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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area is run by the National Park Service. Its own timing: Trees and flowers dormant through winter start blooming in late February or early March and last until May or June..

Golden Gate National Recreation Area in pictures

Illustrative photos, not current conditions
White buildings with red roofs at Crissy Field with blue bay and Golden Gate Bridge and fog behind
Visiting Crissy Field is an ever changing experience as the fog comes in and dissipates. Photo: NPS photo/Will Elder · public domain · resized

What the National Park Service says

“Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species.”
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When to go

In the source's own words; no peak claimed unless the source says so
  • Season“Trees and flowers dormant through winter start blooming in late February or early March and last until May or June.”

Before you go

The visitor center is the go to place to find out what is happening and what there is to do in the Presidio.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area on the map

With the places we follow within 60 miles

Nearby

Within 60 straight-line miles; roads are longer
  • Point ReyesWildflowers · February through August · 33 mi

Worth the drive

60 to 100 straight-line miles away

San Joaquin River Refuge 65 mi · San Luis Refuge 92 mi

How we know

Every fact on this page, from these pages