1-2 Hours
Crissy Field Birdwatching
Presidio of San Francisco
Birdwatching in Crissy Field
Crissy Field provides habitat for loons, grebes, scoters, numerous species of dabbling and diving ducks, gulls, terns, willets, sanderlings, and sandpipers. The park's mudflats provide plenty of tasty invertebrates, and estuaries provide fish and crabs galore. The San Francisco Bay is an important stopover for migrating species both due to its size and diversity of suitable habitat. Bring your binoculars and see what birds you can find while enjoying Crissy Field and the restored Crissy Field Marsh! Learn more about the birds at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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BirdwatchingBirdsNatural Soundsbirdwatching
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Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn
Accessibility
Crissy Field is informally divided into two areas, the West Bluff area and the East Beach area. Both the West Bluff and East Beach parking areas contain several accessible parking spaces. At the East Beach area you will find an accessible restroom facility, look for the concrete building adjacent to the parking lot. Beyond the restroom building, to the West, is a new accessible picnic area which contains both accessible family and group picnic sites. Located in front of the restroom building is an accessible dog washing station. There is a beach access mat provided at East Beach, look for a sign located along the promenade. The main Crissy Field promenade is generally accessible and connects East Beach to West Bluff. The promenade is constructed out of a decomposed granite material. The outer pathways of the Crissy Air Field are generally accessible. A few of the pathways contain stairs; however, alternate routes are provided. The Crissy Air Field is grass and can be accessed by using a Beach Wheelchair. The West Bluff area contains generally accessible picnic sites. There are generally accessible restrooms located near the Warming Hut. The amphitheater located at West Bluff provides accessible seating along a portion of the top row, here you will also find an accessible picnic table located on a decomposed granite surface. The Torpedo Wharf fishing pier located near the Warming Hut is usable. The pier contains cracking and heaving asphalt, please proceed with caution.
Pets
Yes — Dogs are allowed in most areas of Crissy Field and the surrounding areas On-Leash or under Voice Control. In the Wildlife protection area, dogs are required On-Leash all year, except between May 15th and July 1st, when they can be On-Leash OR voice control. Dogs are not allowed in Crissy Marsh, Inlet, & Fenced or Signed Vegetation Areas. In picnic and parking areas dogs are On-Leash only. East Crissy Lawn area, south of, but not including, secondary parking areas to Mason St. dogs are allowed On-Leash or under Voice Control. For more detailed information about dog friendly areas within Golden Gate National Recreation Area please visit our website.
Reservations
No
Age Info
This is an all ages activity.
Location
Crissy Field Marsh and Beach