Day trip

Fort Baker

A 335-acre former 1905 Army post just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, now part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours

Best time Daytime

Insider tip

The NPS page describes routes around the post.

View on the interactive map Google Maps directions

Nearby

Sausalito Day trip · 2.9 km away A waterfront city in Marin County just north of the Golden Gate. Fort Point National Historic Site Landmark · 2.9 km away Brick fort under the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge, managed by the National Park Service. Warming Hut Cafe · 3.0 km away Cafe and park store at the west end of Crissy Field serving tea, hot chocolate and Equator Coffee. Golden Gate Bridge Landmark · 3.0 km away Suspension bridge between San Francisco and Marin County, 1.7 miles long, opened in 1937. Golden Gate Overlook Viewpoint · 3.4 km away Coastal bluff overlook in the Presidio with benches and a view of the bridge towers between two cypress trees. Crissy Field Park · 3.4 km away Shoreline park on a former airfield with a restored tidal marsh, a promenade, meadows and an education center.

Around Marin and the Bay

Muir Woods, Sausalito, Angel Island, the Headlands

Marin and the Bay has 8 places on the map. It runs from Fort Baker and the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate north to Mount Tamalpais and Point Reyes.

Marin and the Bay has 8 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 8 day trips. Read the Marin and the Bay guide.

Tiburon Day trip · 4.9 km away
Angel Island State Park Day trip · 5.0 km away
Marin Headlands Day trip · 5.7 km away
Muir Woods National Monument Day trip · 11.5 km away
Mount Tamalpais State Park Day trip · 13.7 km away
Point Reyes National Seashore Day trip · 46.8 km away

Good to know

How long do you need at Fort Baker?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Fort Baker?: Daytime.

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