• East view from Crissy Field overlook with old Coast Guard station on left and city on right

    Presidio of San Francisco

    California

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  • 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 »

Crissy Field Marsh and Beach

Volunteers of all ages help with the planting of native plants to restore the original dune habitat.

Volunteers of all ages help with the planting of native plants to restore the original dune habitat.

Crissy Field is the premier recreation area on the Presidio. The Golden Gate Promenade provides access to the newly restored tidal marsh and beaches along the bay shore. Whether your walking, running, biking or merely contemplating at the shore, you can enjoy the expansive views, water birds, native plants and sandy beaches along Crissy Field. You also can volunteer to help with the native plant restoration.

 
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

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Find out more about visiting Crissy Field and learn what other opportunities are available through the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, partner of the GGNRA. More...

Did You Know?

The Presidio Fire Station

In the aftermath of a tragic fire that killed four family members of General John Pershing, the army built a fire station at the Presidio.  The new Presidio Fire Station was the first on any U.S. Army post to house a permanent fire company with trained firefighters.