Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthou......More

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthouse’s history to our present. The tour does not include moonrise. This 90-minute tour starts at the Point Bonita Trailhead service gate where you will check in. Led by a ranger or volunteer docent, the group will go on a half mile hike to the lighthouse, which includes a downhill slope, a hand carved tunnel, and a suspension bridge to the lighthouse itself. The suspension bridge has a sheer drop on either side.  Each ticket allows one individual to attend this guided hike and tour of the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse. This includes access beyond the Point Bonita Tunnel which is otherwise closed to the public. This trail is not ADA accessible. Please let us know of any reasonable accommodations you may need. A maximum of 8 tickets can be purchased at a time for each tour.DetailsDuration90 minutesDistance1 milesNumber of steps2AccessibleNoEffortModerate

Presidio: Changes Through Time

This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from Ohlone village to Spanish fort, and all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and who now occupy these build......More

This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from Ohlone village to Spanish fort, and all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and who now occupy these buildings, and how the landscape has been transformed over the years. Afterward take advantage of the food trucks nearby and the stunning views of the Golden Gate. The tour is free and no reservations are required. For more information, Call 415-561-4323.

Meets at the Presidio Visitor Center, 210 Lincoln Blvd at Anza Street in the Presidio of San Francisco

Battery Townsley Open House

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two mas......More

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two massive battleship guns and housed more than 100 soldiers in an extensive network of underground tunnels during the Cold War it was used as an underground research facility.Long closed to public access Battery Townsley has been refurbished thanks to volunteer labor and community contributions and is now ready for tours. The public is invited to visit and explore this labyrinthine fortification!In fall 2012 the park brought to this site a 16-inch gun from the USS Missouri. The gun identical to the one that was once mounted at Battery Townsley helps tell the story of the coastal defense system that later gave rise to these parklands. Learn more about this new addition.Battery Townsley is reached via a moderately strenuous hike up the Coastal Trail approximately one-half-mile north of the Rodeo Beach parking lot.For more information and further assistance to the site please call (415) 331-1540

Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthou......More

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthouse’s history to our present. The tour does not include moonrise. This 90-minute tour starts at the Point Bonita Trailhead service gate where you will check in. Led by a ranger or volunteer docent, the group will go on a half mile hike to the lighthouse, which includes a downhill slope, a hand carved tunnel, and a suspension bridge to the lighthouse itself. The suspension bridge has a sheer drop on either side.  Each ticket allows one individual to attend this guided hike and tour of the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse. This includes access beyond the Point Bonita Tunnel which is otherwise closed to the public. This trail is not ADA accessible. Please let us know of any reasonable accommodations you may need. A maximum of 8 tickets can be purchased at a time for each tour.DetailsDuration90 minutesDistance1 milesNumber of steps2AccessibleNoEffortModerate

Presidio: Changes Through Time

This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from Ohlone village to Spanish fort, and all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and who now occupy these build......More

This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from Ohlone village to Spanish fort, and all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and who now occupy these buildings, and how the landscape has been transformed over the years. Afterward take advantage of the food trucks nearby and the stunning views of the Golden Gate. The tour is free and no reservations are required. For more information, Call 415-561-4323.

Meets at the Presidio Visitor Center, 210 Lincoln Blvd at Anza Street in the Presidio of San Francisco

Battery Townsley Open House

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two mas......More

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two massive battleship guns and housed more than 100 soldiers in an extensive network of underground tunnels during the Cold War it was used as an underground research facility.Long closed to public access Battery Townsley has been refurbished thanks to volunteer labor and community contributions and is now ready for tours. The public is invited to visit and explore this labyrinthine fortification!In fall 2012 the park brought to this site a 16-inch gun from the USS Missouri. The gun identical to the one that was once mounted at Battery Townsley helps tell the story of the coastal defense system that later gave rise to these parklands. Learn more about this new addition.Battery Townsley is reached via a moderately strenuous hike up the Coastal Trail approximately one-half-mile north of the Rodeo Beach parking lot.For more information and further assistance to the site please call (415) 331-1540

Women's Fall Trail Day

Come work alongside female-identifying NPS Trail Crew folks to improve the Fort Funston trail system! We will be using shovels rakes and wheelbarrows to lay a fresh layer of tread on the trail. All female-identifying non-binary gender-nonconforming individuals are welco......More

Come work alongside female-identifying NPS Trail Crew folks to improve the Fort Funston trail system! We will be using shovels rakes and wheelbarrows to lay a fresh layer of tread on the trail. All female-identifying non-binary gender-nonconforming individuals are welcome to join this safe (and gorgeous!) space.When: Saturday October 21st 9am-12pm. Registration RequiredMeeting Location: Fort Funston main parking lot. Meeting directions will be listed in the registration confirmation email.AGE SKILLS WHAT TO BRING:Ages 12 and up Volunteers under the age of 15 need parent/guardian supervision. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF).Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.No experience necessary.Training and tools will be provided.COVID-SPECIFIC GUIDELINESStay home and DO NOT attend if you:Have any illness symptomsHave tested positive for COVID-19Suspect you have had contact with a COVID-19 positive caseFace coverings and social distancing are encouraged but not required.

Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthou......More

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthouse’s history to our present. The tour does not include moonrise. This 90-minute tour starts at the Point Bonita Trailhead service gate where you will check in. Led by a ranger or volunteer docent, the group will go on a half mile hike to the lighthouse, which includes a downhill slope, a hand carved tunnel, and a suspension bridge to the lighthouse itself. The suspension bridge has a sheer drop on either side.  Each ticket allows one individual to attend this guided hike and tour of the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse. This includes access beyond the Point Bonita Tunnel which is otherwise closed to the public. This trail is not ADA accessible. Please let us know of any reasonable accommodations you may need. A maximum of 8 tickets can be purchased at a time for each tour.DetailsDuration90 minutesDistance1 milesNumber of steps2AccessibleNoEffortModerate

Battery Townsley Open House

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two mas......More

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two massive battleship guns and housed more than 100 soldiers in an extensive network of underground tunnels during the Cold War it was used as an underground research facility.Long closed to public access Battery Townsley has been refurbished thanks to volunteer labor and community contributions and is now ready for tours. The public is invited to visit and explore this labyrinthine fortification!In fall 2012 the park brought to this site a 16-inch gun from the USS Missouri. The gun identical to the one that was once mounted at Battery Townsley helps tell the story of the coastal defense system that later gave rise to these parklands. Learn more about this new addition.Battery Townsley is reached via a moderately strenuous hike up the Coastal Trail approximately one-half-mile north of the Rodeo Beach parking lot.For more information and further assistance to the site please call (415) 331-1540

Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthou......More

OverviewOn the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthouse’s history to our present. The tour does not include moonrise. This 90-minute tour starts at the Point Bonita Trailhead service gate where you will check in. Led by a ranger or volunteer docent, the group will go on a half mile hike to the lighthouse, which includes a downhill slope, a hand carved tunnel, and a suspension bridge to the lighthouse itself. The suspension bridge has a sheer drop on either side.  Each ticket allows one individual to attend this guided hike and tour of the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse. This includes access beyond the Point Bonita Tunnel which is otherwise closed to the public. This trail is not ADA accessible. Please let us know of any reasonable accommodations you may need. A maximum of 8 tickets can be purchased at a time for each tour.DetailsDuration90 minutesDistance1 milesNumber of steps2AccessibleNoEffortModerate

Battery Townsley Open House

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two mas......More

Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hoursBattery Townsley at Fort Cronkhite was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.From 1940 to 1948 it mounted two massive battleship guns and housed more than 100 soldiers in an extensive network of underground tunnels during the Cold War it was used as an underground research facility.Long closed to public access Battery Townsley has been refurbished thanks to volunteer labor and community contributions and is now ready for tours. The public is invited to visit and explore this labyrinthine fortification!In fall 2012 the park brought to this site a 16-inch gun from the USS Missouri. The gun identical to the one that was once mounted at Battery Townsley helps tell the story of the coastal defense system that later gave rise to these parklands. Learn more about this new addition.Battery Townsley is reached via a moderately strenuous hike up the Coastal Trail approximately one-half-mile north of the Rodeo Beach parking lot.For more information and further assistance to the site please call (415) 331-1540