Photo at dusk of the marsh at Crissy Field with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background
1-2 HoursFee applies

Crissy Field Restored Wetlands

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Walking along the Crissy Field Promenade is a great recreational activity as well as a good wildlife and sightseeing adventure.

Explore and walk around the restored wetlands of Crissy Field. Originally a coastal wetlands occupied seasonally by the Ohlone people, the Crissy Field area has seen more changes in use than any other site in the Presidio. The Crissy Field Promenade runs along the bay and has spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay. Along your stroll, look out for shorebirds and wildlife living in the wetland habitat

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Duration

1-2 Hours

Fees

Although there is no fee for this activity, the parking in the West Bluff parking and along Mason Street is paid hourly parking.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

Crissy Field Accessibility Crissy Field has accessible parking, restrooms, trails, picnicking, seasonal beach mat access, and beach wheelchairs (by request). There are two areas in Crissy Field, East Beach and West Bluff. Both areas have several accessible parking spaces. . East Beach has: An accessible restroom facility, a concrete building adjacent to the parking lot. An accessible dog washing station is also available here. An accessible picnic area for family and group picnicking. West Bluff has: Generally accessible picnic sites, an accessible Accessible restrooms near the Warming Hut There is an amphitheater that has accessible seating along the top row, here you also find an accessible picnic table Torpedo Wharf is usable, but has cracked and heaving asphalt, please proceed with caution. The Crissy Field Promenade is generally accessible and relatively flat. Beach Wheelchairs area available by reservation at least 5 days in advance. Please contact us for more information.

Pets

Yes — Dogs are allowed at Crissy Field. In all parking lots and along the Mason Street multi-path, dogs are to be ON-LEASH. On the beach, dogs are allowed under VOICE Control. The western most section of the beach has seasonal restrictions between July 1 and May 15, requiring a leash on the beach. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

Reservations

No

Age Info

This is an all ages activity.

Location

Crissy Field

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