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Sunset","monday":"6:00AM - Sunset","thursday":"6:00AM - Sunset","sunday":"6:00AM - Sunset","tuesday":"6:00AM - Sunset","friday":"6:00AM - Sunset","saturday":"6:00AM - Sunset"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Muir Woods National Monument","description":"Muir Woods National Monument is open daily with hours varying throughout the year. Please check the Muir Woods National Monument park website for the most current, up to date information. \n\nIn accordance with CDC, state, and local public health guidance related to COVID-19, these hours and availability of programs may vary.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 6:00PM"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Point Bonita Lighthouse (beyond the tunnel)","description":"Point Bonita Lighthouse is open every third Saturday from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"12:30PM - 3:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Nike Missile Site","description":"The Nike Missile Site in the Marin Headlands is open on the first Saturday 12pm to 3pm for demonstrations and programs.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"12:00PM - 3:00PM"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Battery Townsley","description":"Battery Townsley is open every second Saturday of the month between 12:00pm to 4:00pm for guided tours.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"12:00PM - 4:00PM"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Fort Point National Historic Site","description":"Fort Point National Historic Site is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm unless otherwise noted on Fort Point's website.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"Golden Gate National Recreation Area has many sites that span over 60 miles of mostly coastal areas north and south of San Francisco. Park areas can be reached by Highways 1, 101 and 280 from the north and south San Francisco Bay Area, and by Highway 80 from the East Bay. To access park headquarters at Fort Mason, please use the entrance at Franklin and Bay Streets in San Francisco.","weatherInfo":"Winter is characterized by sporadic rain and cool weather punctuated by brilliant sunshine. In winter the grass greens. Trees and flowers dormant through winter start blooming in late February or early March and last until May or June. By July, summer fog predominates in most coastal areas of the park. Grasses and plants have now turned to the golden brown and muted grays characteristic of California summer and fall. September and October skies are clear and sunshine is abundant everywhere in the park.","contacts":{"phone":"415-561-4700","email":"goga_socialmedia_goga@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"William Penn Mott Jr. Presidio Visitor Center","description":"The visitor center is the go to place to find out what is happening and what there is to do in the Presidio. Discover the Presidio through a large relief map, inspiring video, engaging exhibitions on history and nature, interactive tools, and knowledgeable staff that can help you uncover the incredible array of experiences possible here.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/prsf/planyourvisit/presidio-visitor-center.htm","lat":37.8011953289,"lon":-122.456077348},{"name":"Lands End Lookout Visitor Center","description":"Facilities include visitor information and gift shop. Exhibits: Indoor exhibits and videos on the natural and cultural history of the Lands End area, Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights. Outdoor 3-D model of Lands End area.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/landsend.htm","lat":37.7797300961,"lon":-122.511611527},{"name":"Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center","description":"The plaza is the starting point for all your bridge-related adventures. From here, you can learn about the history of the bridge and its impact on the Bay Area with the help of interactive installations and models, including a cross-section of the bridge's main suspension cable. There is limited paid parking at the plaza, and we highly recommend that you take public transit.","url":"https://www.parksconservancy.org/services/golden-gate-bridge-welcome-center","lat":37.807783514259285,"lon":-122.47497975826263},{"name":"Muir Woods National Monument Visitor Center","description":"Please visit gomuirwoods.com for reservations. The Muir Woods Visitor Center is open 8:00 am to 30 minutes before the park closes.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm","lat":37.892847799638666,"lon":-122.57246498975496}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Hawk Campground","description":"Hawk Campground is the most remote campground and is located above Tennessee Valley and offers sweeping views of the Marin Headlands. The site is a 2.5 mile uphill hike from the Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot, or a 3.5 mile uphill hike from the Miwok Trailhead. There are 3 sites that can accommodate 4 people each. Maximum stay is three nights per year. Campsites are available March-November. $25.00/per campsite per night","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258815","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258815","sites":3},{"name":"Haypress Campground","description":"Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. The hike to this campground is 0.7 miles from the Tennessee Valley Trail head parking lot, and is an ideal campground for first-time backpackers. Haypress campers often enjoy hiking to Tennessee Beach, where they can admire its dramatic geology and colorful sand. Campground is open March-November. $25.00/per campsite per night","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10067346","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10067346","sites":6},{"name":"Bicentennial Campground","description":"Bicentennial Campground is the easiest to reach campground in Golden Gate, approximately 100 yards from the parking area near Battery Wallace. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city. There is a moderate short hill to climb to/from the campground from the parking area. It is downhill to the site and uphill back to the parking area. Open Year Round. $25.00/per campsite per night","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/272229","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/272229","sites":3},{"name":"Kirby Cove Campground","description":"Kirby Cove is the most popular campground in the Marin Headlands, with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Enjoy a wooded setting, seclusion and protected campsites which were recently restored for all to enjoy. Campsites are available for use only by prior reservation but anyone can walk down the road to enjoy the vistas and picnic on the bluffs or beach. Campground is open March-November. $40.00/per campsite per night.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232491","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232491","sites":6},{"name":"Rob Hill Campground","description":"Open for public tent camping from April 1 to October 31, Rob Hill offers 4 (2 are accessible) group campsites that each can welcome up to 30 people. Sites must be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov. In addition to providing easy access to Presidio trails and views, each campsite comes with amenities like picnic tables and grills, as well as access to indoor restrooms.","url":"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/rob-hill-campground","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"muir-woods-national-monument","km":4},{"slug":"fort-point-national-historic-site","km":13},{"slug":"presidio-of-san-francisco","km":14},{"slug":"alcatraz-island","km":16},{"slug":"san-francisco-maritime-national-historical-park","km":16},{"slug":"marin-islands-national-wildlife-refuge","km":17}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=goga"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.613Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026","text":"Park's China Beach renovation of bathhouse, lower terrace, and picnic areas is in progress. See 'more' for link to Phase 3 of China Beach project below. SFPUC waterline replacement project will cause parking restrictions, lane closures, and access controls along Sea Cliff Avenue. Visitors should expect SFPUC project on Sea Cliff Avenue to impact access to China Beach. See link to SFPUC project below: https://www.sfpuc.gov/construction-contracts/construction-projects/seacliffpumps.","url":"https://www.parksconservancy.org/projects/china-beach","updated":"2026-11-05 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-674E3DF9-F21B-4F65-A716-97FC2D47102A"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Beach Hazards In Effect November 5-9","text":"Thursday, November 5, 5:00 AM PST to Monday, November 9, 10:00 PM PST Increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. Stay off jetties, rocks, and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. See link below for more beach safety info.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/beach-safety-practices.htm","updated":"2026-11-05 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-7A4A704E-7103-48EF-87F5-45D3BB2D733E"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Ocean Beach No-Burn Season: November 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027","text":"Beach fires are PROHIBITED during the no-burn season. Do NOT make fire rings using rocks, logs or other items. The no-burn season avoids burning during the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Winter Spare the Air season.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/management/fire_beachfireregs.htm","updated":"2026-10-26 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-29315756-FDD7-4472-9640-1EC2515BDBD8"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park","text":"You can prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots and scenic overlooks. Before leaving your car for even a short period of time: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your wallets, purses, backpacks, keys, key fobs, cell phones, and electronics with you. Read article for more details.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/news/larceny-from-autos-at-ggnra.htm","updated":"2026-08-24 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-B831CEB1-40B7-455C-9E09-644D8291FC7A"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Upper Fort Mason Roads and Parking Area Closures Fall 2025 - Fall 2026","text":"Roads and parking areas at upper Fort Mason will have closures during utilities and seismic retrofit projects. Closures planned Fall 2025 through Fall 2026. Lots will be fenced and used as staging areas for projects occurring at Fort Mason. Signs will be posted in advance of utilities work as project progresses through each area at Fort Mason. Read signs and do not park in posted areas. Vehicles will be towed at owner's expense.","url":null,"updated":"2026-07-21 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-58E30F52-2D8A-44AE-902D-651FA61A04F4"},{"source":"NWS","kind":"Small Craft Advisory","severity":"Minor","title":"Small Craft Advisory issued November 8 at 1:38PM PST until November 9 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA","text":"* WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point\nCalifornia out to 10 NM.\n\n* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.","instruction":"Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller\nvessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.","url":"https://alerts.weather.gov/search?id=urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6d35fc95a1f6ad1abfe00338a93bed583662a884.006.1","starts":"2026-11-08T13:38:00-08:00","ends":"2026-11-09T15:00:00-08:00","id":"nws-urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6d35fc95a1f6ad1abfe00338a93bed583662a884.006.1"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/golden-gate-national-recreation-area/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/golden-gate-national-recreation-area.geojson"}