Visitor Services

Contact Public Affairs

By Mail:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Fort Mason, Building 201
San Francisco, CA 94123-0022

By Phone:
Visitor Information (415) 561-4700
Special Event & Commercial Film Permits (415) 561-4300

By Fax:
415-561-4710

Accessibility Information - Ocean Beach

An All Terrain Wheel Chair can be reserved by calling (415) 561-4958, TTY (415) 561-4724. They need at least one week advance notice. The All Terrain Wheel Chair must be used with assistance. Access to the water at Ocean Beach can only be done by using a non-accessible boat ramp with a running slope of 9.2% and 11.6% at Stairwell #15 (Existing Boat Ramp) and at the end of Stairwell 28, near Lincoln Blvd and Great Highway.

There are no designated accessible parking spaces; there is a ramp from the parking lot onto the side walk that has a running slope of 9.5% with no handrails at stairwell #15.

Fture plans are to provide accessible parking, accessible route of travel from the parking lot onto the side walk, to fire rings, and onto the beach.

There are several locations on ocean beach that you can park to access the side walk. The non-accessible ramps are located at stairwell #13 (running slope 9.9%), #21 (running slope 15.3%-not advice to use), and #27 (running slope 10.5%).

Note: Stairwells are identifiers for each stair leading to the sand from the side walk. Stairwell numbers start after the Cliff House and along the Great Highway and end at Lincoln Blvd.)

Lodging

There are four campgrounds, as well as two youth hostels in the park. Because Golden Gate is surrounded by residential and commercial areas, there are numerous lodging possibilities close to the park, ranging from 5-star hotels to budget motels.

To learn more about campgrounds in the park, call the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at (415) 331-1540.

The youth hostels at Fort Mason and Fort Berry offer affordable accommodations in spectacular locations in the park. For information and reservations, visit the Hostelling International website.

The San Francisco Convention and Visitor Bureau has information about lodging in San Francisco and surrounding areas. Contact the bureau at 415-391-2000

Where To Eat

San Francisco is a gastronomical mecca.The area is world-renowned for its hundreds of places to eat, featuring cuisine from around the world. The San Francisco Convention and Visitor Bureau has information on the range of dining options available to visitors to the park. Corner grocery stores and delicatessens are located in the commercial districts near the park.

There are also eating options in many destinations in the park.

Presidio

Crissy Field Warming Hut (415) 561-3042 and Crissy Field Center (415) 561-7690. Perfect for beverages and soup and sandwiches after a walk along the Crissy Field shoreline.

Café Desiree (415) 561-2336, White Star Café (415) 561-6748, Acre Café (415) 561-2273, Presidio Café (415) 561-4661, Presidio Bowling Center (415) 561-2695, and Presidio Golf Course (415) 561-4661. Good places for a meal while exploring the Presidio.

Land's End/Ocean Beach

Sutro's at the Cliff House. This elegant restaurant at the western edge of San Francisco features some of the most spectacular views in the park. Call for reservations, (415) 386-3330.

Fort Mason

Greens. This famous vegetarian restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and also serves beverages and pastries throughout the day. Take-out service is available during the day. (415) 771-6222

Cooks. Sandwiches and soups are featured at this small facility in Building B at Fort Mason Center. (415) 673-4137

Muir Woods

The restaurant at the concessioner facility serves meals and snacks throughout the day. (415) 388-7059

Stinson Beach

Surfer's Grill. Open Daily 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (415) 868-1777