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May 14, 2022 · The Marin Headlands is known for its unique geology, its fog-swept coastal prairie ecosystem, and its many chapters of history. Dramatic cliffs of oceanic rock offer sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the foghorn frequently resounds over the misty lagoon and rolling hills of coyote brush and sage. The Headlands’ human history is ...
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Marin Headlands is a vast area located just North of the...
- Nature Stories in The Marin Headlands
The Marin Headlands is composed of coastal prairie and...
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Scenic Vistas in the Marin Headlands. The Marin Headlands is...
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- Battery Townsley
Battery Townsley was a high security operation; civilians...
- Fort Cronkhite
Located in the Marin Headlands north of Rodeo Lagoon, Fort...
- Fort Baker
Fort Baker, the 9th and final "Post-to-Park" conversion in...
- Marin Headlands Historical Stories
The Marin Headlands' history spans over thousands of years...
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The Marin Headlands are a hilly peninsula at the southernmost end of Marin County, California, United States, located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, which connects the two counties and peninsulas. The entire area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- Instead Of Turning Around, Turn Right. The Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point is one of the most popular spots for visitors to San Francisco Bay. The standard itinerary is to drive across the bridge, get off at the overlook, take photos, and then take the loop road to the left and back onto the highway, heading south across the bridge.
- Be Sure To Visit Fort Baker. Once you’ve turned on Bunker Road, you’ll have two options. Straight ahead is the Baker-Barry Tunnel and access to the western part of the Marin Headlands.
- The Best Views Of The Golden Gate Bridge Are From The Moore Road Pier. At the southwest end of Fort Baker is an active Coast Guard station, and just beyond that station, on Moore Road, is the Moore Road Pier.
- There Are Two Routes To The Famous Loop Drive. The number-one attraction in the Marin Headlands is the loop drive. It climbs high above the Golden Gate Bridge to the north and west and provides stunning views of the bridge with the entire city behind.
The Marin Headlands is a crown jewel of the Golden Gate National Parks abounding with places of natural wonder and beauty ( Rodeo Lagoon/Valley, Gerbode Valley, Hawk Hill, Tennessee Valley) and remarkable historic sites ( Point Bonita Lighthouse, Fort Cronkhite, Nike Missile Site, Battery Townsley). See specific web pages for more information ...
Marin Headlands. 1,893 reviews. #2 of 300 things to do in Marin County. State ParksNature & Wildlife Areas. Write a review. About. Located at the Point Bonita Lighthouse, these headlands offer a suspension bridge and hiking trail. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
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Feb 2011. The Marin Headlands is one of my favorite places to go when I visit SF. It is right over the Golden Gate Bridge. As you take the drive, stop at the first overlook, park and walk thru the old army bunkers, and enjoy the spectacular views of the city.
Apr 4, 2021 · Scenic Vistas in the Marin Headlands. The Marin Headlands is more than just a view... but if it is a view you seek, these are our recommendations! Conzelman Road is generally where visitors go to take their picture with the Golden Gate Bridge (look here for a map of the Marin Headlands ).
