Category Archives: Golden Gate

Hawk Hill Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Posted on May 11, 2012

If you are looking for a beautiful and unique view of the Golden Gate Bridge, you definitely want to head to Hawk Hill in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. When driving north, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take the Alexander Avenue exit which is immediately after the Golden gate Bridge Vista Point turnout where you park to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. After exiting, turn left and go under the highway. You will then make a right onto … Continue reading →

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Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Posted on April 25, 2012

While nearly everyone that visits San Francisco makes sure to visit the Golden Gate bridge, they often miss the other scenic areas of Golden Gate national Recreation Area that they certainly would want to see if they were a little better informaed and knew were just a few miles away. One of these is the Point Bonita lighthouse and hike. While the main goal of doing the short hike to make your way to Point Bonita Lighthouse and the new … Continue reading →

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Point Bonita Lighthouse New Bridge Photos Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Posted on April 18, 2012

After a two year wait, people can once again visit the Point Bonita lighthouse located in Golden Gate National Recreation Area via a newly built $1 million dollar, 132-foot-long bridge which spans rocky cliffs to the lighthouse. The old bridge became unsafe and the lighthouse was closed to the public until this new span could be built. The sparkling white, narrow bridge is a much safer replica of the previous bridge and was built to withstand the high winds that … Continue reading →

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