Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
Ranking as one of the largest urban national parks in the world, Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, CA, is full of tourist sites and miles of coastline, all spread across an area that is about 2 ½ times the size of San Francisco. Visitors who stay in hotels near Golden Gate National Recreation Area will find themselves conveniently close to Fort Mason, the Presidio of San Francisco, and Fort Point National Historic Site. You can also make a quick trip over to Alcatraz. Don't forget to check out the Nike Missile Site and Marin Headlands as well.
You'll find approximately 28 miles of coastline within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, and the entire area is comprised of near 75,400 acres. The park is also a significant part of history, as the homelands of the Coastal Miwok and Ohlone people for thousands of years. You'll probably catch a sight of archeological digs if you stay in nearby San Francisco hotels. Military presence has a strong history here as well, including the more recent additions of the Cold War and fortifications remaining from the Spanish settlement of the area in 1776. One of the main draws of the park, however, is that you'll find incredibly dramatic landscapes, fantastic views of the sea as well as ranches, and the opportunity to explore lighthouses and shipwrecks. Be aware of your environment as well — Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the home of 24 federally threatened and endangered species. Settled among cliffs, coastline, prairie, and wetlands, the park is a great stop for tourist staying in San Francisco hotels.
The following tours visit Golden Gate National Recreation Area:
Be our guest on this fascinating city tour where you'll start your day viewing the Civic Center, the Opera House, and eventually take off on a cruise of the Bay area.
The following tours drive by Golden Gate National Recreation Area:
With the Bike and Roll you're able to explore the exact sights of the city you'd like to while enjoying an active stroll through the beautiful city of San Francisco.
From viewing the Civic Center to the Opera House and downtown neighborhoods, the Foreign Language San Francisco City Tour will show you the sites with narration provided in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Korean and Japanese.
From sailing directly under the Golden Gate Bridge to passing by other area attractions that include Fisherman's Wharf and Fort Mason, the 1 Hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise is a great way to experience San Francisco from the water.
See the Civic Center, the Opera House and Old Mission Dolores, where San Francisco was founded, and explore one of America's most exciting cities on the Deluxe City Tour with Bay Cruise.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
Polish American Community invites to attend the Polish Spring Festival where you will enjoy a very interesting and entertaining artistic program with folk dance performances and a concert by the Golden Gate Orchestra featuring Polish music and songs in celebration of the anniversary of the first in Europe democratic Constitution proclaimed by Poland in May of 1791.
