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Battery Spencer (Sausalito)

Address: Conzelman Road Sausalito Ca. 94965

From 1897-1943 Battery Spencer is a vital and isolated military outpost protecting the Golden Gate. Battery Spencer is named after a revolutionary war hero General Joseph Spencer who died on January 13, 1789. It has accessible public restrooms available in the vicinity.

You have to drive through an uphill winding road in order to get to Battery Spencer. It’s about a 7-minute drive from Fort Baker via a tunnel. There is a small parking area in front with about 8-10 car spaces. If the parking in front is full you may have to park on some of the designated spots on the side of the road. There is a warning sign in the entrance that says watch out for car break-ins and don’t leave valuables inside the car. The pathway or walkway to Vista Point is made up of dirt. The Vista or Vantage Point offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, the City of San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It has so many great angles for taking pictures but watch out for your steps and restricted area. There were a lot of people taking pictures for their wedding, anniversary or just for personal keepsakes. We stayed for an hour and watched the amazing sunset. But please bring a jacket as it can get very windy and cold. There were also a few people that brought picnic blankets and food while enjoying the view. We had to use our flashlight to guide us back to the parking area as the area is dark.

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Fort Baker (Sausalito, Ca)

Address: 601 Murray Circle Sausalito, California 94965

Fort Baker is a 35 acre former Army post in 1905 and located north of the Golden Gate Bridge Marin headlands. Fort Baker is named under former U.S. Senator from Oregon Edward Dickenson Baker. In 1850, President Fillmore named Fort Baker the Lime Point Military Reservation for logistic support facilities and coastal defense of the Golden Gate.

It’s a great spot for fishing, crabbing off the Pier at Horseshoe Cove. Fort Baker have a sailing and boat rentals available in the small beach harbor. And your kids can learn and be entertain by bringing them to the Bay Area Discovery Museum which is an indoor/outdoor children’s museum located in fort Baker. Great area to walk along the boat docks and bluffs with an amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. There are accessible public restrooms or portable toilets available by the Pier. Overall it’s a great place to just relax, have fun and take pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the City of San Francisco.

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