learn more about Temporary Food Events.

Commercial Use Authorizations
GGNRA grants commercial use authorizations for commercial carriers, outdoor fitness operators, and guided services. Click here to learn more about CUAs.

Other Business Opportunities

 

Contact Information

The Business Management Division office is located on the San Francisco Bay in Fort Mason at the intersection of Bay and Franklin. Our office is located in building 201 (GGNRA headquarters) and is generally accessible to persons with disabilities.

Please feel free to e-mail us or call (415) 561-4948 if you have any questions.

Click here for Park Maps.

Thank you for your interest in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a unit of your National Park Service.

 

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Galapagos travel decal of deep sea tube worms

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