How can I not give a 5 star to a Bay Area staple point to come to not just for viral pics but the…read morewhole experience period ! Let's get into it . I was born in San Francisco, and raised prominently in East Oakland, also including San Leandro & Dublin. overall, I have lived out here my whole entire life and never been to this place up until recently. I have seen the Golden Gate Bridge from Stinson Beach and other angles, but I've never been to this location and this location is very nice and also informative. There's so many hikes and trails and walks and visit points. There's so many informational posts about the history and also throughout the years. I guess people have been leaving locks. I am definitely coming back to leave mines. I came in the early morning to watch the sunrise. I guess I got there too early because the gate to get to the top was closed so be mindful of that. either way we were able to walk close to the bridge. We were able to go up top to the other side ( walking not driving ) and see the whole view. I would definitely recommend coming back here again. They even still have barricades open. Some are tagged but hey, it wouldn't be the bay area if you didn't get a nice pick with graffiti just showing the culture in the generations that have been here. the barricades / bunkers have been there for over 60 70 80 years. The tags are new so that just goes to show that anyone of any age group can come and appreciate this beautiful scenic spot. I've never seen the bridge up this close so I suggest you go and see for yourself too.

This is an excellent spot to take photos of the city and GG bridge. There were so many people here,…read moreincluding at least one wedding party for photos. Everyone was so patient and nice about parking and taking turns. There was even a tailgate vendor selling hit dogs, tamales and drinks. My daughter was able to get the shot she wanted for a school project.

Really fun to explore abandoned war relics in San Francisco. Battery Kirby was built and used…read morearound World War II when Pearl Harbor was invaded. The battery is just a relic but adds wonder. Kirby was a Civil War lieutenant. Walk up the stairs and go to the top and wander. Take in the views.

Battery Kirby, obviously in Kirby Cove, was part of the Harbor Defense of San Francisco. It's a…read morereinforced concrete Endicot Period 12" battery guns that was part of Fort Baker. An interesting fact is that it shares a history with the Philippines during WWII. I'll get to that later. The battery was constructed in 1899 and completed in 1900. It had its own power plant with two 25 KW gasoline motor-generator sets. Named after 1st Lieutenant Edmund Kirby, who served as a Brigadier General of Volunteers during the Civil War, who died in battle. It was mounted with two 12" guns on disappearing carriages and was in service from 1900 and decommissioned in 1941. Its first gun was dismounted September 21, 1933 and was subsequently shipped to the Philippines and mounted on Battery Cheney, Fort Mills, Corregidor. That's the same island where General Douglas MacArthur escaped on March 11, 1942 and made his famous quote, "I shall return." The second gun was dismounted on August 28, 1941 and was also shipped to the same fort and battery in Corregidor, Philippines. No wonder when I first saw this battery I was immediately drawn to it. Unlike most of the batteries constructed along the coast, this one is laid flat behind the beach. From the front, it's hardly visible and camouflaged by the land with only the observation deck visible. It was probably designed this way to blend in with the natural surroundings. Now, it's a cool place to explore and part of the rich military history of San Francisco. At least it has a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. #YelpChallenge2020 review No. 72

Fort Point felt like the Golden Gate Bridge's bodyguard. Everybody pulls up to see the bridge, but…read morethis brick fortress sitting directly under it looks like it's been standing on business since before steel was invented. Built in the Civil War era, this place was literally guarding the entrance to the bay. Basically if ships wanted to pull up to San Francisco back in the day, they had to check in with the cannons first. Standing there you realize they weren't playing, the walls thick, windows lined up perfectly for artillery, and the ocean right in front like a front door camera. Now obviously nobody firing anything anymore, it's preserved as a historic site, but the energy still feels tactical. You've got waves crashing, wind whipping through the corridors, and then you look up and the Golden Gate Bridge is hovering right over your head like a next gen upgrade installed on top of a 1800s expansion pack. This is easily one of the coldest photo spots in the city. From up top you get crazy angles of the bridge you don't see in postcards, and from below you realize how massive the structure actually is. Half history lesson, half cinematic backdrop. Walking through the inside felt like a Call of Duty map with museum lighting. Quiet, echoey, and lowkey dramatic. If Battery Godfrey was the lookout, Fort Point was the bouncer checking IDs at the entrance to San Francisco.

This was the first time actually visiting Fort Point! I am surprised I never took the time to do it…read morebefore as I've been crabbing numerous times at Torpedo Wharf which is less than 100 yards away! [disclaimer: taken from the internet] "Fort Point National Historic Site is a Civil War-era brick fort built between 1853 and 1861, beneath the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The fort was built to defend the bay from the Gold Rush era through World War II. Known as the "Gibraltar of the West Coast," it's a prime example of 19th-century masonry and military engineering, featuring arched casemates and a design that was rendered obsolete by new artillery, so it never fired in combat." It was a clear and beautiful day to see the fort and the surrounding area.

It was really frustrating making the trip out here to find the site closed due to the government…read moreshutdown a few months ago. Seeing such a beautiful scenic area lead to an old locked door standing between myself and the lighthouse was a sad way to end the visit. There were still nice things to see but to go with the review: Could've been better

A part of our Marin Headlands 31 mile hike adventure. It was a quick stop to see this old…read morelighthouse. We can only view it from a distance. If the lighthouse can speak, I'm sure it will have a million stories to tell. It was a nice stop for us to witness something from the past. The Park Rangers were extremely nice and cheerful. Please come and create your own adventure.

Dare I say best views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Area in general? The area is right off the…read morebridge and is near a fishing harbor so there is not a whole ton of people who come to visit. There are little trails around the region but nothing too crazy or long. The views here are absolutely stunning. From one location, you are able to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, SF Downtown, Tiburon, and Salinas all in one scan. In addition there are not as much people here so you can get a great view while idoling here for some time. It does get pretty cold and windy but it is very worth it!

Yesterday we did a nice day trip to the Golden Gate national recreation area, where we visited the…read morehistoric site for the Nike missile silo number 88L. as of April 2026, the site is only opened on the last Saturday of the month between 12 and 3 PM. There is a free parking, but the lot is small so if it is full, you can park at one of the other parking lot that are located either below the side or past the site. However, you would have to walk either uphill or downhill from the other parking lot and that is roughly about 1/3 of a mile. This was a very interesting visit and we were able to see several radars, equipment, and missiles from the Cold War in a guided tour by several elderly military volunteers who maintain and run the tours. Some of them who worked at that same site between 1950s and 1970s. Due to the current political administration, they have lost most funding and it was very shocking to hear that the site opens once a month and that it is staffed completely by all volunteers. They told us that one ranger visits for two hours every month due to budget cuts to the park system. Volunteers are in their 80s and 90s, and after talking to them, they feel sad that their history and experiences will be lost due to lack a funding since it is very likely that the site will close completely as the volunteers become unable to keep these going due to their age and lack of parks personnel and national parks funding. The site has multiple things to see, they have a very small area where they show a movie and have some artifacts to see, then you move over to another area where you can see some missiles and lastly you walk over to the site where they store some of the missiles and you get a chance to observe how they bring one up and down (and also go underneath where you can see where they have them stored and their communications area.

This was the first place our 11 year old truly made a comment about how cool something like was…read more We were the first tour of the day, so when they opened the doors to lift the missile; the water from the rain dumped down making a huge dramatic effect to add. This was one of the most interesting and cool places we've gone too. Having been at White Sands too, it was cool to see it all "put together". I can't recommend this stop enough. Junior Ranger program was short too, which my son loved.

I've been crabbing from Torpedo Wharf for decades. Only brown and red rock crabs are allowed to be…read moretaken from these waters. Keeping any Dungeoness crabs is illegal and you will be cited and fined by the Department of Fish & Game wardens if you are caught. It is such a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors where anglers, passerbys, visitors, and tourists can mingle. During days where the weather is nicer, you will be treated to epic views of San Francisco and surrounding area. Other times, it can be overcast, foggy, and chilly! Come check it out!

I went crabbing for the first time with a few friends and it was amazing. It was a pretty easy…read moreprocess but make sure you know the regulations regarding size and kind you can take. Torpedo Wharf is also right by the bridge so you can get a nice view of it. Highly recommend for those who want a somewhat interactive activity in the bay.

2nd stop for our photoshoot for our dog's 1st bday…read more Parking was easy! Not too crowded on a Friday around 1pm. Quite breezy though. Great view of the Golden Gate Bridge even when it's foggy!

what a beautiful view of the golden gate bridge! come on a nice sunny day for the sunset. i went in…read morea partly cloudy day and it was very windy however the view was very pretty!

As we approached the tunnel, we made a hard stop due to the red traffic light. The sign indicated a…read morefive minute wait duration. At first this seemed odd, but then realized the tunnel only had a single lane for both directions. Once we gotten the green light, we were on our way. I'm unaware on the age of this tunnel, but it does seem pretty old. Upon exiting at the other end, we've found cars waiting for their turn as we did. Beware that cops are to be found hanging around by the entrance. There's a perfect spot where they park their patrol cars. It's no way a speed trap, but worth mentioning to be on your good behavior.

I rode my bike in this tunnel yesterday and honestly I was frightened!…read moreThis tunnel is old and scary, I was riding my bike forever in this tunnel and its only one road and a car was driving full speed towards me and I honestly said to myself for a second oh god is this where I'm gonna die, then the car finally slowed down and I rode closely to the wall of the tunnel which was dripping stagnant water, with moss and a petrified haunting appearance on the walls. This tunnel is creepy, but pretty cool, and relieving when you finally reach the other side you appreciate the outside world so much more. This is the longest and skinniest tunnel I have ever been in before!