Marin Headlands

Marin Headlands refers to that area just north of San Francisco, California across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County. Much of the area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The headlands afford spectacular views of The City and, as such, is a very popular tourist attraction. One of the most common photographs of San Francisco is the view of The City from the headlands with the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge just reaching out of the fog. On clear days, the site affords a panoramic view of this entire region of the bay including:

Related Topics:
San Francisco - California - Golden Gate Bridge - Marin County - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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• The Farallon Islands
• The Golden Gate Bridge
• Alcatraz Island
• Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill
• The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
• The Point Bonita Lighthouse
• Oakland, California
• Berkeley, California

The steep hills sometimes create their own clouds when they push moist, warm Pacific Ocean breezes into higher, colder air, causing condensation.

Related Topics:
Pacific Ocean - Condensation

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