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Marin Headlands

Building 948 Fort Barry, San Francisco, CA 94965
415-331-1540
Ranked #1 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
5.0 of 5 stars 252 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking, Walking, Running
Description: Located at the Point Bonita Lighthouse, these headlands offer a suspension bridge and hiking trail.
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Hampton, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Went there with City by the Bay tours - great company More

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Huntersville, North Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

If you're an outdoorsy type, don't miss this one! We stayed near Union Square, took a Muni bus to the Golden Gate, walked acroos and under the bridge and started hiking. We weren't sure what to expect but with every step up the views were more and more amazing! You get very close to the top of the bridge -... More

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Bel Air, Maryland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Consider this if you're doing Sausalito; it's so close. And it's best if done the first weekend when volunteers do a real tour of the bunker in-ground area that is not available otherwise. Unique terrain with WWII prep for attack. More

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San Francisco, Ca.
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Take a drive across the Majestic Golden Gate Bridge and see the beauty of nature. Beautiful forest and see meet in a perfect place. It's beautiful! More

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Chennai (Madras), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I should thank ayfang for taking me there, its beatiful place and beautiful view point... its a very good place to have family picnic... we went till the light house. That is the last man operated light house in the US. More

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Cedar Falls, Iowa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Great view of Golden Gate Bridge on Dylan's Tour. Lots of people but there's plenty of room for everybody. More

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San Francisco, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Had a family picnic up in the headlands for Mom's day. We had been having beautiful weather so were hoping for the best. Denied!! The fog was in heavy and thick and never burned off. Still a beautiful spot for a picnic, just up the road from the visitors center and to the left. Incredible view of the Golden Gate.... More

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Gold Coast
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Ok, it is a bit of a drive from San Francisco. However, once you have visited Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower etc. you should spend a few hours or the whole day at Marin Headlands - Fort Barry. There is fantastic visitors centre, walking trails and views. By the way, make sure it's nice day, unless you want... More

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Utah
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great area for hikes. We walked out to the lighthouse, it was an easy walk. More

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San Francisco, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The most gorgeous views of the Golden Gate bridge, the city and vistas beyond - a must do. More

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