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Marin Headlands is a peninsula just north of San Francisco, on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.
It is rare to see such a huge, diverse and magnificent wilderness so close to a major city.
A part of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Marin Headlands is full of places of incredible beauty such as Rodeo Lagoon and Valley, Hawk Hill, Gerbode Valley, Tennessee Valley and significant historic sites such as Point Bonita Lighthouse, Nike Missile Site, Fort Cronkhite and Battery Townsley.
There is a rich network of multi-use trails, an excellent Marin Headlands Visitor Center and several great campgrounds.
One of the most picturesque spots to take a picnic is Battery Wallace, near the trailhead to Point Bonita. You will see the most spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California 94965,Phone: 415-331-1540
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