• 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 »

Our Staff & Offices

Frank Dean, General Superintendent
Email the General Superintendent | (415) 561-4720

Aaron Roth, Deputy Superintendent
Email the Deputy Superintendent | (415) 561-4720

Steven Maged, Chief of Administration
Email the Chief of Administration | (415) 561-4765

Abby Sue Fisher, Chief of Cultural Resources
Email the Chief of Cultural Resources | (415) 561-4709

Daphne Hatch, Chief of Natural Resources Management & Research
Email the Chief of Natural Resources | (415) 289-1840

Michele Gee, Chief of Interpretation & Education
Email the Chief of Interpretation | (415) 561-4759

Don Mannel, Chief of Maintenance
Email the Chief of Maintenance | (415) 561-4951

Jessica Carter, Chief of Business Management
Email the Chief of Business Management | (415) 561-4993

Howard Levitt, Director of Communications & Partnerships
Email the Director of Communications & Partnerships | (415) 561-4730

Alexandra Picavet, Acting Public Affairs Specialist
Email the Acting Public Affairs Specialist | (415) 561-4732

Nancy Hornor, Chief of Planning & Compliance
Email the Chief of Planning | (415) 561-4937

Kevin Cochary, Chief of Visitor & Resource Protection
Email the Chief of Visitor & Resource Protection | (415) 331-8627

Yvette Ruan, Chief of Fire & Emergency Management Programs
Email the Chief of Fire & Emergency Management Programs | (415) 289-1812

Michael Savidge, Strategic Planning & Partnership Development (NPS Project Director, America's Cup)
Email the park's Strategic Planner
| (415) 561-4725

General Park Information (415) 561-4700

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (415) 561-3000

Presidio Trust (415) 561-5300

Fee Program Office
Administers park fee collection program and Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) projects. (415) 561-4782

Did You Know?

Graywacke sandstone and shale beds

Graywacke sandstone is a common rock at Golden Gate and was deposited on the deep sea floor by underwater landslides called turbidites.