• 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 »

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Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Your gift to the Parks Conservancy will help restore park trails, rejuvenate fragile habitat and open space, protect rare and endangered species, and preserve historic landmarks. Your donation will also support youth and volunteer programs and bring local school groups to experience this remarkable urban national park.

Join with your friends and neighbors in giving a gift to the Parks Conservancy, and help sustain the parks for all, forever. Click here to make a donation online, or please contact Kathryn Morelli, Director of Development, at kmorelli@parksconservancy.org or (415) 561-3000.

For direct donations to the park please contact Andrew Alvarez, Director, Membership and Donor Development at aalvarez@parksconservancy.org or (415) 561-3051.

Click here for more information on the different Program Funds. For information on how you can help the support the park, please visit:

www.forourparks.org

Did You Know?

historic Ocean Beach photo

The Ocean Beach Esplanade and Seawall was built during the period 1916 to 1929. Designed by San Francisco’s Chief Engineer Michael Maurice O'Shaughnessy, the seawall was considered a great engineering feat.