• 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 »

Cost estimates for events and filming in GGNRA

Please click on the links below for pricing estimates for events (large and small) and filming or photography projects in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

These prices are estimates only. Please speak with an event specialist to determine the exact cost of your event.

PDF of Cost Recovery Definitions as of October 1, 2007 (new version due soon)

PDF of Permit Cost Schedule as of October 1, 2011

Please note that payment must be made with a valid credit card. In certain cases we can accept a cashier's check or money order, but we cannot accept personal or corporate checks.

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.