• 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 »

Photos & Multimedia

 
A ranger shows children how to orient a compass in the Marin Headlands.

Ranger and children, Marin Headlands, c. 1980

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, Richard Frear Photograph Collection, 1979-1980, GOGA 18326 (P89-030-62)

Welcome to the Photos and Multimedia Gallery for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

From here, you can jump to our Photo Gallery for images of sites, projects, and events around the GGNRA. Or you may check out our Multimedia Presentations section for audio and video materials. Come back regularly for additional and updated multimedia content.

 

Did You Know?

Photo of a comorant drinking seawater.

Seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and other seabirds can drink salt water? Excess salt is then excreted through a “salt gland” located near their eyes.