Fort Baker, Sausalito

Name: Fort Baker
Address: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, 94965, United States

#5 among attractions in Sausalito

Top attraction, Park, Forts and castles

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Fort Baker is one of the components of California's Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Fort, which borders the City of Sausalito in Marin County and is connected to San Francisco by the Golden Gate Bridge, served as an Army post until the mid-1990s, when the headquarters of the 91st Division moved to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area. It is located opposite Fort Point at the entrance to the San Francisco Bay. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°50'9"N, 122°28'37"W

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Golden Gate National Recreation AreaSausalito 94965 United States

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Fort Baker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Gate Bridge, Lime Point Light, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Kirby Cove.

1.1 miS
Iconic art deco span opened in 1937
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
28 min walk • Spanning the strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge stands as an iconic marvel of modern engineering and a celebrated symbol of San Francisco. Completed in 1937, this suspension bridge is renowned for its striking...
0.7 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Lime Point Light, San Francisco
19 min walk • Lime Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, on the northern side of the narrowest part of Golden Gate strait. The lighthouse sits at the base of a steep cliff, very near the North anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is built on a 100-foot long rock spur named Lime Point.
~70 ftS
Museum, Children's museum, Entertainment
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
1 min walk • The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a children's museum located in Sausalito, California inside the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is right at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. It was founded in 1987.
1 miSW
Forts and castles, Campsite
Kirby Cove, San Francisco
26 min walk • Kirby Cove Camp is a campground and scenic area managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the Marin Headlands, California.
~110 ftW
Victorian architecture
Forts Baker, San Francisco
1 min walk • Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite near Sausalito, California is a combination of historic sites that, as a group, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Fort Baker is a major part.
1.6 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Point Diablo Light, San Francisco
42 min walk • The Point Diablo Light is a lighthouse in California, United States, about halfway between Point Bonita and Lime Point on the northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge...
1.2 miN
37°51'13"N • 122°28'44"W
Daniel Merriam's Bubble Street, Sausalito
32 min walk • Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
0.8 miNW
Tunnel
Baker–Barry Tunnel, Marin Headlands
21 min walk • The Baker–Barry Tunnel connects the former military bases Fort Barry and Fort Baker in the Marin Headlands of Marin County, California. The bases are now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Baker?

Nearby attractions include Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito (1 min walk), Forts Baker, San Francisco (1 min walk), Lime Point Light, San Francisco (19 min walk), Baker–Barry Tunnel, Marin Headlands (21 min walk).

How to get to Fort Baker by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Baker:

Bus

Alexander Avenue & Danes Drive • Lines: 2, 30, 4, 92 (10 min walk)
US 101 Offramp & Alexander Avenue • Lines: 2, 30, 92 (10 min walk)