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The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is an enormous a park that consists of 19 different ecosystems, supporting more than 2,000 species of plants and animals. Developed to protect more than 82,027 acres of historically and ecologically important landscapes, the park is a collection of non-connected areas that range from San Mateo County in the south to Marin County in the north. It includes many San Francisco attractions, such as Alcatraz, the Presidio, and Muir Woods. The park is considered the largest urban park in the world and attracts millions of visitors, who come to hike, enjoy spectacular views, have a picnic, or visit one of many historic landmarks.

U.S. 101, San Francisco, CA 94109

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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Take the kids to the Marine Mammal Center Visit Muir Woods National Monument Learn about history at Battery Spencer Don't skip the Bay Area Discovery Museum U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model Blackie's Pasture China Cabin Educational Tall Ship Fort Cronkhite Gates Co-op Houseboat Community Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Gourmet Food & Wine Tours Old St. Hilary's Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum Real Napa Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour Schooner Freda B Sea Trek Ocean Kayak and Sup Copita Tequileria y Comida Captain Kirk's San Francisco Sailing Electric Mountain Bike Adventures

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