Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is managed by the National Park Service, and is located in and around San Francisco, California. It encompasses over 80,000 acres of land and water, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods National Monument, and the Marin Headlands. The park offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and water sports. Visitors can also enjoy historical and cultural attractions such as military fortifications, lighthouses, and museums. The Golden Gate NRA is one of the most visited national parks in the United States and attracts millions of visitors each year.
VISIT Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area:
Park Details
Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area was established in .
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 415 561-4700 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours, every day |
| Entrance Fee | Muir Woods is the only location in the park that requires an entrance fee |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area are April, May, June & October.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Visits | 858,993 | 1,003,946 | 1,351,250 | 1,382,599 | 1,232,164 | 1,408,780 | 1,371,028 | 1,383,260 | 1,479,950 | 1,435,037 | 1,109,237 | 985,983 |
| Precipitation | 104 | 105 | 76 | 33 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 53 | 98 |
| Avg Temp | 59 | 61 | 64 | 68 | 73 | 79 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 77 | 66 | 59 |
| Max Temp | 67 | 71 | 75 | 83 | 88 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 90 | 78 | 67 |
| Avg Temp | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 47 | 43 |
| Min Temp | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 42 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 48 | 44 | 36 | 32 |
Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Day San Francisco to Los Angeles Road Trip | 532 | 7 |
| Portland to San Francisco Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway | 758 | 9 |
Other Nearby National Park Sites
From national monuments, to historic sites to seashores and more, here are the other parks closest to Golden Gate Bridge National Recreation Area.