Marin Headlands

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands offers a stark contrast from the bustling City of San Francisco just across the Golden Gate. Here you'll find an amazing wealth of history, wildlife, and geology, as many plants, animals, and humans have made this beautiful landscape home over the centuries. Visitors today can enjoy an abundance of things to do at Marin Headlands, so head on over to go hiking, biking, or horseback riding on the multitude of trails, let your dog play on Rodeo Beach, check out Point Bonita lighthouse and learn how it helped ships navigate the treacherous Golden Gate, contemplate the Cold War at the Nike Missile Site, enjoy the spring wildflowers in Tennessee Valley, or simply take in the inspiring views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.