Self-Guided Brochures

 

Have a little more time to explore the park? Download any of these brochures to embark on a self-guided adventure! Learn more about GGNRA's stories and resources, via maps and interpretation.

 

San Francisco

 
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Fort Mason History Walk: A Reflection of San Francisco Through Time
(updated July 2013)

This self-guide history tour explores Fort Mason from the 1850s to the present. Learn how the army post's history mirrored historic changes in San Francisco.

 
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Fort Mason Center History Tour: Gateway to the Pacific
This self-guided walking tour explores the history of the San Francisco Port of Embarkation. Learn about how the port played a critical role in World War II and is now home to the innovative Fort Mason Center.

 
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915: The World Meets in San Francisco

Take a stroll along former fair grounds with the Panama-Pacific International Exposition walking tour.

 

Marin Headlands

 
Historic brick buildings around the Fort Baker parade ground.

Fort Baker Parade Ground Walk: Innovations in Army Post Life
(Updated: June 2008)
Learn this history about one of the newest areas to the park at your own pace. This self-guided walk explores the histories behind Fort Baker.

 
Cover of Horseshoe Cove self-guided booklet showing aerial view of Horseshoe Cove and Fort Baker from the 1950s.

Fort Baker History Walk: Horseshoe Cove - A Historic Marina at Fort Baker
(Updated: January 2011)
This Fort Baker History Walk is a self-guided tour of the waterfront marina area of Fort Baker along the shores of Horseshoe Cove.

 
Cover of Fort Barry History Tour booklet showing civilians standing in front of large coast defense gun.

Fort Barry History Tour: An Army Post Standing Guard Over the Marin Headlands
(Updated: January 2011)
The Fort Barry History Tour is a self-guided tour of a former coastal defense military post built in the Marin Headlands in 1908.

 
Cover of Fort Cronkhite History Walk showing Fort Chronkhite

Fort Cronkhite History Walk: A World War II Army Post That Helped Defend San Francisco
(Updated: January 2011)
The Fort Cronkhite History Walk features a self-guided tour of the former military post in the Marin Headlands.

 

Last updated: February 9, 2024

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Mailing Address:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
201 Fort Mason

San Francisco, CA 94123

Phone:

415-561-4700
United States Park Police Dispatch: Non-Emergency: 415-561-5505 Emergency: 415-561-5656

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