Spent a blissful evening walking around this area. There were hardly any people and I got to hang out with a seal, who has having a blast, and some seagulls while enjoying spectacular views of the city and GG bridge. Check out the pictures and video. I will remember this evening for a very long time. read more

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Super! I visited this view of the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time today. I took the fire engine tour...had never seen this lookout point...Bay Area Discovery museum...hidden and on a scenic drive...view of the Golden Gate bridge...the Golden Gate Bridge has scenic points that are must-see and hard to find...cool! read more

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I'm new to the Bay Area and still exploring my new environs. I was so happy to have found my way here under the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Even on a Sunday afternoon, it was not overly crowded. Parking lots are huge (though dirt so maybe iffy when it rains) and there were plenty of spots available. You'll want to take your time and wander anyway. Take a look at the big grassy hillside lawn which fronts the old officers quarters and stroll the shoreline to watch the clouds roll over the glorious bridge for that perfect photo! read more

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Great place to fish and see the sky scrapers of San Francisco. Catch some rock crabs as well. read more

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I've only been to Baker beach before and it's great for dogs! This was my first time at Fort Baker Beach! I had no idea this beach was even here! This particular Saturday it was super windy and the wind seem to be coming off from the ocean as the fog was pretty sick and the blue angels were grounded during the last days of fleet week. Nevertheless, we could hear the planes and boats flyby through the fog, which scared our puppies a bit, but they really love playing on the sand and running along the beach! We brought our own umbrella and blanket and were able to set up a little area for ourselves. Everybody was very polite on the beach and it seem to have a larger event party going on with several canopies on one end. I also believe some people were making a music video or some sort of documentary, they had their own music and special video camera. Kind of cool to watch! Lol I was mainly happy to walk along the beach and not see any trash or debris besides some washed up jellyfish. If you don't know, jellyfish can still sting you even though they're dead. We were careful with the puppies in their paws. I will definitely be back to this beach and hopefully it'll be sunny next time! I need more layers for San Francisco! Lol read more

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Very nice view! The area is nice I love to visit as often as I can!!! Great place to take photos

We took our dog to Fort Baker for a cool (literally and figuratively) afternoon. It was fantastic to go from 90+ temps to 60+ temps with a cool breeze and see people fishing on the breakwater for Rick fish, watch sailboats come in and out with such grace, and visit with a few old salts at the Travis Club. We did some hiking around, took in views from every vantage point, and walked around WWII remnants. It was a fantastic day. Our dig loved the sheltered beaches and light waves (she's no surfer!). This is a well-kept secret and a gem! read more

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If you are going fishing or crabbing or what not - go here early to get good parking and good seating area around the pier. This pier tends to pack up quick around 9AM. Luckily we got here around 7AM. Great view as well. But during the time we went, mid-November was so cold and windy so dress warm. read more

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Can't believe it's taken me this long to come here. One of the best views of the bridge hands down! Esp, for a car photoshoot etc. Lots of space and parking all around. It can get a bit crazy getting down to the area, but it is well worth it! They have lots of porter potties for you to use. Parking is free. There are also a fishing pier you can fish off of. Lots of people crabbing when I came. Hiking trails, views and lots more. Even saw a couple boats come and go. Downfall to fishing here is that there are lots of seals!!! Seals are a no go! They will scare the fish and take your bait! read more

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This hidden gem of a waterfront/ park is definitely 10/10! The space is big enough where you can enjoy the open green field and have a picnic- not sure if they allow BBQ'ing but some groups were. There is ample parking with several lots, some lots are waterfront so you can see the big cargo ships go by. Other lots are paved and some have gravel. I've also been here for New Years and July 4th and it's perfect to sit on the waterfront and watch the fireworks! Although fireworks are lit from this location- you can see them from around the bay. read more

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A Good place to park if you want to hike/wAlk to the Golden Gate Bridge. Don't underestimate the distance like we did. Roundtrip hike from here to the other side of the bridge was about 5.5miles. read more

Fort Baker - Parks Near Me - Sausalito, California

It's a great spot to get a nice picture up close of the Golden Gate Bridge. You're literally so close to it. It's also a cool spot to do a bit of fishing or crabbing on the pier. Beware that the seals will take your crab bait if you don't secure it. Please also note that you can only keep red and rock crab here. So if you are looking to get some Dungeness Crab, expect a fat fine if you get caught. I would definitely take relatives out of town or visiting here. Parking is small and the road to get there is full of curves. read more

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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! There's something calming about being on this side of Golden Gate Bridge. Can life get any better than this? I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. There's a myriad of activities to choose from. Families and tourists come from all over to explore this beautiful historic army post. - Bay Area Discovery Museum - Marin Headlands - Point Bonita Lighthouse - Muir Beach/Stinson Beach - City of Sausalito - Kayaking - Kirby Cove - Muir Woods National Monument - The Marine Mammal Center - Scenic hiking/biking trails Spend a full day and discover countless outdoor activities this fascinating place has to offer. You'll find it hard to decide which nearby attraction to tour. Try them all ~ happy picture taking! =) read more

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BEST GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE SHOT we took was from here! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-baker-sausalito?select=oU9f64xuAsm4h6IOCmoQtw#kkz3kf1mOC6jccDlojlVeQ This would be a great first date or even a great 100th date! It's windy and freezing cold, even in the middle of June! We even saw a sea lion or something frolicking right there at the end of the pier! Best of all, it was FREE. read more

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This is probably one of the most under visited areas in the San Francisco Bay. The views here are absolutely amazing, and the buildings, the historic sites, and the hiking around Fort Baker is also amazing. It's a bit of a twist turn drive to get here, but it's well worth it. On Fort Baker you'll find historic old army buildings, and one of the United States Coast guard's most important stations. read more

This place was windy but we brought sandwiches there to eat by the bay. There is a fishing pier and you get a really good view of GGB. There are only porta potties. The Bay Area Discovery Museum is still closed. A lot of space to roam around. We discovered Battery Yates and there is an outrigger area where kayak's launch out to the bay. read more

Ok picture this. You're out crabbing/fishing with friends/family + lawn chairs + beers + some music = Good times, 4 stars you're a fan right? now add... a ridiculous view of the Golden Gate Bridge (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aUJOGO3I85H43G9uk5gdeg?select=Sreud_PFzLSvDkiXWTkf0w) and some caught crabs. No, not the itchy crabs you get from drunken Taco Tuesday at the Power Exchange. Rock and Dungeness crabs like this (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aUJOGO3I85H43G9uk5gdeg?select=MYgL0H_AiYnBQ3-_7QI86g) I've been fishing before and it sucks when you don't catch anything, but the crabs here, just like at the Power Exchange are plenty. To me that's instant memories and a 5 star experience. ------- FYI ------ -Crab season is from November to June. -You can only take crabs fished from the Pacific Ocean (so you can't take them from here) the rock crabs aren't as meaty as Dungeness but are fair game to take home. ------ Usefel Links ------ California's fish and game page for Dungeness which has the current rules and regulations. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/dungeness.asp How to do on the pier crabbing http://www.heff.net/crabbing/ and just in case if you were thinking about the other crabs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pubic_lice read more

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Wow go crabbing at the pier regularly. You don't need a license and you get an awesome view of the bridge. There's not a lot of parking so get there early and there's only port a potties which are always pretty dirty. There's a children's museum and restaurant/bar on site but we haven't been to either one. read more

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A good friend is walking 60 miles this weekend with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. She is a rock star. If she can walk 60 miles and raise thousands of money, I figured that the least we could do was drive out to Sausalito to give her cheers and hugs. We drove into Fort Baker a little after 1:00 pm and I was pleased with the ease of getting there and in finding parking. With some time to spare before the walkers starting making their way through the pit stop, I thoroughly enjoyed the gorgeous, foggy views of the Golden Gate Bridge and a drink at the nearby Murray Circle (http://www.yelp.com/biz/murray-circle-sausalito). I would come back here, especially with out of town guests. If you do the same, please be sure to tell your out of town guests about the weather. I did see a few frozen tourists. read more

So you want to find a super unique place to do a photoshoot, see San Fran at water level from across the bay, or perhaps look up at the underside of the Golden Gate Bridge and see ships pass below it with SF in the background? Well this is where you need to come to do it. It is a special fun unique place. Fort Baker is a bit daunting to find how to get down to it. You need to exit the 101 N right after the Vista Point Overlook http://www.yelp.com/biz/vista-point-overlook-sausalito#hrid:loq_DvGi7C-N3_zebtChcQ on Alexander Ave (Sausalito exit). Make the first left on Bunker Rd and follow it around and back underneath Alexander Ave. Bunker Rd will take you down to the Fort proper as well as Horseshoe Bay, the Marina, and the pier. There are some unique hiking trails, tidal zones, and picture taking opportunities down here. They have some large open grass areas that you can play sports or games on... tour the museum that is down here as well. Essentially, if you wanna have something fun happening you can make it occur here for sure. As you can see from the pics, a lot of people are crabbing off of the pier! This is some great fun stuff... so check it out and enjoy it someday. I cant count the number of times that I have been here. But I have gone here for over a decade to provide a unique look at the SF bay etc... Ohhhh did I mention that this place was free as well? woo woo!!! read more

Come early in the morning, I mean VERY EARLY to get a spot. By the time we arrived on a Saturday morning around 845, there were already a lot of people. A lot of people were fishing, some were crabbing, & not many tourists (only 1 guy & his kid weren't fishing or crabbing). If you want to fish, come early & bring your gear. I saw a lot of people catch fish that were about 10" long, really long sardine looking fish, not sure if they taste good though. Good fishing spots get taken fast (towards the back, facing the Bay Bridge & the city). We only brought home 1 red rock crab. It was a bit larger than the one we got from Muni Pier in SF. The only thing that sucks about this is that it's on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge, so it costs $6 to go home. If I lived on the other side, I'd come more often. I'm not sure if that 1 red rock crab was worth $6, but we learned that it is THE PLACE TO FISH. I will need to buy a fishing pole & come back. This is a nice place to see... -The Golden Gate Bridge up close (you might not be able to see it on a foggy day) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aUJOGO3I85H43G9uk5gdeg?select=SaNnatWXQuRVZpQC_9vH6Q -Views of the Bay Bridge & the city http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aUJOGO3I85H43G9uk5gdeg?select=HU1dcRgs6tsASNJVIGy2dg -Usually a sea lion (coming for bait) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aUJOGO3I85H43G9uk5gdeg?select=EkeY5lo0lr5aATe-3Ryy9w - Families fishing/crabbing http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aUJOGO3I85H43G9uk5gdeg?select=4zvWYvwgTzHiLL724YRIKg I will probably be back real soon. read more

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I forgot to take a picture while I was hanging out here, so there's really no way for me to describe how nice this place is. So I'll let this haiku I just wrote speak for me: Go out to the pier. Marvel at the bridge of gold. Catch a crab. Free meal. read more

Gayle and I have walked from the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and stopped by Fort Baker on the way down to catch yet another Bay Area panoramic view. I also cheered her on near hear on her breast cancer walk, and have visited the Bay Area Discovery Museum with my children. Fort Baker served as an Army post until the mid-1990s, when the headquarters of the 91st Division moved elsewhere. It is located opposite Fort Point at the entrance to the Bay. Fort Baker was classified as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Many of the Army-built buildings still stand, and current institutions in the area include an active United States Coast Guard station, the Travis Marina (an Air Force rest and recreation facility), and the new eco-friendly Cavallo Point Lodge and Conference Center. Most importantly, this is the site of some of the of Starfleet Headquarters in the Star Trek universe. As such, this is a fine place to "Live Long and Prosper". read more

Seriously they weren't lying about the views. I never knew SF was such a beautiful city until I saw it from here. Pick a sunny day and it just doesn't get any better than this. I was worried about what to wear but was fine in a sundress and sandals, however I did need 2 jackets. Definitely check the weather before you go and if you plan to do more than a leisurely stroll I'd suggest proper footwear. There's plenty of paved ground to walk though if you're feeling like your tootsies need some fresh air. Currently under some expansion and improvement project I can tell it's going to be even nicer once it's done. With more walkways and maybe even a restaurant or coffee shop? I couldn't really tell what they were doing but there's also what looks like a function hall/ yatch club that would be so beautiful for a wedding. Now ladies, there are not a lot of bathroom options. I mean I call this out being that I'm pretty much always needing one so be prepared for EITHER porta potty situation OR try to get into the children's museum before it closes. Otherwise I'm not sure.... you might be left out in Mother Nature This is a great place for a picnic as well so just be prepared with your blanket, food, and clean up after yourself. read more

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good for crabbing late nite, never really visited this spot in the day! for a small pier it got alot to offer from a fisherman standpoint. crabbing is good here, in the past and present dungeness is in the plenty but throw them back new law states you can't keep dungeness here if you got some fine is $380 per dungeness crab if the ranger catches you if it is a female with eggs I think it is more, rock crab is also plenty but they are legal to take home as long as they are 4 inches per the law as of 11/24/2009 I do not know when this went into effect. bring some beats, lil food, some chairs and your camera, then you are set for your crabbin excursion. since I usually go crabbing/fishing at night I do not know if there are bathrooms so make sure you go before you get here. bundle up it can get pretty cold out here in the wee hours of the night. on a clear day the view of the bridge is picture perfect 4 solid stars for the crabs, not 5 cuz the seal have honed their skills in taking your bait, so if you using a net make sure you got that bait tied down tight or in a cage so they can't get to it, snares of a pole is probably better seals can't get to the bait in the snare unless they take the whole thing and swallow it but have not seen a seal do this yet read more

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I think the best pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge AND San Francisco's skyline in one shot must come from Fort Baker. You can head up northwest on the mountainous side of 101 for pictures of the west facing side of the bridge. It gets chilly in the afternoon when the Bay fog rolls in, so be prepared for this and wind. Also, parking on this side is nigh impossible as it's a very touristy area. If you can battle the 101 and feeder traffic, you can head down to the flatter south-east side of the bridge. Here, you can capture the GG Bridge from sea-level. Somewhere down here is also a very nice but expensive restaurant if you're hungry. As the name may imply, Ft. Baker was once a military establishment. So, as you're running around, you can see baracks and other military buildings around. :) read more

My fifth trip. If you can navigate well and enjoy scenic walks away from major tourism. This is a spot. As a former active army base for officers and support groups this vintage establishment has been remade for civilians. A 4 star resort. Classy. Elegant. And remodeled homes exquisitely redefined by obvious extremely rich patrons. This base is clean. Neat. Has active museums and lots of pageantry type of events year round if you look around. Crash a party! VIP services and shuttles nearby. A great view of treasure island and the golden gate bridge. A phenomenal view of San Francisco and the bay waters. Catch the Navy going in and out during fleet week and what a glorious site. Come during the early mornings on Saturday and see the charters and cruise lines come in gracefully. Such a lovely spot for touries like me. Enjoy. read more

What an awesome military base in the Bay Area! It's right on the coast of San Francisco. If you're military & based at Fort Baker, you are lucky. The scenery of the beaches, bridge & foggy mornings is enough to take your breath away, plus the crisp, refreshing, salt water air is enough to put a smile on your face. If you love the beach & have a family member here at this base, visit them! You won't regret it. read more

Great views on a sunny day. You can see the bay and golden gate, the city, east bay and angel island. Fairly small area to explore but nice open field. Close to the children's museum and a restaurant, plus cooking classes if you're up to it. Definitely a great space for a picnic. As always take a jacket. read more

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The beat location to catch a beautiful sunrise! Gorgeous views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge. You are able to walk across the bridge from here and also explore many beautiful trails! I took a Lyft and it was easier that way. read more

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Fort Baker is a lovely somewhat hidden gem - to get here, head down Alexander Road from 101 but don't go through the 5 minute tunnel! Instead, keep winding down the hill. The view from waterfront is particularly spectacular - since you're at the water level, the city seems to float just across the bay. And you can get right up under the North tower of the Golden Gate Bridge (as close as Homeland Security will let you, anyway!) The National Park Service has leased some of the Fort to a new company that's putting in a ritzy conference center - in a couple of years you'll be able to stay in the old buildings, take a cooking class, have a spa treatment etc. Of course, if you have little kids, you've probably already been here to visit the Bay Area Discovery Museum (where I work!) - I get the most amazing view every day! The weather here is special too - the hills shelter it from some of the fog that rolls over the bridge - sometimes it's warm and sunny while the fog blows through the gate. Definitely its own micro-climate! read more

Careful Folks! Dungeness Crabbing inside the SF Bay is NOT allowed by the CA Fish and Game Rules. Rock or Red crabs are OK. Rock crabs have limits and size restrictions too. So follow the rules or don't get caught - the fines are hefty. If you snare or catch a Dungeness crab, you should toss it back. If you don't - don't be surprised when the game warden walks up to you and ask to see what's in your bucket/cooler. Remember they don't need a search warrant! Have fun and enjoy Fort Baker pier! read more

Attention out of towner Yelpers: If you're looking for a gorgeous view of the GGB/SF city skyline but don't want to deal with the crazy clusterf*ck that is the north end vista point parking lot (you know, the first one you get to after crossing the bridge while driving towards Sausalito), head on down to Fort Baker. Parking is usually much easier than up the road, and the view is just as stunning. Plus you probably won't have to deal with as many pushy tourists all vying for the same photo-op. There is a nice pier you can walk down-- generally lots of people fishing and crabbing here, especially when the weather is nice. Also be aware of all the wildlife in the area (the usual seagulls, pelicans and sea lions; also skunks, raccoons, etc), as they may chase you away from the spot you choose to admire the bridge from. Fort Baker will always hold a special place in my heart. Love it! read more

Things I have witnessed here: Excellent views of SF and the Golden Gate Bridge on clear nights. A huge seal, stealing bait from a crabbing net. Live starfish caught by unsuspecting crabbers. People having lots of laughs while catching crabs. (The GOOD crabs, not the BAD crabs...) Definitely worth a visit! read more

This gem of a park nestles quietly below the Golden Gate Bridge, surrounded by the Marin Headlands and fronting on Horseshoe Bay. With it's historic whitewashed buildings (dating from the park's past as a turn of the last century military installation), park-like green lawn and fabulous views of San Francisco, this is a great place to come for a relaxing picnic or to begin a hike into the Headlands. Fort Baker is home to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, so it's a great day-trip-with-kids sort of place, too. In addition to the Museum, kids can run wild on the huge green lawn fronting the beautiful old buildings or go play in the small swatch of sandy beach at the cove. No kids? Hey, this is still the place for you! If you're feeling lazy you can loll around on a blanket enjoying the views and the quiet. If you're feeling energetic, this is a great jumping off point to some of the trails or, with a bit of careful planning, you can walk into Sausalito (part of the walk is on a busy street with no sidewalk so be prepared). I hate to hype it - this is one of my favorite Bay Area spots - but Fort Baker deserves the recognition. read more

I love Fort Baker!! Just when you think that you have taken a picture of every possible angle of the Golden gate Bridge, you get to Fort Baker and see yet another awesome angle of this beautiful bridge. The surrounding area is gorgeous! Cavallo Point restaurant is there so after you explore and take your pictures, you can then go have a bite to eat. Fort Baker is a great park and I highly recommend bringing your camera and getting those awesome shots of the bridge. read more

Amazing views of the bay, Alcatraz, and, of course, the Golden Gate Bridge. It gets windy and is covered with bird turd, but it doesn't even matter. Check this out, totally worth the trip! read more

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Beautiful, historical, amazing close-up views of the bridge, hiking trails nearby, a pier, snack bar, historical displays, LOTS of steep and interesting stairways/ stairwells, large waves breaking over the rocks on stormy days, close up parking if you go early in the day. My favorite visit, which I will always treasure in my heart, was when my husband and I were on the roof top and it started to rain. I love rain and was running around looking at views of the bay on all sides. He laughed and said it made his heart sing to watch me acting like a little girl having so much fun. My husband died December 2018, so going back there now is like being with him again. Thanks for allow me to share my memory of one of our favorite places. I hope YOU have wonderful memories from your visit there as well. :) read more

Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and SFO. Friendly folks crabbing and fishing, a wonderful place to take the family. No fishing license is required for crabbing, but know the regulations! Fish and Game officers frequently inspect the catch. Can't keep any dungeness, only brown rock and red crabs over 4". Pelicans, sea lions, starfish, crabs in every net...although most can't be kept...and a humpback whale surfaced last week, right beside the pier! read more

Thanks yelp! ok. i wanted to hike a new place. yelp helped me find fort baker and the marin headlands. we started off checking out fort baker.. and it was windy! but what a view of the golden gate bridge. lovely! we walked towards the bridge, under the bridge, around the bridge, and found the 'coastal trail'. killer trail that goes up and up and overlooks SF at a different angle than i've ever seen. after 1 mile of hiking up, you hit a crossroads. we wanted to hike it up to Rodeo Beach, so off we hiked. after another 1.1 miles of hiking, and we already thought we hiked the 5 miles. sweating, tired, back aching up until this point, we busted a U-turn and decided to go back. FAIL. we passed other hikers along the way, so I'm thinking it's a great place to hike. come prepared, bring your camelbacks filled with H2O... and just enjoy nature. read more